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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
Is the Christian life a constant challenge to improve and please God, or a soft rocking chair of comfort as we wait for heaven? The truth is somewhere in the middle.
Sometimes it seems that the Christian community is divided into two different camps. One camp views the Christian life as one of a constant challenge to do better, to try harder, to work to please God. And the other extreme tends to see the Christian life as basking in the warm glow of salvation ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14
Denomination: Evangelical Free
1. Children need to learn a positive view of life. 2. Children need to learn obedience. 3. Children need to learn values.
This past March there was a congressional hearing on human-reproductive cloning in Washington, D.C. Brigitte Boisselier, a chemist who works with couples wanting to use cloning to have children, read a letter from a father who had lost his 11-month-old son after heart surgery. In the letter he ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11
Denomination: Methodist
Part 2 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at Worship, the first of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.
Planned for God’s Pleasure The Purpose-Driven Life, pt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 21, 2007 We’re in this series right now called “40 Days of Purpose.” Today, we’re going to look at the first of God’s five purposes for your life. God has five ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:35-38
Denomination: Free Methodist
In the midst of life's uncertainties, it's comforting to know that there's a guiding hand behind the scenes.
Sermon Title: "A Plan for Your Good" Text: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Introduction In the midst of life's uncertainties, it's ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 37:23-25, Proverbs 16:9, Romans 8:28
Denomination: Charismatic
God has been preparing a unique plan and calling for your life since before you were born. (Principle 1 from Made to Count)
Theme: God has been preparing a unique plan and calling for your life since before you were born. (Principle 1 from Made to Count) Introduction: Sometimes it’s amazing what we have and don’t even realize! Such was the case in the Philadelphia public school system recently. While working ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Most of us are tired and weary of the same old, same old when we come to church. We don’t want to feel like when we attend that we are simply going through the motions. People no longer come to church because it is the right thing to do.
“Finding your Purpose” Ephesians 1:11-12 Listen to what God’s word says in Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. Ephesians 1:11-12 Eugene Peterson who wrote the message paraphrased this verse... Here it is...”It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12
Denomination: Baptist
Yesterday is a memory. Today is in your hands. Tomorrow is not yours. The breath in you is not yours. Your life is in God's hand; you are alive because the breath of God sustains you.
TEXT: Luke 12:16-21 "Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops. ’Then he said, ‘I know! I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to store all my ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, Job 12:10, Luke 16:20-24
Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus has a vision for his ministry and the people have another, a different vision. The people’s own expectations have deafened them to the fulfillment of the scriptures. They are so caught up in their own agenda they cannot hear, let alone participate in, God’s agenda.
“What’s your plan for the day?” It’s a question I often ask my wife; usually on the weekend. But sometimes in the evenings after work I’ll say, “What’s your plan for this evening?” What’s your plan for the weekend? They seem like innocent enough questions and often they are. I’m really interested ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:21-30
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. This sermon will help you discover and understand your divine purpose according to God's plan.
Today, we will explore the topic of purpose and its significance in our lives. Purpose is the reason why we exist, the desired outcome for our lives, and the source of our destiny. God, as the ultimate creator, has designed each of us with a unique purpose in mind. Understanding and fulfilling this ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 19:21
Topics: Divine Purpose, Life's Plan
Ever felt that God has lost control? Understanding what is going on in the world and in your life means understanding the Plan God has in our world today.
1. Illustration of the police report. • Woman who had been involved in an accident was filling out the police report. • "I hit a patch of ice, my car began to spin counterclockwise. I hit the curb at which point my car began to spin clockwise. After that I narrowly avoided getting a house and a ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 2:1
Jesus has a plan to penetrate this world's night of ignorance with the light of knowledge. The plan is very simple. It is to advertise. Every Christian is to be a living commercial for the Producer of the program of life.
William Sangster, the great British preacher, tells of one of the strangest taxes ever imposed. He asked his father one day why so many of the homes in London had blocked up windows. His father explained that back in 1695 every house that had more the 6 windows was taxed for the extra ones. Many ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
God is interested in making a whole family of people like Jesus. That is our destiny our destination and God has already predetermined to make us that way. So that’s God’s purpose. He chose us and then he changes us.
INTRODUCTION Last Sunday as we were reading Romans, 8:28, I told you it was like the spiritual Mount Everest. It is the pinnacle of biblical revelation to me. We’re going to stay on the top for a little bit today and admire the view from this great pinnacle of biblical truth. If you happen ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28-30
Pentecost (C) - Our heavenly Father knows best since life is not always as man plans but life is always as God wills.
OUR HEAVENLY FATHER KNOWS BEST June 4, 2006 - PENTECOST - Genesis 11:1-9 * * * * * * * * * * Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Not too long ago there was a radio program in which the host would come out and say, "What do ya’ know?" The crowd always ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9
Denomination: Lutheran
This sermon examines characteristics of genuine faith as depicted in Jesus’ life. Real faith does not take presumptuous risks, it submits to God’s timing and it challenges the status quo.
Following God’s Plan Fortifying the Foundations #16 John 7:1-13 9-21-03 Intro John 7:1-13 7:1After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. 2But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, 3Jesus’ brothers said ...read more
Scripture: John 7:1-13, Matthew 4:6-7
This sermon explores God's divine plan for life transformation as outlined in Isaiah 60:1-7. It provides guidance on how to actualize this transformation by establishing a connection with Jesus Christ, the Light of the world.
In this sermon, we will explore the significance of the command to "Arise, shine" found in Isaiah 60:1. We will understand how this command is a divine plan from God to bring about transformation in our lives. By connecting with Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, we can learn how to actualize ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-7
Topics: Christianity Basics, Life Transformation, Connecting With Christ
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