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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
Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.
The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:29-31
Denomination: Independent/Bible
To declare the reality of spiritual warfare, the role believers and parents play in it, and the divine power of God that equips us in this spiritual battle.
Good morning, church. Today, we are diving deep into a critical topic that tends to be overlooked, but it is prevalent in our lives. We're talking about Spiritual Warfare and the crucial role we as believers, and specifically parents, play in it. We're also going to explore the unmatched power of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Topics: Protecting, Children
In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.
In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10
Denomination: Free Methodist
We seem to make the whole "knowing God" thing much harder than God ever did? Life is hard, knowing God is what makes sense out of life.
Spirituality For the Rest of Us 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Intro: Why should following Jesus Christ be so “hard”? If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone tell me: “Oh, Pastor Paul, it’s so haaarrrrdddd…” “Pastor, you ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18
Denomination: Baptist
Spiritual growth is necessary to be effective for kingdom work
Imagine you are sitting at home one Saturday night. You are filled with anticipation because for the second year in a row the Carolina Panthers are playing the NFC championship game at home to make their way to the Super Bowl. Suddenly your phone rings. It’s one of Jerry Richardson’s ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9
Denomination: Foursquare
The death of Jesus Christ is at the same time the deepest darkest day in human history and the beginning of the most promising era in human history. Though the physical agony great, the spiritual agony was even greater for our Lord.
Mark chapter 15 contains three main elements—the time before Pilate, the crucifixion, and the burial. All of Jesus’ life and His entire three-year public ministry focused toward this point. It is mankind’s darkest hour but is the beginning of a turning point in the history of the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:1-41
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Anything that would hinder us in our walk, our work or our service must be radically amputated from our lies and replaced with that which will glorify God.
Radical Spiritual Amputation Mark 9:42-50 On April 26, 2003, Aron Ralston was hiking through Blue John Canyon, in eastern Utah. While he was descending a slot canyon, an 800 pound suspended boulder, became dislodged, as he was climbing down from it. It crushed his right hand and pinned his right ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:42-50
Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?
The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:40-48
Spiritual blindness is a great problem that has great consequences both on the life of the person and others around him. But there is a great cure through the power of the Holy Spirit.
OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Study Text: Numbers 22:26-30 Introduction: - Balaam was unable to see the Angel of God standing on his way because he was blind spiritually. - He was zealously pursuing a course that God is not pleased with, but being deceived with a fake assurance of ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 22:26-30
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon shares pearls with you on how to live a successful Christian life of faith, power, discipline and maturity. God tells us we can make steps forward towards him, and is always calling us closer, deeper into His ways.
Introduction What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should? The Bible makes it clear that we can grow in our faith and in holiness. It is not a linear path, where we are continually helpless and have no part to play. God tells us we ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:14, 2 Peter 3:18
Denomination: Charismatic
Our walk with and reliance on God can make a positive difference in our physical health.
When you’re under stress, your blood pressure rises, pulse quickens, and adrenalin shoots through your body. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. If you’re about to get hit by a truck, your stress response says, “Get out of the way!” That’s good. But when stress ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6
The Passover Meal enriched the Israelites both spiritually and physically. If there are spiritual blessings you need from God, if there are also material and physical blessings you need from God, the Communion Table is the best place to go.
You are about to partake of a meal that will change your life. In Exodus 12, the Lord gave the Israelites instructions on the preparation and eating of the Passover meal. After that meal, their story changed. Today as you partake of the Passover Meal; the Holy Communion, your story will change in ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 12:1-36
Spirituality is never equivalent to an advancement in willpower....Yet a great deal does depend on a strong will.
Mortification Spirituality is never equivalent to an advancement in willpower....Yet a great deal does depend on a strong will. The quality of will in a person often divides those who settle for less from those who give themselves more fully to God...how does this passion for God take hold except ...read more
Denomination: Catholic
Are there any common goals for all believers, and for the church? There is one all encompassing goal for every believer and for every church. It is to become conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 16 Becoming Spiritually Mature Ephesians 4:13-16 . . . until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16
Part 2 of a 2 part sermon. The 5th installment in the 5-sermon series describing God’s Provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. Dealing with God’s provision for the Spiritual Continuity of His people.
SPIRITUAL CONTINUITY-II —Josh. 21:1-45(13:14, 33; 14:3-4; 18:7) Three guys were pulled out of detective training for special attention, because they were not very bright.Police chief interrogates them to see if they should be on the force. He tests their skills in recognizing a suspect Shows a ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 21:1-45
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