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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
If we are ever to fully recover from Guilt and Shame we must choose the spiritual experience of accepting God’s offer of grace and mercy via Jesus’ actions on our behalf.
We continue our series of escape by looking at another area of ourselves that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming, suffering, dying and rising offer us. The last couple of weeks we spoke about escaping bad decisions, this week I’d like to explore overcoming the lasting effects of ...read more
Scripture: John 4:4-40, 1 John 1:9, John 8:10-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
John has words to share with the older and younger members of the church
Last month Karen and I went on a road trip. It took us a little over 4400 kilometers in all, and along the way we enjoyed some wonderful scenery: the picturesque former mill town of Almonte just outside Ottawa, the quiet lakeside village of Haliburton, the thundering roar of Niagara Falls, the ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14
Denomination: Episcopal
An advent message on Joy. Joy is not a gift of the Holy Spirit it is a Fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit.
Joy is a fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit. (Not a gift of the Holy Spirit) Luke 2:9-12 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:9-12, Galatians 5:22-25, Psalm 16:11
God tells us to seek out the "ancient paths" and walk in it. Why should we want to to do that... and what would it look like if we managed to do it?
A few years ago one of my son’s favorite TV shows was “Man vs. Wild”. It featured a guy named Bear Grylls and it was a sort of reality show where this man would be dropped off in an isolated area carrying a knife, a water bottle, some flint (to start a campfire), a waterproof bag, a multi-purpose ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
When we look at our possessions we need to see where Jesus stands among them.
Matt. 13:44-46 HOW MUCH IS GOD WORTH? (The Parables of the Pearl and the Treasure) These two parables are like twins. They are very similar but they also have marks of individuality. They both teach the truth that the supreme blessing, the priceless discovery in life, is the discovery of God. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Romans 3:11
Denomination: Baptist
Explores understanding and trusting God's plan for our lives, aligning our dreams with His purpose, and realizing possibilities through faith.
Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering. We convene under the gracious canopy of God's love, a love so expansive it stretches from eternity past to eternity future, a love so profound it reaches down into our deepest valleys and soars to our highest peaks. We assemble with hearts ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Topics: Possibilities, Belief
Considering eternity, what one believes is far more important than what one achieves. At the same time, are we also thinking about our neighbors and reaching out to them?
Opening illustration: Video of Chiune Sugihara’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppCEta8I4UA Introduction: The power to obtain money is derived from God and as such all belongs to him; “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:26
Explore the revelation of Jesus in Scripture, history, and personal faith, emphasizing His divine nature, incarnation, and transformative impact on our lives.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the opening of the Gospel of John as we explore the Jesus of Scripture, the Jesus of History, and the Jesus of Faith. C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Christ is the Son of God who became man for us, and then we are Sons of God who must become men for ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-3
Topics: Real Jesus
A message to pastors to remind them that God has called them.
September 24, 2005 Annual Sermon Tri-County Assoc. Annual Mtg. First Southern Fort Scott I will be taking my text from Nehemiah 1: 3. It was on May 10, 1968, when God called me to surrender my life to him and be part of the family of God. My life was forever changed ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3
God has called you to be a shepherd of his flock.
Has God Called You to be a Shepherd? Val will sing: God Will Make A Way at the end of the message Nehemiah 1: 3 Monte T. Brown September 24, 2005 Annual Sermon Tri-County Assoc. Annual Mtg. First Southern Fort Scott I will be taking my text from Nehemiah 1: ...read more
I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.”
I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.” The point the speaker was making was that those people we consider “lucky,” having fallen into some overnight success, are really people who quietly and diligently prepared for an opportunity they ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26
Isaac’s Marriage is a type of our own journey to build the bride of Christ (The church) through evangelism.
After this morning’s message ("Why shouldn’t Happy People Get married") I thought it a good idea to switch back to marriages that are good and right for this evening. I’d like to took at a marriage made in heaven, but not every marriage made in heaven has a Hollywood existence and ends with (Or ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67
This sermon is designed to encourage any leader who has assumed a new leadership role.
A New Leader for a New Time (Joshua 1:1-6) It’s never easy following anyone who has established him or herself as a proven leader. Whether this has taken place in the workplace, in athletics, or even the church, the same remains true. While it is a given that no two people are alike and no one ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6
Denomination: Methodist
The ship of the church of Jesus Christ has been sailing for a long time. It has grown some barnacles that have slowed it’s movement. Let’s listen to the Lord and do some scraping.
Passage: Acts 1:1-11 Intro: As far as the church is concerned, there are no passages more important than this one. 1. It is as clear a mission statement as you will find. 2. these words of Jesus fueled a world-wide revolution that has rescued and transformed hundreds of millions of people. 3. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Denomination: Evangelical Free
This sermon focuses on Joseph as a good example of a A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission
A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: When God moved in time to send His Son Jesus into the world, God chose the perfect vessel when He chose the virgin named Mary. Of course, since the birth of Jesus was to be a virgin birth, there would be no need for a human male ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25