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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
God expect us to step into His Hand and leave everything in His care.
Cruel bondage! Exodus 6:9”So Moses spoke thus to the children of Israel; but they did not heed Moses, because of anguish of spirit and cruel bondage.” I had worked for a few years for one of the Sheraton Hotels and had watched the workers slogging day in and day out, at the hotel. ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 6:9
Denomination: Pentecostal
Good fishermen always EXPECT to catch fish, even if they don’t.
INTRODUCTION This is the third message from the Gospel According to Mark. I was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee just a few days ago where Jesus called His disciples. I got up before sunrise and went out with my Bible to watch the same sun rise over the same mountains around the same ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus Christ was not the Messiah expected by the Jews, but He was exactly what mankind needs.
Christmas Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.” These words from today’s Introit chant are the keynote for our Christmas ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:5-6
Denomination: Catholic
In Jewish apocalyptic circles, it was expected that fish would be the main dish at the Messianic banquet.
Jonathan Turnbough of Garner, North Carolina, talks about the time when his mother was driving him and his sisters to school and she was pulled over by a policeman and ticketed for speeding. After their little visit with the officer, they took off again, and his mother was very careful to stay ...read more
Scripture: John 6:1-15
Forgiveness is a conditional gift offered that opens a relational space that expects a reciprocal response.
There used to be a sign in the Princeton University Book Store basement which said: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Clever but love of enemies and forgiving, commanded by Jesus in our Gospel this Sunday, is not hoping that the other person will change or trying to be ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
A sermon for adults on God's expectation for us to be different from the world.
Luke 5:17-26 November 19, 2023 a.m. I haven’t mentioned this from the pulpit but Rachel, Abbie, Silas and myself got a chance to go to the United Kingdom a few weeks ago. It was kind of a dream trip for us. We found some super cheap, bargain bin, thrift store priced plane tickets, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:17-26
We recognize Jesus Christ through the Scriptures, not through our expectations or desires.
Have you ever lost something, but only to realize it was right there with you the whole entire time? I remember one time I was speaking to my wife on the phone—we were just talking about random things—when suddenly, I fell into a panic. I frantically started searching and told my wife, “Emily, I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This sermon emphasizes the importance of looking forward to the future with hope and expectation as a Christ-follower.
Several years ago, I saw an interview with professional golfer Tom Lehman, who happens to be a Christian. But I really appreciate how Tom lives out his faith as a person in the public eye. He never hijacks a conversation to talk about Jesus. If a sportscaster asks him about his faith, he is happy ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14
Topics: Future Hope, God's Plan, Moving Forward
In this life as Christians we all can expect to be tested at times by Satan and even the LORD Himself of course without evil.
A Tried Saint See: Exodus 15:22-27 We find in this passage God leaves these Canaanites in the land to “prove” Israel. The Bible makes it very clear that all through our lives on this earth there will be many times in which we be tested not only by Satan with evil, but also by God ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27
Worship happens on Sunday. What we do Monday to Saturday is our own business. Or is it? How does God see worship? What does it mean to life a lifestyle of worship.
Worship as a Way of Life – Sermon for CATM April 20, 2008 [Introduction involved powerpoint images of people engaged in acts of worship and then engaged in everyday things. The congregation was asked which images they thought represented worship and which didn’t] Our Scripture today is from ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The last in a series on the Chronicles of Narnia, this sermon explains the power found in forgiveness and sacrifice, unlike the power the world expects.
ENOCUNTER THE POWER This week, we had a hero in the news. This man was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize because of his work among disadvantaged, at risk kids and his utter determination to keep them off streets and out of gangs. He has written books on the subject and dedicated his life ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-10
Denomination: Holiness
What do we expect to find when we go to the House of the Lord? God has so much more in store for those who will reach out in expectation and receive what He wants to give.
Missing the Best While Looking for the Rest Sunday, July 25, 2010 AM By Pastor James May What did you come to church looking for this morning? You got up this morning, knowing that today would likely be a rainy day because of the remnants of a tropical storm that were coming into the area, yet ...read more
Scripture: Acts 3:1-10
Denomination: Independent/Bible
When Jesus said Ye are the salt of the earth He was making a proclamation and expectation. He is expecting for us to start something, to ignite a fire in people, to be the catalyst transforming the stinking mess of the world to burn for reconciliation with God.
A Change Agent for Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Earlier this week I posted on my FB page I GOT A TESTIMONY and I told how God orchestrated an encounter this week with 2 young men as I came out of Dollartree, one of whom was a Muslim. The encounter ended up with prayer and ...read more
Scripture: John 3:17, Matthew 5:13
Denomination: Apostolic
Joy is found in believing the Promises of God from the Bible and as we progress to the New Year there is a sense of expectation about the future for most. But there should also be an expectation and excitement about the possibility of Jesus second coming in 2020.
Opening video illustration – If Jesus returned today – by skit guys. Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4, Revelation 22:12-13, Revelation 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
The story of David & Goliath has a lot to do about obedience, but this sermon may not be what you expect...
Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2013 Date Preached: September 1, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Facing the Giants of our Time Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17 [HCSB] Introduction: What are the giants of our time? In our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:15-20
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