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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
We as a church are bellying up to the buffet of the world much more often than we feed ourselves on the healthy and holy food of God’s word.
Escaping the Buffet Mentality “Americans are getting fatter” - - “and the south is leading the way.’ So says World News Digest by the Canadian press. What is the problem why are we as Americans getting fatter or having an excess of body fat. Some say it is genetics, choice, targeted ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-9
Denomination: Baptist
We need to be able to transfer what we learn or what we see on Sunday, to what we are doing on Monday!
Verse 4-let us make here three tabernacles A man was shipped wreaked on a deserted island, by himself and finally after many years he was rescued and the rescue crew looked around and saw three buildings that the man had built and asked him about them. He said, “The first one is my house, the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-16
This passage explores some of the key implications of buying into "man’s wisdom."
- v. 18a - note that this is an area of danger. What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds? 1. What we’re called to do: Let go of the wisdom the world applauds. - v. 18b. - What that wisdom looks like: - having lots of possessions is the key to happiness; - if ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23
This is a "talking paper" type of outline for Genesis 14, a description of what could be called the truly First World War!
Introduction: The holiday we call Veterans’ Day was originally called Armistice Day, in honor of the cease-fire that ended World War I. That conflict had other names, such as “the Great War”, the “War to End All Wars”, and even “the 1914-18 war”. Certainly it was one of the worst times of war in ...read more
From the "Heroes" Series: A message on faith and obedience based on the life of Noah - Hebrews 11:1-7; Genesis 6:8-9
This morning we begin a new series called "Heroes” This series is based on the 11th chapter of Hebrews and over the next few weeks we will examine the lives and the FAITH of people just like you and me, who followed God in faith and through their obedience, God changed the world. Let’s jump right ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7
YOU Were Saved in the World’s Greatest Rescue 1) Greatest because of its objective and scope 2) Greatest because of its effect
Their ship, the Endurance, had been crushed by the ice and sank to the bottom of the ocean. All 28 crewmembers managed to escape in three lifeboats, not sailing them but pushing and pulling them over the pack ice just north of Antarctica until they could dash across icy waters for an inhospitable ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
Denomination: Lutheran
To reach the world you need to speak to it on its terms, in its language and with integrity
In the early 1940s a young graduate of Wheaton College went to a small Baptist church in a Chicago suburb. His name was Billy Graham. Although he felt his gifts were more in the area of evangelism, he agreed to give it a go. Within several months, the church was growing, and so was his popularity. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:20-22, Acts 17:16-34
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
There's a difference between pity & compassion. Pity is a mere emotion; compassion compels action. God wants us to exhibit this true compassion, the same kind He had for a lost and dying world, which compels us to DO something for the lost.
Compassion for a Lost and Dying World (Shorter version) Missions Series Chuck Sligh October 12, 2014 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by requesting it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 9:36-38 – “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:36-38
The prophetic poems of Christmas take us on a journey from heaven to Israel, and then to the world.
Sermon Note Material (sermon follows) Chiasmus in Luke 1:68-79 by Ed Vasicek The four prophetic poems in Luke are not merely random accounts of history (though they are historical), but take us into a direction. In the Magnificat (1:46-55), the theme is that God loves to exalt the humble (like ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:68-79
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The gospel of Mark is answering the question who is Jesus? Mark 5 has miracles when two individual's world has crashed. Loss of hope, helplessness. some research from Bob Deffinbaugh 2004 and Rev. Ken Klaas phrases. Death is overcome. There is hope.
In Jesus Holy Name July 1, 2018 Text: Mark 5:22-24a Pentecost VI Redeemer “God’s Power When Your World Crashes” In last week’s gospel we saw Jesus quite a furious storm on the Sea of Galilee. The Disciples were amazed and asked: “What kind of ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:22-24
Colossians 3:1 - 4 tells believers about how we live in two worlds because we are new creatures in Christ in the here and now who are not hindered by earthly things because we set our minds on the things above.
LIVING IN TWO WORLDS Text: Colossians 3:1-4 Phillips Brooks, the clergy man, former Bishop in the Episcopal Church and author of the Christmas hymn “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” also had something important to say about Easter. “The great Easter truth is not that we are to ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4
Denomination: United Methodist
God’s Word makes all the difference in the world changing us from “out of reach outsiders” to “outreaching insiders.”
God’s Word Makes All the Difference in the World Introduction: Have you been reading God’s Word lately? WHAT have you been reading I have been reading John’s Gospel o Gems like 3:16 and the woman at the well o Reassuring verses like: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I ...read more
Scripture: John 17:14-19
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Prayer is our refuge in anxiety, inviting God’s peace and strength to guard our hearts and renew us amid life’s worries and uncertainties.
Some of us walked in today with a knot in the stomach and a weight on the chest. Worry whispers at 3 a.m., bills pile on the counter, diagnoses arrive in sterile envelopes, and the what-ifs line up like storm clouds on the horizon. Our hearts try to outrun our thoughts, and our thoughts try to ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 40:31
Topics: Jesus-Reflectors, Change, Living
Somebody was concerned enough about you, that they took the time and prayed for you. That is God's love in action.
First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – October 28th, 2012 Let us Pray Welcome.. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the Lord's Day, a good day to be alive, and so we will rejoice and be glad in it. In our Bible Class last Wednesday ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33
Denomination: Church Of God
For far to long believers have been barriers to unbelievers belonging to Christ. Find out what the barriers are.
What do you feel are the walls or barriers between Christians and the world? BARRIERS 1. Ungodly character Titus 2:11-12 (NLT) 11For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-15
Denomination: Holiness