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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
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
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
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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
A study of the Gospel of John chapter 3: 22 – 36
John 3: 22 – 36 I Rejoice In Being His Friend 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. 24 For ...read more
Scripture: John 3:22-36
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Jesus’ warnings about persecution were extremely earnest. If we are not prepared ahead of time, we will not be able to endure and remain faithful when serious persecution comes. This message will show you how to prepare.
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 5:12
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
Denomination: Pentecostal
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
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
This message will be somewhat different from most of mine because we are a nation in mourning. Eight days ago, the north Texas sky was filled with the sound of a loud “boom”...
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX The message this morning is going to be somewhat different from most of mine because we are a nation in mourning. And I feel that it would be helpful for us to consider some of the events & ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
These are readings through the book of Lamentations. A look at chapter three.
Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Chapter Three INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could I have been ...read more
Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-66, Lamentations 3:20-24
Real Men (and Women) Cry 1) Over their sin 2) For God’s salvation
Well the Oscar hype has died down for another year, thank goodness. Last weekend movie stars and their fans gathered to honor the industry’s best. Awards were handed out and speeches given but at times the proceedings were painful to watch. Movie stars that normally are so cool and collected were ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10
Denomination: Lutheran
Beauty for ashes is literary replacing a rejected identity with an acceptable and celebrated tag.
Key Verse 3 “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He might be glorified”. Beauty is the quality ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7, Psalm 34:19
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