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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
You can’t fulfill God’s purposes for your life by yourself. We need Community.
As Americans, we idolize independence. In America we have the Declaration of Independence. We like songs like, “I’ve Got to Be Me,” and “I’ll do it My Way.” We love the Lone Ranger and quickly forget the Lone Ranger had Tonto. But, we like the idea of being ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18
Denomination: Methodist
This sermon explores finding purpose, power, and perseverance in Christ, and the transformative joy and worthiness that comes from a devoted Christian life.
Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to another blessed gathering in the house of our Lord. It is indeed a joyous occasion, every time we come together as a body of believers, to seek the wisdom and guidance from the Word of God. Today, we stand on the threshold of a profound and ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26
Topics: Choosing Joy, Living A Life Worthy
Explores understanding our divine purpose, following Jesus' path, and finding strength in adversity through faith and the teachings of the Gospel.
Good morning, dear friends. It's a pleasure to stand before you today, not as a stranger but as a fellow traveler, walking this path of faith alongside you. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound understanding - an understanding of our ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
Topics: Carrying Cross
This is a Christmas theme emphasizing God’s wisdom and purpose in choosing Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and lessons for us.
Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com WHY BETHLEHEM? Scripture reading: Luke 2:1-7 Of all the cities, towns and villages in Palestine why did the Lord God choose such an unheard-of hamlet as Bethlehem for the birth of the greatest figure ever to enter into human history? If a site selection ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Denomination: Assembly Of God
EPIPHANY 3(C) - Believers belong to the body of Christ uniquely as different members but united in one purpose.
WE BELONG TO THE BODY OF CHRIST 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26 JANUARY 26, 2003 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26 12The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. 13For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
Denomination: Lutheran
There is no treasure more valuable than the Treasure of the Kingdom. In it God gives us salvation, new life, and purpose.
A – PENTECOST 10 Matthew 13: 44 “How to Find the Real Treasure.” Dear family in Christ, wouldn’t you like to find a hidden treasure? Something of great value, something that you would truly rejoice over? While serving a church in Hailey, Idaho, we heard stories of hidden treasures between ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:44
Fellowship is an important purpose of the church. Learn about true fellowship that’s found in the power of connection!
The Domino Effect How You Can Make A Difference Through Connections 11/19/03 I. Introduction On Monday, August 18th, 2003, a 24-year-old woman from China tipped over 303,621 dominos, breaking a long-standing record for the world’s longest solo domino topple. Beijing-born Ma Lihua broke a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God promises are SIGNS THAT give reasons to EXPECT SUCCESS.
“Honey from The Rock” Psalm 81:11-16 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD PROMISES GIVE REASONS TO EXPECT SUCCESS. REFERENCES: Luke 14:11 (For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted); Ps. 81:16 (I ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 81:11-16
Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus lived every moment of His life knowing the specific purpose and the specific destiny for His life.
This morning’s message is the introduction to a series entitled, “Divine Destiny”. I have never taught on this before. But if this new series is what I believe it will be, it could be the most irritating teaching some of you have ever heard. But don’t let that keep any of you from coming ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:51-53
Today is Halloween -- want to scare some Christians? Tell them one of their purposes in life is to become evangelists!!
When you were a child, your mother or father probably told you more than once to SHARE! You may remember playing in the park with your favorite toys – your best friend would come up and want to play with your toys, but you wanted to keep those toys to yourself. After all, those were your ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-9
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This sermon introduces a new sermon series exploring the Roman Road of Salvation and the purpose of Paul’s writing.
Last Wednesday, I took my last final exam of the semester. The public schools’ last day of classes is a week from tomorrow. Mother’s Day has gone, Memorial Day is just around the corner. The weather is warmer and the days grow increasingly longer. Summer is upon us. And that means vacations, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17
How to keep from losing your zeal and purpose in what God has called you to do.
I love to read...and anytime I travel or am out anywhere I always carry something with me to read. It helps pass the time quickly. On one such occasion I found myself without anything to read and began to search the car for anything to pass the time with. I got the vehicle manuel out (out of ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 16:17
Jesus on Right Fasting seeks to encourage disciples to practice intentional fasting by showing its purpose and benefits.
JESUS ON RIGHT FASTING Matthew 6:16-18; Isaiah 58:8-12 Kingdom Life Series #20 “And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and dishevelled so people will feel sorry for them. Truly that is the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:8-12
Denomination: Church Of God
1. Jesus knew that the conventional religious methods of His day were failing to accomplish God's purposes.
1. Jesus knew that the conventional religious methods of His day were failing to accomplish God's purposes. He identified both personal and organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. Jesus knew that the Pharisees' values were rooted in their ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6
This is a "preview" of the National Campaign of the 40 Days of Purpose, a spiritual growth campaign in which Bethany Church will participate.
(PowerPoint presentation available--email author) Slide 1 GET IN THE GAME: Preview of Coming Attractions at Bethany Slide 2 What are the best things about the arrival of fall? Its crisp air, brisk breezes, and dipping temperatures? Its radiant colors and ravishing smells? The picture on the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Habakkuk 3:2