Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
The primary lesson for spiritual children to learn is how to walk with God.
Jesus is the only one who ever lived on earth who in every way pleased God the Father. He was everything the Father wanted Him to be. Now, it is the Father's intention to populate eternity with replicas of His Son. When He birthed you and me into His family, it was God's divine intention to conform ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14
Denomination: Baptist
The spiritual adolescent needs to learn how to work with god in order to continue to mature in their faith.
Last time we looked at the first stage of spiritual growth mentioned here by John, Spiritual Childhood. The main lesson at this stage is how to Walk with God. The spiritual child needs to learn to walk with God through claiming forgiveness and through consistent fellowship. Today, we're ...read more
One who is mature in the faith will act as a spiritual parent to others.
John speaks of 3 stages of spiritual development. Level 1 is spiritual childhood. The challenge here is seeking to walk with God. Next, is the level of spiritual adolescence. The challenge here is striving to work with God. Now, we come to the third stage mentioned by John. Stage 3: Spiritual ...read more
Paul continues with his answers to solve the problem of a divided church.
When you think about the word “division” you find that is a damaging and devastating problem. Divisiveness leads to anger, fights, divorce, murder, and war. One of the answers to solving this division problem is to see ourselves as God sees us. When God looks at a person, He sees ...read more
We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?
Sound Pt. 3 – Sound Stage We have been talking about the importance of sound. I stated that our problem is that our world has learned to harness the power of sound more effectively than the children of God. Our world understand that sound has the ability to create and produce change. So on ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-41
Denomination: Pentecostal
Welcome to year 2022, the year when things may actually go back to normal.
Topic: Always at the stage of expectancy on Year 2022 By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 Those who were ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Denomination: Christian Church
We’re going to piece together the different pictures we created into a depiction of the Christian life from the moment we first find salvation in Jesus, to the moment we pass into the next life.
Growing up my mother’s favorite New Year’s Eve tradition was to start and finish a puzzle. The puzzles were big and difficult. We would race against the clock, trying to complete it by midnight. Even though we were all working together, the puzzle would take hours to finish. We watched the clock ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:9-11, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Philippians 3:8-11
Denomination: Salvation Army
Thank God for using a difficult/hard experience to conform you into the image of Jesus Christ.
“Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). A. FIVE STAGES WHEN WE DENY FORGIVENESS 1. We deny we did it and our consequences are inevitable. 2. We get angry at our problem. 3. We bargain to live beyond our consequences. 4. We become depressed because the consequences ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 18:15-17
Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.
Responses to the Resurrection: Fear John 20:19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” (John 20:19) Can you remember a time in your life ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19
Denomination: Nazarene
Worship is our joyful response to Christ’s finished work.
A few weeks ago, our Montgomery County boys’ basketball team punched their ticket to the state tournament in dramatic fashion. With the game tied and only seconds remaining, MOCO launched a deep three—as the buzzer sounded, the ball banked through the rim. Game over. The crowd went crazy. The Arena ...read more
Scripture: Leviticus 21:1-23, Leviticus 22:1-33, Leviticus 23:1-44, Leviticus 24:1-23, Hebrews 12:18-29 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The book of Ruth reminds us that God never leaves Himself without a witness. Moses was His witness in Egypt. Elijah was His witness in Israel. John the Baptist was Christ’s forerunner.
The book of Ruth reminds us that God never leaves Himself without a witness. Moses was His witness in Egypt. Elijah was His witness in Israel. John the Baptist was Christ’s forerunner. I. Facts About the Book of Ruth 1. There are four chapters, 85 verses, more than 2500 words. 2. The time period ...read more
Examine the responses of several key biblical characters to the birth of Christ while reflecting upon our own response.
Introduction A few days ago we celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. We had a great Christmas Eve service followed by an outstanding Christmas Eve party. But now what? Many people experience the “Christmas blues.” It is hard being away from family during Christmas when there are so many ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21-40
We all have talents and God expects us to use them for the good of the kingdom
Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Extreme Adventure Matt 25:14-30 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Mom’s have the divine responsibility to be their children’s best teachers, best comforters and best advisors.
What are a Mother’s Responsibilities? Opening Illustration: The movie maker clip from the Mother Daughter Banquet - then the video clip from Blue Fish TV “Honoring Mothers.” Thesis: Mom’s have the divine responsibility to be their children’s best teachers, best comforters and best ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Our response to the gospel is to offer our body, mind and heart to the service of the Body of Christ
Rom 12:1-8 – Living Sacrifices Saving Private Ryan • Family lost 3 of four brothers • Army decides not fair for a family to lose the one remaining son • So Captain Colin Miller (Tom Hanks) sets out with 7 others to save the last remaining son • Difficult ethical choice – how many are you willing ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-8
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