Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
This encounter makes no sense (why would Matthew just get up and follow this man) unless you know the behind-the-scenes encounters that happened prior. This message unpacks the need for that hidden work in our lives to see God moves powerfully.
WHY DOES MATTHEW FOLLOW A STRANGER? The public commitment was preceded by behind-the-scenes work. - Matthew 9:9. - Matthew 4:18-22; John 1:35-42. - Matthew doesn't follow a stranger. He had a previous relationship with Jesus. This public moment was preceded by behind-the-scenes things. - The ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:9
Denomination: Baptist
To understand and embody God's boundless love for all people, regardless of their earthly status, and to elevate others rather than looking down on them, reflecting His grace and mercy in our lives.
Good morning, church family! Let's get our hearts ready and open to receive today's sermon from Luke 16, the story of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus. This tale is a powerful reminder of God's elevation of the poor and the danger of looking down on others. Someone once said, "God's love is ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Topics: Rich Man, Poor Man
Elders are not models of perfection, yet the church does have a responsibility towards them.
Morning Message Central Church of Christ December 3, 2000 John Dobbs AN ELDER IS A MAN Introduction: There is no doubt that to be an elder is to be in a position of great influence, great responsibility, with great demands. It isn’t just any man who is willing to serve in this way. It isn’t ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:7, 1 Timothy 3:1-9
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Some people come to an altar during or after a service to get saved or rededicate their lives and you never see them again. What happens to them?
MARK 5:15 - MATT.8:28-34 "THE MAN THAT VANISHED" A) This incident has often been called, "The Pig Affair." * Jesus was doing two things in this experience: One: He was demonstrating His power to deliver men from the darkest forces imaginable, men possessed by devils! * He wanted the world to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:15
The Life and ministry of John the Baptist
THE GREATEST MAN Luke 3: 1-20; 7:28 INTRODUCTIONœ: Consider what it means to be GREAT. A. Greatness Defined: Important, Notable, Renown, B. Greatness Desired · Matthew 20:20-21 - The mother of James & John asked that her sons be given a prominent place in the kingdom · Mark 10:35-37 - ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:1-20
Man has polluted the light from the sun and the Son.
Sunlight is white - shines through water in sky - makes sky blue. It is the light of the sun that makes life possible on the earth - that is interaction with H2O. Ozone - Direct sunlight would kill us. The same is true of God and His son. When the children of Israel came out of Egypt they could ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 33:17-23, John 1:1-12
The world we live in puts us on their scales, but God Measures us completely different. Let us see how God measures us!
Measure of a Man 1 John 2:15-17 Intro: The apostle is giving us a picture of what the world is like. A picture of how the world wants us to be, but God has so much more in store for you and I. The world measures us by it’s standard. I want us to look at some of the things that the world ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8
Four things true of every encounter with Jesus
John 5:1-16 The Impotent Man Introduction Sometime after Jesus healed the nobleman’s son, He headed back south to Jerusalem to observe another feast. The Bible doesn’t say what feast it was, nor does it say how much time had passed since John 4. I want us to read the first 16 verses of chapter 5, ...read more
Scripture: John 5:1-16
A short exhortation for Youth.
A CHANGED MAN! Daniel 4:34-37 (A short exhortation for Youth) A legend from India tells about a mouse that was terrified of cats until a magician agreed to transform him into a cat. That resolved his fear…until he met a dog, so the magician changed him into a dog. The mouse-turned-cat-turned-dog ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Prayer of Jabez
Message 1. “The Distinguished Man” Text 1Chron 4:9-10. (Read at beginning of service 1Sam 16:1-13 NIV). Intro: Have you ever been in the place where you have found yourself extremely dissatisfied with the way things are going in your life? Maybe you’ve had an itch to try something new-or find ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Denomination: Pentecostal
Before we assume a task for God we need to take enough time to lay the foundation of prayer so God can supply our needs and give us the go ahead at the right time.
Nehemiah Sermon 3-4 4. The Prayer Offered 1:4-11 A Man of Prayer “When I heard these things I sat down and wept. For days I mourned and prayed and fasted before the God of heaven. Then I said, ‘O ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11
In this sermon you will study the life of Barnabus. Barnabus is described as a good man. This sermon will cause people to rethink their definition of "goodness."
Have you ever known anyone you would describe as “a good person?” A person is described as “good” based upon varying criteria. For some it means a person of integrity. For some it means a person who treats their neighbors kindly. For some it refers to a person of upstanding moral character. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 11:22-24
A communion meditation for Sunday, November 6, 2005
One of my favorite stories (and I am not sure that I have shared it before, and if I have, please bear with me) comes from Keith Miller in his men’s devotional book, A Habitation of Dragons. It is the story of a well-to-do attorney who experiences a true change of life and heart when he gives ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:13-16, Acts 9:16
Denomination: Church Of God
David’s sin and restoration have so much to teach us.
"YOU ARE THE MAN" TEXT: II SAMUEL 11/12 INTRODUCTION Today’s text comes from the 11th and 12th chapters of the book of II Samuel. In the chapters leading up to our text we see David becoming the recognized King over all of Israel. He lead the nation of Israel in many successful campaigns over ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19
Pharoh a man of rebellion
Pharaoh: Man In Rebellion Exodus 5:1-15 I. Introduction A. Exodus: What a Book! 1. A book about God’s mercy: making slaves free 2. A book about God’s man: Moses the deliverer 3. A book about God’s might: miracles of deliverance B. Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh 1. The people have accepted ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 5:1-15
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