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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
If your life is built upon the words of Jesus, it will endure.
WHAT CHRISTIANITY IS Matthew 7:21-29 (RSV) 21/ “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22/ On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Our doubts have us ask questions. Those questions will eventually lead us to the answer that is it only God that can calm the storm in your life.
Doubt - to lack confidence in : distrust - Merriam Online Dictionary Many believers and non-believers alike think that a strong Christian is one who does not doubt God. I am here to tell you today that everyone doubts God from time to time. But it is through those doubts that God proves himself ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:16-29
The church of Christ is built of living stones, the communion of saints. That includes you and I.
May 10, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson 1 Peter 2:2-21 The On-going Construction of God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” As this ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-21
Denomination: Lutheran
A communion in diversity is said to represent an identity of different persons, groups, or even perspectives coming together from an assortment of cultural ideas or opinions while retaining individual character and personal contribution.
Benedictine Abbot Donato Ogliari, an Italian Catholic prelate once remarked: "The communion that the Holy Spirit builds in the community of believers is not the result of a flat and rigid uniformity. On the contrary, as the Apostle Paul describes using the metaphor of the body, the unity and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Galatians 3:28, 1 John 4:12, 1 Peter 3:8
Loneliness could be defined as a feeling of sadness within the heart, because one has no loving friendships, relationships or company.
Taylor Caldwell, a female American novelist once remarked: “I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 27:10, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 147:3, John 14:18
2 points. 1). The Resurrection. 2). The Life (Seedthought and story of Brandon from Larry Barber, Grief Counselor; Biblical exposition from Chuck Guth's article in Decision Magazine April 1999 entitled, "Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life) Used for a SonRise Service Easter 2024
HoHum: Larry Barber is a grief counselor in Texas and he tells the following story from a children’s grief group: As the circle of eager children and their family members prepared to enjoy the company of fellow mourners in fun activities, I asked the group to share any exciting news that was ...read more
Scripture: John 11:25
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon explores reconciling human free will with God's divine plan, emphasizing trust in God's guidance and His promise of a hopeful future.
Ladies and gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I am overjoyed to stand before you today, not as a speaker, but as a fellow traveler, walking hand in hand with each of you on this winding road of faith. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united by a bond that transcends ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Topics: God's Plan, Submitting
What is happening in Christendom today is not an aberration in the history of the church, nor is it irrelevant in respect to what will happen tomorrow. What we do today will have a major impact on the Christianity of our children and our grandchildren.
DOOMSDAY SHADOW ILLUSTRATION As the pastor was summing up the messages and information portion of the morning service he remarked that all church leaders and administrative personnel needed to attend a meeting Thursday evening. It was imperative that they attend. When Thursday evening rolled ...read more
Scripture: Mark 13:1-2
Denomination: Christian Church
What role should the Sabbath play in our lives?
In 1981 the movie, Chariots of Fire, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This Hollywood film told the true story of a devout Christian, Eric Liddell, in a very positive way. I want to just show you a clip of the film. Eric has decided he must forfeit his chance to run in the 200 meter dash at ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14
Denomination: Baptist
Don’t let the past hold you back
As a counselor you learn a lot about how the past affects people. I knew one woman in her thirties who had a terrible childhood. Her father left when she was a baby, her mother was terribly abusive both physically and verbally. She ended up in foster care where she was sexually abused by a foster ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16
So Moses comes back to Egypt with his brother Aaron after the experience with the burning bush. Apparently his wife and kids stay in Midian, and we begin to see what was probably the most difficult and frustrating ministry position ever.
The people are happy to see Moses and at the end of chapter 4 we see that they are convinced that the Lord sent Moses and they worshipped together. Well, there's usually lots of enthusiasm when a new pastor comes and does lots of great things. Hope starts to build in the people and they get excited ...read more
When we are in distress, we do not want doctrine. We want a fresh encounter with God, we want listening friends, and most of all, we want, and have, a Redeemer.
Years ago the church of which I was then a member had an evening ice-cream social and service out on the church grounds one summer Sunday. It was a gently warm night, and as the sun went down and a little chill crept into the air, as the stars began to come out and faces began to disappear into the ...read more
‘We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.’
Introduction: Earlier, I preached a sermon on calling on the name of the Lord for conversion without the ‘means’ of water baptism. Then, I preached another sermon on calling on the name of the Lord without a specific required sign of evidence for salvation. Much earlier in ministry, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 10:8-13
Denomination: Methodist
A message about how prayer and fasting helps increase our faith.
Title: Only By Prayer and Fasting Theme: Show the importance of Prayer and Fasting Text: Mark 9:9 -29 Introduction Mark 9:9 Now as they came down from the mountain, He commanded them that they should tell no one the things they had seen, till the Son of Man had risen from the dead. (10) So they ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:9-29
Denomination: Church Of God
You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you are more interested in making clones of yourself than disciples of Jesus
NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:13-15