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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Does Christ’s Blood still have the same power today? The reason Jesus’ blood has the power to remove sins is because it is HIS Blood.
Opening Illustration: “At a great parliament of religions, held in Chicago many years ago, practically every known religion was represented. During one session, Dr. Joseph Cook, of Boston, suddenly rose and said: ‘Gentlemen, I beg to introduce to you a woman with a great sorrow. Bloodstains are on ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Talk to God like your Best Friend and the Best Father there ever was, putting His interests above your own.
Bob was trying to teach his daughter, Jenny, how to pray before meals. After a few weeks of coaching, Bob decided Jenny was ready to pray all by herself. Jenny started out fine, thanking God for her mommy and daddy and brother and sister and for the rolls and the salad. Then she ended with a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, 1 John 5:14-15
Denomination: Evangelical Free
In this Gospel Lesson we hear our Savior speak words of warning and encouragement. Jesus said that there is only one way to enter heaven. He said that we should make every effort to: “ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR”
“How do you get into heaven?” A Sunday school teacher asked that question of her 2nd grade class. It seemed like a simple question for a group of little Lutherans. But no hands went up. Silence. Crickets. The teacher was confident that the students knew the answer, so she waited patiently. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:22-30
Denomination: Lutheran
Acts 21:37-22:29 shows us Paul’s courage to speak out for Jesus.
Introduction Have you ever shared your testimony of how you came to faith in Jesus with another person? A 2022 Lifeway Research study found that 53% of professing Christians shared their faith in the past 6 months (see ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Gratitude transforms us when we respond to Jesus’ mercy with obedience and thanksgiving, drawing us closer to God and shaping our hearts through prayer.
Some of us walked in today with weary hearts, carrying questions that don’t quiet down when the lights go out. Have you ever felt like those lepers in Scripture—near enough to hear hope, far enough to feel invisible? Maybe you’ve been standing “afar off,” waiting for a word, wondering if God still ...read more
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
Topics: Repentance, Transformation, Restoration
God’s presence makes the impossible possible; when we reach our limits, we can trust His power and faithfulness to carry us through every challenge.
Some of us walked in today with a tight throat and a tired heart. The week has been long. The bills stack up, the headlines hit hard, and the calendar doesn’t care that your energy is on empty. You’ve prayed for the prodigal until your words feel worn. You’ve watched the doctor’s face for good news ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:24-26, Luke 1:37, Philippians 4:13
Topics: Belief, Trust, God
Prayer is a powerful, intimate encounter with God that brings healing, unity, and hope when we approach Him honestly and support one another.
Some of us walked in today with a whisper instead of a shout. Hearts carry heavy headlines—doctor’s reports, strained relationships, silent worries that keep us wide awake at 3 a.m. You’ve prayed before, and maybe your prayer felt like a paper airplane tossed into a hurricane. But friend, the God ...read more
Scripture: James 5:16
Topics: Prayer, Change
Trusting God in seasons of waiting, we cultivate patience and steadfast hearts, confident that He is working and His promises will be fulfilled in His perfect timing.
Friends, if your calendar has been crammed with waiting—waiting on a phone call, waiting on a breakthrough, waiting on the fog to lift—then you are in good company today. The Bible does not blush about the ache of “How long, Lord?” It speaks straight to the heart that beats a little faster when the ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-8
Topics: Patience, Endurance
When we face overwhelming challenges, prayer and faith in God’s promises empower us to overcome fear and step forward with courage and obedience.
Some days, the mirror tells the truth you’d rather ignore. Not the truth about hairlines and headlines, but the whisper that says, “You’re small.” Bills stack tall, bosses bark loud, diagnoses loom large, and your heart crouches like a child in the hallway of a big, echoing house. Have you felt ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 13:30-33
Topics: Overcoming Mindset, Grasshopper Mentality
Trusting God at life’s obstacles, we consecrate ourselves in prayer and obedience, expecting His presence to lead us and perform wonders beyond our ability.
Some of us walked in today with a river in front of us. A challenge that feels swollen and strong, a problem that pushes against the banks of our courage. Maybe it’s a diagnosis that rattles you, a relationship that drains you, or a decision that confuses you. You’ve stood at the edge, heart ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 3:5-9
Topics: Sanctification, Preparation
God’s goodness and mercy actively pursue us every day, assuring us of His constant presence, care, and unfailing love in every circumstance.
If you’ve ever felt shadowed by worry, stalked by regret, or tailed by the long to-do list that never seems to shrink, you’re in good company. David knew what it meant to have enemies at his heels and storms at his door. And yet, out of that life he sings a line so surprising it feels like a ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:6
Topics: Shepherd, Guidance
True readiness for Christ means keeping our spiritual lamps burning with the oil of God’s presence, desiring Him above all, and faithfully waiting for His return.
If you listen closely tonight, you can almost hear the soft shuffle of sandals and the whisper of wicks. Lamps are being lit. Hearts are being lifted. Hope is being rekindled. The Lord paints for us a picture that smells like olive oil and sounds like midnight—the kind of hour when the air is ...read more
Topics: Oil, Preparation
Christ calls us to shine His light in everyday life, so that our actions reflect His love and guide others toward God’s glory.
Some nights feel too dark. The text pings at midnight. The doctor’s tone is flat. The worry refuses to sleep. Yet even in a midnight room, a small nightlight steadies a child. A single candle hushes a whole room of shadows. That’s the math of heaven: a little light makes a life-sized difference. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:14, John 1:4-5
Topics: Light, World, Witness
God’s constant presence brings hope and steadiness in our darkest, most anxious moments, reminding us that His light always shines and overcomes.
Some of us walked in today with a quiet ache we can’t quite name. Sleep came late. Worry came early. Headlines are heavy, homes feel hurried, and hearts can feel hollowed out by the constant ache of a hard week. We carry questions to our pews: Will the light hold? Will hope last? Does God really ...read more
Scripture: John 1:5
Topics: Light, Men
God’s grace meets us in our brokenness, not as something earned, but as a transforming gift that brings new life and freedom in Christ.
There is a hush that falls on the heart when grace comes close. Like dawn quietly lifting the night off the hills, grace slips in—soft, steady, sure—and before you know it, the frost of fear begins to melt. Maybe you’ve felt it on a hard day when your own strength ran out, or in a quiet moment when ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-8
Topics: Grace, Salvation
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