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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
Thyatira: The Dangers of Thriving but Tolerating
The Seven, part 10 Thyatira: The Dangers of Thriving but Tolerating Revelation 2:18-29 July 14, 2013 We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century yet they are as relevant to us today as they were to the ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This Message looks at the Joy possible when Paul and Silas were in Prison.
It wasn’t the end to a perfect day. Paul, Luke and a colleague by the name of Silas have been travelling throughout the Roman Empire starting new churches and introducing people to Christ. They started in Jerusalem and they’ve been through through Antioch, Pamphylia,, Syria, Cilica, Derbe, ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23
Denomination: Wesleyan
Message 9 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing a discussion of partnering with others in the building of God's kingdom.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” Careful Construction I Corinthians 3:8-16 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 2. The Biblical foundation for Unity 1:18-4:5 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-16
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
The Holy Spirit's purpose for spiritual gifts is to edify and unify the church.
Title: Adhesive Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Truth: The Holy Spirit’s purpose for spiritual gifts is to edify and unify the church. Aim: To use their spiritual gift to edify and unify the church. INTRODUCTION My pastor friend (Steve H.) was telling me about two men in his church ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Denomination: Baptist
Nothing exposes the selfishness in our hearts quite like living life with others.
Humility, Pride, and Group Dynamics (Philippians 2:1-4) 1. Human beings have a dignity unlike other created beings. 2. Yet, ironically, snobby members of the intelligencia constantly degrade human dignity: LONDON (AFP) - London Zoo unveiled a new exhibition -- eight humans prowling around ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The truly wise seeks after God’s wisdom.
TWO KINDS OF WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 3:13-18 2. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the ...read more
Scripture: James 3:13-18
Denomination: Methodist
Idolaters worship the things God made rather than God Himself. Is there anything you feel you cannot live without? Is there any priority greater than God? Do you have a dream you would sacrifice everything to realize? Does God take first place? Do you wor
Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship (downloaded and edited to reduce duration) ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:18-25
Exposition of Mark 10:13-16 about not hindering children from the Kingdom
Text: Mark 10:13-16, Title: Separate and Distinct, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: A.W. Tozer says that people who are crucified with Christ have three distinct marks: 1. They are facing only one direction, 2. They can never turn back, and 3. They no longer have plans of their ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:13-16
Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.
Image is Everything! Gospel of Mark 1:32-39 Sermon #2 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is our second sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Might Makes Right” from Mark 1:1-13. We discovered ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:32-39
Denomination: Nazarene
Preached for Grandparents Day; talking about aging issues
HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday on August 3, 1978. 3 purposes for grandparents day: 1) to commemorate and pay respect to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 7:9-13, Leviticus 19:32
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Explore God's loving correction of the church in Laodicea as depicted in Revelation 3:14-22, emphasizing that God's correction is not punishment but a loving guide back to righteousness.
Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of Revelation, specifically 3:14-22, where we see God's loving correction of the church in Laodicea. It's a reminder of the blessings that come from faithfulness to God and His Word, and the open invitation He extends to us ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22
Topics: The Knock
A message concerning the calling and responsibilities of Deacons.
The Qualifications of a Deacon July 13, 2003 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Sunday AM Intro: “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” Setting: The Ephesian church had been blessed w/ great leadership. Acts 20 tells us it was founded by Paul who later turned it over to Timothy. During his time in Ephesus, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3-15
Ask the Lord to help people respond to the Spirit’s conviction whenever they fall into the following traps that manifest the corrosive effects of abuse in relationships and ministries
Sixteen Ways to Identify Abuse (John 16:7-16:9) Illustration:Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You . . . have prepared for those who trust in You. --Psalm 31:19 Renee still believed in God’s existence, but for many years she didn’t trust Him. And no wonder! As a small child, she had been ...read more
Scripture: John 16:7-10
How Can the Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate? I Cor. 13:1-3
Many people are searching for the solution to the problem of interpersonal communications. It may be safe to say that the single biggest problem of communications is rooted in the reality that some people’s actions speak so loudly others cannot hear what they are saying. Quote: I know you ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Week 43 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation
WEEK 43 “The Great White Throne Judgment” Date: July 9, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 20:11-15 Introduction In these five verses describe for us the final judgment of all unbelievers of every age. In John 5:29, Jesus referred to this event as the ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15
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