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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
Jesus says that it is not our "religious activity" that produces fruit, but our relationship with Him.
I THINK MOST OF US WOULD AGREE THAT MINISTRY IS A VERY REWARDING PART OF OUR LIVES. ALL OF US “ADD TO” AND “ASSIST WITH” THE CHAPEL’S MINISTRY IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. HOWEVER, WHERE WE DIFFER IN OUR INVOLVEMENT RELATES TO WHY WE CHOOSE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS. FOR MOST, WE DO IT TO FURTHER THE ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-5
Denomination: Free Methodist
The danger that confronts religious people is that they rely on their performance to gain right standing with God.
Scripture Several years ago I was pulled over by a police officer for running a red light. “Why did you do it?” he asked. “Well, Officer,” I explained. “I am a pastor. One of the members of our church is about to have open heart surgery at Harrisburg General Hospital. I got off to a late start ...read more
Scripture: Romans 2:17-24
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Blinded eyes of people, family, the church, the religious crowd, to the wonerdful work of Christ.
A Blinded City John 9:1-41 Introduction: But John, the writer of the Gospel, wasn’t just interested in one blind man receiving sight. He wanted us to "see" the metaphorical meaning of blindness. We all use metaphorical expressions like, "I can’t see the point . . . I can see how to do it . . . I ...read more
Scripture: John 9:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
Discussion of Jesus’ challenging of the religious leaders who challenge His authority at the temple.
“Hey Jesus – Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?” Matthew 21:23-27 July 20, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: How many times have you been caught by surprise by someone asking you why you believe ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27
Denomination: Wesleyan
A challenge contrasting the new life in Christ with the religious life that satisfy the most of mankind.
JOHN 3:1-16 A NEW BEGINNING “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-16
We, as Christians, need to stop being "religious" and humbly start living for Christ.
Two Men and God Luke 18:9-14 Are you as good as other men or as good as God? It seems that every time you talk to a “Christian” about something that is wrong in their life, the very first thing to come out of their mouth is “Well I am doing better than ole so-and-so”. Paul wrote, “There is no one ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
Outward appearances were the focus of the religious leaders, but Jesus taught a different teaching...
Luke 21:1-4 Outward Appearances October 27, 2010 Set the stage: To fully understand what is being taught in v.1-4 of chapter 21 we must remember what we learned in Chapter 20. So let’s do a bit of a review of sorts to reacclimate ourselves with what Jesus is teaching in Chapter ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:1-4
The plan to kill Jesus was hatched by Judas and the religious leaders, but they were not the true enemy...
Luke 21:37 – 22:6 Plan to betray Jesus November 10, 2010 Set the stage: Since He entered the city in chapter 19 to the cheers and praise of thousands, Jesus has been doing 2 things constantly. Over these final few days of His public ministry, Jesus has constantly taught the people in ...read more
This sermon outlines the difference between people who are religious and true disciples of Christ.
The Difference Between Religion and Discipleship Text: Mark 11:12 – 26 Introduction: Are you a disciple or just a religious person? I. Religious People a. Religious people may look impressive but they produce no fruit (vv. 12 – 14) b. Religious people have different priorities than ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:12-26
Fourth in the series regarding Jesus’ words about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and religious leaders.
Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 4 – Majoring on the Minors Matthew 23:23-24 January 18, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: How many in here today are detail-oriented? It’s okay, nothing to be ashamed ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24
Why the gospel is an offense to the religious , and the gospel is the greatest hope for sinners like me.
The offense of the gospel Romans 9:33 33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. What is this offense that it speaks of And what shall I be Ashamed of This is a great mystery that we should learn of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 9:33
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
One of the all time best selling religious books is “The Prayer of Jabez.”
It has been a writing phenomena as it has sold by the millions. As you study the prayer of Jabez, it will bless your heart over and over again. But another prayer that is just as interesting is the prayer of Agur. Let’s look at this simple prayer that he prayed, that God considered to be so ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9
Jesus meets with Nicodemus, an achiever religious leader and tells his in order to be saved.
Jesus Met Man's Greatest Need Jesus meets with Nicodemus, an achiever religious leader and tells his in order to be saved. 1. The CREDENTIAL of Nicodemus *verses 1-3, (his CONFESSION and the COMMAND of Jesus to him) Now there was a man of the ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-21
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Jesus says the religious leaders are faking faith, s let not fake faith.
“Don’t Fake Faith” Matthew 23:1-12 1. We have heard this somewhere before haven’t we “Fake News”. In our text today Jesus gets the idea there is some folks who are Faking Faith • In this Gospel of Matthew Jesus denounces the scribes and Pharisees they “tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12
Denomination: Methodist
This message looks at the record of Peter and John in Acts 5 and their interaction with the religious leaders.
We’re going to be in Acts 5 tonight, but we’re going to begin in 2 Corinthians 10. One of the things that I have been doing is going through scripture and identifying what I call “Godly Strongholds.” And tonight is the third message in the series entitled “Creating New Strongholds.” Turn to 2 ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:17-32, Acts 5:40-42, Acts 5:3-4, Psalm 119:11, Acts 5:12-17, Matthew 16:21, Psalm 103:10-12, Matthew 4:4 (view more) (view less)
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