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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
As believers, we should stand firm in our faith and live righteous lives as we anticipate the return of Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.
In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Paul's answering questions about what happens to people who loved Jesus but have died. He says they'll be with the Lord forever. Jesus promised this too in John 14:1-4. That's some good news, right? He says they'll be with the Lord forever. We know Jesus is coming back, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
Topics: End Times, Faithfulness, Second Coming, Resilience
Since everything we have belongs to God, we should joyfully give away as much as we can, knowing that our giving has eternal impact.
God gives us good things not just for us to enjoy, but also to share with others. We're like a pipe that God's blessings flow through. When we share, it's like planting seeds that will grow into something bigger. Ever play a game of 'Where's Waldo?' Sometimes, Waldo is right there, but we miss him ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Topics: Charitable Acts, Altruism, Happiness In Giving, Selflessness
Jesus has always been about doing the supernatural.
In America we love our heros, the people that we look up to. Many people dream of being a super hero when we are children, I know I did, and I had the bruises to prove it. But being a hero is hard. Batman and Robin are camping in the desert, set up their tent and are asleep. Some hours later, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 14:1-28
Denomination: Baptist
How should we relate to human government and governing authorities. In the New Testament's most complete explanation of this issue, God has some surprising news for us!
How are we Christians to relate to human government and governing authorities? This morning we come to the ultimate passage in the New Testament which addresses this issue, which is relevant nearly every day of our lives. We face this issue every time we drive some place, whether we obey ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Acts 5:29, Daniel 4:17, John 19:10-11
Denomination: Bible Church
God had a divine plan for the world and that plan became a reality with Christ and the first Christmas
A Christmas Plan Luke 1:35-38 Perry County Home Devotional December 2001 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:35-38
Denomination: Church Of God
Intro.: 1.
Intro.: 1. Gambling is an issue in our society and everywhere we look there is something to remind us of that fact: a. Lottery drawings (Pick 3; Pick 4; Super Lotto, etc.) b. Pete Rose (did he or did he not gamble on pro baseball games?) c. Bingo at local clubs and churches; horseracing; Atl. ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-6
Practical direction for real life found in Deuteronomy. In our day, we need guidance and to have the responsibilities of kindness defined.
As I looked for a theme that unified some of the commands of Deut. 22-25, the word that seemed to do it was kindness. What is kindness? Goodwill. Consideration. Thougtfulness. Gentleness Concern. Thinking of the consequences to others; thinking of the impact of our words and actions upon others, ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Paul, the apostle said, "I have become all things to all men that by all means I may save some.
Paul, the apostle said, "I have become all things to all men that by all means I may save some." ( I Cor. 9:19-23) Paul was a master at learning how to communicate in terms that were most contextually effective. Good communicators spend as much time considering the needs of their audience as they ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
An examination of some of the myths about heaven and the reality of way heaven will be.
Intro: For many people, all they know about heaven they’ve learned from movies. How do movies portray heaven? Everything’s white; puffy clouds everywhere; it looks like you’re living inside a carton of cotton balls; apparently the only activity is strumming on harps. This nightmare scenario of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9
Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus.
Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus. Intro.: 1. There is a tremendous emphasis in today's world on getting an education. a. Many fields require Master's degrees that once needed only HS diplomas. b. People today go through years of study--PS, Kindergarten, 12 ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
A brief discription of what servanthood should really mean.
In this day of “It’s all about me” philosophy we find many Christian ministries strongly emphasizing the things we are promised that we have as a Christian. So much so, that some are led to believe that everything in the Christian walk revolves around the individual and all the focus should be on ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-13
A message about the spiritual gifts of Wisdom and Knowledge.
THE GIFTS OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE 1 Corinthians 12:8 INTRO: Who Flew the Kite? “I did,” said the wind! “I did,” said the paper! “I did,” said the string! “I did,” said the boy! But in reality they ALL flew the kite! If the wind had lulled, if the paper had torn, if the sticks had ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8
No matter how we may feel at times, God loves us always.
Confessions of a Pastor, Part 3 “Unloved?” “Unloved” video opener The two greatest needs of mankind: to love and be loved. Personal experience with feeling like God doesn’t love me or can’t love me. (Emily reminding me Jesus loves me.) “We know it so well, we’ve embraced it heart and soul, this ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:16-19
Weeping is designed to endure only for the night. It has its place in our walk with God and our pilgrimage to Heaven. Developing the right attitude goes far in determining how quickly our night ends.
“… AND THE EVENING AND THE MORNING were the first day." Gen. 1: 5 "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning". Psa 30:5 THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE DEALINGS: God’s way is not our way neither His thoughts our thoughts. There ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 30:5
Calling God’s people to the excitement of boarding the Wor-Ship for the cruise of life time. As Isaiah worshiped the Lord, so let us worship Him and experience the Lord on this journey in life.
Come Aboard the USS Wor – Ship Isaiah 6:1-8 Intro.: A. I know that several in our congregation served in the United States Armed Forces (name them – ask for others). At a time in our history where we have the possibility of going to war with Iraq, it is good to remember and reflect on those who ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8
Denomination: Adventist
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