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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
ONE OF THE GREAT CHALLENGES FOR US TO FACE TODAY IS THAT GOD CAN LOVE US AND BESTOW HIS GRACE UPON US.
EPHESIANS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION: TWO COWS WERE GRAZING ALONGSIDE A HIGHWAY WHEN A TANK-TRUCK OF MILK ON ITS WAY TO THE DISTRIBUTOR HAPPENED TO PASS. ON ONE SIDE OF THE TRUCK IN BIG RED LETTERS WAS A SIGN THAT READ, “PASTEURIZED, HOMOGENIZED, STANDARDIZED, VITAMIN A ADDED.” ONE COW ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Denomination: Baptist
A. INTRODUCTION 1.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. For the past four weeks we have studied the apostle Paul's withering attack on the notion that it is possible for any person to be "good enough" to withstand the judgment of God. Utilizing every intellectual, philosophical and theological teaching tool available, Paul in Romans ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:21-31
2 Timothy 3:1-17 teaches us that Scripture contains everything we need God to tell us for faith and life.
Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk name Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
No other word for GRACE but amazing
THE GRACE OF GOD 1 Peter 1:7/10 “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, you love; in whom though now ye see him ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-10
Denomination: *other
A look at what grace from the Lord really is in our lives here on earth and what we can receive from it.
The Power and Depth of Amazing Grace. Ephesians 2:1-9 Stand and repeat this with me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The indestructible, never-ending, ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
When we put our trust in the Lord, we can be rest assured that He will give us strength and divine protection and divine help in difficult situations.
The Lord is my Strength and my Shield: Study Text: Psalms 28: 6 - 8 Introduction: - David was facing challenging times, and he brought his troubles before God. - But, as he usually did, David ended with a note of trust and commitment to God. - David was a warrior. And he understood the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 28:6-8
Denomination: Pentecostal
What do I do if God isn't answering my prayers?
Does God answer all prayer? What does your experience tell you? Most of us have had the experience where our prayers “didn’t seem to get past the ceiling.” But what does the Bible tells us? There are times when God does not acknowledge our prayers. Let me first say though that ...read more
Scripture: James 4:2
WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT TURMOIL AND DANGER. CHRISTIANS ARE BEING BRUTALLY EXECUTED FOR THEIR FAITH. WHERE CAN WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS? WHERE DO WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF OUR DAILY LIVES?
WHERE DO I FIND MY HOPE 1 PETER 4:12-18 WE HAVE BEEN TALKING IN THIS SERIES ABOUT THE HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN. I’VE SHARED WITH YOU SOME THINGS THAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID WE CAN DRAW HOPE FROM, AND I’VE SHARED DIFFERENT PLACES IN THE BIBLE WE CAN TURN TO FOR ENCOURAGEMENT. WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-18
Deals with Jesus’ encounter with the woman taken in adultery.
“AT THE POINT OF GRACE!”/JOHN 8:1-11/SHASTA WAY/11-17-02/A.M. In the text for this morning we see a difficult situation. A woman has been taken in the very act of adultery. She has been literally dragged into the presence of Jesus. There is something frightfully wrong with this picture. First, ...read more
Scripture: John 8:1-11, Romans 8:31-32
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A perspective on John 12: 1-8. What happens at this evening meal is extraordinary. The perfume was worth a years salary, and Mary gave it freely and willingly to anoint the feet of Jesus. How will you respond to salvation, to the perfume of grace?
John 12: 1-8 The Perfume of Grace Past events can be re-called, remembered through the help of pictures, stories and even pleasant aromas. Toast reminds me of breakfast as its aroma fills the house and beckons me to have more. For some Jewish people the aroma of BBQ lamb contributes to remind ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-8
Denomination: Lutheran
God's grace can sustain us in the midst of our pain.
We live in a painful world. Turn on the news and you’ll hear a long list of stomach churning and tear jerking events, such as the evil we saw on display recently with the Las Vegas shooting. "People are born for trouble as readily as sparks fly up from a fire." - Job 5:7 (NLT) Job says as surely ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
This sermon explores embracing our brokenness and weaknesses as opportunities to experience and showcase God's power and grace in our lives.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to be standing here today, in the house of our Lord, ready to share His divine word with you. We are gathered here, not because we are perfect, but because we are imperfect, yet we are loved by a perfect God. We are here because we are broken, yet ...read more
Topics: God's Power, Weakness
This message discusses three dynamics of our new covenant with God. It is a part of my series from the book of hebrews.
TEXT: HEBREWS 8:1-13 TITLE: ”Three Dynamics of the New Covenant” SERIES; “OH, WHAT A SAVIOR” INTRODUCTION: I. BETTER PROMISES (V.6) A. The promise of a better ministry (vs. 1-2). 1. Our High Priest is in the position of power in Heaven (v.1).( Acts 7:55) 2. Our High Priest ministers in the ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13
This was preached two Sundays after my resignation, dealing with the approaching time of transition that the church (and pastor) will be experiencing.
Introduction: Hold items dug up in the process of moving. Use them as references to all of the change that we have experienced individually and as a church. File – containing clergy records Church – nearly 75% of you were not actively involved when I arrived New article – 911 and all that has ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
A fresh look at an old story Jesus told in Matthew 20 to see how Amazing Grace really is
There’s a Mexican market in our city. My wife and I have shopped there. Not only is it a place to shop for food; it is also a meeting place for Mexican workers. So very early one morning about this time of the year the owner of the Grey Monk Winery sent his foreman to the Mexican market to pick up ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Denomination: Anglican