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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
People often become obsessed with royalty because they need someone to look up to, to be part of something larger than themselves. But they are always disappointed.
We fought a war, once, to get rid of a king. Two hundred and twenty-two years ago Americans took up arms to win our independence from King George III of England. Some of the biggest issues were trade and taxes, sound familiar? “Fast Track” and IRS reform, 18th-century style. I suppose it’s always ...read more
Scripture: John 18:33-37
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem illustrates for us the upside down nature of the Kingdom of God.
THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE Whenever the President of the United States visits a city, a well-oiled security machine begins to roll into high gear as White House staff, Secret Service personnel, and local and state law enforcement scramble to make sure everything is in place long before the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Psalm 118:25-26, Zechariah 9:9
Denomination: Nazarene
Two kings existed a long time ago that were so opposite. Today, there are two who want to be king of your life. Which one will you place upon the throne?
Clashing of the Kings (El Choque de los Reyes) Mt. 2:1-16 The idea of a scrooge is not new. It is as old as the Bible. On that very first Christmas, there was a man who tried to kill all that is central to this special holiday. He is not ficticious. He was a man who became king, but was ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16
Denomination: Pentecostal
Afflictions are normal experiences of the believers, but God has promised and made provisions for the believers to be delivered from afflictions.
Triumphing Over Affliction Study Text: James 5: 13 - 16 Introduction: - Prayer is the only Scriptural medicine prescribed to overcome afflictions. Whatever the affliction, be it poverty, hardship, struggling with your business, sickness and so on, do not get worried, but channel all your ...read more
Scripture: James 5:13-16
Esther
The Presence of the King Esther 4:16 1. She found favor in the presence of the king - 5:2 2. She found generosity in the presence of the king - 5:3, 6; 7:2 3. She found life in the presence of the king - 7:3 4. She found deliverance for others in the presence of the king - 7:4 5. She found ...read more
Scripture: Esther 4:16
Denomination: Baptist
All governments, good and bad alike, are earthly, not heavenly. These “kings” are temporary, not permanent.
How many of you have gone to a Hallowe'en party recently? I've been to some: harvest parties, and some Trunk or Treat gatherings. It always looks like people are having a terrific time. And there are always some great costumes, heroes and princesses and warriors and animals and people from ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 7:1-18
Kaiser Wilhelm II entered Jerusalem through the Jaffa gate mounted on a beautiful white horse. Nearly 2000 years before, Jesus had entered Jerusalem through the Eastern gate mounted upon a humble donkey. Two dignitaries entered the same city in two different ways. Why the differences?
OPEN: The last emperor of Germany was Kaiser Wilhelm II and, in 1898 he decided to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. At the time, the once great Jerusalem was in serious need of attention. So 6 months before the Kaiser’s scheduled arrival, the Sultan replaced the mayor of Jerusalem with a more ...read more
Scripture: John 12:12-19
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God lovingly confronts our misplaced affections and hollow celebrations, calling us to honest repentance and deeper relationship, offering restoration instead of shame.
If your week has worn thin and your soul feels tired, welcome. You’re in the right place. God meets us in the ordinary and the overwhelmed. He meets us in the pew and in the parking lot, in the headlines and in the heartache. And He has a word for us today—steady, strong, and sure. Have you ever ...read more
Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17
Topics: Rebellion, Disobedience
This sermon explores trusting God's plans even when they disrupt ours, using Mary's faith-filled response to divine interruption as an example.
Good morning, beloved of God. It's always a joy to gather together as a family, united in Christ, to draw closer to our Father through His Word. We gather not because we are perfect, but because we serve a perfect God who is ever ready to mold us into His image. We are clay in the hands of the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Topics: Christmas
A. INTRODUCTION 1.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Bible historians tell us that the first king of Israel was S __ __ __, of the tribe of Benjamin, who was crowned by the last judge of Israel, S __ __ __ __ __. While it is true that Saul was the first crowned king of all Israel, he was not the first king crowned in Israel. That ...read more
GOD IS A COVENANT GOD AND EXPECTS OBEDIENCE.
1 KINGS OBSERVATION: ORIGINALLY, 1 KINGS AND 2 KINGS WAS ONE LONG BOOK. LATER IN HISTORY, THE TWO WERE SEPARATED MAKING TWO BOOKS. JEWISH TRADITION NAMES JEREMIAH AS THE PRIMARY AUTHOR, ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT CLEAR WHO WROTE THE TWO. THE WRITINGS APPEAR IN SOLOMON’S REIGN. LATER IN HISTORY ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4
When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger.
TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATION (#3) Genesis 39:1-23 When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger: A woman was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. She was enjoying the comfort of relaxing on an inflated cushion that kept her afloat. When she realized that she had ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23
Jesus at the Cross, as Prophet, praying Priest, and saving King.
THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Luke 23:1-49. LUKE 23:1-12. The Jewish authorities had no power to put Jesus to death. The sceptre had at last departed from Judah (Genesis 49:10) and, far from raising a mob to seize it back as they accused Him (Luke 23:5), Jesus willingly allowed Himself to be ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:1-49
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Nebuchadnezzar gets a warning
After Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were rescued from the furnace and promoted, Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream that needed an interpretation. His magicians, the Chaldeans, and soothsayers couldn’t interpret the dream, but remembered that Daniel could. Daniel had accurately interpreted a ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 4:20-26
God orders everything for his glory and for saving his people.
Scripture Introduction Back in January we resumed our study in John at chapter seven. Since then we have moved verse by verse, arriving now at the end of chapter eleven. (Next week, Lord willing, we will begin a summer series on the Dynamic Church.) Here is a convenient place to pause, because we ...read more
Scripture: John 11:45-57
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