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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
A sermon to Adults on Matthew 5:14-16
August 10, 2025 A.M. Matthew 5:14-16 I quote Matthew 5:16 a lot but I honestly believe that it is one of the most important Verses in the entire Bible. A. You see, John 3:16 is a powerful Verse because it tells us WHY God sent Jesus into the world, “For God so LOVED the world” and it ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16
Denomination: Baptist
This is the intro to our series, "What it Mean's to be Human". We go back to the beginning to see why we were created.
If you are going to start a sermon series on being human, then it would be best to start at the beginning. And the first words of the Bible are found in Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God . . . And that’s where I want to begin this morning. In the beginning. With God. Now, I know that not everyone ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30
Denomination: Wesleyan
God invites us to find true safety, peace, and courage by dwelling in His presence and trusting His faithful protection amid life’s storms.
Some of us came in today with hands full and hearts heavy. Bills on the counter, headlines on the phone, questions in the dark. Life can feel like a storm that lingers—raindrops of worry, winds of weariness. And yet, over every squall, our Father holds out an umbrella that doesn’t falter: His ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 91:1-8
Topics: Refuge, Protection
1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line.
1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line. One day Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him saying that he should not suggest that he must be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teacher of the law and that he must be killed. Jesus said to Peter, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right
How Jesus Exercised Discerning Judgments People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right. The Lord showed amazing ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2
In this message I talk about what it takes to be an On Mission church. This was preached after we returned from our first ever church wide mission trip.
Becoming An “On Mission” People NOTE: This message was given the weekend after our church went on our first ever church-wide mission trip to Pidras Negras, Coahilla, Mexico. We talk a lot about ministry here at NCC. The Bible tells us that every believer is gifted in some area or areas to serve ...read more
Scripture: Acts 13:36
An inductive message using biblical narratives to lead Christians to the conclusion that the church is changed as a result of individual lives being changed by God.
Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness encouraging God’s people in my care to seek real change in their own lives and to watch God change the church as a result. Response: As they receive communion, Christians will ask God to help them change and to become more like Jesus in attitudes and ...read more
Part 1 of a 2 part sermon. The 3rd 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 Moral integrity of His people.
YOUR MORAL PROVISION—I—Joshua 20:1-9 God established Cities of Refuge within Israel. God insured that the moral uprightness of His people was established. How is virtue established in God’s people? Virtue/Moral excellence is established among God’s people. 1—Virtue/Moral excellence is ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9
Spiritual and physical growth go hand in hand in the church.
Church of Excellence: Growth Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:37-47 The last few weeks we’ve been looking at what brings Excellence to the life of the church…We’ve seen a church at prayer, a church in mission, a church that is pursuing the purposes of God are all what brings us to moving in the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Acts 2:37-47
Denomination: Methodist
The animals are more than role players in the miracle of Christmas.
A Journey Through the Stable II Christmas really begins in the Old Testament. The promise of a coming Messiah filled the pages of the Hebrew Bible. The Old Testament was the Bible of Jesus, and he understood that he was the fulfillment of its prophesies. Jesus fulfilled these prophesies by ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Message On Staying Faithful To The Lord
The Lord has spoken to my heart to write a message on faith and trusting the Lord no matter what our circumstances look like. I have been meditating on God’s word lately and for some reason I have been thinking about the faithfulness of God’s servants. I began to think about the disciples that were ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-39
God can use what little you have if it it is yielded to Him!
SMALL THINGS ARE GREAT WITH GOD! PROV 4:18 Sunpm 04/07/02 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Matt 17:20 - I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ’Move from here to ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 17:20
Denomination: Pentecostal
Co-dependency means anything that aids you in self-destructive behavior. The worst self-destructive behavior is not trusting God!
No Co-Dependency! Many of us have grown up learning to “pull ourselves up by our boot-straps” We have been taught that, “God helps those… who help themselves.” “When the going gets tough,… the Tough get going.” These may sound good, but really are unbiblical and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Jeremiah 7:5-8
An indepth look at how Paul, though weary and worn, was able to assess a situation and teach the truth in love and ultimately bear fruit. A lesson in tactfulness.
Paul On Mars Hill Text: Acts 17: 16-34 I. Introduction: Background A. Second Missionary Journey (with Silas & Timothy) 1. Full of struggles 2. Full of success 3. Shows the character and focus of Paul’s life B. Stops prior to Athens 1. Phillipi a. Lydia and her household ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:16-34
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Learn about what Silly Putty and Christians have in common in this creative message using one of America’s favorite toys!
The Silly Putty Christian The Gospel According To a Rubbery Toy 1/14/04 I. Introduction During World War II an engineer at General Electric named James Wright was searching for a synthetic rubber substitute. In one of his experiments, he poured boric acid into a test tube filled with silicone oil, ...read more
Scripture: John 16:33, 1 John 4:4
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