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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 is the first message in a series on the sermon on the mount. This message and several afterwards focus on the beatitudes. This message is meant to introduce the series
INTRODUCTION: IT CAN EASILY BE SAID BY WHAT WE HAVE JUST SEEN THAT OUR ATTITUDE AFFECTS ARE ALTITUDE. WHEN JESUS WAS ON EARTH, HE WAS HERE TO BE PRESENTED AND ACCEPTED AS THE MESSIAH. WERE THAT TO ACTUALLY HAVE HAPPENED, BIBLICAL SCHOLARS CONCLUDE THAT THIS WOULD HAVE BROUGHT THE KINGDOM OF GOD TO ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
In referencing adultery, Jesus goes to the heart of the matter and helps us understand that obeying the spirit of the law is more important than simply obeying the letter of the law.
Jesus Speaks on Adultery Matthew 5:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter. 1. Indictment against the Puritanical beliefs of the day. 2. Hester Prynne lived in Amsterdam with her husband. 3. Husband was a learned man and English by birth. 4. Wanted to cross over the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30
Believers should respond to opposition with love, prayer and a witness for their Savior.
Responding to Enemy Behavior Matthew 5:43-48 INTRODUCTION A. Lifeguard rescuing a drowning person. 1. Suppose it was your best friend or just a casual acquaintance. 2. We would probably risk our life to save them. 3. But suppose the drowning person was a contemptible person, your enemy. 4. Someone ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
How would you describe what a Blessed life looks like in the 21st century.
Stepping up to Blessedness May 26, 2013 How would you describe what a Blessed life looks like in the 21st century. Bryan Wilkerson came up with these 21st century Beatitudes * Blessed are the rich and famous, because they can always get a seat at the best restaurants. * Blessed are the ...read more
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
2nd Part of eighton the Beattitudes.
The Perfect Standard For Life To Be Blessed, Mourn! - Part 2 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v4 Charles Colson who was put into jail for his part in the Watergate scandal in America so many years ago now, subsequently found Jesus in prison and today he heads up an international ministry to people in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:4
Christmas 2023
SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) Middle Age is the last laugh before old age, which is no laughing matter. People in middle-age can identify with this excerpt from a piece of humor titled “Middle Age”: Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty, but everything else starts to wear out, fall out, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:5-25
Denomination: Independent/Bible
More important than our outward wedding finery, the spiritual clothes we receive from God equip us for marriage.
Sermon for the Wedding of BQ and MM, June 8, 2019 It's not very often in the course of pre-marriage preparation that a pastor gets consulted as to what the bride should wear. But I was! It was quite an honor. And I have to say, M, that you made the right choices. You look lovely in your ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, John 2:1-11
A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they
AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
7th sermon of eight on the Beattitdes.
The Perfect Standard For Life Peacemaking Wins God’s Heart - Part 7 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v9 Two historians by the names of Will and Ariel Durant wrote in their book The Lessons of History, “War is one of the constants of history, and has not diminished with civilization and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:9
Happy Is the Person 1) Who is sad and hungry 2) Who is meek and merciful 3) Who suffers for Jesus' sake
Last fall the British government announced its intent to create a “happiness index” to gauge just how cheerful its citizens are. The plan has since been scrapped, as one British politician explained, “You cannot capture happiness on a spreadsheet any more than you can bottle ...read more
Denomination: Lutheran
God expects us to be honest in our dealings with others, and when we are it will eliminate the need for vows in most cases.
Good as Your Word Matthew 5:33-37 INTRODUCTION A. Truth is sometimes hard to find. 1. There was a time when people were as good as their word and some still are. 2. There were no written contracts (try to buy a car now and tell the guy, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll pay ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37
Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount
This morning- complete our SOTM series. SOTM- more than an ideal we have to live up to. Picture of Jesus- taking His disposition and supernaturally working it into our lives. Throughout SOTM- confronted w/alternatives- two kinds of righteousness two treasures two masters Jesus died for us so we ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29
Denomination: Charismatic
Explores the profound depth of God's love, the liberty we gain through Christ, and the promise of eternal life.
Good morning, beloved friends. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered in the presence of our Lord. As we step into the sanctuary of God's word, I am reminded of a beautiful quote by Joni Eareckson Tada, "God doesn't just give us grace; He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace." ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Topics: Advent, Christmas Sermon Series
Christmas has come and gone, but Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, and today, and forever. And everyday can be Christmas for the Christian! Powerpoint at website.
Hebrews 13:8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: What a difference a day makes. Last Christmas we were on vacation in NC w/ my in-laws, and had a wonderful time…the next day…Bam! Literally…a massive earthquake hit ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:8
The first part of eight on the Beattitudes.
The Perfect Standard For Life The Way Up Is Down – Part 1 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v1-3 Jesus’ sermon on the mount is so powerful that we can hardly overstate it’s influence in lives of so many people. It is simply the greatest sermon ever preached, because it came from the very ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3
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