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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
This passage details the numerous efforts the Paul made to get the Corinthians back on track and the harsh reality that some churches are just a mess.
- Maybe start with the story of Pastor Mark and church “J.” THE SITUATION FOR THIS MESSED-UP CHURCH: 1. Paul handled his ministry there with integrity. - 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, 17-19. 2. Paul sacrificed for them. - 2 Corinthians 12:13, 14b, 15-16. 3. This was not the first time he’d tried ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
Denomination: Baptist
John makes Mary the first to see the risen Christ, and the first to have her tears of grief wiped away by the reality of the resurrection.
It I had a dollar for every tear shed by men and women if the Bible, I would be a wealthy man, for the Bible is a book soaked with the tears of the saints. The weeping of the wicked and the sobs of sinners added to the tears of the saints makes a salty sea of liquid. Not only was Jesus a man of ...read more
Scripture: John 20:11-18
The resurrection is real and Jesus, the Son of the Living God, will prove its reality in less than a week. God is the God of the Living not the dead.
LUKE 20: 27-39 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] SONS OF THE RESURRECTION Here is the final attempt in Luke to confound Jesus by arguments. It is only here that Luke’s gospel mentions the Sadducees. In order to question the Resurrection, a belief held both by Jesus (14:14) and the Pharisees (Acts ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:27-39
Failure is a reality that all of us have lived. This message is encouragement and instruction on how to view and respond to failure. This is a message of Hope and Restoration!
Spiritual Encouragement and Instruction: What to do when we have failed. INTRODUCTORY ILLUSTRATIONS Most of us know Babe Ruth set a record with 714 home runs in his baseball career. But few remember he struck out 1,330 times on the way to that record. Most people know Jonas Salk discovered the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:66-72, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 58:11-12, Psalm 30:5, Romans 11:25-36, Romans 11:29, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Psalm 51:10-13 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Church Of God
The return of Christ is a reality that every believer must prepare for. The signs of His coming are evident, and we cannot afford to be unprepared.
PREPARING FOR CHRIST’S RETURN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:42-44, Titus 2:11-13, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Revelation 22:12, Luke 21:34-36 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This metaphor reveals the contrast between outward appearances and inner reality, exposing the hypocrisy that plagues many who claim to follow God.
In Matthew 23:27-28, Jesus unleashes a scathing critique on the Pharisees, calling them "whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness." This metaphor reveals the contrast between outward appearances and inner reality, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
To declare the reality of spiritual warfare, the role believers and parents play in it, and the divine power of God that equips us in this spiritual battle.
Good morning, church. Today, we are diving deep into a critical topic that tends to be overlooked, but it is prevalent in our lives. We're talking about Spiritual Warfare and the crucial role we as believers, and specifically parents, play in it. We're also going to explore the unmatched power of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Topics: Protecting, Children
Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare, understand the necessity of preparation, and embrace the power of God's armor to stand strong against the forces of darkness.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that is absolutely essential for every believer: spiritual warfare. We often hear about this, but do we truly understand the gravity of it? Are we prepared to face the battles that are waged in the unseen realm? C.S. Lewis once ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18
Topics: Spiritual Warfare
Jesus gives us a life lesson here that is for both this life and the next. There are needy people at our doorsteps who need our compassion, love and resources in order to survive. Our wealth should not remove us from them.
The Rich man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 As we have walked with Jesus through the Parables this year we have been taught how God values each one of us, men and women, boys and girls, young and old and rich and poor. Jesus has given us insights into how to live for God while we seek to live as ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Acts 2:27-31, Ephesians 4:8-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
God sent an earthquake to draw out a jailor and saved his entire family. Worship God in the midst of difficulties. Your focus determines your reality.
Amazing, God sent an earthquake to save a family. • Yes, the foundations of the prison were shaken. Yes, the prison doors were all opened. Yes, the chains were all broken. • But that was not the purpose of the earthquake. No one got away. Paul shouted, “We are all here!” Even after their ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:16-36
Denomination: Independent/Bible
WHAT IS KEEPING YOU FROM BEING SAVED TODAY? YOU WILL BE SHOCKED TO SEE WHAT SINS ARE KEEPING PEOPLE RIGHT ON TRACK AS THEY HEAD TOWARDS HELL!
TITLE: HINDERANCES TO SALVATION TEXT: ACTS 24:24 - 25 INTRO: I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO SAY THAT EVERYONE HERE TODAY IS SAVED AND ON THEIR WAY TO HEAVEN. HOWEVER ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT EVERYONE HERE IS SAVED. NOW IT IS NOT BECAUSE GOD DOESN’T WANT YOU TO BE SAVED ...read more
Scripture: Acts 24:24-25
Who is this Prostitute riding the beast from Hell? A close look at the Old Testament prophets reveals a surprising possibility! Who is this new bride of the Lamb? Is it not the church?
What do you think about weddings? Timothy was our first child to get married. When I performed the wedding for my son and his bride, weddings took on a whole new meaning to me. There I stood, a father joining his only son and his son’s beautiful bride in marriage. I knew it before, but at that ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The tongue that is itself set on the fire of hell can be tamed and quenched by the refining and sanctifying fire of the Holy Spirit, if we will only allow the Lord to do so.
Text - James 3:1-12, RSV 1. Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-12
Denomination: Anglican
A sermon on Luke 3:16-17 on Holy Spirit fire and hell fire. (Some quotes are taken from Sermon Central sermons. Thank you!)
Sermon for 3/24/2002 Luke 3:16 Introduction: A. Bill Taylor will read Luke 3:7-9, 16-17 B. French Gunter will read Mark 9:42-48 C. Jenny Mosier was working at the Northside Church of Christ as the Children’s Minister. She was there and lightening struck the steeple. The building burned to the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:16-17, Mark 9:42-48
MANKIND HAS A CHOICE BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL. WHEN WE ACCEPT CHRIST AS OUR SAVIOR, WE RECEIVE A SPIRITUAL KEY TO ALL THAT HEAVEN AFFORDS
6/17/07 THE KEY TO THE FATHER’S HOUSE JOHN 14: 1--4 (how many have a key(or had a key) to your father’s house? INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 22: 22>> THE KEY OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID WILL BE LAID UPON THE LORD’S SHOULDER. REVELATION 3:7>>HE SHALL OPEN AND NONE SHALL SHUT. HE SHALL SHUT AND NONE ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-4