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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
What the blood of animals shed in the Temple could never do, God has done for His people through the sacrifice of His Son on our behalf. Receive the perfect sacrifice that sets us free and cleanses us before His presence.
His Gift To The Guilty Hebrews 10:1-18 Guilt is an interesting word. It is the opposite of innocence and according to the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary it means, "the fact of having committed a breach of conduct especially violating law and involving a penalty; the state of one who has ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Let’s get to the nitty gritty of the matter. How are we are going to seek and save the lost? Let me share some simple but powerful tools for bringing people to Christ.
INTRO.- Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. Let’s memorize this verse. Let’s get it deep in our hearts, minds and souls. Why? BECAUSE THIS IS WHY JESUS CAME AND IT’S ALSO WHY WE’RE HERE, whether we realize this or not. We’ve been bought and paid for by the blood of Christ. Now we’re ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:10
What if your deepest pain could become your greatest pathway to God? Learn how to transform suffering into a thirst for His presence that changes everything. Imagine a life where every moment—good or bad—draws you closer to God. Psalm 63 reveals the one desire that can make it a reality.
Psalm 63:0,1 A Psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. 1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water ************************************** Introduction: Emotion and Temptation The ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 63:1
God promises great rewards to those who seek Him, and it is a proper motive for obedience to consider these rewards.
Last week, we discussed the topic of "seeking God." We saw that the pursuit of God is a lifelong quest. It’s not merely a phase in our spiritual growth, nor is it an optional activity. Rather, it’s fundamental to our lives as Christians, from beginning to end. You could even say that continuing to ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 24:1-6
Denomination: Baptist
Seeking God requires a commitment to growing in personal holiness.
For the past few weeks, we’ve been considering, in a broad sense, the topic of seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Why we should desire to do so, why it’s beneficial and even essential that we continue striving for God throughout our lives – ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29
This sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of trusting in God's guidance and presence in our lives, even amidst uncertainty and challenges, as illustrated in Exodus 33:12-23.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. I'm so glad to see each one of you here today, ready to delve into God's Word together. Our sermon today is inspired by a powerful passage from Exodus 33:12-23. This passage speaks volumes about how God's presence is our guide, His guidance our strength, and ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23
Topics: Seeking God, Leading Church
Trust in God's work, recognize His presence in our world, and live out His love, mercy, and grace.
Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive headfirst into a passage that challenges us to recognize God's presence in our world, to live out His love and mercy, and to share His grace with others. Before we get started, let me share this quote from Germany Kent, "Let your life reflect ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22
Topics: God's Presence
God delights in prayer that seeks God's heart, not God's handouts.
This morning we’re going to deal with the topic of prayer. And I’m pretty sure that my task this morning, although it is not easy, is actually pretty simple. But let me ask you a few questions just to confirm that: • How many of you think you pray enough? So it looks like I ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11
To find and know and live God
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 7, 2010 Date Preached: July 11, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: Seeking God’s Guidance Text: Col 1:9-12 (ESV) 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12
God is love personified and perfected. Perfect love casts out fear. The Son - mirror image of the Father - assures His flock with a "no fear" sense of security as does a shepherd his sheep.
IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD - SERMON II: NO FEAR The second jewel of truth is that, in the House of the Lord – in the eternal presence of the Lord God – there is NO FEAR. The second verse of the Psalm says this: “He makes me lie down in green pastures, ...read more
Solomon's son Rehoboam, despite all his advantages, did not "prepare his heart to seek the Lord." How do you prepare your heart to seek God? What are the benefits of preparing your heart?
PREPARED NOT YOUR HEART TO SEEK GOD 2 Chron. 12:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. PSYCHOLOGY 101. In a class on abnormal psychology, the instructor was about to introduce the subject of manic depression. She posed this question to her students: "How would you diagnose a patient who walks back ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-14
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This is the second sermon in the Prophecy Series. It seeks to explain the Hope Or Confidence We As Christians have concerning our Future & Eternity.
“Knowing The Hope Of His Calling” Pastor Gary L. Smith Text: Eph. 1:15 - 23 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Ephesians 1:15-23
Denomination: Church Of God
A church must seek change in order that it continue to be relevant John Stott promotes this while holding on the 4 essential marks
***NOTE*** I have to confess that at a late hour the night before preaching this sermon the ’goat’ ate my sermon and 11 months of sermons in a folder on my computer. I had to re-write it late that night. I was desperate so I used more of John Stott’s words than was in my original script. I am ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Now is the day of salvation! Come to the waters and drink, because the waters are fresh! Why would we turn down the generous invitation to draw near to God? Why take a pass on the waters of life, or on the great feast in the Lord’s presence?
It has been said that at the heart of every message spoken by God’s prophets are these three simple words: return to me. For centuries, the LORD sent many messengers to his people—everyone from Amos, that simple farmer from Tekoa, to Zephaniah, a member of David’s royal house. Whatever their ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:15-24
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Whatever He might be saying specifically to you, God asks you to believe that His Spirit is there, near you, watching you, pleading with you. Through His Spirit, God is drawing you to Himself and living in you
My friends and I were hiking through the golden hills that surround San Francisco Bay on an uncommonly hot, stuffy afternoon. We regretted that we had chosen such a stifling day for a hike. After a half hour, our path meandered near an enormous coastal oak tree at the summit of a hill. We flopped ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:9-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational