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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
We celebrate the resurrection of The King’s Son!
The King's Son Easter or Resurrection Sunday. That is what we are here to celebrate today. However, I think it is essential that before we talk about what took place on this Sunday we need to back up to the Tuesday before and listen to an exchange that Jesus has in Temple. He walks into the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, Luke 20:9-16
Denomination: Pentecostal
Many groups celebrate homecoming in various ways. The Prodigal Son also enjoyed a homecoming after he returned to his father.
(Based on a sermon preached 10-22-2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Full disclosure: many sermons have been preached on this text and any overlap is accidental and not intentional. I have not knowingly used anyone else’s words in this message without attempting ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-24
Denomination: Baptist
If you are a prodigal, come back to the Father, He will receive you with open arms.
A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-21
While the parable of the prodigal son reveals some things about the lostness of the younger son, it also reveals the lostness of the elder son and the prodigal love of God.
How do you view God? Some people view God as a heavy-handed, demanding judge with strict rules of right and wrong. Others view God like a doting grand-father who willingly gives his grandchildren whatever they want - practically spoiling them. Some may view God as aloof and distant, uninterested or ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:32, Ephesians 2:4-7, Titus 3:5-6, 1 John 3:1 (view more) (view less)
The final part of understanding what it means to follow God's Life Plan for Your Life
Theme: Following God’s Will – Advent Style Title: Star, Scripture and Son of God Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit I hope you are enjoying God’s Life Plan for your life – in other words I hope you are enjoy following the Lord this ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2
Denomination: Nazarene
Explores Jesus' compassion, authority over death, and involvement in our lives, emphasizing our great need for Him and His greater response to our needs.
Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together under the umbrella of God's grace, to seek His wisdom, to find comfort in His promises, and to grow in our understanding of His word. It is in these moments of collective reflection that we draw closer not only to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:11-15
Topics: Replaced Death, Life
Success in life comes from the following equation: Faith + works = success. The opposite also applies: Faith – Works, or Work – Faith = no success only failure in life.
The Road to Success in Life Thesis: Success in life comes from the following equation: Faith + works = success. The opposite also applies Faith – Works, or Work – Faith = no success only failure in life. Text: James 2:14-26 NIV: 14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-26, James 2:14-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
James tells us that there are two different wisdoms trying to control our lives one originates from Heaven above and the other is an earthly unspiritual wisdom.
The Two Wisdoms in the World- Which one do you follow? Thesis: James tells us that there are two different wisdoms trying to control our lives one originates from Heaven above and the other is an earthly unspiritual wisdom. Texts: James 3: 13-18 (NIV) 13Who is wise and understanding among you? ...read more
Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:1-7
We often lack wisdom and faith, James tells us how to grow in both.
James 1:5-8 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to ...read more
Scripture: James 1:5-8, Matthew 7:7-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The final message in our series on James. Looking at how God answers our prayers.
The Muchness of God James 5:13-16 August 20, 2023 Here’s the bad news! Last Sunday most of us admitted our sinful predisposition to be impatient people. Hopefully, by the time we finish, you’ll see the good news! Today, in many respects we’re looking at patience again, but from an entirely ...read more
Scripture: James 5:13-20
James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off them are fruitful Godly words.
Wild Thing ¡V The Uncontrolled Words of the Tongue ¡V James 3:1-12 Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-12, Proverbs 18:21
James warns us about our tongue. the uncontroled tongue, and the power of words.
Opening Video: The Church Matters! Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-12, James 1:26
Jesus calls the first disciples, preaches to the crowds then performs a miracle.
God our Father whose word has come among us, may the light of faith kindled in our hearts shine in our words and deeds, through him, who is Christ the Lord, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen Fishing was both an important and common way ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Denomination: Methodist
James is a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues, and those issues are still in the church today.
Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New ...read more
Scripture: James 2:1-15
James urges us to turn our laughter over sin into mourning.
“Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Sadie.” Sadie who? “Say de magic word and I’ll let you out!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Nobel.” Nobel who? “No bell so I knocked!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s ...read more
Scripture: James 4:7-10
Denomination: Lutheran
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