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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
Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)
INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:4
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We are all created in the image of God. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? It means every mortal that has ever been created by God has god-like attributes that can be found in their life.
We all like some things. (1) WE ALL LIKE TO BE APPRECIATED We all like to be appreciated for WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE HAVE DONE! Illus: Thinking about being APPRECIATED FOR WHAT WE HAVE DONE, did you hear about the artist that asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his paintings ...read more
Scripture: John 4:16-24
Denomination: Baptist
We love Jesus because he loved us first. This sermon was preached during a Youth Group Retreat
When we ask young people why they believe in God or attend church, we often hear responses like: "I don’t know" "I grew up in church" "I like my friends here" "My parents made me come" While these answers explain why someone might be present at church, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:6-9
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Hear the call to the ministry of encouragement and lifting up the hands that hang down. We need no more "HEAD-SHRINKERS" in the church!
SMALL POTATOES, SO WHAT? TRY AGAIN! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What is a head shinker? Are you a head shrinker? Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Explores the divine love and mercy in Luke 2, emphasizing the importance of Scripture in our lives and the joy brought by Jesus' birth.
Welcome, dear friends, to this glorious gathering where we seek to understand and love the Word of God more deeply. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the timeless truths found in the pages of Scripture. Today, our focus is on Luke 2, a passage that radiates with the divine love and mercy ...read more
Topics: Reasons
Our lives are filled with discouragements. Paul mentions "the encouragement of the Scriptures," Rom. 15:4. Here are seven reasons that every believer should be encouraged and positive about their lives and futures.
SEVEN REASONS TO BE ENCOURAGED [This is a reworked version of John Shearhart’s message, “20 Reasons to Be Encouraged.”] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Light Bulb jokes, 133 yrs old. (Reader's Digest) 1. How many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? They never get ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:4
The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son.
The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son. "It is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau." The aged hands felt the hairy forearms, not realizing that they were wrapped with the skin of a goat to simulate those of his twin brother. The ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6
Why we need to rejoice in the Lord.
REASONS FOR US TO REJOICE PHILIPPIANS 4: 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. The apostle Paul said rejoice With 195 stripes on his back Bruises from being stoned at Lystra The Lord only ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5
It is God’s will that believers will grow in Grace and abound and be stedfast in the Lord’s service. There are great reasons that will move and inspire the Christians to be stedfast in the Lord’s ministry.
Title: Great Reasons To Be Steadfast in God’s Work Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. Be ye steadfast--not turning aside. Be firm, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58
To explore the story of Joseph to illustrate God's sovereignty, the power of faithful prayer, and the fulfillment of God's promises, encouraging us to trust in God's divine plan regardless of our circumstances.
Good morning, family! Today, we are going to delve deep into a powerful story from the Old Testament that illustrates God's Sovereignty in our lives, the power of faithful prayer, and how God's plans and promises come to fruition. From the life of Joseph, we can glean precious wisdom to apply in ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:23-24
Topics: God's Sovereignty
Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12)
Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12) Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. Why do you suppose that Abraham’s faith ...read more
Scripture: Romans 4:10-12
How does Jesus picture His Church? A Church trying to “hold on?" Intimidated?Struggling with worldliness? Struggling to stay alive? NO! Rather, a Victorious Conquering Church!
10 REASONS TO BE A FAITHFUL COMMITTED CHURCH MEMBER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TREEMENNDOUS Puppy For Sale--$5,000. 1. A little boy asked a salesman how to sell his puppy. He told him to put out advertising and make the price a little high so he could negotiate down to the price he wanted. 2. ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13
Stoicism is defined as the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feeling and without complaint.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, a former Roman emperor and a Stoic philosopher once remarked: “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” Romans 8:1-5 confirms: “There is therefore ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 13:8, Ephesians 1:3, Galatians 5:22-23
The apostle Paul went through a lot of troubles, but he always found reasons to thank God. When writing to the church in Thessalonica he says that there were many things about them for which he continued to be thankful.
Alba 11-5-2023 REASONS TO THANK GOD I Thessalonians 2:13-16 H.A. Ironside, who was the minister at Moody Church in Chicago last century, told of an experience he had in a crowded restaurant. Just as Ironside was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he could join him. Ironside ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Part 6 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.
INTRODUCTION: “Everything happens for a reason” – that statement hanging on our wall, when taken at face value is 100% correct. Life is a cause=effect existence, every action has a reaction… Event; Burning of Academic Hall (MU) in 1892 – Reason; First electric light ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28
Denomination: Christian Church
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