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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
The State of Louisiana has reenacted a motorcycle helmet law that has riders upset. God has a "helmet law" also, but most people refuse to accept and obey it.
GOD’S HELMET LAW by Pastor Jim May A lot of people are upset this morning in the State of Louisiana. They are upset because someone cares more about their safety than their freedom. For the past number of years our former governor put aside the helmet laws for anyone riding on a motorcycle, ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Our words and promises carry deep consequences; God calls us to speak carefully, obey courageously, and trust His grace even when we fail.
Friend, your words carry weight. Promises shape people. Vows mark moments. We know the power of a whispered “I do,” the gravity of “I’ll be there,” and the ache of “I’m sorry.” Words can build bridges, and words can burn them. Have you ever wished you could take a sentence back? Have you ever felt ...read more
Scripture: Judges 11:29-40
Topics: Obedience, Sacrifice
Does we hate wickedness as much as God? Is God merciful to those who are trying to obey Him? Let's look at Deuteronomy 2.
Was Israel merciful to many neighboring nations? Did God destroy perverse nations? Does God still curse aberrant nations? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 2. What were the Israelites to do as they passed through the land of their relatives, Esau? Then we turned around and headed back across the ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
If the Christian life is KNOWING God, HEARING HIs voice, and OBEYING His leading, then it is essetial that believers learn how to tune their ears to His voice.
Voices – Can You Hear Me Now? March 18, 2005 Matthew 13:1-23 Sunday AM Video: Can You Hear Me Now – www.sermonspice.com Trans: Throughout our previous series, I continually stated that the Christian life is about knowing God, hearing His voice, and obeying His commands. Many of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:1-13
When God asks something, he pays with interest. This passage contains certain conditions that God demands of us, and certain promises if said conditions are fulfilled. The conditions or commandments that are needed to receive the promises or blessings o
Ice-breaker: If God asked you, “How much do I owe you son/daughter?” How would answer Him? Scriptures: Proverbs 28:13, Job 11:13-19. INTRODUCTION: When God asks something, he pays with interest. This passage contains certain conditions that God demands of us, and certain promises ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 28:13
Denomination: Apostolic
Jesus says that to remain in his love, you’ll obey his commands, and his command is this--love each other.
Clip from Grease, “Hopelessly Devoted” John 15:9-17 Just wanted to remind you about how God feels about you—except He’s hopefully devoted, crazy about you! Last week: Jesus uses image of Him as vine, us as branches to picture how we cooperate with God to experience the life he desires for us. If ...read more
Scripture: John 15:9-17
Denomination: Brethren
I talk about a child’s responsibility to obey and honor his/her parents no matter what kind of homelife situation.
Search for Significance for Children OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago while still in college I decided to get my truck refinanced. My grandparents (who cosigned the truck) and I were getting some information to the bank. After corresponding with a bank representative I had to fax some ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3
Part 4 and 5 of a six part series called; The seven arrows of obedience. Concecration and Christlikeness is essential in obeying our Lord.
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, God’s own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." I Peter 2:9, AMPLIFIED VERSION Our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 1:4
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Our number one goal must be our relationship with Christ, staying with Him, obeying His commands and living in His love.
Intro: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so boring.” With that his sister turned and said, “It’s supposed to be ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-11
An ideal church is made up of Christians who sense no constraint to follow the crowd and are eager to learn and obey God’s Word.
Starting Down the Thessalonian Thoroughfare (I Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-12) 1.) Author: Paul (with Silas and Timothy) Original language: Greek Date written: 51A.D. Written from Corinth, where Silas and Timothy had rejoined Paul after checking up on the Thessalonian church. "This is a letter ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1
If God tells you to do something unusual or even illogical in order to meet a need you have...obey Him anyway!
Trusting God to Provide Introduction Today’s sermon is called “Trusting God to Provide.” Our reading tells a story about God’s provision, a poor widow and a prophet called Elijah. Elijah, you will remember, is the one who appears at Jesus’ transfiguration Elijah represented all the Prophets of the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16
Cornelius was: 1. FILLED with the Holy Spirit 2. OBEYED the Messenger of God 3. PRE-MATURLY bowed his knee
THE LIFE OF CORNELIUS part 2 Acts 10:23-48 (Freddie Read & Pray) Life Lessons From The Life Of Cornelius: 1. FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Peter began to preach to those assembled at Cornelius’ house by talking about John the Baptist and continued to the earthly ministry of Jesus as He went about ...read more
Scripture: Acts 10:23-48
Denomination: Pentecostal
Husbands obey that duty by adhering to three basic responsibilities in caring for their wives’ needs: A) consideration, B) chivalry, and C) companionship.
Visitors to the forthcoming Calgary Stampede who are feeling extra frisky can now leave their wedding rings at the door. A local Calgary hotel is offering to let guests check in their wedding rings as they might their cars or their coats. Hotel Arts’ staff will even airbrush ring tan lines, so all ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7
Denomination: Other
Jesus told John that it was the right thing to do and event hough John didn’t understand it, he obeyed Jesus.
We noted last week that John the Baptist baptized with water to prepare people for the coming Messiah Jesus Christ and to teach them about the good news of ultimate forgiveness of sins. We will read in our passage today that the Messiah Jesus Christ Himself was baptized by John. Why did John ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:16-38
God is calling you...do you obey or run. Journey with Jonah and discover God’s call, discipline, forgiveness and mercy.
Jonah – A Study in Stubbornness Jonah 1:1-17 Not Me Lord Jonah 1:1-2 (NLT) The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: [2] "Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh! Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are." Background • Nineveh – Assyria’s most ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17
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