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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
ADVENT 1(ILCW-B) - Watch for Jesus’ return -- the hour and time is unknown but we are to be prepared.
WATCH FOR JESUS’ RETURN (Outline) MARK 13:32-37 – November 28, 2004 – Advent 1 32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going away: He leaves his ...read more
Scripture: Mark 13:32-37
Denomination: Lutheran
‘Steps of Faith’ - John chapter 4 verses 43-54. – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Ill: • Faith is central to all of life. • For example, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce. • And whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a pharmacist you have never seen before. • He gives you a chemical compound ...read more
Scripture: John 4:43-54
Denomination: Brethren
The 3rd sermon in my Joshua series focuses on faith when we don’t immediately see God doing anything.
Introduction: 1. I hope you were as blessed as I was earlier when David Lotz shared the testimony of what God has been doing in his life since 40 Days of Purpose. I have been challenged as I’ve listened to a number of you tell me the things God has been doing. 2. The believers we read about in ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Next in series of John. Examines things people erroneously believe will save them.
John 12 (1) - Read John 12:1-8 My word, can you imagine attending this dinner party? Can you imagine reclining at a table and enjoying a meal with Jesus? Or, could you imagine sitting and talking with Mary and Martha and having them walk through the events that had happened just shortly before. ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-8
To walk in fellowship with God, believers must walk in the light as he is in the light.
In the book of 1 John, John explores two issues pertaining to our relationship with God. The first is the issue of SONSHIP. John shares several tests to help one determine if they have truly been born into the family of God. The second is the issue of FELLOWSHIP. All Christians have SONSHIP; ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7
The sixth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’ (Mother’s Day 2008)
(Slide 1) Last Sunday during the bridal shower that was held here after worship, I thought that it would be a very helpful thing to have several married men take the groom-to-be out to lunch and share with him some important advice we had learned from our marital experiences. So we did… four ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:9
Denomination: Church Of God
Corporate Spiritual Discipline: Worship
• Worship is not a human invention. Rather, it is a divine offering. • Worth + ship = worthy of reverence and honor • When we worship, we declaring God’s worth. (Rev 5: 12-14) • Worship is an act of honoring God because of His great worthiness to be honored. C. Why Do We Need To ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 4:11
Denomination: Pentecostal
The main point of this sermon is to explore the call, cost, and benefits of following Jesus, emphasizing the transformation that occurs in our lives when we choose to follow Him wholeheartedly and respond to the world's need for the knowledge and presence of God.
Good morning, church family! Today, we gather together to explore a pivotal moment in the lives of Jesus' disciples as they were called to follow Him. We will be diving into Matthew 9, examining The Call to Follow Jesus, The Cost of Following Jesus, and The Benefits of Following Jesus. This portion ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:9
Topics: Discipleship
Jesus Four-step Approach to Fear
Ps 27 John Ortberg in his book- If You Want To Walk On Water You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat notes this about fear: - The single command in Scripture that occurs more often then any other-God’s most frequently repeated instruction-is formulated in two words: - Fear Not. Do not be afraid. Be ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9
This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness and preparation for God's unexpected interventions and the eventual return of Christ, the Bridegroom.
Good morning, everyone! It's a joy to be with you all today. I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here. We're here to chat about something that is not only important but also deeply personal. It's about being ready, being prepared, and most importantly, about being awake. Before we start, I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Topics: Watch, Unknown Hour
If Jesus is alive where is He and what will happen next?
Last Friday, Good Friday, we pondered about the question “Where is Jesus?” With the resurrection in mind let us continue to learn about where Jesus Christ is and how this all relate to us. Before we look into where Jesus is right now and where He will be in the future, let us briefly ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Opening of a series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline
25 years ago this past fall, I bought my first car. It was a 1976 Chevy Vega. I loved it. Now my parents had found one of those AMC Pacers in Ohio (remember those, looked like an egg and had lots of glass) but I did not want one of them as unique as they were. So my parents came to Illinois to help ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1
Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.
The Bible: The Scarlet Cord Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/10/2013 Nearly every family has a set of beloved stories they tell over and over. It may be how Grandpa came to this country with five dollars in his pocket. Or of an ancestor who fought in a famous battle. It may ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 2:1-18
Denomination: Christian Church
Part 1 of a series focusing on how discipleship must be grounded on the foundation of the Bible. This message talks about getting God's Word into our lives in various ways.
The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 1 – Intaking God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 9, 2011 Introduction Today we begin a four-week series on getting into God’s Word to help us follow Jesus like we should – and that doesn’t happen in the lives of nearly enough ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Denomination: Wesleyan
First we must be following the right Jesus, and then we must ask ourselves if Jesus has authorized what we are doing for Him and in His name.
Jesus preached the greatest sermon ever preached. We know it as the Sermon on the Mount. And towards the end of this sermon we find this morning’s scriptures. It has caused me to examine my actions as it relates to discipleship. Jesus starts off by telling us that not all people who sound ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational