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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
Will we demonstrate righteousness; worship joyfully; and celebrate joy? The Bible tells us that BEFORE we demonstrate we must RECEIVE!
Joy Series, Part 2 (“How Do You Get Joy”) John 15:11 (and various others) Introduction - Last week we began a series on joy in a most unconventional way - We talked at length about what steals joy fastest; we focused on Joseph - Most would think that his joy would be stolen by accusers, lies, ...read more
Scripture: John 15:11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Examines ways Christians can "Earn" the freedoms purchased for us by others.
MEMORIAL DAY 2012 Some of you remember the movie “Saving Private Ryan”. In that movie, set in World War II, a family has 4 sons serving in the military. The defense department receives word that 3 of the brothers have been killed, and it is decided that no mother should have to lose ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30
Denomination: Baptist
The sermon looks at Luke's Parable of the weddings guests who compete for the best seat at the table. Jesus makes it clear that everyone should be invited (poor, lame etc.), not just the rich and powerful. Such is the kingdom.
Everyone’s Invited To The Reception Intro If you've lived through a wedding you know, they are of all things most stressful. What few people realize is how stressful weddings are for the clergy. Although we will never say it with parishioners around, when clergy get together, we inevitably ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:7-14
Denomination: Episcopal
What is humility? Where in the Bible do we see clear cut comparisons of humility and arrogance?
In Matthew 6 Vs 1-4: Giving to the needy … (summarize) Vs 16-18: Fasting ... (summarize) Matthew 6:5-15: prayer “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15
Denomination: Nazarene
Who is in control of your life really? This message encouraged us to ask that question daily.
“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “His Sovereignty” Michael Wiley February 01, 2009 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: Several men of The Vine went out bowling last night up in McHenry. It didn’t take us long to find out who the experienced bowlers were and who the not-so-experienced ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Be careful, O Christian, of what you are eating and what you are offering to others to eat.
You Are the Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13 Introduction Last week, we saw that the Beatitudes of Jesus were not the “be happy attitudes” of Robert Schuller. What Jesus says here is far more profound that the shallow interpretation that Schuller offers. Schuler gives advice which might provide ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Matthew 5:13-20
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This message is addressed to our leaders as we attempt to recast a vision for our church.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 1. Let’s develop a plan to use our building as an evangelism tool by making it available free for funerals to families who have suffered violence resulting in a death. We can also make the gym available for repasts for free to families who have been victims of violence. Let us ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The Holy Spirit can heal the factions among us and bring us into unity with God and others. Then our mission is liberated because our focus is on Jesus's great commission.
Pentecost: Unified Diversity Sermon by The Rev. Rian Adams Pentecost is a strange day on the church calendar because we want to celebrate, but the Acts reading about speaking in tongues and erratic spiritual experiences is a little unsettling. I’ve learned that if we talk too often about ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-10
Though salvation is free, when you accept Jesus as Lord, God does not promise the road will be easy. What He does promise is that He will not give us more than we can bear, and that He will be with us always!
What does it cost? That is a question we often ask when purchasing something. We way what the perceived value is, and what the asking price is, and if we think it’s a good enough deal, we take our hard-earned money, and we purchase it. Sometimes we buy cheap and we get cheap . . . Ever ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-45
A sermon about peace through Christ during violent times.
"Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Peace" Luke 2:8-14 "Love your enemies and pray for those who harass you..." "You must not oppose those who want to hurt you. If people slap you on your right cheek, you must turn the left cheek to them as well." "...just as your heavenly ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14
Denomination: United Methodist
Let’s now look at several events surrounding the Lamb, the 144,000 and the hour of judgment in Revelation 14.
Let’s now look at several events surrounding the Lamb, the 144,000 and the hour of judgment in Revelation 14. The Lamb and the 144,000 Revelation 14:1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in ...read more
Explore Jacob's transformative encounter with God at Peniel, and emphasize the significance of struggle and wrestling with God in our own spiritual journeys.
Good morning, church family. Isn’t it amazing how God reveals himself in the most unexpected ways and places? Today, we're turning our attention to an encounter that strikes us with its intensity and its significance. It's a story of wrestling, of struggle, and ultimately, of transformation. We're ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32
Topics: Peniel, Face Of God
Everyone has the opportunity to be the Bride, a trophy that will be presented spotless and pure (Eph.5:27), not dusty and forgotten.
Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Theme: Created in Christ Jesus Thesis: Are You Chasing Trophies? Title: Chasing Trophies Intro Super Bowl Sunday Most watched event in world today Why? We want to identify with victory! 22 men on field at a time - all want to be victorious all are after ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
1. Appropriate the fact that the joy of the Lord is your spiritual strength.
1. Appropriate the fact that the joy of the Lord is your spiritual strength. 2. Remember the promises of Jesus who said, "THESE THINGS ARE WRITTEN TO YOU (OBEY MY COMMANDMENTS) SO THAT MY JOY MAY BE IN YOU & YOUR JOY MAY BE FULL." - JOHN 15;11 3. Pray and praise and rejoice knowing that Paul ...read more
Thesis: To clarify the nature of the Holy Spirits’ Work.
THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:7-14 Thesis: to clarify the nature of the Holy Spirits work. Introduction: 1. There is more info in John about the Holy Spirit than in Matt MK LK 2. In order to understand the mission/work of the HS we must keep in mind that Jesus is talking to His APOSTLES in ...read more
Scripture: John 16:7-14, John 14:16-26
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