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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
Having instructed Timothy on relationships with widows and elders, now Paul addressed relationships between slaves and masters. Paul emphasized the importance of submission and obedience so that God's Word will be held in high esteem.
Introduction: A. The relationship between bosses and employees can be fodder for many jokes and most of them are not too funny! (Especially if you are the boss) 1. I heard about a boss who put a sign on the company bulletin board that announced: “To err is human, to forgive is not a company ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
In God’s kingdom it’s how we handle our everyday lives, not whether or not we make a big splash, that truly matters.
Anybody remember the riots that broke out some years ago when Sony’s PlayStation 3 was scheduled for release? Nearly 400 people in Boston’s Copley Place mall overwhelmed mall security. Nearly a dozen police cruisers responded to the call. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the crowd dispersed when ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, 1 Peter 5:1-5
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
In this sermon, we will explore few ways the Devil tries to sneak into our relationships and provide biblical guidance on how to guard against his tactics.
As Christians, we are constantly reminded that our spiritual enemy, the Devil, is always on the prowl, seeking to destroy our relationships and lead us astray from God's will. In this sermon, we will explore few ways the Devil tries to sneak into our relationships and provide biblical guidance ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3, Ephesians 4:27
In James 4:10. The words of James guide us towards a profound transformation—a journey from pride to humility. As we explore this scripture, let us open our hearts to the truth that has the power to bring about a remarkable change in our lives.
Humble Yourselves: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today we delve into the transformative power of truth anchored in James 4:10. The words of James guide us towards a profound transformation—a journey from pride to humility. As we explore this scripture, let us open our hearts to the truth that ...read more
Scripture: James 4:10, Proverbs 22:4, James 4:6, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 23:12 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Pentecostal
Being aware of the tactics of financial scammers can help protect us from them, but we are also protected by the spiritual practices of faith, contentment, and humility.
A. Today’s sermon is a unique one in that it is part sermon and part public service announcement. 1. I have titled the sermon: “Protecting the Saints from Scams.” 2. And that’s what I hope to do in today’s sermon – protect our church family from financial exploitation. 3. Our deacon of benevolence ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Matthew 6:31-34, 1 John 3:17-18, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 15:22 (view more) (view less)
James writes that if you feel distant from God or pride has gotten the best of you, there is always a way back.
James: Practical Faith James 4:7-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-17–2024 Intro When I was a youth pastor in Mississippi, a girl brought her new boyfriend to youth group. She was 13 years old and he was about to be 18 years old. I made an offhand comment ...read more
Scripture: James 4:7-10
Denomination: Baptist
do we pray like a Pharisee to impress God or like the tax collector to be impressed by God
God, I thank you that I am not like those conservative Episcopalians who walked away refusing to acknowledge gospel hospitality, love, and inclusiveness. God, I thank you that I am not like the agenda-driven liberal Episcopalians who neither understand nor respect the holy scriptures. God, I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 23:27, Isaiah 2:11
Denomination: Episcopal
A key question, that helps us live productively. Productive things: good works, helping missionaries. Unproductive: foolish arguments/disagreements about the Bible
Let's start this morning, by rereading last week's verses, Titus 3:1-8. I want you to hear something in Titus 3:8, in particular. But it's much easier to hear it, if we take a running start at it: (1) Remind them, to the rulers and the authorities, to be subject/submissive, to obey, ...read more
Scripture: Titus 3:8-15
A growing Christian life has no place for pride. A humble life is one of the best way to witness and acknowledge Jesus to the world we live in.
This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jezebel took shortcuts to gain power and wealth and wound up being famous, but not in the way she wanted.
How many women in this congregation are wearing makeup? How many of you actually feel rather undressed if you go out without your lipstick? My mother, who turned 104 in September, used to be so dependent on makeup she even wore lipstick and eye liner on hiking trips. I don’t often wear makeup ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-10
Having unclean lips goes beyond speech because of the origin of our speech is the content of our hearts.
ALTERING OUR COURSE Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Rev. Dan R. Dick has a sermon on this text. In his sermon he said that unclean lips he mentioned that “unclean lips” is an evocative phrase that covers a wide range of behaviors”. (David N. Mosser. ed. ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8
Denomination: United Methodist
This passage describes one of the virtues of Jesus that he explicitly drew attention to because of how important it is, and yet it’s one of the least desired virtues even among Christians. This message reveals the meaning of meekness, and how to become more meek.
Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:5
The proud man standing in the front of that worship space seems to be praying to himself and patting himself on the back for his many good deeds.
Saturday of the Third Week in Lent 2024 Today’s psalm, titled the Miserere in Latin, is about one-third of the way through the number of psalms in that book. I recall that in some religious communities, it is the last prayer of the day, sung or recited after Compline as the monks or nuns retire ...read more
Scripture: Hosea 6:1-6, Luke 18:9-14
Denomination: Catholic
God loves the world, and He does so contrary to His own benefit.
Fourth Sunday of Lent 2024 God does not give up on human beings. That’s true even when He doesn’t seem like that is what is going on. We can remember the story of Noah, who lived in such a dissolute age that God wiped out humanity by a great flood, yet He saved one just man and his family. Noah ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 6:5, 2 Chronicles 36:14-23, Psalm 137:1-6, Ephesians 2:4-10, John 3:14-21 (view more) (view less)
Some folks have some strange ideas about conversion. Illus: Did you hear about the man that was named John Smith who was a Protestant living in a Catholic community?
Introduction: On the first Friday of Lent, John was outside grilling a big juicy steak on his grill. Meanwhile, all of his Catholic neighbors were eating cold tuna fish for supper. This went on each Friday of Lent. On the last Friday of Lent, the neighborhood men got together and decided ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3