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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
A message delivered on Confirmation Sunday dealing with the challenge of our commitment, the cost of our commitment and the constancy of our commitment.
Confirmation Sunday. We do it every year around this time of year. One would think as often as we do it we would have a better understanding of what it is, but as a pastor, I often get the question, “What is confirmation?” The word confirmation literally means “with firm-ness.” Confirmation means ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:27-32
Denomination: Methodist
This sermon is an exposition of the acronym F-I-R-S-T Essentials for a balanced church ministry. Forget ourselves and lend a helping hand for the benefit of others.
Jesus was concerned about people. He was drawn to the crowds. But He did not see the crowds as a sea of faces. Rather, He saw each individual. He looked beyond the surface what other saw to see people for what the really were. He was touched by what He saw. He understood the depth of their needs ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4
Denomination: Baptist
THE MEASURE OF OUR COMMITMENT BEFORE THE LORD FOR OUR OWN PERSONAL MINISTRY!The foundation of our commitment to ministry is CHARACTER AND CALLING. Every believer has a divine calling on their lives.
THE MEASURE OF OUR COMMITMENT BEFORE THE LORD FOR OUR OWN PERSONAL MINISTRY! I. The foundation of our commitment to ministry is CHARACTER AND CALLING. A. The calling of God is forever. (Rom 11:29 KJV) For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. B. God can use anyone. He even used a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:11, Matthew 23:43
Series on Marriage.
Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 3 Introduction: What makes a successful marriage? There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage. Martin Luther It was the only ambition I ever had - not to be a dancer or Hollywood movie star, but to be a ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33
Our Commitment to the “Foreigner” Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times Brad Bailey – March 13, 2022
Our Commitment to the “Foreigner” Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 13, 2022 NOTE: The following notes were used as a reference and were more extensive than time would allow to be fully give, The fourth and final point was made but was not expanded upon with all ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 22:21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A sermon about letting go of the old in order to follow Christ.
John 2:1-11 “Total Transformation” A couple of years ago a friend of mine sent me a video clip from the t-v show “Ellen.” And the background to this clip is about a lady named Gladdis. You see, Gladdis got onto the Ellen Show because she wrote a letter to Ellen ...read more
Scripture: John 2:1-11
Denomination: United Methodist
God calls us to see our everyday places and relationships as mission fields, inviting us to share His love and presence wherever we are.
If we could sit across a kitchen table together this morning, coffee steaming, hearts open, I’d ask you a gentle question: Where did Jesus meet you this week? In a car line with cranky kiddos? In a conference call that felt like it would never end? At a mailbox where the bill looked bigger than the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Topics: Service, Mission, Discipleship
Every era, every generation has the same responsibility - to rebuild the temple of God.
“Fulfilling Our Commitment” Book 1 Psalms 1-41 (corresponds to Genesis) Man with God Book II Psalms 42-72 (corresponds to Exodus) Slavery, bondage and freedom Book III Psalms 73-89 (corresponds to Leviticus) Tabernacle worship Book IV Psalms 90-106 (corresponds to ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5
While the cost of discipleship is 100% commitment 100% of the time, the outworking of that commitment will differ from one person to the next.
Last week we spoke about the cost of discipleship, or the cost of following Jesus, or the cost of being a Christian. Whether you are the pastor or a missionary or just the guy who gives out the hymn books each meeting, the cost of following Jesus is the same for us all. And from the Scriptures we ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13
This is a short outline for a sermon that encourages parents to commit their children to the Lord. This sermon provides three ways based on the text for parents to do make that commitment.
I. Introduction a. Historical Setting i. This was a unique time in Israel’ History 1. They were moving from a tribal confederation to a centralized dynastic state. ii. Hannah – Means Grace iii. Peninnah – Means Pearl b. Hannah had a commitment to her son. i. We need to be committed to our ...read more
A 2 point sermon inspired by Steve Shepherd’s Commitment series sermons.
A newspaper journalist was assigned to Jerusalem and when he got there, he decided to get an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks of watching out over the wall, he realized that every day, the same old Jewish man would come and spend most of the day praying vigorously at ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1
Denomination: *other
This is a Sunday School series that challenges teens to be committed to Christ, them selves, and to other relationships.
I. What is Commitment? a. Definition – a pledge or a promise; obligation. b. How the Bible defines Commitment i. Commitment to Christ must be complete – Luke 9:23-25 1. What does it mean to “take up your cross?” - 2. Don’t Compromise your commitment to Christ ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23-25
Motivation is sometimes hard to come by, here are some partical steps in order to keep that motivation for total commitment in your life.
Motivation for Commitment Have you never noticed motivation can be a real problem? I know I need to lose some weight, I’ll start next Monday. I know the grass needs to be mowed, I’ll do it tomorrow. I know the house needs to be painted, I’ll do that this spring. I know the Sunday school ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 119:15-148, Romans 8:37-39
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A sermon on 3 reasons for the resurrection of Jesus Christ preached on Easter Sunday (Material adapted from Jack Cottrell's book, The Faith Once For All, chapter 14 The Work of Christ, pg. 272- 277)
HoHum: There’s a story about a Sunday School kindergarten teacher who was trying to determine how much Christian training her new students had. She found one 5 year-old boy who knew absolutely nothing about the story of Jesus. She began by relating to him the death of Jesus on the cross. When ...read more
Scripture: John 20:1-8
A look at how the power of God changed a man’s life...and the direction of his life
“God’s Power in our Lives” 1 Chronicles 13:14 INTRODUCTION: David, the great king of Israel wanted to go and retrieve the Ark of the Covenant which represented the very presence and power of God. The Ark had not been in the midst of the people for some time. It had been stolen ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:14
Denomination: Assembly Of God
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