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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
A study in the book of Romans 5: 1 – 21
Romans 5: 1 – 21 From Death to Life 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:8
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
As Christians, we can face death with confidence, not fear
Luke 13:31-35 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, ’I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ 33 In any case, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:31-35
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Do we really trust our God? How committed are we?
NR 08-08-04 Luke 12:22-34 – Do not worry Story: Church at the turn of the century At the turn of the 20th Century, the roof of the hall of a little Swiss church was falling down. So the members of the church got together regularly after the service in the hall to pray for funds to repair ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:22-34, Luke 12:32-40
Denomination: Anglican
The resurrection is of practical value when we consider what happens after life ends.
1. Today is “Easter” on the Christian calendar a. Annual remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection b. In Churches of Christ each first day of the week is to remember the Resurrection c. To get to Jesus’ resurrection, he had to go through crucifixion and the grave d. On that first day of the week exciting ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We are taught here in John that we know that we have passed out of death into life because we love the brethren. Love of the brethren is a proof of sonship. People with a heart for God have a heart for people.
1 JOHN 3: 11-18 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LIVING IN LOVE OR DEATH [Matthew 22: 35-40 / John 15:12-14 / Luke 10:25-27] In his book Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home, Richard Foster tells of an OLD SAGE who asked his disciples, "How can we know when the darkness is leaving and the dawn is ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18
Denomination: Baptist
Part 1 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15
INTRODUCTION: People, especially non- Christians often ask of the church “why is there such a single minded emphasis on the gospel?” Our response is simple yet profound… because it’s all about the gospel! As a church everything we do, everything that we say, everything we ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Denomination: Christian Church
In this life we have the opportunity to create a world around us of darkness and death...or...we have the opportunity of creating a world of light. With our Lord’s help, we can become ’Light to a Dark World’.
Sermon: Giving Birth to Death Scripture: James 1: 14-15 Good morning! First...this morning, I would like to start out with a little story. Once upon a time there was a man who thought he was dead. His concerned wife and friends sent him to the friendly neighborhood psychiatrist. The ...read more
Scripture: James 1:14-15, Hebrews 2:1-11
Denomination: Methodist
INTRODUCTION Matters of "life or death" are faced often enough, emergency response teams train and practice to respond to situations in order to save lives.
INTRODUCTION Matters of "life or death" are faced often enough, emergency response teams train and practice to respond to situations in order to save lives. What we need is a training for allowing death to replace life. The story of death for life begins way back in the book of Genesis. I. Story ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2
This is the second in an Easter series. This sermon deals with the power and reality of forgiveness found in the shadows of death.
Shadows of the Cross Pt 2 – Golgotha, In the Shadow of Death Luke 23:33-49 Last week we walked in Gethsemane’s shadows – facing the broken promises, broken religion, and Jesus’ broken heart. Today we move further into the shadows – as we enter the very shadows of death. This passage opens on a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:33-49
Denomination: *other
TO TRY TO EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE DEATH OF CHRIST
WAS THE DEATH OF CHRIST VICARIOUS? THE WORD VICARIOUS MEANS SUBSTITUTE. SOME ARGUE THAT JESUS WAS NOT OUR SUBSTITUTE ON THE CROSS BECAUSE HE DID NOT SUFFERED THE FULL PENALTY OF OUR SINS. BUT WE CERTAINLY DESERVED THE PUNISHMENT HE WENT THROUGH! JESUS WAS INNOCENTE, AND WE WERE GUILTY! HE DID NOT ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12
Denomination: Pentecostal
We all have sin and we must die of the flesh which is our sacrifice.
Death, Sin, and Sacrifice Hebrews 9:27-28 [v 27] Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,, [v 28] so Christ was sacrifced to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, to to bear sin but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28
If you are like me, there so many things that we do not see that we would like to see. For example…
Illus: On one of the GUNSMOKE episode Matt Dillon is in a serious gun fight in one of the episodes. Matt draws his pistol out of his holster to shoot the bad fellow with one hand and his other arm was slightly behind his back which was unusual for him. Since this was unusual for him someone asked ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6
This sermon explores the profound significance of the Lord's Supper as a renewal of love, a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice, and a proclamation of faith.
Good morning, beloved family of God. I'm glad you're here. I'm glad we're here, together, in this sacred space where hearts open to the whisper of the Holy Spirit and lives are transformed by the power of God's Word. Today, we gather around the Lord's table, not merely as spectators, but as ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Topics: Easter, Strength
Paul makes it clear that when a believer dies his soul goes to be with the Lord.
1. SERIOUS SUBJECTS. IMPORTANT ISSUES. 2. There are a lot of them in God’s Word • The Bible DOESN’T SHY away from the serious matters in life. • It speaks very openly & candidly of sin & salvation, of money & motives, even of fears and failures. • AND as we open His word, it so quickly cuts right ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Is hope in heaven just a crutch? Is there life after death? These are important questions that need answers.
A. The story is told of a minister who went to visit an older man at his home. 1. The minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter.” 2. The older man replied, “Oh, I think about the hereafter all the time. No matter where I am – in the living ...read more
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