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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
God chooses His leaders by His sovereignty, but leadership emerges as a person grows in faith and develops his gifts to serve God.
A. PETER’S NEW NAME … NEW CHALLENGE … NEW OPPORTUNITY 1. A new name. His original name was Simon (John 1:42), a modification of Simeon “to listen.” Could Peter ever have listened? When Peter was brought by Andrew (constrained to come) to Jesus (John 1:42), Jesus changed his name to Cephas which ...read more
Scripture: John 1:41-42, Mark 1:16-20, Matthew 10:2, Luke 5:1-11
Denomination: Baptist
Philip lived by sight, but Jesus called for him (and us) to walk by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7).
“The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow Me.’ Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.” John 1:43-44, NKJV A. APPROACH 1. Philip is the fifth disciple called by Jesus and always listed fifth when the disciples are named. ...read more
Scripture: John 12:20-22, 2 Corinthians 5:7
The wisdom of Jesus in calling all types of people as disciples/apostles so His ministry could reach all types of people.
A. INTRODUCTION: THE MAN 1. Name: his original name Levi. Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office … “follow Me” (Mark 2:14). Later used name Matthew meaning “gift of Jehovah.” The names of the twelve apostles … Matthew, the tax collector” (Matthew 10:2-3). 2. Tax ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:2-3, Mark 2:14
The solution to a problem is never found in skepticism nor doubt, but in a faith acceptance and application of God’s Word to the issue.
“Thomas was not with the ten disciples … told him ‘We have seen the Lord.’ Thomas said, ‘Except I shall see the wounds in His hands and put my hand in the wound of His side, I will not believe … eight days later … Jesus appeared and said to Thomas, ‘reach your finger and put it into the wounds of ...read more
Scripture: John 20:25-29
Judas’ repentance was sorrow for being caught, true repentance is sorrow to God for breaking His standards and sinning against God.
A. THE MOST TRUSTWORTHY WAS NOT 1. Name, Judas is Latin, his birth name is Judah (means praise) the tribe from which Jesus was born. Iscariot means a northern portion of Jordan. 2. Importance? Always mentioned last among the twelve. 3. Trust. Judas was treasure, assuming trust by the eleven ...read more
Scripture: John 6:70, John 13:21, Matthew 26:25
Confess your sins, repent and determine not to do them again, God remembers them no more.
“You will not be tempted to sin with any greater enticement than any other believers have faced, but you can be victorious over your temptation. Remember God is faithful and will not let you be tempted beyond your ability to resist it. He will always make a way to endure it without yielding to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13
The question … “Do I please God?”
INTRODUCTION: FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD 1. The irreducible minimum. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). a. The question … “Do I please God?” b. What does ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 17:20
God intends to give us what we need, not what we want.
A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 2:10, Romans 8:18
What victory is promised.
“The temptation to sin and deny God’s plan for your life are no different than the temptation others experience. But a faithful God has a plan for your life, and will not allow You to experience temptations more severely than you can overcome. And when you are tempted, He has a way for you to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 1:9
Victory is from God Himself.
A. VICTORY OVER ENEMIES 1. Israel’s battle was not just for military conquest. The nation fought for: a. The Lord God. b. Their freedom of worship. c. Their way of life. d. Their survival. 2. Victory was from God Himself. “For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:4, 2 Chronicles 20:11-12
Is deliverance ministry valid today and can Christians be controlled by demons. What does the Bible have to say on the subject?
Video Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6lWyLwefVI There is a lot of talk and debate lately asking the question whether deliverance ministry is valid for today and whether Christians can become controlled by demons. Those taking sides are usually those of a charismatic persuasion ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 8:12-13
Denomination: *other
This Bible study examines the seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3 and what the Church can learn from them today.
NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Revelation 2:8-11, Hebrews 1:13-14, Philippians 4:11-13, Matthew 7:21-27 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This is the second lesson that looks at the seven Churches in Revelation 2 and 3 and the lessons they teach to the Church today.
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Matthew 16:19, Romans 2:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11, Galatians 6:9 (view more) (view less)
Three expressions in the life of new believer in Christ.
Lessons from the Life of a Changed Man Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: Although Jericho played a minor role in the ministry of Jesus. It seems to have been the “gateway” to Jerusalem and was approximately 17 miles away. All of us remember the children of Israel marching around this city and the walls ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
In this lesson, we look at the Church at Ephesus.
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Genesis 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:6, 1 Peter 4:17
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