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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 sermon for Columbus Day on Faith, Hope, Love and Persecution.
Sermon for 10/9/2005 Christopher Columbus Introduction: A. October 12, Wednesday, is Columbus Day. It is the day that he landed in America. We celebrate it tomorrow so that those who work government or bank jobs can have a long weekend. B. Many of us know, In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
To bear trials, and to the encouragements to a holy life, notwithstanding in persecutions.
LIVING FOR THE WILL OF GOD I Peter 4:1-6 Introduction: 1 Peter chapter 4 relates principally to the manner in which those to whom the apostle wrote ought to bear their trials, and to the encouragements to a holy life, notwithstanding their persecutions. Peter had commenced the subject in the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6
Denomination: Baptist
Why are Christians persecuted for proclaiming a message of redeeming love?
The World Hated Me First John 15:18-25 This passage occurs in the middle of what is called Jesus’ farewell sermon to his disciples which begins proper after Judas goes off to betray Him. Jesus, even before the Last Supper worked to prepare them for what was about to happen. He told them that they ...read more
Scripture: John 15:18-25
Denomination: Independent/Bible
How should Christians respond to persecution and to suffering in the world?
This passage introduces the epistle’s section on Christian living and its overall theme. To borrow from Francis Schaeffer, it is “How Should We Then Live?” How should Christians conduct themselves in a world that is nonChristian, i.e. where the citizenry do not acknowledge Jesus ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Blessings and woes in the Gospel, and demonstrating Love under persecution.
THE SERMON ON THE PLAIN. Luke 6:20-31. The Sermon on the Plain is directed towards those who ‘came to hear’ Jesus (Luke 6:17). It was ‘toward His disciples’ that Jesus first lifted up His eyes (Luke 6:20). These are words for those already committed to building upon the rock (Luke 6:47-48). ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:20-31
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores the universal experience of temptation, emphasizing its role in testing faith and refining character, and the power of God's Word to overcome it.
Good morning, we gather here today, nestled in the warm embrace of fellowship and faith, to engage with a topic that touches us all – temptation. This is not a subject reserved for the few or the fallen; it is a universal experience, an inevitable encounter on the road of life. Yet, it is not a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10
Topics: Temptation
This message tells the story of persecution and pushback that Peter and John experience after the healing of the lame beggar. Today much persecution is inflicted upon Christians around the world.
Title: “From Pushback To Push Ahead!” Text: Acts 4:1-7 Subject: How did the disciples handle the persecution & pushback of jail time and threats? Complement: they prayed for more boldness and more miracles! Big idea: “The disciples respond to persecution with prayer for more boldness and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-7
Denomination: Pentecostal
In Part 4 of this series we look at what Jesus said about being persecuted and our response to persecution once we begin living in His kingdom.
Living In The Kingdom Part 4 Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12; Second Timothy 3:10-14 This morning we are going to be looking at what Jesus said about those who are persecuted and what our response should be when that happens. In Matthew 5:10-12 Jesus says, “Blessed are they who are persecuted for ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy 3:10-14
The persecution designed to stop the church, fueled its growth and development. The more they persecuted the Christians, the more the church grew. The fire of the Holy Spirit could not be put out.
Sermon – Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:4-8 “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 8:18-21
Denomination: Methodist
To be an agent of Jesus in this life, we must be willing to faithful, gentle and sacrificial in our lives and expect people to take our actions for granted
This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
What makes up your identity? Sanctification is a process that God wants to use to refine you. You'll find your identity there.
In general, selfies tell a false story about us. They’re just a moment captured, not the whole picture. They’re misleading. Who we see in the mirror isn’t what others see. They’re as good as we want them to be. We can re-take them until we get it perfect. (not that I would ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-6
As God takes us through the labyrinth of life struggle, He cleanses us from all impurities and brings us out refined as gold.
Hope ! Second Word of Jesus from the cross:"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." Luke 23:43 What a wonderful word of HOPE! Look what Jesus said to a thief, ‘Today, you will be with me in Paradise!’ Jesus is simply adorable! Cheer up friend! We are not doomed ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:43
Fire refines, burns and consumes. The word of God is fire. The prophets of old had fire in their bones. Today, lukewarmness pervades the church. Where is the fire?
TEXT: JEREMIAH 20:8-9 "When I speak, the words burst out. 'Violence and destruction!' I shout. So these messages from the LORD have made me a household joke. But if I say I’ll never mention the LORD or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 20:8-9, Jeremiah 23:29
God tests and refines us through our trials, ultimately leading us to a place of abundance, and we should trust in His promises and provision.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we gather here to explore the depth of God's assurance to us from Psalm 66:10, "For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver." This divine promise provides a solid foundation for our faith, reminding us that God will provide for our needs, the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 66:10
Topics: Lord's Provision
Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?
I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
Denomination: United Methodist
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