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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
Sanctification comes about in three stages: sanctification of "spirit," "soul" and "body;" they are the objects upon which the work of sanctification is performed, and together they make up the believer's human nature.
# 11- Sanctification~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 9-22-12 Today if the Lord be willing our thought will be to do with "sanctification". That's a big bible word that many of us don't know a lot about. >>"Sanctification" is that relationship with God into which men enter by ...read more
Scripture: Acts 26:18
Denomination: Baptist
Many misunderstand what Holy is.
For many American evangelicals, "holiness" conjures up musty images of revival meetings, gospel trios, and old-time religion—along with stern prohibitions against drinking, dancing, and playing cards. And many are happy to leave these notions of holiness in the past. Yet even in our era ...read more
Scripture: Leviticus 19:15-18, Isaiah 11:1-2
Denomination: Independent/Bible
What does it mean when we say, “We engage to religiously educate our children.” This is not saying that we will educate our children in religion. It says we will religiously educate.
Last week we learned that the Gospel is all that matters. I hope we all left here with that thought embedded in our hearts so that everything in our lives will revolve around the Gospel. Well today we’re going to go a step further with that thought as we think about the message we send to ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:13-16
By His grace, God had done at least three things in your life. Believe and live accordingly.
“This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithyn-ia. God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2
As His children, we too are to be holy and set apart from the world around us. To be holy is to be sanctified, and the Christian life is a life growing in sanctification.
Some of you may have read the children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In the story, the caterpillar had a hunger that could never be satisfied. He was always hungry and always eating. But one day everything changed. He no longer crawled on the ground nor did he feel that intense ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20
The Intentional Parent: Sets boundaries, Corrects purposefully, Invest wisely, Live honorably
This is us: Intentional Parenting. Ephesians 6:1-4 The Intentional Parent: 1. Sets boundaries v.1 Boundaries help the child feel safe. Boundaries protect children from their own foolishness. Boundaries limit narcissism and entitlement. Boundaries help your child develop ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
Throughout the Bible, the word of God stresses the importance of turning away from sin and wickedness and surrendering our lives to our Lord.
Wake Up and Depart! Isaiah 52:1-12 The prophet Isaiah’s ministry spanned the reigns of 4 Judean kings. He was called to prophetic ministry in the year that king Uzziah died, approximately 742 BC, and then continued through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah until 686 BC, approximately 56 ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-12
Denomination: Methodist
How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. It means walking in obedience, embracing spiritual disciplines, engaging in acts of love and service, enduring trials with faith ...
OPENING ILLUSTRATION: How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. Consider a young professional working in a competitive corporate environment where unethical practices such as dishonesty, manipulation, or cutting ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores Mary's faith journey in Luke 1:26-38, encouraging us to recognize our own faith blind spots, embrace divine love, and liberate ourselves with truth. Key
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today, we are bound by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. We are united by the knowledge that we are all children of a loving and merciful God, brought together by His grace and mercy. Our purpose here is not only to worship ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Topics: Truth, Being Set Free
God defines our true identity, calling us chosen and purposeful, empowering us to live distinctly and shine His light in a world of confusion.
Good morning, friends. Settle your hearts for a moment and breathe this in: God knows your name, sees your needs, and has spoken a word over your life that outlasts every label the world tries to stick on you. When life feels loud and your identity feels blurry, Peter hands us a clear, bright ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9
Topics: Called Out, Set Apart
When we look for a church to attend and to make it our home church, we wants something that feels right; a place that we are made to feel comfortable.
Introduction When we look for a church to attend and to make it our home church, we wants something that feels right; a place that we are made to feel comfortable. And what we are saying to ourselves is that we want a place where the people are more like us than different from us. Think about it. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13-18
Just as we need a constant supply of water to keep us healthy, we also need a constant supply of God's Word to keep us satisfied. I want to bring some satisfying refreshment to our dry and parched souls today.
Purpose: To extol God as our Rock. Aim: I want the listener to admire God's power and stability. INTRODUCTION: Water is a common substance that we give very little though to. Our homes are connected to the city's water supply so any time we need water to drink, or water to wash something, or water ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-4
Devotional Worship Service for Palm Sunday during Pandemic - The stones cry out
Palm Sunday, March 30, 2020 Prayers for the world: Beloved Jesus, in this time of crisis, our churches sit empty. Not because we do not love you, but because you told us to love one another, and this is the best way we can do it. As the crowds gathered to celebrate your entry into Jerusalem, this ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:29-40
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Stand Up and be the Christian God wants you to be.
IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? I SAMUEL 17:22-29 8-25-02 Bills Lake Baptist Church Newaygo Mi. It grieves me when I see God’s people coward under the pressures of this world. I am convinced like David that we have no business hiding from the cries of this world. I have nothing to be ashamed of and I ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:22-29
5 Smooth stones used facing Giants
POCKET FULL OF ROCKS II Sam. 21:15-22; I Sam.17:40 Introduction: Ever wondered why David picked up 5 smooth stones from the Brook, I started looking into this thought a little bit more and found some enlightening things about this thought. I have found in II Samuel 21:15-22 tells of 4 more giants ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:40
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