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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
How does the Church in Sardis compare to our Church. 5th in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.
To the Church of Sardis In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Church in Ephesus, the Church in Smyrna the Church in Pergamum and the Church in Thyatira. Today we will look at the Church in Sardis and not only how our Church compares to it, but also how we as ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Romans 10:9-15
Denomination: Baptist
How we should handle disorder in the church.
TOPIC: DISORDER IN THE CHURCH Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: (ILL. Wrong Attitude – Many of us Christians are like the little girl who started fighting with a friend. Her mother who heard about the quarrel talked with her little girl about it trying to show her she was wrong and her need of ...read more
Scripture: James 4:1-10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Corporate worship is up to you. We must not harden your hearts. Worship is the sharing of joy and the humbleness of our place.
Havin’ Church Psalms 95:1-95:11 For every person in this room there is probably some different idea or memory about what a worship service is like or should be like. -This morning our special guest Heather, has helped us in this service to be a little different than we normally do. There are ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11
Denomination: Congregational
This is a communion message, which included an object lesson of the importance of all the elements of a cake recipe. I actually mixed a cake as the message was delivered.
Introduction I. This morning we are going to celebrate “communion” II. Communion; my dictionary gives these definitions for the word, A. The sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings. B. The service of Christian worship at which bead and wine are consecrated and share, the Eucharist C. An ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Denomination: Methodist
What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?
Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
Denomination: Independent/Bible
A sermon examining how we should pray for one another.
A PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:11-12 Leonard Ravenhill once said "The pastor who is not praying is playing; the people who are not praying are straying." He also said "As poverty-stricken as the Church is today in many things, she is most stricken here, in the place of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-12
Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. This message deals the danger of staying too long in one condition.
Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. To be held back, detained, put on hold as a result of our failure to apply ourselves and take seriously the task, challenge or opportunity ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:5-8
What exactly is the church ... A community center, a social action organization, or a gathering of people set apart from a sinful world and set apart to a life devoted to God’s calling? Peter, the rock, helps us define the true purpose of the church.
Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris To define the church there is no better place in the Bible to look than at the 16th Chapter of Matthew and Peter’s confession at Caesarea ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
The church is most relevant when God's people live relevant lives.
- Well, all of you have probably been closely watching the presidential campaign over the past several months. And probably most of you have already made up your minds as to who you are going to vote for whether that be Bush, or Gore, or Nader, or Buchanan. And some of you may have even watched ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
an in depth look into Christs teachings to the 7 churches of revelation
The church at Sardis Review of the first 4 churches to this point. 1.Ephesus-get back to the way you were at first. 2. Smyrna- you are going to suffer tribulations, but trust me, I’ll be there 3. Pergamos-Get away from the false doctrines, and get into the word of God. 4. Thyatira-I want you for ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
Denomination: Charismatic
When confusion comes - turn to God’s Word.
1. What can wash away our sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. a. I love that hymn, and I especially love that line. b. It’s the precious blood of Jesus that washes us, and cleanses us from all our sins. What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
The focus here is the union with Christ that produces the communion with one another as his body.
Introduction In the previous passage Paul has taught that everyone in the church has spiritual gifts, that they all come from the same source, viz, God, and that they are to be used for the common good. With these gifts in mind, he now impresses upon them the profound truth of their union in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Exploring the dangers of the post-modern Emergent Church movement
The Dangers of the Emergent Church Genesis 3:1-5 Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5
The Church of Smyrna was commended for its loyalty to Christ even though it cost many their lives. Would we be willing to give up our lives if Christ called us to do so - to be loyal to Him
The Church at Smyrna. Rev 2:8-11 Last Sunday we looked at the first of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse (also known as the Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation) - the Church of Ephesus. Let me just recap for those of you who weren’t with us last week The book of Revelation was written ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Mark 8:34-38
Denomination: Anglican
Emphasizes that as followers of Christ, we are called to embody love, reflecting God's love in our identity and community.
Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We are here today to reflect, to learn, and to grow. We are here to strengthen our faith and to deepen our love for God and for each other. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12
Topics: Valentine's, Series