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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
In the first five verses of Romans chapter 5, Paul begins to focus on the results of our justification in Christ. Paul points toward 3 blessings that comes because of our justification.
Introduction: A. Many years ago a major American magazine published the results of a most fascinating survey. 1. The editors had asked 16 prominent Americans what they did in order to find peace of mind in the midst of our stressful world. The responses were quite revealing. 2. Noted author James ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-5
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
In Romans 13:1-7, Paul discussed how we as Christians are to SUBMIT to the "higher powers" that are placed over us.
In America, that means that we are to obey the laws of the land no matter if the Republican party or the Democratic party is in power, as long as those laws are not contrary to the Word of God. Illus: One case in point is the legalization of abortion. According to the laws in most of our states, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:8-14
Denomination: Baptist
“Why do people go to church or participate in worship services when it doesn’t make a difference in how they live each day?”
We are reading from the New Testament letter from James. James is found toward the end of the New Testament and it’s a small letter, just five short chapters. James, the writer, was the oldest half brother of Jesus Christ. He was also the brother of Jude who also wrote the epistle that bears his ...read more
Scripture: James 4:11-17
Denomination: Christian Church
Christians should go from living in the singular to living in the plural. The church is Christianity in the plural. Living in harmony is like making music together.
Our Harmony in Our Style Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 3 John 17:20-23 Have you ever heard a quartet sing? I know you have heard all kinds of quartets. You have heard barbershop quartets, gospel quartets, or even pop-band quartets. You can hear good ones on the radio, and you can see them ...read more
Scripture: John 17:20-23
This sermon is about overcoming Christians overcoming social prejudices through prayer.
Text: Matthew 6:9 Title: Our God, Our Family -By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Four score and seven years ago, one of our founding civil rights fathers James Weldon Johnson published one his first novels entitled “Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man”. In that same year ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9
Denomination: Lutheran
This is the Eulogy I delivered for my father who died on Nov. 16th. It was the hardest sermon I ever delivered.
Our Father, Our Friend John Thomas Johnson (5/6/1931 – 11/16/2008) I stand before you this morning representing my family in this celebratory service of the life of our father. Some of you here today knew my father long before I did so I am sure there are some memories and experiences that you ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:4
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We need to go from being single as Christians to acting and living in the plural.
Our Community in Our Intimacy Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 4 John 17:20-26 We have been talking about unity, and harmony for the last couple of weeks. We discovered that we must be in unity in our belief. This means that we all believe not just in God, but also in His Son Jesus Christ – to ...read more
Scripture: John 17:20-26
Paul was proud to be a Roman citizen. It was not because the empire was perfect, but because his citizenship gave him rights that were vital to his personal dignity, and to his service for God.
Human rights is a major issue in our world today, but it is not a new issue. Even under the Roman Emperor men had rights and they were precious. The Apostle Paul was unjustly arrested. He was about to be beaten when he calmly asked the Roman Centurion in charge if it was lawful to scourge a man ...read more
Scripture: Acts 22:25-29
What are you holding back from God?
Today, I’d like to start off by asking a question that I think a lot of people dread to hear or see on an application. That question is, “Who are you?” It doesn’t seem like it should be that difficult but yet when you sit down to try an answer the question you don’t know where to start or where to ...read more
Scripture: Ezra 2:1-67
People, connection, joy, reward
OUR JOY AND CROWN 1 Thess 2:13 -20 (p835) October 21, 2012 Deacon’s Sunday INTRODUCTION: As I prepared for this Sunday I did as I usually do…I read the text, reread it, usually in The Message translation…and then I prayed for spiritual insight and read it ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
Explores our Position, our Provision, and our Practice IN Christ.
Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Romans 6:1–14 Introduction I. So far Paul has concluded: A. All have sinned. B. All can be justified through faith in Christ. C. Where sin abounded, Grace abounded all the more. II. Paul anticipates the question: A. If sin increases God’s grace, shouldn’t we ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-14
Amidst a troubled world, Jesus calls us to courageous endurance, promising his presence and transforming our hardships into opportunities to bear witness to him.
Some weeks the headlines feel heavy, don’t they? Nations rattling sabers, markets jumping, storms brewing, friendships fraying. You read another alert on your phone and feel that tug of worry in your chest. Will my kids be okay? Will my job hold? Will the world ever quiet down? You’re not alone. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:10-19
Topics: Endurance, Persecution, Christ
Seventeen words of Ephesians 4:32 - Three imperatives that are the very keys to meaningful relationships with God and everyone else.
“Seventeen Words” Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ Jesus has forgiven you.” There is one fundamental issue that is at the very heart of human existence. It is so important that everyday, every moment is touched ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:32
Denomination: Friends
Our goal is to deliver our in a relevant manner to our world so that they can hear the powerful, life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.
Our Message Must Be Relevant One of the most peculiar postcards I’ve ever seen was sent to me one time. I read the little note on the back, containing a joke from a friend. But it was the picture on the front that got my attention. It was a picture of earth taken from some distance in space. The ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, 2 Corinthians 4:7-12
The sermon is intended to remind all of us that despite our mistakes and errors Christ redeemed us from our sin and gives us a new beginning. This is most evident in the birth of the Christ.
It is a special time of the year, a time when we focus on the gift of God in the person of Jesus Christ. For many while this season is intended to bring joy and renew hope in humanity this season can be difficult for many. It can be difficult to get into the season, to get the Christmas spirit. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
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