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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
What is the abundant life Jesus promised? Not activity, not longevity, not prosperity, not congeniality. It is generosity; giving returns fulfillment.
I was just making small talk, asking the kind of questions you ask when you have finished commenting about the weather and you are scared to discuss politics or religion. I asked him, “Have you lived here all your life?” Quick as a flash came back his answer, “Not yet. Not yet I haven’t.” Oh, ...read more
Scripture: John 10:1-18
Denomination: Baptist
John saw Him die, saw Him risen, saw Him ascend, then saw Him return
“After these things I heard something like a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God; 2 BECAUSE HIS JUDGMENTS ARE TRUE AND RIGHTEOUS; for He has judged the great harlot who was corrupting the earth with her immorality, and ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10
Denomination: Orthodox
This in another in a series of youth sermons that parrallels Superman’s ability to fly with Jesus’ acension and promised return.
Look, Up in the Sky! “Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s Superman!” Those words are among the most familiar in American pop culture. Many people don’t realize, though, that when Superman first appeared he wasn’t able to fly. In the first issue of Action Comics and until the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:9-11
Denomination: Christian Church
Jesus has made a great investment in your life, what kind of return is He getting for it?
Divine Investments John 3:1-18 August 13, 2006 Morning Service Introduction I can remember a friend of mine’s father, Jim was into different investments and was constantly studying different stocks, bonds and real estate. He was extremely good with money and did well in the stock market. There ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-18
Denomination: Church Of God
One of the classic scenes in the book involves the first sighting of Aslan by Lucy when the children return to Narnia.
Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon deals with our faithfulness in living out our faith while anticipating the return of Christ Jesus.
Luke 12: 32 – 40 – Where Is Your Treasure Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to entertain him and make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:32-40
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Christ Jesus commands us to live on the watch expecting the day of his return and our ultimate judgment.
Mark 13: 1 – 8 Judgment Day Is Coming Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more
Scripture: Mark 13:1-8
How can a Christian make sure we will stand before Christ with confidence when He returns?
As John concludes his thoughts on fellowship with God, he speaks of Christ's return. It'll be a day of rejoicing or regret, depending on the quality of our fellowship with God in this life. John reminds us that . . . 1. Jesus will appear. Hebrews 9:24-28 refers to three appearings of Jesus. A. ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29
The glory of the resurrected Christ is examined and celebrated. He will one day return as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Rev. 1:1 4-5-15 I take as my subject this morning: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. That is the title of the last book in the Bible. Apokalupsis Ieesou Christou in the Greek. We get our English word Apocalypse from the Greek word Apokalupsis.i The Greek word is a combination of two words: apo = off ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Revelation 5:11-13, John 19:10, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 19:11-16, Zechariah 14:1-12, Jude 1:14 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Charismatic
There is often sin in the camp, but the One who wants us to return to Him has promised to take it out.
Text: Zechariah 5:1-11 Title: When There Is Sin In The Camp Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer to let sin go. Main Idea: God is taking sin out; we must let that sin go. Opening: Sin In The Camp. During my first few years of Bible college, I spent my summers working at a ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11
To show that we should be hoping for, expecting the return of the LORD with excitement any time these last days.
I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid of the LORD's return? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we should be hoping for, expecting the return of the LORD with excitement any time these last days. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:27 (Amplified Bible) 10:27 [There is nothing left for us ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:27
Denomination: Pentecostal
To show CHRIST's return will guaranteed to come, but it's only in the FATHER'S knowledge when will these things take place.
I. EXORDIUM: Is it true mother knows best? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show CHRIST's return will guaranteed to come, but it's only in the FATHER'S knowledge when will these things take place. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:37 (Amplified Bible) 10:37 For still a little while ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:37
Jesus promises to return someday and fully establish God's kingdom. Jesus always keeps his promises.
Mark 13:24-37 “The Promise” INTRODUCTION Occasionally, the local news programs will feature the homecoming of some of our deployed troops. I especially like it when their return is a surprise. An Army sergeant returned home recently. He surprised his daughter at her school. ...read more
Scripture: Mark 13:24-37
Denomination: Lutheran
Injustice was rendered at Jesus’ trial, but true justice will be rendered when he returns in power as Judge.
Introduction As much as we may uphold the judicial system, all of us have felt at times that injustice, rather than justice, was rendered in a courtroom. Perhaps it was due to incompetence by the defense or prosecution or even the judge. Perhaps the jury was deficient. Perhaps there was bribery ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:53-65
A look at the story of how the Ark of the Covenant was returned to the people of Israel and how they worshipped God because of it.
-so here’s what we’re going to do, for the next two weeks we’re mellowing out a little, no powerpoints, no notes sheets, if you really want to take notes there’s paper we can give you, but we’re going to take things easy. We’re going to have story time. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1
Denomination: Methodist
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