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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
Pentecost 16 (C) - Christians count the cost of the cross. This price takes sacrifice. Christ makes the sacrifice.
CHRISTIANS COUNT THE COST OF THE CROSS (Outline) September 20, 2009 -- PENTECOST 16 -- Luke 14:25-33 INTRO: At the center of the life of a Christian is Christ. At the center of the life of Christ is the cross. Today the cross is still considered by some only an instrument of extreme ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
Denomination: Lutheran
“In the beginning God…” The Bible does not attempt to prove there is a God, nor does it try to justify one’s belief in God. God is a first truth. The Bible teaches us where we came from, whom we came from, and what the reason for us being here is.
Genesis 1:1a The first four words of the Bible are a foundational statement of faith and belief. 1In the beginning God Genesis 1:1 Faith - (Easton’s Bible Dictionary) Faith is in general the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:13). Its primary ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:1
Denomination: Mennonite
You may not realize it –but you are in the construction business. You are building and constructing your home and the lives of your children whether you realize it or not. The question is how are you constructing them!?
If you take inventory of your home-life right now and don’t like what you see – the good news is that – with the help of the Holy Spirit – and literally one Word from God – you can begin to remodel your home right now! Look with me at my text today – only two verses of Scripture to begin ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4
Now the good news continues. After the defeat of all corruption and evil, a new heaven and a new earth are described in Revelation 21.
Now the good news continues. After the defeat of all corruption and evil, a new heaven and a new earth are described in Revelation 21. Revelation 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. Foretold by Isaiah ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
The Prophet Elijah meets the King Ahab and the false prophets on Carmel, and God answers by fire! Elijah at Carmel shows us separation from the world as a necessity for experiencing the fire of God.
ELIJAH AT CARMEL I Kings 18:30-39 Intro: We began studying this prophet of God, Elijah, last week. We saw his experience at Cherith. We studied how the drought came at his preaching, and God separated him out at Cherith. We saw the Division, The Provision, And The Vision he experienced at Cherith. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39
Are we building quality Christian lives or lazy workmanship? Let's look at 1 Kings 7.
What things for the Temple were crafted in bronze, silver and gold? Were they idols or mere decoration? Are we building quality Christian lives that give God glory? Let’s review 1 Kings 7. Did Solomon also build for himself a house in Jerusalem and a forest house? But Solomon was building his own ...read more
The sermon explores the abundant blessings from God, the call to live blamelessly, and the joy of gratitude derived from our union with Christ.
Good morning, dear friends. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered together in the house of our Lord, ready to receive His Word. It is such a joy to be in your presence, and I am deeply humbled to share with you the insights the Lord has given me from the book of Ephesians. We ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4
Topics: God's Blessings, Chosen People
This sermon encourages embracing dependence on God as our steady stone, acknowledging the peace found in His presence, and committing to live the Christian ideal.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of our Savior. Today, we stand on the threshold of a new revelation, a fresh understanding of our faith and our relationship with Jesus. Opening ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 16:2-3
Topics: Jesus, Dependence
an exposition of psalm 23
PSA 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. PSA 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. PSA 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. PSA 23:4 ¶ Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
From the ministry of Jesus and His followers we see the importance of knowing and applying the Word of God to our lives. This sermon gives three word pictures of the Authority of God’s Word.
God’s Word is Like …. Acts 8:26-40 During the months of May and June I’m preaching on the Authority of God’s Word. I have spoken on the “Power of God’s Word” and the importance of “Fathers’ Passing on God’s Word to their Children.” This morning I’m focusing on what “God’s Word is Like…” Most ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
Denomination: Free Methodist
Exposing the fiction of Mary Magdalene.
The DaVinci Code – Fact or Fiction Is There Something about Mary- Mt. 7:24-27 Intro: Much as I anticipated, despite the poor reviews, the DVC has been a smash hit at the box office taking in 85 million in the U.S. and over 224 million worldwide in the first weekend – meaning that millions of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
Message on the Mary and Martha encounter with Jesus. Jesus identifies the one essential thing.
Introduction Most everyone wants to be prepared for what lies ahead. If someone were to ask you what you need for the coming year, how would you answer? More money? More time? New friends? A vacation? A new job? A job? More education? More quality time with the family? A new house? Better ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
The Gospel. What is it? What can it do for me? Why should I care?
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Preparing for next week’s celebration of the greatest event in human history; the resurrection of Jesus, last week we took time to examine why Jesus said He came to the world. • The reason for Jesus’ coming was not about eradicating poverty, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Breastplate wasn’t just an apron but in fact it was a bag containing two items inside, Urim and Thummim. . There are several theories about the meaning of the 12 stones. Though it’s obvious that the stones are connected with the 12 tribes of Israel th
Exodus 28:15-30 "Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions—the work of a skilled craftsman. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. 16 It is to be square—a span [a] long and a span wide—and folded double. 17 Then mount ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 28:15-30
How to be unashamed of Jesus Christ.
How to Be Unashamed Pray Last week we addressed the question, Am I ashamed of Jesus? Are you a Christian that is not afraid to associate your name and your life, with the name and life of Jesus Christ? Do you openly speak the name of Jesus to others, in spite of worldly pressure not too, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6
Denomination: Independent/Bible