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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Our Western world is suffused with moral and intellectual darkness; it’s like nearly everyone is blind, or walks around with an eyepatch over both eyes.
Friday of the 11th Week in Course 2023 I had for about nine years the privilege of leading a Christian secondary school. One of the skills we taught in our writing classes was, as in many schools, how to write a resume for college applications. And, as principal, I got to read very many resumes ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23, Psalm 34:2-7, 2 Corinthians 11:18-30
Denomination: Catholic
Frodo from Lord of the Rings is great fiction, but Jesus is the Risen King of the Universe.
Sunday After Easter 2023 A couple of years ago, Rasmussen surveyed Americans and found that seventy-two out of every hundred Americans believe that Jesus is Son of God and raised from the dead. Seventeen percent definitely deny that. Thomas the Apostle, after being told of Christ’s physical rising ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-31, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Acts 2:42-47
In the Bible, there are several instances where individuals or groups are rejected by God, with the phrase "I never knew you" being a recurring theme.
with the phrase "I never knew you" being a recurring theme. This phrase is often used to convey God's disappointment and disapproval towards those who claim to follow Him but fail to demonstrate genuine faith and obedience. Here are few biblical examples: 1. The Parable of the Wise ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23
There are days when you feel like the Unknown Soldiers in DC, but your Commander-in-Chief, Jesus, knows you, your battles and scars.
Heb 11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40
Denomination: Baptist
THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I.
THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I. THE PAIN OF LONELINESS -- OF DESERTION AND ISOLATION EXTREME EXAMPLES A. The Example of Christ -- John 16:31 not just deserted by a bunch of casual acquaintenances; these were his hand-picked disciples in whom ...read more
Scripture: John 16:31
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Paul’s last known remarks reflect some of his simplest yet greatest wisdom he could give to a young man destined for great spiritual warfare in the ministry.
Basic Instructions for Successful Ministry 2 Timothy 4:1-22 I. Stay True to the Word (v. 1-5) a. Always be prepared (v. 1-2a; Colossians 4:3) b. Use the Word to lead despite the lack of acceptance (v. 2b-4; 2 Timothy 3:1; 2 Timothy 1:13) c. Fulfill the ministry (v. 5) II. Stay True to the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22
Someone once said, “ A Christian is one who is completely fearless, continually cheerful, and constantly in trouble!” Joseph’s life illustrated this saying exactly; however, Joseph was always able to triumph over adversity.
I. Over Misery (1-5) A. Joseph was not content to simpley survive. He actually thrived in adversity. B. Joseph was taken to a place where he did not kow the language or customs and was made a slave. C. Through all of this misery, everything ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 39:1-39
We are enabled to minister through faith in God’s providence, the supportive prayer of other believers and the provision of the Holy Spirit
#9 5-20-07 Enablement for Ministry Introduction, Review of last two sermons. 1) The Joy of Ministry, 2) The Right Motives for ministry Text; Philippians 1:19, 20 Transitional statement, What enabled Paul to be joyful in the midst of his imprisonment and difficulties ? I. Faith in God’s ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Who is eligible for water baptism and what spiritual signifigance does it hold for the participant?
Why baptism? Part 2 What is Baptism? 1. Baptism in the Greek means- baptisma, #908, to dip, immerse, to wash 2. Baptism is "an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace," an act of obedience, a public statement of faith. 3. By submitting to water baptism, we ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15
Denomination: Mennonite
Hell will be the place of no second chances for: (Seven points) Faith, Freedom, Fortune, Friends, Family, Forgiveness, or Forever.
Title: “No Second Chance” Introduction: When the first immigrants came to America, they wept when they saw the Statue of Liberty. Certainly they had hopes that they had come to the “Land of Opportunity.” Hell is the place of “No” opportunity! No one will be given a second chance in Hell. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
God gives us abundant consolations in our ministry, but does not grant us the privilege to be comfortable.
The God of Consolation Monday of Tenth Week in Course 2013 St. Paul seems almost obsessed in today’s reading with the word paraklesis. In seven verses he uses some form of the word at least nine times. Paul is certainly trying to tell the Corinthians, and us, something ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7
Self-pity would kill you! Those who fly solo have the strongest wings! Make note of this before you continue to read further, this is important point to learn from the sufferings of Joseph.
Who are these? Genesis 48:8”When Israel saw Joseph's sons, he said, "Who are these?" Self-pity would kill you! Those who fly solo have the strongest wings! Make note of this before you continue to read further, this is important point to learn from the sufferings of Joseph, who ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 48:8
Denomination: Pentecostal
Everyone who is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
BY FAITH: 1. WE ARE BORN AGAIN a. 1 John 5:1a 1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, b. Ephesians 2:8 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— c. WE ARE CHANGED. d. 2 Corinthians 5:17 17Therefore, if ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 11:1
Forgiveness is the divine method of releasing us from guilt, setting us free to continue loving God and others.
In Colossians 3:1-3:18, Paul provides us with guidelines for holy living. He instructs us to set our hearts and minds on heavenly things, reminding us that as believers, we have died to ourselves and now Christ lives in us. Paul urges us to put to death the sinful nature of our fallen selves, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-18
Topics: Forgiveness, Love, Freedom
How do you treat those who can do nothing for you?
In the book of Proverbs, King Solomon writes, "The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern" (Proverbs 29:7). This verse highlights a fundamental principle of the Christian faith: treating others with kindness and respect, regardless of their social ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 14:12-14
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