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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
Whatever shame you may have experienced, I assure you that Peter felt the shame and self-hatred all the more.
Introduction Can you remember (though you probably do not want to) the time when you where ashamed of yourself, so much so that you despised yourself for some act you committed or failed to commit. You knew that you could never sink so low as to…whatever it may be, and you did it to your ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:66-72
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The principle of self-sacrifice is foundational to the doctrine of the Christian life. In our lesson today I want to examine how to be a living sacrifice.
Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1
Reading this passage brings to mind four words which may reveal the objective of the Apostle: SELF-DENIAL—ZEAL—MINISTER—EVIL
January 27, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.5: Renunciation By an Apostle Scripture: 1 Corinthians ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23
Denomination: Baptist
Suffering love is a kind of beauty that for Von Baltazar gives rise to a subjective experience of rapture: being transported beyond the boundaries of the self.
There was a group of mountain climbers and one guy was on his first high climb. The climb was strenuous but at last they reached the top. Once it was clear that the beginner climber was at the very top, he stood straight up with arms raised and yelled victoriously, "I did it!" At this ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:2-10
Denomination: Catholic
To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.
Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3
Topics: Gone Too Far, Other Direction
Complaints against the Lord contaminate the entire assembly, necessitating God's discipline if we fail to practise self-discipline.
“From Mount Hor [Israel] set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. And the people became impatient on the way. And the people spoke against God and against Moses, ‘Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 21:4-5
Christ teaches us to no longer live our old life before Christ and to put on the new self which God created.
BI: Change comes as put off the old self and put on the new self by being renewed in the truth. We are in our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. Ephesians chapter one through three describes what God has done in us while chapter four through six calls us to live out what God ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
DL Moody quoted a humble woman who said that the way to heaven is short, easy, and simple… Out of self, into Christ, and into glory.
Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You. A person without Jesus is no more than a walking corpse. The apostle Paul reminds us that we don’t belong here on earth. This planet is not our home. (It’s not home for the Saint, nor the sinner). He urges us to be continually aware that our ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:20
Denomination: Pentecostal
The cross is our symbol to die self and carry his love and peace into the world until he comes again or we perish.
Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14, Luke 19:28-44, Luke 19:41-44, John 3:16-17
This sermon explores our identity through God, emphasizing how our perception of God influences our self-perception and actions.
Hey folks, how's everyone doing today? It's wonderful to see you all here. I'm really excited to share something special with you today. I've been thinking a lot about our identity, how we see ourselves, and how we think God sees us. It's a complex topic, but it's one that's close to my heart and, ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 4:13-17
Topics: God
This sermon explores the radical call to discipleship, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus, regardless of the cost, for the glory of God.
Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful to be here with you today, sharing the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. Isn't it wonderful to gather together, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our hearts in prayer, and to open our minds to the wisdom of the Holy ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:34-38
Topics: Following Christ
This sermon explores the story of Babel, urging us to avoid self-glory and instead build bridges of love and understanding for God's glory.
Good morning, dear friends. It's wonderful to see you all here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we are going to be turning our hearts and minds towards a story that is as old as time itself, yet still holds profound relevance and wisdom for us today. It's ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9
Topics: Acceptance, Everyone
This sermon explores the Christian call to self-denial, embracing the cross, and committing to discipleship, as a path to truly experiencing Christ's saving grace.
Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to our gathering today. We are here, not as strangers or as mere acquaintances, but as a family united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are gathered, not under the roof of a grand cathedral or the canopy of the sky, but under the banner of His ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
Topics: Jesus Predicts His Death
This sermon encourages self-examination and living authentically in God's truth, warning against hypocrisy and emphasizing the importance of honoring only the divine.
Welcome, welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture, to seek guidance, and to find solace in the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more
Scripture: Mark 23:33-39
Topics: Do Not Follow, Scribes
This sermon explores our dependence on God's Spirit, the unpredictability of His path, and the call to self-denial and cross-bearing in following Jesus.
Good morning, beloved. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and that you are eager, as I am, to delve into the richness of His Word today. I am grateful for your presence, whether in person or online, and I am confident that God has something special for each and every one of us today. Our focus ...read more
Topics: God's Unpredictability
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