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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 series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.
March 3, 2002 Job 3:1-16 Crawling Out of the Loss Hole Hear Job’s lament? The opening words of today’s scripture passage tell us that Job was deep in the hole of loss. It says, “After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day he was born.” Job is in this hole because of that little two ...read more
Scripture: Job 3:1-16
Denomination: Baptist
Principles for true friendships
Friends. Who needs them? by Randy Croft It’s one of the most popular TV programs on right now...has been for years. NBC--Thursday nights. Hey, you have to laundry at a laundromat, go on Thursday nights, because the place will be empty. 25 million households will be tuned into Seinfield, ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 17:17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Part 8 of 8 on Jesus preached during Lent with this message focusing on the transformative power in placing ones life in Jesus’ hands.
Jesus Transformed People and Institutions Sunday, April 28, 2002 TEXT: Mark 11: 15-17 Last week we completed a series on Celebrating Jesus. As I looked over the whole series and pondered the things that really drew people to Jesus, there is one that I think was missing on the list. I find it very ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:15-17
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This is a response to the Virginia Tech murders. It examines our response as Christians and as responsible firearm owners. It also questions what we can do to be part of the solution. Although it is a manuscript, there is a lot to be ad-libbed in this.
John 21:1-19 Paonia United Methodist Church April 22, 2007 Its been another one of those weeks for this country, hasn’t it? You would have to be a complete alien to have missed it. Another deranged wannabe gangster walks into a college campus and starts gunning down kids sitting at their ...read more
Scripture: John 21:1-19
Denomination: Methodist
As Ephesians transitions from the "theological" to the practical, it hinges on a crucial prayer of Paul for them to be filled with power to know God’s love. It is this indwelling of the HS/Christ that enables us to walk in love and all that we are admoni
Tapped In to the Powerful Love of Christ Love is All you Need—the Beatles Love can be a powerful force Hug Video (other examples in my life? getting a note from my 6th grade girlfriend. Or patience from my wife of 15 years though I don’t deserve it) Human Love only goes so far • I love those ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The power of the mind is far greater than we imagine.
INTRO. - ILL.- A man had bought a new gadget - unassembled, of course--and after reading and rereading the instructions he couldn’t figure out how it went together. Finally, he sought the help of an old handyman who was working in his backyard. The old fellow picked up the pieces, studied them, ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 23:7
What is your relationship with money? More importantly, how does your money impact your relationship with God? In our Scripture today, Jesus gives us keys on redefining our understanding of money and the role that it plays in our lif
Redefining Wealth Matthew 6:19-33 A wealthy, older gentleman had just recently married a lovely young lady 40 years younger than him, and was beginning to wonder whether she might have married him for his money. So he asked her, "Tell me the truth: if I lost all my money, would you ...read more
A sermon to encourage, to persevere, to understand a great crowd of witnesses goes before us and that we as Christians support each other in our faith race for life
NBC July 2012 (London Olympic opening weekend) In front of a great cloud of witnesses 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Truth is under attack today. In fact it’s suggested that we live in a post-truth culture. But I don’t believe that’s true. Truth is by it’s very nature exclusive.
Truth is under attack today. In fact it’s suggested that we live in a post-truth culture. But I don’t believe that’s true. Truth is by it’s very nature exclusive. And that tracks with reality. Multiple contradictory truth claims can’t all be true. If 2+2=4, that is the only answer to that question. ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:19-20, Psalm 14:1
Denomination: Salvation Army
Many of us have watched movies of wild animals on television. I enjoy watching them until they become vicious and start attacking and devouring each other.
I guess when they get like this, it reminds me of many church members that I know. There are many mean people in the world, and at times we find some of them within the church. That is, they are unkind and vicious in the way they treat others! Illus: They remind me of the story of President ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 14:1, 1 Corinthians 4:9-10
As a pastor I find this verse of scripture amazing. Why? Because this verse tells us two amazing things: the New Testament church was in ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE.
Accomplishing either one of these would be marvelous, but to accomplish both is astounding. Illus: Occasionally, many churches have a “NO EXCUSE SUNDAY,” trying to get everyone to attend. Before this Sunday arrives, they send out newsletters from the church, stating: • Cots will be placed in the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-12
What is the most important commandment in God’s Word? Jesus says in essence it is to LOVE. Mark 12:28-34 teach us who and how God wants us to love.
#51 Love God – Love Others Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 22, 2021 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 12:28 INTRODUCTION You know, kids have some funny ideas about love, but some really get it. Illus. – Listen to these definitions of love by kids: • Karl, age 5, says “Love is when a girl ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:28-34
How can the church impact our communities for Christ. Luke explains how in Acts 19:21-41.
Impacting Our Community Series: Acts Chuck Sligh September 3, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19, starting at verse 21. INTRODUCTION Illus. – If you’re a student of church history, you’ve heard of the great Welsh revival or 1904, a revival in which some 100,000 people came to ...read more
Scripture: Acts 19:21-41
Our God doesn't believe in "No-Win Scenarios"... and neither should we. How do we avoid getting caught in the trap of believing God can't win the day?
Back in the 1960s, there was a ground-breaking show that premiered on NBC, and the opening monologue was spoken by Captain James T. Kirk every week: “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-27
Key Point: We overate ourselves and under-rate God.
Video Illustration: So will I – the song and video from Hillsong Sermon: Breakthrough comes from a proper view of God! Thesis: With the wave of coronavirus impacting everything from economy, to people’s health, disrupting peoples lives, causing shortages to food supplies, impacting businesses, ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Psalm 91:1-6, Luke 12:7, Job 38:31-32, Isaiah 40:12 (view more) (view less)
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