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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
Understand the teachings of Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:4-9 about rejoicing in the Lord, the power of prayer, and the peace that surpasses all understanding, as a way to break free from the prison of anxiety.
Good morning, family! Today, we’re going to look at a section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This is a message that teaches us about a peace that only God can provide. As Max Lucado once said, "The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional." So let’s explore ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Topics: God's Peace, Chaotic World
We often hold inaccurate perspectives on things. Paul reminds us today of a few things: the importance of real joy, the power of real peace, and the disciple's mentality that secures these two.
I. Intro: Perspective A. Newsweek magazine recently made a side-by-side comparison of "threats" of which people have an inaccurate perspective: 1. Murders: 14,180 (2008)—Suicides: 33,289 (2006) 2. Children abducted by strangers: 115 (1999)—Children who drown in pools: 288 ...read more
Romantic love is to be celebrated because the whole redemption plan of God's love revolves around the romance of human love.
Sir Wilfred Grenfell, the famous medical missionary to Labrador, was a fast worker when it came to falling in love. He was on board a ship returning to England when he spotted a charming lady on deck. He was 43 years old, and so it was not as though he had never spotted a charming lady before. ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30
The sermon emphasizes welcoming others as Christ welcomes us, creating a community of grace, acceptance, and hope that reflects God’s love to all.
Have you ever watched a little child run into a parent’s arms after a long day? No pretense, no posturing—just a leap and a hug. That’s the holy heartbeat of the church: arms open, hearts open, doors open. In a world quick to label and slow to listen, the family of God is called to be the place ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:7-13
Topics: Joy, Hope
Will we demonstrate righteousness; worship joyfully; and celebrate joy? The Bible tells us that BEFORE we demonstrate we must RECEIVE!
Joy Series, Part 2 (“How Do You Get Joy”) John 15:11 (and various others) Introduction - Last week we began a series on joy in a most unconventional way - We talked at length about what steals joy fastest; we focused on Joseph - Most would think that his joy would be stolen by accusers, lies, ...read more
Scripture: John 15:11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A Study of Pauls Epistle to the Philippians
Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #1 “You can have Joy in Serving” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: ??? INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our sermon series through Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. You will ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4
The coming of Christ brings me joy because He soaks up my sin like a sponge, and He helps me get a spiritual bailout.
The Coming of Christ Brings Me Joy John 1:29-34 SLIDES 1, 2 Christ brings me joy because He takes away my sin. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29 HCSB) SLIDE 3 – Sponge Bob VISUAL ILLUSTRATION ...read more
Scripture: John 1:29-34
Denomination: Baptist
We are going to see several aspects of the go-to weapon to combat discouragement, depression, suffering, and pain – praise, and God worthy of it
A. Opening illustration: Christian funerals are a place that we see worship in pain if they are sorrowing like Paul said to do “with hope.” The I thought about it more, and I think that so many go to corporate worship each week in pain. Some of us live our lives in more pain than others. Pain is a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5
An exploration of why we should be thankful to God at all times.
Last Thursday, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving, a holiday that is observed every year. It is good to pause and recognize the blessings and favors that the Lord has granted us. Let me share a story to illustrate the importance of gratitude. A woman was waiting for her connecting flight one ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Topics: Joy, Gratitude
This message focuses around the events of John 14:1-6 when Jesus was preparing his disciples for the events ahead of them that night, throughout life, and preparing for heaven.
PREPARING FOR THE PRESENT TROUBLES, AND THE JOY OF HEAVEN John 14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 20, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/6YY1guN-YIs I) JESUS WAS PREPARING THEM FOR THE EVENTS AHEAD THAT NIGHT. 1) Let not your hearts be troubled (14:1a.) A) In one sense there ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:15-27, Revelation 21:16, Acts 4:12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Paul's pride and joy was the good news he had received about the Ephesian believers that led to commendation of them and prayer for them.
Paul’s Pride and Joy Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh May 20, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-16 – “Wherefore I also, after I heard of your ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16
Every believer in Christ has a right standing with God, and can therefore walk in spiritual confidence! We can move from living by rule-keeping to living by grace.
How Most of Us Live - Based on rules - For the approval of others - For our own version of success Romans 5:1-5 Our State vs. Our Standing John Phillips talks about the difference between our standing as believers, and our state as believers. Our standing is that we are perfect and righteous, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-5
A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
“Shout for Joy to the Lord” Psalm 100 Theologians have often pointed out that we human beings tend to engage in acts of worship, whether we believe in God or not. We all have objects that we praise: a musical instrument, an actor or actress or even an awesome view. “It’s amazing or ...read more
Denomination: United Methodist
How to maintain your join where you are.
How to Have Joy in the Place I am In By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Philippians 1:1-30 1. Avoid bitterness that can spoil Three ways we can give in to bitterness: • Striking Unfairness “so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30
Prayer is the most powerful weapon in your life, to meet life’s tests head-on. But for many it lies rusted and unused.
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11
Denomination: Pentecostal
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