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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
One of the unfortunate things about the book of Jonah is: most people know only about the great fish, but they know nothing of the great God.
One of the unfortunate things about the book of Jonah is: most people know only about the great fish, but they know nothing of the great God. Jonah is for real! He was the son of a Amittai. 2 Kings 14:25. A prophet who prophesied in the time of Jeroboam II. Our main concern should not be whether a ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6
Denomination: Baptist
There are divisions in the Church today as there were in the early Church and there is little or nothing that we can do to completely eliminate it but it might be managed to remove rancour and bitterness.
Church Conflicts. TEXT: 1 Cor. 1:10-13. Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13
Denomination: Pentecostal
Following the question from the Disciples about the restoration of the Kingdom of Israel, and Jesus told them that time was about the Father and they had nothing to do with it.
“Power From God” Acts 1:8 Following the question from the Disciples about the restoration of the Kingdom of Israel, and Jesus told them that time was about the Father and they had nothing to do with it. Now we come to verse 8 and Jesus is telling us all; Vs. 8 “But ye shall receive power, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:8
Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift” (Ephesians 4:29)
Verses: James 1:26, JAmes 3:1-12; Proverbs 18:21; Psalm 19:14. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift” (Ephesians 4:29) Today, we explore a vital aspect of our Christian walk: controlling our tongue. The Bible reminds us that though small, our ...read more
Scripture: James 1:26, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14
This sermon explores the unchanging, powerful love of God, emphasizing that nothing can separate us from it and through it, we are more than conquerors.
Good morning, family of faith. It's a joy to gather together, united by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We're here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a word for us today, a word that will bring light to our darkness and hope to our despair. We turn our hearts and ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
Topics: Conquerors
Despite experiencing the most dramatic miracles recorded, the Hebrews fell back into their ways of living as though God had done nothing for them. We are going to explore how such a relapse could occur.
Psalm 78:32 Despite His Wonders 12/30/12 D. Marion Clark Introduction Have you ever made a comment like this? “If that I had happened to me, I would never forget.” We can say that negatively, but I mean positively. “I will never forget what you have done for me.” “I ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 78:32
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
If God wants to give you a gift, know that it is a good gift (it’s nothing to be afraid of), and if this second work of grace is going to make you a witness for Jesus, then use it for his glory.
A SECOND WORK OF GRACE Text: Acts 1:4-11 Introduction 1. This series through the Book of Acts I am entitling “The Blueprint for the New Testament Church,” I believe it is God’s guidebook for what a New Testament Church should be. In other words, if we want what they got, we need to do what they ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:4-11
Denomination: Methodist
The American Church has a bad image problem with the new generation, which is leaving in droves. Here are suggestions for fixing that image -- we need to become known for WHAT WE'RE FOR instead of being known for WHAT WE'RE AGAINST. We must be known as people of love & compassion.
THE LOVE OF JESUS ON DISPLAY John 8:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Gary Dearing told a story about his Air Force Colonel, who served as inspector general of his command, and paid particular attention to how personnel wore their uniforms. 2. “On one occasion the Colonel spotted a junior airman ...read more
Scripture: John 8:1-11
Denomination: Assembly Of God
To show how that as men respond to light of God's Word more light is given, but as they withdraw the light is retracted
Studies in the Gospel of Mark It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Text: Mark 4:21-25 Introduction: A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited cathedral after ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:21-25
Jesus is watching over me, and the circle will not be broken. It is time to give our lives all the way over to the things of God and know that there is nothing that the enemy can do to us because we are covered by the Blood of Jesus.
The Circle Will Not Be Broken Psalm 57:1-11 1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. 2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. 3 He ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11
In this part we will examine the purpose of our creation, satan’s deception and the process of temptation. We can clearly observe that nothing has changed since the beginning. Will we learn from history or relive it?
Part II. Why did God create us? Why does it matter whether God used evolution or creation to form man? There are two major reasons this is a foundational issue. We are created in the image of God. Because we are the reflection of God, we have been created for the purpose of glorifying God. Unlike ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13
The reason for such details about these cities of refuge was these were a fore-shadow of the coming of the Lord Jesus who will be the refuge for all of mankind. Nothing in the bible was recorded without a purpose, but every word that is written has a reason.
For today’s meditation we will study Joshua 20:1-2, “Then the LORD told Joshua to say to the people of Israel, "Choose the cities of refuge that I had Moses tell you about.” (GNB) Moses the servant of God brought the people of Israel from their bondage in Egypt into the Promised Land that God ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 20:1, Joshua 20:2
Denomination: Other
64% of this parable is devoted to Christ asking Christians to give an account for their lives! Christ highlights the great sin of doing nothing -- 35% is devoted to the negligent servant. God help American Christians at the Judgment!
THE ONCE & FUTURE KING [The Great Sin of Doing Nothing] Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. DEMONSTRATION: LIFE IS LIKE BROWNIES 1. My wife makes the best brownies. I’m going to give away these brownies to those who got the slips of paper. Please come up and get them. 2. Imagine this pan of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:11-27
There’s nothing wrong with "pleasure" ... it all depends on where you find it. This message is a study on "pleasure" in light of God’s view of it.
WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “pleasure” Hebrews 11:25 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have studied the words “daily”, “adoption”. TONIGHT, we will look at the word “pleasure”. Is there anything wrong with “pleasure”? NO, of course not. BUT … like anything ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:25
A steward is one who takes care of another person’s affairs but owns nothing himself. In today’s world he might be called a manager.
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: St Augustine wrote Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure. Where your treasure is, there is your heart. Where you heart is, there is your happiness. (In Who Said That by George Sweeting) In this chapter, Paul presents three characteristics of a true ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5