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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
Paul, in I Corinthians 10:23-34, reminds us that if we would eat and drink this Supper to our benefit, we must be looking in four directions. In communion, we must be looking back, looking ahead, looking within and looking around.
Something special is about to happen this morning. Something miraculous. Paul in chapter 10 of this same letter calls it a "participation in the body and blood of Jesus Christ." We know it as communion. As we take a piece of bread and cup of juice, we will be participating in a mystery. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Sometimes, God asks for what we have so He can give us what we need.
1 Kings 17 The Lord Provides 1 Kings 17:8-14 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 9 “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-14, John 12:3-8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores recognizing and appreciating God's perfect gifts in our lives, and using them to glorify Him, as guided by James 1:17.
Welcome, dear friends, to this wonderful gathering of hearts and minds, united by a common purpose and a shared faith. We are here to delve into the rich tapestry of God's word, to seek wisdom and understanding, to find comfort and guidance, to be inspired and uplifted. In this sacred space, we are ...read more
Scripture: James 1:17
Topics: Jesus' Gift, James 1:17
This sermon encourages us to deeply engage with the Bible, recognize Jesus as our Messiah, and apply His teachings in our lives with childlike faith. Key
Welcome, my dear friends. How wonderful it is to gather together in the name of our Lord, to seek His wisdom, to bask in His love, to marvel at the depth of His mercy, and to find solace in His promises. Today, we stand on the threshold of a profound spiritual experience as we turn our hearts and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17
Topics: Praise, Matthew 21:1-17
Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8
Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Title: Three Marks of a Healthy Church Date/Place: LSCC, 11/13/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: contrast the Andrea Yates case (postpartum psychosis) that was granted a new trial this week versus the moment of heroism at the Campbell County HS by three ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8
Denomination: Baptist
In Bringing someone to Jesus, we must: 1)Be Concerned (Mark 2:1) 2) Be Constant (Mark 2:2), 3) Be Co-operative (Mark 2:3), 4) Be Creative (Mark 2:4), 5) Be Confident (Mark 2:5)
If you have ever undertaken a renovation project, one of the most important questions to ask is what you want out of the project. Things like cost, effort, skill and dedication to the work are all important. But if you don’t have an objective to the project, it quickly spins out of control, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 2:1-5
Denomination: Other
Several imporant steps in Jesus' plan to reveal himself and to equip his disciples took place in this action packed portion of scripture.
MARK CHAPTER 6:1-32 Several Important Matters In Chapter 5, we saw the practical ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ on display non-stop. The character of chapter 6 is more diverse and perhaps more sobering. There are high points and also points to quietly ponder. Let’s launch into it now. ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:1-32
The issue our text addresses is that it insists that Faith in Jesus Christ Excludes Every Other Option. For the fact of the matter is that, for the most part, we only turn to Jesus when we have ran out of options: He’s usually our last option.
One of the greatest affronts to the majesty of the Master occurs when we ask His help in prayer, and then rely on Something or Someone else in addition. We have this tenacious tendency of using this Jesus/And strategy; Jesus/And… my money, my medicine, my doctor, my parents, my spouse, my friends, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:36
Jesus invites us to "Watch, stay awake". As we watch, we are invited to see through the eyes of Jesus. Watching helps us to see the hope in the midst of terror.
1 Advent B Mark 13:24-37 1 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Elie Wiesel is a Jewish writer whose novels prod the depths of the Holocaust, asking difficult questions of humanity and of God. In Night, a child hangs from a S.S. gallows and the question goes up, “Where is God?” Wiesel writes: “And I ...read more
Scripture: Mark 13:24-37
Denomination: Lutheran
A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Jesus says to keep watch, keep awake - to be ready and prepared. A call to put our spiritual ’house’ in order to welcome him.
Mark 13:24-37 A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS AT HAND! Yes, a time of celebration is at hand – a new year begins today! “But”, I hear you say, “hang on a sec! It isn’t January 1st, it’s November 30!” Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today! The Church’s new year, that is. Today ...read more
Are you obeying the command in 1 Thessalonians 4 to use the words about the end times to encourage others?
Mark 13:1 As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!" 2 "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Je-sus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown ...read more
Scripture: Mark 13:1-4, Matthew 24:1-3, Luke 21:5-7
This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what follower of (and those who refuse to follow) Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel.
The Virtuous Kingdom Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart Mark 11:1-11; 27-33 Part #1 Sermon Objective: This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel. 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-33
Denomination: Nazarene
Why do so many people crash their cars because they fell asleep at the wheel? It’s because sleep comes upon you so gradually that you don’t realize when you’re crossing the threshold from being awake to being asleep. It’s the same spiritually.
Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or the people may riot." 3 While he was ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-8
Exposition of Daniel 2:1-23 about the king’s dream and command to tell dream and interpret it.
Text: Daniel 2:1-23, Title: The Dream Giver 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the sickly man who dreamed about pushing the rock… B. Background to passage: remember that the theme of the entire book is God’s sovereignty in a foreign land, as the children of Israel have begun ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23
To prove the kingdom power is real, Jesus does 4 miracles. The first proves his power over creation. The second proves his ability to eradicate evil.
Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even with a chain. 4 For he had often been chained hand and foot, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:1-13
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