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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
Can you imagine what the scene was like? Every one was following Jesus when suddenly a leper had the audacity to approach Jesus
Introduction A. Somewhat skeptical of his son's new found determination to become Charles Atlas, the father nevertheless followed the teenager over to the weight-lifting department, admiring a set of weights. "Please, Dad," pleaded the boy, "I promise I'll use 'em every day." "I don't know, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4
Denomination: Baptist
We may imagine that we could never resist a lion. But lions will cross our path and Peter tells us to resist them.
[N.B. Earlier in the service we had a short presentation on Rosa Parks.] Today we’re continuing our series of ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’ve had four talks so far. We’ve remembered that God will be with us. That he will strengthen those who wait on him. That there’s a glory to come ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11
Ever wonder exactly what the Holy Spirit does? He has way more tasks than we have ever imagine!
Who is the Holy Spirit? I think back to my days in Sunday School learning about the Trinity. For me, it was easier to understand the Father and Christ, his Son. They were easy to imagine. Afterall, how many pictures from the Renaissance depicted them. Just look at the Sistine Chapple. But ...read more
Scripture: John 16:7-11, John 14:15-17, Luke 3:21-22, John 14:16-27, Acts 1:8, 1 John 2:26-27 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Other
Imagining Jezebel's story - a woman who clung to her power and her gods in the face of enormous pressure. Are the two connected?
My name is Jezebel. I am a Phoenician princess, the daughter of Eshbaal, King of Sidon and the Queen of Israel, the strongest nation in the world from Assyria to Egypt. My father Eshbaal gave me in marriage to Ahab of Israel to strengthen the alliance between our two countries, because although we ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Vision is defined as the ability to think about or place the future, plan the future with imagination and wisdom. It is also defined as an idea or a mental image of something.
Soar like an Eagle! Isaiah 40:28-31 This passage is one of two passages of scripture that I call my life verses. Now in case you don’t know what that means, life verses are verses God has used to speak directly to your heart, and they become a theme for your life. So, Denise and I are now entering ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31
Imagine with me…, that you are in the crowd of people gathered at the edge of the Jordan River witnessing John the Baptist and others as they wade out into the water to be baptized.
“Breaking Through Baptism” And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:4-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God uses our small offerings, given in faith and compassion, to meet the needs of others and multiply blessings beyond what we imagine.
Some of us walked in today with a smile that took a lot of effort. Bills stare back, bodies ache, and a stack of needs feels taller than our energy. Maybe you’re a parent counting pennies at the grocery store, a grandparent worrying over a prodigal, or a student standing at the edge of a new season ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21
Topics: Proofs, Testimonies
Could you imagine how desirable is the gift of the Richest and Most Generous Owner of all things? Could you really afford to reject it?
“All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-9
This message looks at the fact that God wants to do more with our money than ever imagined. ...but it’s not ours - its His!
What do you think says to the world that you are a follower of Christ? What tells people that you are a believer? Is it your Bible? Is it the way you dress, is it a bumper sticker, or a cross around your neck or the way you talk or the way you act? In his letter to the Corinthian Church, Paul ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:6-18
Stephen is a prime example of someone who followed Jesus in holistic community. Imagine now what it would be like if Stephen was talking with us today.
Following Jesus in Holistic Community I am Stephen Acts 6 & 7 July 20, 2008 I would like for you to use your imagination. Imagine what it might be like if Stephen from Acts 6 & 7 were with us today talking to us as he might talk to us today. Hi, I’m Stephen. I understand that Pastor Mark has ...read more
Denomination: Church Of God
You have been equipped with the techniques to defeat the devil, pull down stronghold, cast down imaginations, and most of all be victorious in this spiritual warfare.
“Armed & Dangerous” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Corinthians 10:4-6 OPENING: - Stop and think for a moment why is it that one person is able to do as the Bible says and love thy neighbor while another person loathes his neighbor and steals from him. One person sees all men are ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6
Denomination: Apostolic
Can you imagine trying to feed all of those people with such a small amount of food? We can, if we remember that with Jesus anything is possible.
Good morning boys and girls! Are you having a good summer? What fun things have you been doing? Have any of you taken any trips? Are any of you planning on taking any trips this summer? I’ve taken a little trip to be with you here this morning. I don’t live here in Bridgewater. I live ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
Imagine cuddling the body of Jesus Christ! Joseph begged for the body of Jesus Christ from Pilate while Nicodemus hugged His Body! Listen!
Cuddling HIS body! John 19:39”Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight. 40 So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-8
Denomination: Pentecostal
A journey in our imagination into what would happen if The Wizard of Gallilee said "yes" to the Serpent's temptations in the desert, and what happens if we say "yes".
Hissss Hissss Imagine…. Imagine….. And the wizard of Gallillee waved his wand. And every church was full. The crowds packed in, acknowledging Jesus as the one true God. Every church was full. So many people crowding in, standing room only. The collection plate piled HIGH full of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Easter becomes an opportunity to imagine God would be present in our lives to roll away the stone from the graves in the darkest recesses of our souls.
There is a sign in Theo & Stacy’s Greek Restaurant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that says, “People who believe the dead never come back to life should be here at quitting time.” Let me tell you an Easter story: A long time ago a Frenchman incurred the displeasure of the emperor Napoleon. He was ...read more
Scripture: John 20:1-9
Denomination: Catholic
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