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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
Words have power. It is through words that our thoughts are made manifest. Words carry the power that our thoughts convey.
Words have power. It is through words that our thoughts are made manifest. Words carry the power that our thoughts convey. Anything that happens in our thoughts that translates to WORDS UTTERED -- sets the power of that thought into motion. Once uttered, words thats coupled with action leads to ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:8, Romans 10:9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Our "confession" is an act of open commitment made to God in the presence of the world, by which we bind ourselves in loyalty to Jesus Christ. The New Testament teaches four important things to know about one's confession.
I have entitled our message this morning “Every Tongue Shall Confess,” and I will be discussing the subject of our “confession.” Our confession is a common theme found in the New Testament, and that’s because it is significant to our Christian walk. Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is called ...read more
Scripture: Romans 10:9-11, Matthew 10:32-33, John 12:42-43, Romans 14:10-12
Denomination: Baptist
Christians grow by losing one sin at a time and replacing it with one virtue at a time, as we admit our sin, confess our sin, turn from our sin and accept God's forgiveness and move on.
CHRISTIAN GROWTH THROUGH CONFESSION (First John 1:7-2:4 / Psalm 51 / 32 / Romans 7:14-24) Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com 1 John 1:8-9 “If we (Christians 5:13) say we have no sin (Sin nature), we deceive ourselves and the truth (of the Bible) is not in us. But if we confess our ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10
A study in the book of Genesis 45: 1 – 28
Genesis 45: 1 – 28 Confession leads to heartfelt tears 45 Then Joseph could not restrain himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Make everyone go out from me!” So no one stood with him while Joseph made himself known to his brothers. 2 And he wept aloud, and the Egyptians and ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Peter's Confession
Matthew 16:21-23 [Context] 1. Peter had just confessed Jesus as the Messiah (the Christ) and it is here where he receives a new name (from Simon to Peter). Simon meant sifted or swayed, Peter means Petros / rock. 2. It is only after Jesus’ identity is firmly established with the disciples that ...read more
Golden Calf idolatry reveals how cherished sin destroys fellowship, while confession opens the way for God’s mercy, forgiveness, and restoration.
There are moments in Scripture that are so disturbing, so uncomfortable, that we are tempted to read past them quickly. We would rather not linger there. We would prefer safer passages—stories of deliverance, victory, faith rewarded. But the Word of God does not allow us that luxury. There are ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
Explore the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact of following Jesus.
Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a crucial passage from Matthew 16:13-20. A passage that deals with the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact that following Jesus has on our lives. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Our Lord's ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
Topics: Confessing Christ, Relationship Builder
This sermon explores the true identity of Jesus, the power of genuine faith, and the importance of committing to follow Jesus, as illustrated in Matthew 16:13-20.
Good morning, church family! It's a blessing to be gathered here together to explore the Word of God. Today, we’re exploring Matthew 16:13-20, a passage that challenges us to recognize Jesus' true identity, discover the transformative power of genuine faith, and commit to following Jesus with all ...read more
Topics: Transforming Faith
About Sin, about Lenten Preparation, most especially about the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) with a neat little prayer by Ephraem the Syrian (4th Century)
Sermon: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Luke 6:39-45 Given at St John the Evangelist, Rishworth, Diocese of Wakefield, 25th February 2001 “The log in your eye” In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Sin. Nasty. Unpleasant. The last thing you want to hear preached about ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:39-45
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
As Jesus stood in their midst and proclaimed peace, Jesus was also about to send them forth.
Intro When Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection did He really establish confession to a priest? Goal Let’s understand what Jesus said and how it was understood in early church history. Plan Let’s look at John 20:19-31 and Jesus’ appearance to the disciples. John 20:19 Peace ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Baptism and the Lord's Supper
ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH: BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER I. INTRODUCTION Various religions have many rites or rituals that a convert must perform either to achieve their definition of salvation or to maintain that salvation. Often these rites have secret meanings and are surrounded in mystical ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 3:27, 1 Corinthians 12:13
Why are Baptism and the Lord's Supper so important?
*Show the American flag* What does this flag mean to you? Why is it important? What does it stand for? Is it really that big of a deal? If I spilled some juice here this morning, would anybody have a problem if I used this old flag to soak it up? What if I used it to dry my car after I washed it? ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, Matthew 3:13-17
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Following the reformation, the church fragmented into many denominations. This lesson examines the question of what makes a church a true, biblical church.
So far in our lessons, we have walked through church history and made some very significant stops along the way, examining some of the great creeds and confessions, councils and synods, and some of the great divisions within the church. Tonight, we are going to be examining the advent of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-15
Confession. That can be a scary word for some who grew up viewing confession as a place to receive penance. But confession is something that is about recognizing the reality of our sin and its consequences and receiving forgiveness and freedom. This mo
P90X for Your Soul Confession Psalms 32:1-5 Do we need to confess our sins as Christians to receive forgiveness? I thought when I received Jesus as Savior, I was forgiven for all my sins. First, we need to understand that As Christians we have been forgiven in a Judicial sense As Christians, we ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5
In Christ, the promise of God to Abraham has been fulfilled.
A New Covenant, Jeremiah 31:7-14, 31 Introduction It is a rather interesting thing to study the religious context into which Jesus descended. Indeed, apart from at least a cursory knowledge of the strict legalism into which Jesus was born, the full measure of the freedom and grace which is ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-34
Denomination: Christian Church
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