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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
First in a five week series about Jesus Christ. I trust this series will give us a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He has done.
The Identity of Christ Text: Matthew 16:13-17 I. The common question—Whom do men say that I am? Some say Jesus was a prophet. Others say He was a great teacher. Religions of the world admit that He was a good man. But really, who is this Jesus which is called Christ? “You can speak of Jesus as ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17
Denomination: Holiness
Explore the witness of John the Baptist, the testimony of Jesus, and the life-changing invitation to believe, ultimately leading us to embrace faith and experience the transformative power of God in our lives.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the witness of John the Baptist, the testimony of Jesus, and the invitation to believe. Let's begin with the words of Christian author and pastor, A.W. Tozer: "Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God." It is through faith that we ...read more
Scripture: John 1:11-45
Topics: Identity, John
Mark gives five evidences that Jesus is the Son of God, that Jesus is God in human form.
Scripture Last week I began a seven-week series of messages. It is based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. Last week I introduced you to One Life. What’s It All About?, and I said that Christianity is not about beautiful buildings ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us.
At the Movies: Identity Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us. Identity attributes of the Christ-follower: 1. We are favored v.3 2. We are chosen v.4 3. We are adopted vv.5-6 4. We are redeemed v.7-8 5. We are ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13
Denomination: Baptist
To understand and embrace Jesus as the Bread of Life, our ultimate source of satisfaction and the promise of eternal life.
Good morning, family! I’m excited to dive into God’s Word with you today. We are going to focus on a passage that has so much richness and depth that it's like an endless well we can draw from. In the words of pastor and author John Piper, “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in ...read more
Scripture: John 6:25-35
Topics: Identity, Christ
God gives us a new identity in Christ, freeing us from old labels and shame, and calling us beloved, forgiven, and truly new.
There’s a name tag on the table for every one of us. Maybe it’s not paper and ink, maybe it’s old memories and new mistakes, report cards and résumés, whispers and headlines. Labels stick. Some feel like tattoos. Others like Post-its that refuse to peel away. Have you noticed how fast the world ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Topics: Identity, Relationship, Jesus
This confrontation between the Jews and Jesus reveals a lot about who we are and who Jesus is.
A CRISIS OF IDENTITY Who is Jesus to us? I am reminded of the question Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” The answer is not as simple as it sounds. We have a variety of responses to that question, some of them bang-on and others that sound good but are kind of fabricated ...read more
Scripture: John 8:48-59
Denomination: Mennonite
Sometimes it takes a baby to remind an old man what your world is really about” in that one moment when Christ was born. Oh, Praise his name for that one moment! Thanks to Jim Altar for the intro to this message
In One Moment In one moment, one seemingly insignificant measurement on the span of time, "The Word became flesh". In that moment, undiminished Deity became humanity. What an incomprehensible thought! In one moment, the one for whom are all things and by whom are all things, became a thing —like ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Denomination: Methodist
Who do you perceive Jesus to be? Every person can develop an accurate perception of Jesus by taking three steps: determining who Jesus really is, discovering why he came, and deciding to put their faith in hi
Welcome to Freshwater. We are one church in multiple locations committed to making healthy disciples and we are glad that you are here on Easter weekend. I heard a story about this kindergarten teacher who wanted to teach her students about self-esteem. She said to her class, everyone who thinks ...read more
Scripture: John 14:6-7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Understanding the Church
Theology of the Church [The Cornerstone of the Church] …Matt. 16:13-20 Upon completion of a task which Jesus asked of his followers, Jesus asked them, who do you people say that I am? He was asking his followers what is the public opinion of me? What is the identity they ascribe to me? The ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
There are many people in the church who either do not truly believe what they say they believe about Jesus or currently believe the wrong things about Jesus.
INTRO Do you believe what you believe? I know that sounds like an unusual question, b/c why would you not believe something you claim to believe. The reason I ask this question is b/c I believe there are many people in our world, and even in the church, that do not truly believe what they say they ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22
This sermon is part of the Names of Jesus series. In this sermon we're looking at the title/name the Apostle John uses in describing Jesus as "The Word."
Names of Jesus “The Word” If you want to express yourself, you could use actions, or as they say, “Actions speak louder than words.” Or, you can use your words to convey your thoughts. Actually, the best way would be through both, allowing both your actions and words to speak to your intent. ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-5, 1 John 1:1-2
Denomination: Foursquare
There are many today who are confused about Jesus. The most effective testimony in any court is an eye witness. John is an eye witness and you heard his testimony today.
In the beginning of the church when the original apostles were teaching and planting churches, including Paul, the New Testament as we have it today had yet to be compiled. The writers of the New Testament were all first generation Jesus followers and their work would not be complete until John ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jesus is God. Jesus is First. When you talk about Christmas with neighbors or family or co-workers… what do you say about Jesus?
WHO IS JESUS? COLOSSIANS 1:15-19 INTRODUCTION… Board Meeting in Heaven (p) “I call this meeting to order!” says the Archangel Michael. The commander of the armies of the Lord tapped the small gavel on the table. The rest of the angels became quiet and looked to their leader to ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19
Jesus answers the question: "Who Is Jesus" with the words..."I am the Way and the Truth and the Life."
Introduction: A. The story is told of a father who sat in his recliner trying to read his magazine, but he kept being interrupted by his little daughter. 1. Finally, in desperation, he tore a page out of his magazine, on which was printed the map of the world. 2. Tearing it into small pieces, he ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8