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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
To encourages us to live for Christ, seek righteousness and justice, and stand firm in our faith, even in the face of opposition, drawing strength and wisdom from God's love and truth.
Good morning, family! I hope y'all are doing well and feeling God's spirit today. We're going to dive into the rich and inspiring words of Philippians today, specifically chapter 1, verses 21-30. This passage is all about 'Living for Christ in the Face of Opposition', showcasing 'The Power of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30
Topics: Justice, Righteousness
No matter what we are going through God still blesses his people despite the situation, despite their sins and despite opposition if only we can answer his call
Pastor Victoria Oladipupo Freedom of Christ Church TOPIC: CAN I RECEIVE GOD’S BLESSINGS? SCRIPTURE READING: GEN. 12: 1 – 4 [1] Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: [2] And I will ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ.
1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Peter addressed the crowd on the day of Pentecost and said, "Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:36-38
You and I are called to live blamelessly, shinning as lights in the darkness of a wicked and ungodly world. In spite of the opposition which will arise, it is possible for you and me to live righteously in an unrighteous world.
LIVING RIGHTEOUSLY IN AN UNRIGHTEOUS WORLD EZEKIEL 14:12-23 Introduction: You and I are called to live blamelessly, shinning as lights in the darkness of a wicked and ungodly world. Paul in his second letter to Timothy said that “all who delight in piety and are determined to live a devoted and ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-23
Denomination: Baptist
The Bible promises that everyone who follows Jesus will face persecution. If we aren’t facing any opposition for our faith, maybe we should ask ourselves why.
Small Group Discussion Questions When you hear the word "persecution," what do you think of? What images come to mind? What are some ways Christians are persecuted today? Do you think persecution is worse for Christians in other countries than in the United States? Why or why not? Can you ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is the first in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.
How to Run the Race (Pt. I) Sermon – July 24th 2005 Perseverance is a word and in particular a concept that is largely foreign to people in Western society. But it is something that we, as God’s people must grasp. We have to trust that as we do the work of God, He will do His part – He will give ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This is the second in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.
How to Run the Race (Pt. II) Sermon – July 31st 2005 Last week we began in a new series on Perseverance entitled “How Top Run The Race”. As I mentioned last week, perseverance is a foreign concept in general to many in the Western world. It is so important that we live by the spirit, that we ...read more
Scripture: James 5:10-11
This is the third in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.
How To Run The Race (Pt. III) Sermon – August 7th 2005 I have already mentioned the fact that we are going to face trials, times of testing etc. However for most people we want to be delivered from the circumstances that we are in. the difficulty can be in trying to discern what God might want ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:4-6
This is the fourth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.
How To Run The Race (Pt. IV) Sermon – August 14th 2005 We have been talking about perseverance for the last three weeks. The book of Romans speaks of perseverance building character… Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16
This is the fifth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.
How To Run The Race (Pt. V) Sermon – August 21st 2005 As children of God we are called to live our lives on a higher plane than the world around us. The world goes by the tangible things that one can touch – we are told to walk by faith and not by sight. The world will tell you that you need to ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-4
Two kings existed a long time ago that were so opposite. Today, there are two who want to be king of your life. Which one will you place upon the throne?
Clashing of the Kings (El Choque de los Reyes) Mt. 2:1-16 The idea of a scrooge is not new. It is as old as the Bible. On that very first Christmas, there was a man who tried to kill all that is central to this special holiday. He is not ficticious. He was a man who became king, but was ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16
Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus' Sermon on the Mount speaks about the extended requirements of the law upon Kingdom Kids, those who have been given new hearts that are opposite of the World's value system.
The Christian Righteousness: Promises and Payback Matt. 5:33-48 So far in Matthew we have seen that Jesus reveals the inadequacy of human behavior and religion to qualify to be a citizen of God’s ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48
Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet. He faced great opposition and at one point blamed God for it. We often do the same. Jeremiah shows us the way out.
“When Crisis Hits” Lamentations 3:7-9; 17-27 Once a month for the past 8 months I have met with a group of pastors in our area. We come together for three hours to learn from each other, to encourage each other and to pray for each other. We met this past Monday night and as we closed, my partner ...read more
Scripture: Lamentations 3:7-27
Rollo May, the distinguished psychiatrist, wrote a book called: Man's Search for Himself, and in this book, he says: “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice; it is conformity.”
We are going to consider that in a world that often values comfort over courage, convenience over conviction, we’re faced with a tough question: Culture’s Greatest Challenge: What would you stand for? When faced with difficulties, what will you choose? Will you bow to the pressures around you, or ...read more
Scripture: John 16:33, Daniel 6:10
Scripture warns us clearly that the love of the world is in direct opposition to the love of the Father. When we become overly attached to the world, our spiritual sensitivity begins to die slowly.
THE DANGER OF LOVING THE WORLD AND THE THINGS OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17
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