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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
Paying it forward can be one of the most rewarding things we can do. God has been good to us, let us share that goodness with others!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Paying it forward is the concept of sharing the blessing you have received with others, not because they deserve it, but rather because you chose to do so. • The phrase PAY IT FORWARD was made popular by the release of the movie in 2000 entitled Pay It ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:37-38
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What does it really mean to love? Jesus’ own incarnation gives us the answer.
BEING IN LOVE I had been dating Tara (now my wife) for some time before I finally got the nerve to say it – you know – those big three words that mark the point of no return in a relationship. We had been out on a date, and I had pulled up to her dorm and was about to let her out when I said to ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Denomination: Baptist
Our lives are so brief, and yet so potentially impacting..
“…you are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away…” "I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment’s gone All my dreams, pass before my eyes, a curiosity Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind. Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea All ...read more
Scripture: James 4:14
Denomination: Orthodox
We should learn to trust in the Word of God and strive to get the Mind of Christ. Our own heart deceives us and our own mind is often blinded to the truth.
Can You Trust Your Own Heart? Sunday, January 03, 2010 AM By Pastor James May Someone wrote into a magazine article and said, "just follow your heart, it rarely leads you down the wrong path". What do you think? Could that statement be true? One person said that when she let her heart lead ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 28:26
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Without a vision the people perish
The Year of the LORD’s Favor TEXT: Luke 4:14-21 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:14-21
Denomination: Nazarene
Lot's daughters get desperate and choose the wrong way to get a valentine.
"Valentinus was the name of a young man who lived in Rome during reign of Claudius II when Christians were being persecuted. Although he was not a Christian, he helped them, but he was caught and put into prison. In prison he became a believer in Jesus. Because of this, Valentinus was condemned to ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 19:30-38
By faith, be certain of what others cannot be certain; see what others cannot see; and hear what others cannot hear.
If I were to ask the question, “What is faith?” I’m sure I would get a variety of responses from all of you. One of the more popular notions of faith was expressed by Archie Bunker in the 1970’s TV show All in the Family. In this clip, he is discussing labor pains with his son-in-law, Mike, a ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2
Denomination: Evangelical Free
What is the Judgment Seat of Christ? I give permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God.
THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Please open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5, for today’s message, “The Judgment Seat of Christ.” This message is so important that I tremble at the thought of not getting this right. Of all the sermons I have preached, this sermon and this series on the Eternal Rewards is ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-11, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Revelation 3:11
True greatness is found in humble, everyday acts of service, following Jesus’ example of selfless love that transforms lives and brings God’s kingdom near.
Good morning, dear friends. Settle your hearts. Take a breath. You made it here through the clutter and clatter of life—emails unanswered, dishes in the sink, worries that keep nipping at your heels. You are seen. And you are loved. If you came needing a word that lifts, a whisper that steadies, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:45
Topics: Intentional Service
Prayer is a powerful, intimate encounter with God that brings healing, unity, and hope when we approach Him honestly and support one another.
Some of us walked in today with a whisper instead of a shout. Hearts carry heavy headlines—doctor’s reports, strained relationships, silent worries that keep us wide awake at 3 a.m. You’ve prayed before, and maybe your prayer felt like a paper airplane tossed into a hurricane. But friend, the God ...read more
Scripture: James 5:16
Topics: Prayer, Change
Trusting God in seasons of waiting, we cultivate patience and steadfast hearts, confident that He is working and His promises will be fulfilled in His perfect timing.
Friends, if your calendar has been crammed with waiting—waiting on a phone call, waiting on a breakthrough, waiting on the fog to lift—then you are in good company today. The Bible does not blush about the ache of “How long, Lord?” It speaks straight to the heart that beats a little faster when the ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-8
Topics: Patience, Endurance
God’s Word provides steady guidance and comfort in life’s uncertainties, offering just enough light for each step as we trust and obey Him.
There’s a memory some of us share. The wind howled, the house sighed, and then—click—darkness. The power cut out, and every familiar hallway turned into a maze. You reached for a drawer, found an old flashlight, and with a small circle of light, you made your way. Not floodlights. Not daylight. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 119:105
Topics: Divine Guidance, Guidance
Tithing and charity are cornerstones of our faith…but are we helping the right people?
Money and Tithing (Roughly 30 mins) Outline Challenge: we ask people to give money to the church arbitrarily Solution: consider the tithe a payment for good works Projection: if we are doing the work and reporting honestly, we will be supported. “Give money to the church”…why? What work ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Leviticus 27:30-34, Deuteronomy 14:28-29
Denomination: Methodist
A closer look at Jesus’ genealogy reveals God’s gifts of faith, hope and love.
AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 26, 2004 God’s Gifts Wrapped in Jesus’ Genealogy Matthew 1 & 2, 1 Corinthians 13:13 [TITLE SLIDE] Back in High School I was fascinated when we began to do three dimensional equations in calculus. I thought wearing goggles and cooking ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25
This sermon calls us to reject deceit, embrace truthfulness in our relationships, and return to God, who heals and restores through honesty and integrity.
“The time is always right to do what is right.” —Martin Luther King Jr. Friends, I’m glad you’re here. Pull your chair a little closer. Let your heart take a deep breath. In a world swirling with spin, slogans, and slippery half-truths, your soul longs for the steady voice of God. You were made to ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 9:3-9
Topics: Lying, Truthfulness