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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
Christ opens our eyes to see Him in the midst of a world of spiritual blindness.
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This morning I’d like to talk to you about a certain creature, a specimen you don’t see on the seminary campus very often. I’m talking about … an unbeliever. A non-Christian. Someone who does not have saving ...read more
Scripture: John 9:1-41
Denomination: Lutheran
Sermon 2 in a series on Elisha. This sermon focuses on living out our priorities.
Introduction: 1. In case you haven’t heard it well known former football coach and present day broadcaster, John Madden, is being inducted in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. I saw part of an interview with him this week. He talked about how as a coach he used to work 18 hour days and travel 6 months ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14
Denomination: Baptist
This is the 9th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."
Series: Momma Says… (James)[#9] KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL James 5:13-20 Chris (Congregational Reading): What is our vision? It is our vision to: 1. Lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 2. Live lives in the world that lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 3. Intentionally make all church activities about the ...read more
Scripture: James 5:13-20
All that glitters is not gold and magicians provide illusions.
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Thessalonians 2:8-10, Ephesians 4:14, Exodus 7:10-12
God commended Joseph's faith for the strangest reason - because Joseph "gave directions concerning his bones." Seriously? Joseph's faith was praised because of his funeral arrangements? What's that all about, and what can it mean to us?
CHILDREN'S STORY: When we get done here I PROMISE you I’ll give you a sucker. Do you know what a promise is? A promise is when someone tells you they’re going to do something… and then they do it. Now a promise is about something that will happen LATER. You parents will say “I promise we’ll go ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:22
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Spiritual blindness comes in many forms, and often we don’t recognize it’s symptoms in us.
3/2/08 John 9:1-7 Here’s Mud in Your Eye (Ephes. 5:8-14) A man born blind is made to see again by the simple touch of Jesus. This thought and Scriptural story has been made into countless sermons, devotionals, and hymns. “For once he was blind, but now he sees” and immediately we all think ...read more
Scripture: John 9:1-7
Denomination: Methodist
The primary purpose of the church is win people to Jesus, baptize them into Christ and teach them what Jesus wants them to know. But how do we, as individual Christians go about doing that?
OPEN: Back in the 1960’s there was a young High School boy named John Baker who loved to run. In fact he loved running so much that his dream was to be on the High School track team. The only problem: the coach wasn’t interested. John was too short and too slight to be a runner. But John’s friend ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
To run the race, your eyes must remain on the prize.
Keeping Your Eyes On Christ Hebrews 12:1-3 I. The testimony of those who have gone before us should be an encouragement to us in our journey of life - We learn by the actions, victories and mistakes of others - Biblically (Heroes of the faith) - In our own lives (family, friends) - ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores the Christian journey, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, peace, and recognizing God's presence in our lives.
Good morning, dear friends! Isn't it wonderful to gather together in this sacred sanctuary, to share in the divine fellowship that our Lord so graciously bestows upon us? As we open our hearts and minds to His word today, let us remember that we are not merely observers, but active participants in ...read more
Topics: Stay Focused
A. Introduction 1.
A. Introduction 1. This week's sermon constitutes Part One of the two-part study which will conclude our summer series. Were I to give these two messages a single name, I might call them "The Demand for Decision." In truth, however, that title should fit any sermon preached from this pulpit. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23
Our lives will include many different phases in our spiritual journey. Our job is to keep taking the next step and keep the finish line in our mind.
Last Monday (Memorial Day). 9:00am. I’m standing in my front yard. With a wet suit on. With a swim cap and goggles on my head. With a sprinkler spraying me with water. Across my driveway from where I stood I had my recently purchased road bicycle leaning against the back of my car. A few ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14
Are you keeping your focus on Jesus during the storms of life?
Keeping Your Eye on the Ball - Matthew 14: 22-31 A man walks up to a coffee machine, puts in a coin presses the button labeled coffee, double cream and sugar. The cup never drops but the machine takes off and starts to pour the coffee, cream and sugar. The guy quickly replied ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31
A discussion about one possible reason Jesus mentioned for the third time that He would be killed and brought back to life - that they needed to stay focused on the mission of Jesus.
Keep Your Eye on the Task Matthew 20:17-19 April 20, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." A woman was working in her yard with the weed whacker, when she accidentally cut off the tail of her cat. She ran ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19
Denomination: Wesleyan
An evangelistic sermon about putting God first and keeping your eyes focussed on Jesus.
Keep your eye on the ball Philippians 3:1-16 WBC 10/11/02pm On day 6 of ill-fated Apollo 13 mission the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed they might never return to earth. To conserve power, the onboard computer that steered the craft had been shut down. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-20, Philippians 3:20-21
Follow His rules and commandments meticulously so that you do not forfeit the blessings promised by God! Stick on to Him and His ways!
Do not deviate! Psalm 81:11 "But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. 12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels.” Pretty scary to read that God would give up on us! The Lord says: ‘I gave them over to their stubborn ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 81:11-14
Denomination: Pentecostal
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