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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
There’s nothing like prayer to empower us against temptation. Look at the prime example!
Our memory verse this week is Colossians 4:2. You’ll find it each week on the back of your bulletin entitled: Words to Live By. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Can you say that with me? “Continue earnestly in prayer… being vigilant in it with thanksgiving… ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:29-53
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Greed is a temptation that our society promotes. Christians are challenged to say "No," to greed and "Yes," to generosity.
Mark 10:17-21 “Ah, To Have It All” (Greed) INTRODUCTION America has a love affair with cars. We like sleek, fast, and powerful. We like big and brawny. Cars define us. They tell the world who we are, or who we’d like to be. America’s love affair with cars is not new, however. Before cars ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-21
Denomination: Lutheran
Jesus began his ministry with at least 2 significant events -- his baptism and his temptation.
1. Greatness During Watergate Back in 1974, Richard Nixon's administration was falling apart due to the Watergate scandal so, to divert everyone's attention from that, he planned a trip to Russia and Italy and two of his closest aides came along... Alexander Haig and Ron Ziegler. Even though' ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Why would people chose to be wicked? And why would this lifestyle be a temptation even for the average Christian?
OPEN: I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror and heard the siren, and she pulled over. As the policeman was making out ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 24:15-22, Proverbs 24:15
As our High Priest, Jesus understands our struggles and temptations and gives us access to God.
Been There, Been Tempted To Do That Hebrews 4:14-16 Intro: A man had placed a claim with his insurance company for injuries that he had received and they sent him a letter asking him to explain and justify his claim. This is his reply. . Dear Sirs, I was recently moving 500 pounds of bricks from ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16
Denomination: Baptist
We must fight the temptation to compromise our faith to get along in our world, to be safe.
No Compromise! lanny smith Seven / Thyatira / Revelation 2:18–29 • Compromise meme. So we compromised and got a cat. • [Quote on screen] We don’t compromise because it’s right; we compromise because it is easy and because it saves face. We compromise in order to say that at least we got half ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:18-28, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 John 5:21
Emphasize the importance of obeying God's authority, respecting earthly laws, and avoiding the temptation to test God.
Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna take a deep dive into a topic that touches every aspect of our lives - obeying God's authority, respecting the law, and steering clear of the temptation to test God. In the words of St. Augustine of Hippo, "Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22
Topics: Obedience
This sermon, based upon James 1:13-18 clearly sets forth how we can win over temptation.
James 1:13-18 "Hook, Line and Sinker" By Pastor Mark Hiehle There is almost nothing like it in the world. To see the eyes and expression on a little boy’s face the very first time he experiences it. Little boys dream about it. Old men still tell about it with great excitement ...read more
Scripture: James 1:13-18
Denomination: Nazarene
Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? In order to find out if we are heading in that dangerous direction we need to ask ourselves some key questions.
HOW CAN I TELL IF I’M BECOMING YOKED WITH THE WORLD? INTRODUCTION: Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? Oftentimes it’s not easy to tell. Satan is tricky; he’s subtle. It ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Faith in Jesus is being a part of something bigger than yourself.
On the random stack of things that magically appear outside my office door from time to time, this week I discovered a scrapbook that caught my attention. It was a scrapbook of the first years of Shepherd of the Hills. I was curious to look at the old pictures, letters, bulletins, and other ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-11
I think there are at least three kinds of compromise, and each of them is illustrated by Daniel's experience in Babylon.
A man who had been a notorious thief was telling a friend how going to church had really changed his life. He was in a store just that week and saw the nicest pair of boots. They were just his size, and while he was there the owner of the store stepped out. He could have easily slipped them under ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8
When we allow ourselves to be rooted in God's love, we will never be the same!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Since still in February, we are going to continue with our theme of love. Last week we examined the priorities of love. • We learned that for one to be able to experience and give true love, one’s priorities needed to be in order. • We are ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
In the Book of James we see the real faith that engages life's trials and temptations, social prejudice and pride, and the path to staying plugged into God.
Restoring Our Hearing Series: Real Faith (The Book of James) Brad Bailey - July 7, 2013 Intro So glad to see everyone. One thing we all share in common is some type of morning routine. From that moment are eyes begin to open...we each likely have some set of things we ...read more
Scripture: James 1:18-26
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.
(Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:27-32
Denomination: Methodist
Genesis 39:1-23. The familiar story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is used to teach us how to respond to temptation with godly integrity.
LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 | PATRIARCHAL HISTORY JOSEPH: A MAN OF GODLY INTEGRITY GENESIS 39:1-23 [INTRODUCTION] I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as President, I must put the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23
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