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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
To emphasize inviting God into our lives, trusting Him to work in us, and allowing His power and love to transform us, as we play our part in our spiritual growth.
Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're going to dive right into the heart of something that we all grapple with in our Christian walk: inviting God into our lives, trusting Him to work in us, and allowing ourselves to be changed and transformed by His power and love. Let's remind ourselves of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13
Topics: Importance, Space, God
God has givin us an awesome opportunity to become His child. We are now children of light. What does this mean? How do we play this out in our lives? Paul gives us some examples in his letter to the Ephesian church.
Living as children of Light: Open hearts Ephesians 4:17-19 To live as children of light means I. We live as though God _were are Father_ Ephesians 4:17 a. The gentiles were fatherless when it came to God. b. As a believer in Christ we now become his Children c. We should act that way since we ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19
Denomination: Nazarene
What happens when people focus on the things of this world rather than God?
Poem: He was just a little lad, and on the week’s first day, Was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Marriages, like football games, are won by many small plays by the team, instead of one grand play.
Four Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series First Down: Focus on the Goal Feb. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Some marriages start out with a big play. 1 What are "big plays"? a $40,000 wedding, new home, new cars, the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:18
Denomination: Baptist
What kind of game are we playing. Is it one God is proud to watch?
The Game 1st story: Coach and Joe. Joe was a very special kind of player. He was not a very gifted athlete, had little size or speed to talk about, but he had heart. We are a very special team; we are in a very important game. I. Since we are in this important game lets look at God’s word to ...read more
How should kids play the part God has for them and why?
Real Life: Playing Your Part - Kids Obey your parents Why should I? It is Commanded by God It is pleasing to God It is the right thing to do Honor your parents Benefits to yourself A Better Life A Longer Life Slide 1 Introduction Any kids here take science? Who can tell me about an ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Ephesians 2:11-22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
ASSUME – The biggest trick the devil plays on God's children is assumption.
Don't Assume to Assume James 5:12 But above all things, my brethern, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and let yout nay be nay lest thou fall into condemnation. 1. to take for granted or without proof. ASSUME – The ...read more
Scripture: James 5:12-13
What you focus on when the issue is impossible is very telling of where your trust is. Our responsibility in life is to trust Jesus, to desire more of Him. We are to learn from the lessons being played out before us, and still lean on Him always.
Trusting God for Provision and Safety John 6:1-21 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - When it comes to matters of faith, sometimes seeing is believing -- But ...read more
Scripture: John 6:1-21
Sometimes playing it safe is dangerous
Introduction Are you a Risk-taker or a safety-seeker? Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. It cost an additional $2,500 for the room—which can also be ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
The games that we play often teach us values that are contrary to God’s Word.
“The Game Of Life” Intro Every one of us, who are here today, are obviously alive. And although that’s true, each one of us are living our lives in very different ways. Some of us are simply going along with whatever comes our way & we call that “life.” But on the other hand, some of us are ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:15
Denomination: Assembly Of God
An explanation of the Bible, why it is God’s word and the role it can play in our lives
Why the Bible? II Timothy 3:14-17 Several prominent literary figures were invited to an open forum where they were interviewed. One question that came up was: “If you were stranded on a desert isle, and you could only have one book, which book would you bring with you?” The first person said ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Denomination: Methodist
A church split could have occurred in the Jerusalem church, but it didn't. That's the background of Acts 11:1-21. But a subtext is the role the Word of God played in the entire passage. Thats the subject of this passage.
What to Do with God’s Word TEXT: Acts 11:1-21 – “And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest ...read more
Scripture: Acts 11:1-21
God is control of all things, but you do have a part to play in it all. God wants us to submit to authorities, but are you following God's will by voting for the person who should be in office?
God is in Control! But What About Your Part? Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, 1 Chronicles 29:12
The sitcom “MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY” was played by Danny Thomas who played the role of Danny Williams as the father in this sitcom.
The program was a real hit with the public because with all the problems this family had Daddy was the main figure of the show with the solutions for the problems his family faced. “Make Room for Daddy” is an American sitcom that ran: • From 1953 to 1957 on ABC • From 1957 to 1964 on ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 112:1-8
It's better to keep our trust in the Lord than to have to play "Let's Make a Deal" with God like David did.
What Would You Choose? Sunday, January 09, 2011 - AM By Pastor James May David was known as a man after God’s own heart. What a wonderful thing it would be to know that God though of each of us in the same manner. I believe that I am looking out over a lot of people in the church who fit ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-16
Denomination: Independent/Bible