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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
In the scripture we read this morning (Luke 15:1-10), Jesus tells two parables that have to do with sought and found.
Luke 15:1-10 The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with the company’s main computer. He dialed the employee’s home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whisper, "Hello?" Feeling put out at the inconvenience of having to talk to a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
At the time of writing this letter to the Philippians, we know full well that Paul was in prison, awaiting a trial that would determine whether he was to be executed. You...
I’ve chosen as my text this morning the Philippians passage - ‘Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say ‘rejoice’!’ I do this partly to spare you from having to hear my John the Baptist sermon again. I only have the one. More significantly though, I’ve chosen this passage because I’m conscious ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
Part 3 of series on Habakkuk
I Rejoice Because I Trust Habakkuk Part 3 This is the last week of our series on the book of Habakkuk, so lets review. Habakkuk was one of the twelve Minor Prophets, He wrote this about the year 605 B.C., All the Minor Prophets give God’s message to the people, but Habakkuk was the only ...read more
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
To rejoice, be glad and give glory to GOD ALMIGHTY.
I. EXORDIUM: Do you give glory to GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To rejoice, be glad and give glory to GOD ALMIGHTY. IV. TEXT: Revelation 19:7 (New International Version) Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 19:7
Denomination: Pentecostal
These brief but pointed admonitions in our passage hold for us the secret of a peaceful heart amid the turmoil and clamor of a hectic world.
1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 UNCEASING REJOICING, PRAYER & THANKSGIVING “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Our passage is a series of brief, staccato commands for Christian living. It contains ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Denomination: Baptist
Disharmony in the church often is the by-product of internal, personal conflicts, and Paul now directs his exhortation to the inner state of peace.
Date: 6/11/19 Lesson #30 Title: REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS, AND BE GENTLE TO ALL “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:4-5, NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5
: God is working when we cannot see it. We are never out of reach of God’s purposes and plan.
I. God uses those who prove themselves obedient. (vs. 5; 26; 40) A. The first thing any Christian should be obedient to is the preaching of the gospel. B. In verse 5 Philip moves, having been scattered, to preach the gospel “as he goes”. C. In verse 26 having been obedient to Christ, is used by ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:5-40
St. Paul gives the key to joy, but first we must understand God’s mercy and His wrath.
Third Sunday of Advent 2008 14 December 2008 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. The Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn. . . and like a garden the Lord God will ...read more
Denomination: Catholic
Often we think that we need to offer God our Praise, Adoration, Applauds and Rejoice but the opposite is also true. God also rejoices over us when we choose to do the right things. Here is a detailed sermon to understand this principle.
Zephaniah 3:17; Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 62:5; Psalms 103:8-10; Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Some people have a different perspective about ...read more
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17
Paul writes his letter to the Philippian believers for several reasons, one of which was to break up a fight between two sisters in the church...
Paul writes his letter to the Philippian believers for several reasons, one of which was to break up a fight between two sisters in the church. According to the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, fighting among people is usually over a piece of land. Tolstoy wrote of a man who was told he could own ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Jesus' birth was cause for lots of rejoicing. But wasn't it a long time ago? Is it still cause for rejoicing for us? It certainly is!
[This is a short sermon / reflection for a short Christmas Day service.] Earlier in the service we reminded ourselves of the Christmas story. Perhaps we thought: that’s a nice story. But does it really affect me? In the Christmas story in the Bible there’s a constant note of joy. Elizabeth ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:7, Luke 1:32-33, Matthew 2:10
Our trials and tribulations are not in vain. They serve as opportunities for us to grow in endurance, develop strength of character
Rejoicing in Suffering: Building Character in Christ Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) - "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:4
Remember the words of Paul - "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!" Let this joy be your strength and your testimony to the world.
"Visionary View: Rejoice in the Lord Always" Today, our focus is on a powerful message from the New Living Translation of the Bible, specifically Philippians 4:4: Philippians 4:4 (NLT): "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!" 1. The Command to Rejoice: In ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4
Know that God is working everything for your good, so know that during times of insult and injury God has a plan for your life.
Down through the ages, the story of Job has been used to provide comfort to people in times of sorrow and sickness. From the story of Job people have interpreted it as if God allowed Satan to afflict Job, therefore He “allows” sorrows, suffering, poverty, and sickness to come upon His children. But ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon encourages perseverance in prayer and finding joy in challenges, guided by Paul's teachings in Philippians, emphasizing God's nearness and peace.
Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we come together to break bread, to share fellowship, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. I feel the warmth of your faith and the strength of your devotion, and it fills this space with a divine energy that ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Topics: Rejoice, Prayer, Thanks
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