Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
I am sure that we have all heard the term "sacred cows". How does a christian respond to such a situation? Is there a biblical answer? I believe that there is, so let us dive into this sermon.
Sacred Cows and Seared Beef CALF WORSHIP A heathen (notably Egyptian and Canaanite) practice, in which statues of bull calves were worshipped as symbols of fertility and physical strength. Contrary to the second commandment this was copied by the Israelites and by Jeroboam after the division of ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4, 1 Kings 19:19-21
Denomination: Pentecostal
What is truly sacred and what is just an idol? Let's look at Mark 10.
What things are sacred to us? Is marriage sacred? Are children sacred? Is material wealth a sacred idol or just a tool by which we serve others? Are titles and positions sacred idols to us, or do we serve quietly without tooting our horns? Do we treat the needy as sacred to God? Let’s examine these ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
The secret place transforms into a sacred space, becoming a desired destination. This journey not only provides protection, but also empowers us with a divine anointing.
Today, we will explore the topic of the anointing and its significance in our lives as believers. The anointing is not just a feeling or emotional experience; it is the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit that equips us to confront and overcome the works of the devil. Let us delve into this ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16
Topics: Protection, Power
An Altar symbolizes a sacred space for worship and communication between a Christian and God. Understanding its significance helps deepen our connection with the Creator.
An altar is a sacred place of worship and communication between a Christian and their Creator, God. It is a place where we can offer our praises, prayers, and seek fellowship with God. In this sermon, we will explore the significance of building an altar for God, the ingredients required for its ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7
Topics: Christianity Basics, Worship, Communication With God
When Paul preached to the Greeks in Athens about the resurrection of the dead, they mocked him. The idea of the body being raised was folly to the Greeks.
Captain James Saunders of the U. S. Navy taught a graduate class on the principles of agreement. As a demonstration, he would give each member of the class a piece of white paper, and ask them to chew it. The paper had been treated with a chemical called phenylthiocarbimide. Some reported that ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-12
Paul is trying to get his readers to take a holistic approach to faith and to recognize that we don’t just honor God with our words, or our songs, or attitudes, or our spirits – but honoring God also has to do with how we manage our bodies.
“Honor God with your body,” says the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 6:20 (NLT) I don’t know how many times I’ve read through and studied 1 Corinthians over the years – dozens, hundreds? I’ve preached on it and led Bible studies through it. But as I was reading it again this week, this ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Denomination: *other
Being a Body Builder is more than pumping iron. It’s getting into spiritual shape so that the Body of Christ may be built up.
Eph. 4:11-16 “Body Builders” Intro. Have you ever seen a professional Body Builder? Muscles rippling and bulging, every part in sync, his whole body a perfect specimen of health. Today, I want to talk to you about becoming a Body Builder. Not the Body Builders we see on TV, but ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16
We will appreciate the birth of Christ to an even greater degree when we understand the implications of the Incarnation.
Sermons for Christmas CCCH 12-21-97 INTRODUCTION A. One of 1995’s biggest singles was Joan Osborne’s “One of Us.” The song earned 7 Grammy Award nominations, and made a virtually unknown singer an overnight sensation. It’s a song of spiritual questioning and about conceiving of God in a ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 In the Messianic Psalm 22 we read of the description of Christ on the cross feeling all his bones out of joint. Could this be a picture of the church today? We are one body and we should speak and act toward one another in love reg
The Disjointed Body 9-2-01 Ephesians 4:1-6 The burden I have from the Lord this week is something I really need the inspiration, the breathing in, of Holy Spirit to communicate clearly to you. It came as sudden thought when I was asked if I had any insight about the bones of Christ. The Scripture ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 22:14, Ephesians 4:1-6
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We are warned not to partake of the Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner - that is unless we discern or recognize His body . What does this mean?
1. Special occasions often celebrated by a special meal. The host spends much time preparing for the meal. The Lord’s Supper is a special meal in which not the host but the guests are to prepare themselves. 2. Have you prepared yourself for this meal? Did you listen to the call for ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Christ is risen. The implications and benefits of this affect all who believe.
Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration from "The Other Side of the Hedge" by E.M.Forster. Click here to read. 2. Easter is that special time in our lives and the church year when we are called to lift our eyes from our earthly lives and struggles and look heavenward. 3. Col ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-32
We say "I believe in the resurrection of the body". What kind of body will we have and where will it come from?
Introductory Considerations 1. People today are pre-occupied with their bodies. While some of us could take better care of ours, major industries have sprung up to help meet the concerns that people have with their bodies. Many spend hours in fitness centres making sure that their abs are tight ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Being a Christian is about serving for the right reasons.
August 1, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 20:20-28 Subject: Greatness Title: If We are the Body When you leave this life and are firmly planted in the ground with a tombstone over you, what will be your legacy? What will be written on your tombstone? Will your epitaph be one about your earthly ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The last phrase of the Creed: "The resurrection of the body and the life everlasting"
THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY John 20:1-9, 19-31; 1 Cor. 15:33-49 If you have been with us for the past few months, you know that this morning we arrive at the end of a long discussion of the Apostle’s Creed. Line by line we have examined the teachings of the Christian faith and here, on Easter ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33-49
Denomination: Methodist
We must put aside our differences and work together for the benefit of the Kingdom.
We Are The Body? Romans 12:3ff Introduction: Have you ever been to a church where you didn’t feel welcome? You went in and looked around the foyer area and no one greets you. You proceed through the doors into the sanctuary and find yourself a seat in the back row and begin to prepare yourself ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:3-5
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