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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
Jesus’ sacrifice fully cleanses our deepest guilt, offering complete forgiveness and hope, because we are more loved in Christ than we ever imagined.
Some stains laugh at soap. You scrub and soak, and they just smile back at you. Life has its stains too—memories that will not fade, words we wish we never said, habits that haunt our sleep. We carry quiet shame the way a traveler shoulders a heavy pack. We try harder, promise bigger, resolve ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 9:22-28
Topics: Perfect Sacrifice, Christ
The narrow gate is not quite as attractive as the wide one, because you have to leave a lot of old baggage at the door. No carry-ons are allowed.
I was a pastor in New Jersey when the General Assembly gave our Presbytery a couple of pretty controversial amendments to consider. There were two main issues. The first was the elimination of the “fidelity and chastity” language from our ordination standards. The second one was the lordship of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16, Matthew 7:13
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
God says we are to be holy as He is.
God is holy and there is nothing in Him that is unholy. God's nature is to be perfect and true, in Him we find perfection in everything that He stands for and does. He does not dwell in a place that does not stand in truth. For he is the Almighty god that sits on His throne in holiness. From ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16, Psalm 96:9
Denomination: Pentecostal
Being free in Christ, we are still constrained by love.
The Law of Love Displayed in the Practice of Paul Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 Well let me begin by saying that I was really hesitant to preach on this passage today… I was hesitant not because it’s controversial in any way or something that will step on toes… it’s really not that kind of passage. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, Philippians 4:15
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Study of the book of James
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 James Study #3 James Chapter 1 We have discussed that the name of Jesus is only mentioned two times in James and one reference is made to Him without naming Him. James is emphasizing, if you have faith show we your Fruit. Last week we were reminded that God does not ...read more
Scripture: James 1:19-27
In this sermon we learn that we must forsake our rights for the sake of the gospel.
Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. You may recall that The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians was in fact ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18
Paul confronts the Galatians about how they lost their first love for God and for the servant God had sent because of their following a false message.
• How discouraging is it to invest so much into something only to see it go in a dangerous direction after you are no longer there to influence it. a) Business you once owned b) A child after he/she moves out of the house c) Church you once were a member of(or pastor of) • Paul is ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20
For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13
Love your neighbor 04/18/04 AM Reading: Leviticus 19:9-18 Text: Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Illustrate: Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25 I. KEYS TO LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS A. Loving Our Neighbor – Is Greater Than Sacrifices 1. Mark 12:28-34 2. So Samuel said: “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Glory or glorious is mentioned fourteen times in this chapter. No chapter in the Bible refers to God’s glory more than, 2 Corinthians 3
Really Free. 2 Corinthians 3:17AMP If we are really free our lives ought to be imitating satan. If we are free it’s, because of Jesus. Freedom doesn’t have to prove a thing. Freedom produces confidence. Freedom makes us bolder. I’ve come up with this thought, When evil is present, and it is ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18
Independence Day for us is when we came to Christ. Christ set us truly free. Some see this freedom as license; but true freedom has constraints. It’s not the right to do as we want but the opportunity to do what is right.
HOW TO ACT AS A FREEMAN 1 PETER 2:15-17 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15-17
Denomination: Baptist
Relationship, the law, bitterness
THE MISSING CLIMAX Luke 15: 25-32 (p 740) Aug. 7, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I bought a murder mystery book last year to take with me on a trip...It was a Sue Grafton book called "P" is for Peril. I bought it used at a bookstore...I like Sue Grafton..She's written these mysteries from every ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:25-32
Paul uses the example of the athlete because it was something his readers were familiar with, and the idea he wants to convey to them here is that they began the Christian life with dedication and enthusiasm.
December 14, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.4: The Law Hinders Growth (5:7-10) Galatians 5:7-10 (KJV) 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:7-10
A look at our fallen nature, the decay of creation and how with the Holy Spirit abiding in us we have liberty / salvation from that decay.A challenge to believers to witness their freedom. A summery of the series!
We live in a beautiful country not that I have visited the rest of the world outside the South Pacific but I understand that we live in one of the best spots on the globe. Not being attached to a continent is a huge advantage that so many New Zealander’s forget about, thinking about it, we would ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:18-22
Denomination: Salvation Army
True freedom comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ.
“Free At Last!” Exodus 1:8-2:10 It didn’t matter how diligently he worked – the slave driver would still crack the whip on his back. Under the pain, his muscles always stiffened, ready to rebel. But he never did – because he cherished life more than death, even harsh ...read more
God's law is the basis for the psalmist to be blameless, and that is the basis for him to enjoy God's favour. The psalmist respects God's law, relies on it, delights in it, and asks God to teach him it. But can he be blameless? The answer is yes.
[This talk was quite dependent on PowerPoint slides. I’ve indicated where I used slides with ***] INTRODUCTION Today we’re looking at Psalm 119. One of Psalm 119’s claims to fame is the fact that it’s the longest chapter in the Bible. It’s 176 verses long! It’s way in the lead. In second ...read more
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