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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This is the 152nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Philemon.
Series: Action [#152] A LETTER ABOUT FORGIVENESS- BE DIFFERENT Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Thank you for all of the prayers, texts, calls, gifts, and food. As Pastor of Bel Aire for almost 25 years, I have spent many hours with people while their loved ones were having surgery. I have sent ...read more
Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25
Denomination: Baptist
Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you
Roots Pt. 2 - People and Place I. Introduction Last week I told you that it is absolutely essential for us to not only have roots, but to also know what those roots are. So, we began a close examination of the core values that are under the surface of our church and should be the foundation of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36
Denomination: Pentecostal
Some believers insist on keeping a safe distance from the lost, afraid of being contaminated by their behavior or being seen as guilty by association; and so they fail to share their faith with the ones who actually need their help.
It is my desire to preach on real issues that we deal with as believers, so here’s a real observation to start off with: Some believers act like once they have received God’s forgiveness and been saved from their sins by the blood of Jesus Christ that they’re somehow better than the lost. However, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-7
Notice these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…”
Some can live their entire life and never make any difference in a positive way. For example, God can leave some people on this earth for 90 or 100 years, and when they die, their life has made very little DIFFERENCE! Illus: God let Methuselah live on this earth for 969 years, and the only thing ...read more
Scripture: Jude 1:20-23
On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.
Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-32
Denomination: Other
This is a message about the things that drove Jesus.
Passions of Christ Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ. Paul admonishes us to follow him as he followed Christ. This morning that is what we want to preach on: following Christ. But rather than looking at a copy which was Paul, we shall go back to the ...read more
Scripture: John 9:4
A sermon about reaching out to those in need.
“Harassed and Helpless?” Matthew 9:35-38 Think about the times in your life when you have been the most free and happy. For me, they are when I have been so focused on serving Jesus through serving others, that I have forgotten about myself. Every Monday evening, about a dozen of you come ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38
Denomination: United Methodist
Encourages Christians to respond to Jesus' call to be compassionate workers, spreading His message of salvation to a world in desperate need.
Good morning, beloved family of faith. It's such a blessing to gather with you today, to stand in this sacred place where we come together as one body, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves at the crossroads of challenge and opportunity, a ...read more
Topics: Commission, Evangelism, Compassion
I know you're asking the question, “Okay, how do I exercise love?” I'm going to show you in a moment how we exercise love. But first let me show you what happens when you do it to your heart.
Open your Bibles or your workbooks to Philippians 1:7-11. That's where we're going to be today. If you do not have a workbook, they are free. They're back on the back table there. We have extras and we'd love for you to have one so that you can take notes. Not only so you can take ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11
Denomination: Independent/Bible
There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish a true Chris
This is really one of the big issues in the world today. There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:7
Finding hope in Jesus Christ through the compassion of others, along with a God who deals in multiplying our gifts.
Jesus just hears that his cousin John the Baptist is dead and it seems the news hits him pretty hard and He wants to get away and be by himself. So he and his disciples get on a boat to go to a secluded place. Verse 14 tells us “When he went ashore he saw a large crowd and felt compassion for ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
True Fellowship is FAR more than pot-luck socials, true fellowship is about commitment, cohesion and consistency in the body of Christ
Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2013 Date Preached: May 19, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does Fellowship Look Like? Sermon Text: Acts 2:41-47 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I am going to ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47
I really love the message translation which says Call me and I’ll answer, be at your side in bad times; I’ll rescue you, then throw you a party.”
Psalms 91:14 - Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. I really love the message translation ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 91:14-15
In our busy daily schedules, it is often difficult to take the necessary time out to reflect on our endeavors in life.
Robert. L. Rosen, the American film producer, once remarked: "Self-reflection entails asking yourself questions about your values, assessing your strengths and failures, thinking about your perceptions and interactions with others, and imagining where you want to take your life in the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, 2 Corinthians 13:5
If you trace the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, you will continually observe the grace of God. Grace is the golden thread woven through each page of God’s Word.
The Grace of God This morning let us meditate on one of Scripture’s most beautiful truths: the grace of God. As the Apostle John writes in John 1:14, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and ...read more
Scripture: John 1:14
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