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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
This first sermon in my transforming truth series addresses the most fundamental of truths - God loves us. If we get that one on straight, then we will be well on our way.
A. Let me begin by sharing a few simple, practical truths: 1. “A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” – unknown 2. “A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it.” - J. Nowell 3. “A closed mouth gathers no feet.” - Sam Horn 4. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but an onion a ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 3:14-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God’s love has two sides—salvation / judgment… life / death… redemption / righteousness. He loves with a purpose—salvation. He loves with a consequence—judgment.
What was the first memory verse you ever learned? For most of us, it was John 3:16. I have a set of 6 books at the house that I bought a few years ago. They are by a man named Carl F.H. Henry. When Carl Henry died in 2003, the New York times called him the brain of the evangelical movement. ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16-21
Denomination: Baptist
this Psalm reminds us of God's covenant loyalty. He has special blessings for those who enjoy a relationship with Him
GOD’S LOVING KINDNESS Text: Ps. 103 Intro: 1. In the great fish story of the Bible, Jonah gets angry with God when he doesn’t punish the people of Nineveh 2. He has a most interesting prayer which very clearly highlights the content and condition of his heart: “O Lord, is this ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22, Psalm 33:5
Many words describe God’s nature and character; one word encompasses them all -- love.
THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships ---------------------------------------------- April 13, 2003 16“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16, Titus 3:4-7
Denomination: United Methodist
The disciples were focused on their status and not upon the love of God. What were the disciples missing, what should they have known?
This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th September 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Main Reading: Mark ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:38-50
Denomination: Episcopal
A Picture of a Soul Winner and a Spiritually Lame person
A PICTURE OF GOD’S LOVE Date: April 21, 2002 AM service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Introduction Imagine with me for just a moment a large screen, a large white screen. And on that screen is a black dot, about 12 inches in diameter. What will your attention be drawn to? ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13
God is loving but there are always consequences to sin!
We have noted so far from the beginning of the Book of 1 Samuel that there was a High Priest at God’s Temple in Shiloh; his name was Eli, who came from the priestly line on Moses and Aaron. (show diagram) Eli had 2 sons who grew up in the Temple and were also priests but they were wicked ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:27-36
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Jesus calls us to love to a way of living and being and acting out of a foundation of the revealed, enacted love of God for us, which we then strive to delight in and live out of.
Doing what we love January 15, 2012 Intro: Last Sunday I began by asking us to create a list of some fictional characters that are well known and generally admired by our culture (show list). Then I asked for some adjectives that we might use to describe these characters, and we brainstormed a ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-19
God gives us a warning; He allows us to respond; He wants to show us mercy.
If we were to ask 100 people what the book of Jonah is all about, probably the majority would say, “It’s about a fish that swallowed a man.” The book of Jonah, however, is much more than a whale of a story. The book of Jonah is about God’s love for all people. The reason for Jonah’s rescue was ...read more
While serving others and bearing witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ, it is vital that we keep our love for God fresh and vibrant.
Revelations 2:2-5, Mark 1:11 “Renew Your Love” INTRODUCTION Faye and I grew up in a time when standard equipment on cars included bench seats. A bench seat was one continuous seat in the front. It was atrocious in terms of safety, but it sure beat bucket seats when you were on a date. The ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5
Denomination: Lutheran
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all”. (2Cor. 13:14)
Our theme for the sermon is “grace, love and fellowship”. Since today is Trinity Sunday, it is also a day to reflect on, affirm and celebrate the Triune God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity is a revelation of Scripture seen throughout its pages. The Triune God ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Probably the most familiar verse in the Bible, John 3:16, gives God's motive and means to provide salvation for a sinful human race.
No Greater Love John 3:16 How can a person escape hell and go instead to heaven? The answer is given through the very basic message of Jesus and Christianity: It is not by devoting yourself to religious activities, morality, virtue, philosophy or philanthropy but by faith in the works of Christ. ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
God’s unwavering love secures us in every circumstance; nothing can separate us from His acceptance and care through Jesus, no matter our struggles or failures.
If you came in today carrying a quiet ache, you’re in good company. Life has a way of piling up—bills and burdens, deadlines and diagnoses, misunderstandings and midnight worries. Sometimes the questions come quicker than answers: Who stands with me? Who speaks for me? Who will see me through? The ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
Topics: Confidence, Security, God
Jesus is the shepherd who loves the sheep whose performance is the worst. He loves in spite of your poor obedience, your poor performance. No one has been more inclusive of sinners than Jesus.
Jesus tells us three stories that arrives at a climax with a return of a son to his family and his father. These three stories, finding a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son, form a pyramid where the three show us the same truth but each side shows a different shade and nuance to God’s love. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-32
Whoever and wherever you are, God’s love is pursuing you.
Big Idea: Whoever and wherever you are, God’s love is PURSUING you. Max Lucado: “You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are.” Philip Yancey: “There is nothing we can do to make God love us more. There is nothing we can do to ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17