Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
Everyone matters in the kingdom of God, even sinners and tax collectors. There is great rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents.
Hey, friends! You know that feeling when you're working on a puzzle and you just can't find that last piece? It's so frustrating, right? Well, that's kind of how God feels when one of His children is lost. He wants everyone to be a part of His kingdom, and He rejoices when someone who was lost ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
Topics: Human Value, Life Appreciation, Outreach Programs, Lost Souls
Encourage trust in God's plan, emphasizing that our hope, joy, and peace come from Him alone, even in uncertain times.
Good morning, Church family! We're going to dwell in the Book of Romans today, specifically Romans 15:13 that says, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Isn't that a comforting, reassuring ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:13
Topics: Trusting God
This sermon explores Jesus's teachings on the value of every individual in the kingdom of God, emphasizing the joy in heaven over a sinner's repentance, and encourages believers to view and treat all lives as precious.
As we get started today I want you to think about the last time you lost something really valuable. What was it? How did it make you feel? And what did you do to find it again? What was your response when you finally found it again? In today’s passage Jesus also talks about things that have gotten ...read more
Topics: Lost And Found, Kingdom Of God, Repentance
An exposition of the epistle commonly called 1st John
Fellowshipping with the Father and the Son - Week I Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, New Vision Bible Fellowship October 5, 2003 Background First John was written by the Apostle John. Though his name is nowhere to be found written in this letter. It has been traditionally ascribed to John the ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:1
Denomination: Baptist
How easy it is to sometimes lose Jesus in our lives.
“Have you lost Jesus in your life?” Luke 2:41-52 This morning we are going to look at a unique story about Jesus. It is unique because it is the only recorded story describing an event that took place during the childhood of Jesus. It is also unique because Luke is the only writer to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Is fellowship more than eating dounuts together? It is an important part of the mission of the church
INTRODUCTION Last week we talked about the reason for having a purpose. The Church needs to define its purpose; this must start from God’s word. The first Purpose of the church that I we looked at last week was Worship. Last week I said that I believe that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Picture # 13 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. A picture of the maturing Christian’s worship, fellowship & service. Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
Picture # 13: Worship, Fellowship, & Service John 12:1-11 The number 3 is a divine number. Six days before the Passover, Jesus ate a meal with Mary, Martha and Lazarus (again a divine number of people). Worship: A picture of pure worship is the picture of Mary wiping the feet of Jesus with ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-11
This is a great passage on fellowship. If we’re going to grow warmer through fellowship, we need to follow these 10 commandments.
“The 10 Commandments of Fellowship” Rom. 12:9-21 Intro. Some kids were asked to write letters to God. Here’s what some of them had to say. Dear GOD, it rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about You that people are not supposed to say, but I hope You will not ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
A sermon that explores unique componants of christian fellowship
Friendships/ What are they based on. Some years ago I went out to dinner with some Christian friends - in fact a lot of Christian friends - it was a great night one that will stand in our memories probably for the rest of our lives. I have vivid memories of laughter and happiness - jokes and ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:1-21
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Paul’s trip to visit the Jerusalem apostles give insight into the roots of Christian Fellowship.
Introduction What’s the Largest Organism in the world? How about the Blue Whale weighing in at 109 tons and over 100 feet? Or maybe a giant redwood at over 200 feet high with a trunk 100 feet around? Or how about this guy right here (Flip to slide of single aspen tree)? The Quaking Aspen. It ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Paul wants to provide the Thessalonicans with every possible incentive to continue in the faith as they develop their church in the midst of opposition.
Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Christians are called to enter into fellowship with God and each other.
Introduction In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda Civic, so she set off where only four-wheel drives normally venture. The first ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
Fellowship was such an important part of the first century church and was part of the reason for its exponential growth. We too need to be doevted to fellowship.
“Are You Devoted to Fellowship” Introduction: Three pastors met and were talking over conditions at their churches. The first pastor said, "You know, since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in my church. I’ve tried everything----noise, spray, cats---nothing seems to scare them ...read more
Tithing is all about faith raising and not fund raising.
Restoring Broken Fellowship Malachi 3:7- 12 INTRODUCTION TO THE TEXT: One of things that I love about being a Christian is that I can now experience a never-ending, never-disturbed relationship with God – the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost. However, the greatest joy on this side of Heaven is ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12
The importance of spiritual gifts to the body of Christ.
THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: FELLOWSHIP AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEXT:ROMANS 12:1-8 Introduction I. PRINCIPLE OF RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN SERVICE VS 1,2 A. Our theology affects our practice. "Therefore" B. Foundation - a sacrificial life- offer yourself C. Building - transformation - remodeling D. Finishing ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:1-8