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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 is the first part of my fourth book on breaking free from our addiction to sin.
The first step in breaking free from the grasp of sin is RECOVERY. The recovery process deals with us recovering our understanding of who God and Lucifer are. It also deals with us understanding who we are as the creation of God and what our sin has done to us. Some of the information that we will ...read more
Denomination: *other
What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration.
What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration. 1. Ask the Lord for the grace to comply with stated regulations and procedures. Paul writes, "Do you want to be free from fear ofthe one in authority? Then do what is right and he ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This is part one of my five part Marriage series. This message focuses on the responsibilitry of the husband.
Marriage Part 1 – Leave, Cleave & Love Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 24; Ephesians 5:25-28 “The best way to make a marriage last is to put it first.” Franklin Jones Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am starting a series of messages on the topic of marriage. In this series I will ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Ephesians 5:25-28
Every kind of 'But' interferes with my life of just living an authentic life for God
Today, I want to discuss a common hindrance in our lives that often prevents us from living authentically for God. It's something we all have, and it can be quite significant. I'm talking about our "buts." These "buts" tend to get in the way and hinder us from fully embracing a life dedicated to ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25
Topics: Faith, Overcoming Obstacles
Help my congregation to know and see that God desires for us to have a perfect home.
Good morning, dear members of our church family. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to engage in a conversation, a dialogue if you will, about a topic that is near and dear to all our hearts - the concept of family. Family, as we all know, is not just ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16
Topics: God's Way
Help my congregation see that they should proclaim the gospel like Paul and Martin Luther.
Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to worship, to learn, to grow, and to be challenged in our walk with Christ. Today, we are going to focus on a theme ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Topics: Boldly And Humbly Share The Gospel
This message answers the question, Why should I make Heaven my goal for eternity?
St. John 14:1-7 Text When we are gathered at a funeral or thoughts of the afterlife come to mind, we immediately declare, “I want to go to Heaven, when I die.” Why do we want to go to Heaven? The Bible gives us some concise and clear reasons why Heaven must be our goal! 1) Heaven is the home of ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-7
After spending weeks in the hospital with my sick child, I preached this sermon to the congregation.
Lessons from the hospital 10/3/04 Hospitals are for the sick. Churches are for the needy. There are some great parallels from the halls and rooms of the hospital that directly correspond with the church and Christian life. The ICU waiting room and the maternity waiting room are always ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:12
This is the second of two messages on leadership from my When God Builds A Church Series
INTRODUCTION „X In about three weeks, the members of the Auburn Christian Church will have the opportunity to make suggestions as to who they would like to see have the opportunity to be elected as Elders and deacons of this church. „X When you think about people you would like to see as a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
WHY? · AM I HERE? · IS MY PURPOSE? · AM I THE WAY THAT I AM?
WHY? · AM I HERE? · IS MY PURPOSE? · AM I THE WAY THAT I AM? JEREMIAH 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. 6Then ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4
How does God want me to grow in my giving to support His work?
God’s plan is for you to give your tithe to the support of His work through your local church. But we need to understand that giving a tithe is only the beginning. God’s plan is for us to grow in our giving. In Malachi 3:8, we are exhorted to give both "tithes" and "offerings." God wants us to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon is my variation of Rick Warren’s sermon dealing with the 40 Days Of Purpose
What On Earth Am I Here For GNLCC 10-10-2004 Psalm 139:1-17 Ephesians 1:3-17 Today we’re going to look at life’s three greatest questions: 1) The question of existence – why am I alive? 2) the question of significance – does my life matter? and 3) the question of ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-17
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Most of this sermon was ripped off from the pamplet "My Heart, Christ’s Home."
This morning’s sermon is going to be dramatically different from what I’ve presented so far. In just a few minutes I’m going to get you to use your imagination and go on a tour with Jesus Christ. I think you’ll be convicted, challenged, and encouraged, but to get there you’ll need to put aside ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Everybody Wants and Needs a Hero. My Dad’s always been a Hero to Me!
“WHOSE YOUR HERO?” FATHER’S DAY 2008 June 15, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Webster’s Dictionary defines HERO as... “noble person, grand person, a champion, a man of distinguished valor, intrepid or enterprising in danger, a great illustrious or extraordinary person” A Hero is Heroic. Webster says of ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:25
Denomination: Assembly Of God
A message given to my homiletic class peers in seminary, on the why, how and where of holiness.
Wholly Holy Context: 1 Peter 1 Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16 "Be holy, because I am holy." What does that statement mean to you? What does the word "holiness" bring to your mind? When I was growing up holiness meant not doing whatever the Baptist’s were doing. I’ve heard sermons on short-sleeved ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16
Denomination: Wesleyan
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