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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
What tempts you? How do you resist? We often find it difficult to not give in. Let's follow Jesus into the desert as he experiences the same temptations as we do.
You can listen to the podcast of this sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7412800 Following Jesus Into the Desert Intro: • [video - the marshmallow test] We’re not so very different than these amazingly cute kids. First conducted at Stanford U. in 1972. • We sneak up on the edge of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, 1 Peter 5:9
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Three groups can help us understand our resistance to trusting in the Resurrection of Jesus.
I read a story of a man who was on his way to the airport to catch a plane. He came to an intersection where his wife had told him he needed to turn left to get to the airport. It was a narrow little road and he was on a board road that also would let I see some of nature’s beauty. He decided ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15
Denomination: Baptist
A message about overcoming the lies that are in our everyday life. Seeing things though the right eyes.
Good Morning. Please stand with me and hold up your Bible. Say this with me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The never ending, everlasting, Word of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the ...read more
Scripture: John 8:44
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
If we are going to stand up and step out by faith, it will require resisting our fears.
Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. Last time, we said that walking by faith means, first of all, getting out of the boat. As the old Chinese proverb puts it, “The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” So it is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
Any individual working in the many fields of ministry will face the challenge of disillusionment. When I first got into ministry work I had some naïve notions about it.
Any individual working in the many fields of ministry will face the challenge of disillusionment. When I first got into ministry work I had some naïve notions about it. I was hoping to find a burgeoning vibrant Christianity rallying unified, as one, carrying the gospel like intrepid ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:37-43, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Denomination: Salvation Army
Truly know God, live by the Spirit, resist fleshly desires, and serve others humbly in love. Key
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the spirit of fellowship, unity, and love, to delve into the wisdom of God's Word and to seek His guidance in our lives. Opening Scripture Reading – Our focus today will be on the powerful words of the Apostle Paul in his ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25
Topics: Live, Jesus
Resist the devil
Just Tell the devil NO! Intro: Young woman--Man at the door--man returns with a knife--orders her to disrobe--- She says NO! NO! I’m a Christian and my God says NO! He says anything formed against me will not prosper. Leads the attacker to Christ. Text: Matt 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led out ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Denomination: Pentecostal
Introduction Turn to James chapter 1.
Introduction Turn to James chapter 1. And, we’re beginning a new study now through the Book of James: “Practical Christianity—Religion in Shoe Leather.” And, we’re going to preach right on through the Book of James, God willing, Sunday mornings and Sunday nights. So, ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-4
Jesus offers us healing, but will we accept His healing, or keep our sicknesses?
Hopeless and Helpless? June 9, 2013 John 5:2-8 I believe one of the hardest, most difficult things for most people --- is to ask for help. We want to be independent. In fact, we fight for our independence. Yet, at the same time, once some people have accepted help, they get stuck in a place ...read more
Scripture: John 5:2-8
Prayer of forgiveness, repentance, and good faith yields deliverance out of shame to receive double your portion in joy everlasting through the grace of Christ Jesus that sustains us.
SHAME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 7, 2015) “For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them” (Isaiah 61:7, King James ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:7
Denomination: Friends
It is the healing and the extent to which his friends went to bring him to Jesus that drew me. Oh to have friends like that.
This true Bible story was one of my Sunday School favorites growing up. Maybe it was yours as well ranking right up there with David and Goliath. I was drawn to the story by the healing and the great lengths the friends went to - to bring him to Jesus! Oh to have friends like! Lying on a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:17-26
Shows the fallacies about temptation that often cause believers to succumb to it, demonstrating the total victory that we can find in Jesus Christ.
Temptation is a fact of life for all of us. As we know, even Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. So, the question arises, why are some people able to withstand the temptations while others are not? Why do some people come through temptation unscathed while others are completely ruined by ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing our human frailties, the power of God's Word, and the importance of resisting worldly temptations.
Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts hungry for the Word of God. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as flawed individuals seeking wisdom and guidance from our Creator. We stand together in the light of His love, ready to uncover the truths He has laid out for us in His Word. ...read more
Topics: Pitfalls, Jesus
Jesus says we are not of this world, this secular society, and so those who hear us and see us will at first despise us and everything we do and say.
Saturday of the Fifth Week in Easter 2024 Today’s Scriptures give one of the best examples of stating a principle of evangelization in the Gospel and giving an example of application in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles. Jesus had given his farewell sermon and prayers during the Last ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-5, John 15:18-21
Denomination: Catholic
When we are tempted and fall it is easy to offer excuses or to blame others for our poor actions. James is showing us that there is another way which comes by taking responsibility for our actions and trusting in Jesus for spiritual strength.
James 1:12-18 You can say “no” to temptation Scripture Readings:- Job 1:6-22 James 1:12-18 Congregation of the Lord, As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Sometimes that is not so easy. But, tonight, we are going to focus on an issue that makes us walk exactly in the ...read more
Scripture: James 1:12-18
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