Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
We continue our walk with Jacob as he meets Esau. Jacob shows us a great deal of wise stewardship in this chapter. Jacob follows through and returns home in obedience to God.
Returning to Our Proper Place in God Jacob’s Reunion with Esau Jacob’s Return in obedience to God’s Promised Land I noticed in the Bristol Bay Times this week that a serviceman and his family were able to visit Dillingham. Imagine he had been gone 13 years. I know that when Gloria and I leave ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20
Denomination: Baptist
LAST JUDGMENT(C)/2ND LAST - Our heavenly King will return bringing blessings for believers and punishment on enemies.
THE/OUR HEAVENLY KING WILL RETURN Luke 19:11-27 - November 9, 2003 LUKE 19:11-27 11While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. 12He said: "A man of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:11-27
Denomination: Lutheran
Jesus said the time of His return is unknown.
A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 24:23-24, Matthew 24:36
To show that urgency of death is inevitable to everyone, and that we still have time to evangelize.
I. EXORDIUM: Will you just return to the dust just like that? No. I will make sure I will have sweat, toil and labor to work for the Kingdom of GOD before I go. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Amplified Bible) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:19
Denomination: Pentecostal
This message looks at the 6th commandment, Do not Murder. It seems like an easy one to keep, but what happens when we broaden it out?
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17
Denomination: Wesleyan
Prayer, in fact crying out to God, is crucial to his presence with us.
1. Series Review -- Close Encounter of the Holy Kind a. We have a universal longing for God -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 b. His singular provision is his glory/presence within and among us c. We have a common access to that glory in and through the church d. The Epic Failure of Many Churches -- Loss of ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
How can we be people who effectively live for Christ’s return?
This evening, I want to look in the Gospel of Matthew, starting in chapter 24 in verse 36. Tonight, I want us to spend some time contemplating the return of Christ. More specific than that, I want to use our passage in Matthew to help us to be people who live for the return of Christ. So, if ...read more
This is a salvation message that shows you three gifts that you will never return...
“THREE GIFTS THAT YOU WILL NEVER RETURN” Text: Matthew 2:1-11 James 1:17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Our Text indicates that the wise men are presenting their gifts to the “Gift of all Gifts”. John 3:16 teaches us this… During the Christmas season, we emphasize the giving ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11
To show that GOD's love given to the world earned adversaries instead but the LORD JESUS CHRIST prayed for His enemies.
I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD JESUS CHRIST your Intercessor? Yes. Romans 8:34 Who is your Intercessor in Heaven? JESUS CHRIST. Romans 8:34 Romans 8:34 (Amplified Bible) Who is there to condemn [us]? Will Christ Jesus (the Messiah), Who died, or rather Who was raised from the dead, Who is at the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 109:4
One of the avenues for the return of God's glory to his people is the committed proclamation of his word.
1. BUT BEFORE THAT . . . * In 1992, when Mississippi Governor, Kirk Fordice stated unreservedly "America is a Christian nation" the response bordered on hysteria. * But before that -- Congress, declared 1983 to be the "Year of the Bible" -- stating that the Bible, the Word of God, has made a unique ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
I had the honor and privilege of performing my son's wedding and thought I'd share the ceremony with you.
Wedding Ceremony: Stephen Orlando Johnson and Nichole Elizabeth Trimble August 25, 2018 Rite of Marriage Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of God to witness the joining together of Stephen Orlando Johnson and Nichole Elizabeth Trimble in holy matrimony. God establishes ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:21-25, John 2:1-11, Ephesians 5:22-31, Matthew 19:4-5 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Apostles Creed - From whence he shall come to judge the living and the dead
Do you remember how paranoid people were during 1999 as we came up to year 2000? I have with me this morning the box from my filter coffee maker. Looks innocent enough, doesn’t it? But it shows how paranoid everyone was. The coffee maker has a Y2K compliance sticker on it. The sticker says ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-12
Denomination: Anglican
(with Dick Holden) 1.
(with Dick Holden) 1. Spiritual Investing Requires Careful Planning (:6-7) a. Relationship of sowing to giving (implies a careful effort) 1) Sowing -- not scattering but careful planting 2) Giving -- not throwing money away but careful planning 3) Laws of nature apply to laws of giving b. Direct ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 6:19-24
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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