Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
Our total confidence in the LORD.
GOD IS OUR REFUGE. Psalm 46. PSALM 46:1. A “refuge” is a place of safety for those who are in distress, a shelter from danger, a place of support for those in difficulty. “God” is all these to us. He is our “strength” when we are weak, more secure than a castle or a fortress, “a very present ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The lessons of Israel’s forty-year period of testing in the wilderness can serve to define and explain the trials and tests during our spiritual journey.
“The Purpose of Our Trials” Pastor V. P. Oliver Deuteronomy 8:2 (1-6) "And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.” Because of ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-6
Denomination: Baptist
No matter what you have done God will forgive you. Then take control.
OVERRULED FROM HEAVEN Acts 26:9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief ...read more
Scripture: Acts 26:9-16
Asking God to help us "burn brighter" in the upcoming year.
Ignite Our Wicks in 2006 Matthew 5:16 I. Introduction Ok, everyone, I want you to sing along with me if you know this song. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning. Give me oil in my lamp I pray. Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning, burning, burning, keep me burning ‘til the break of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:16
Jesus promises to bear our burdens, sometimes we needlessly carry them around anyways, but if we let go He will take it from us.
Promises of Jesus: Carry Our Burdens Introduction: I want to read you a page from the U.S. Government Peace Corps Manual for its volunteers who work in the Amazon Jungle. The page I’m going to read concerns what to do in case you’re attacked by an Anaconda. The Anaconda is the largest snake in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon explores how to prepare for Jesus' return through mastering our minds, maintaining physical readiness, and molding our hearts according to 1 Peter 1:13-16.
Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful sanctuary where we gather, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. Let us cast aside the worries of the world for a moment, and turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God. It is a profound privilege to stand before you today, sharing the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16
Topics: Preparation, Life
Psalms 119 is a prayer yet its a powerful revelation to us. We need a fresh revelation from God.
Ps 119:105-112 I. THREE THINGS I MUST REALIZE 108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments. 109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. A. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon explores the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that God's timing and ways may not align with our expectations, but He always fulfills our greatest hopes, urging us to trust and love as Jesus did.
The story of Lazarus is filled with emotions on the extremes: from extreme despair and sadness because of the death of a loved one, to extreme joy and wonder following a miracle which brought him back to life. It’s widely considered one of, if not the greatest miracle of all those that Jesus ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-45
Topics: Resurrection, Divine Timing, Hope In God
The message is part three of a series on end of life issues and deals issues surrounding dignity.
ETHICS AT THE END OF LIFE: GUARDING OUR DIGNITY TEXT: Various Sunday, September 1, 2002 Today we will conclude a series on end-of-life issues. This message is hard but necessary. A large segment of our society is advocating that we should terminate our lives when things get difficult ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Paul tells us why we must not let our present suffering get us down. 1- We recognize that suffering is a part of this world 2- We relish our hope of something better 3- We receive help for our weaknesses
INTRO.- Our present sufferings. ILL.- An old man goes to his doctor and says, "I don't think my wife's hearing is as good as it used to be. What should I do?" The doctor replies, "Try this test to find out for sure. When your wife is in the kitchen doing dishes, stand 15 feet behind her and ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:18-27
The authority of Scripture is crucial to our faith. The Bible is either God’s word or mere human opinion.
I give you my word!” How often have we heard this? We hear it from politicians, salespersons, recruiters, unlicensed contractors, and unreliable people in general. When people give us their “word,” how dependable is their word? When they make claims and promises, we need to know their basis of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:35-37
Denomination: Congregational
You preserve your sacred space by fulfilling your commitments that build upon your legacy.
Sunday, October 12, 2008 “Building On Our Legacy” Text: Deuteronomy 16: 9 – 17 We continue this month’s series under the general theme: Preserving Our Sacred Space. To preserve is not to memorialize or commemorate, but it is to make the preparations now for some future ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-17
This sermon explores the importance of choosing generosity over stinginess, highlighting how our actions shape our character and impact our spiritual growth. Key
Good morning, beloved family of God. There is a warmth that fills this place, a warmth that can only come from hearts ablaze with the love of Christ. There's a palpable sense of unity and fellowship that binds us together, a common thread woven through each of us by the hands of our Creator. We are ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11
Topics: Generosity, Stinginess
Series in Romans
Text- Romans 3:9-20 Title- The Reality of Our Unrighteousness Romans 3:9-20 9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; 11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:9-20
This sermon explores the call to surrender our desires and plans, carry our cross, and find true life in following Jesus Christ.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and anticipation. We gather here, in this sacred sanctuary, a place where we are reminded of the enduring love and unending grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25
Topics: Surrender
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