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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
Explores the depth of God's intimate knowledge of us, His unconditional love, and how these two aspects of His nature intersect.
Good morning, church family! It's a joy to gather with you again in this sacred space where we can connect, grow, and serve together. Today, we're going to chat about something that's at the very heart of our faith, something that ties us all together and keeps us coming back week after week. It's ...read more
Scripture: John 4:7-26
Topics: He Knew Me, He Loved Me
Explores the unfailing, unchanging love of God, encouraging believers to trust and find hope in this divine love.
Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the firm foundation of our shared faith, in the warm embrace of our fellowship. We are about to embark on an uplifting exploration of one of the most comforting passages in all of scripture, Romans 8:31-39. This passage, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
Topics: Love Of God, Confidence
We hear all the time that we are to love each other, but what does that really mean? Today we are going to take a look at what Jesus might have meant by "loving each other as I have loved you."
I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t that the same thing? I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock. ...read more
Scripture: John 15:12-17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Christians are called to the image of Jesus Christ and so, with the help of God the Holy Spirit, Christians are to live a life on earth worthy of this calling.
God used the Apostle Paul to write a letter to reveal His plan. We had noted previously that the letter was not only for those Christians in Ephesus 2000 years ago but it is also for us today! From the first three chapters of Ephesians, we learned much important truths about God and His ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The Biblical way a husband is to treat his wife
EPH. 5:25-28 "HOW A HUSBAND SHOULD TREAT HIS WIFE" A) Here in this chapter, Paul is comparing the church to the relationship of husband & wife. * It’s interesting to compare the church to the first bride in the Bible, Eve. B) She was taken from Adam’s side and Christ’s side was pierced for us on ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus asks Peter if he REALLY, REALLY loves Him, but all Peter can say is that he is very fond of Jesus; the pivotal question in our life that Jesus asks is "Do you love Me?" and "How much?".
“Do You Really, Really Love Jesus?” We continue in our series on the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. INTRODUCTION: (My thanks to Tom Lawson for the introduction idea) I love my wife, Harriet … Do you believe that I love her? o There are times that I don’t enjoy being with her … but I ...read more
Scripture: John 21:15-17
In the midst of problems at the Corinthian church, Paul gives a solution to the churches problems.
I. Introduction A. Churches around the world split all the time. It doesn’t seem like a normal year in the faith unless we are having a knock down fight over non-essential issues. B. I am not here today preaching to one individual. 1. I would never preach from the pulpit and humiliate any ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
God is good all the time, all the time God is good! Why aren't His people?
We continue our study of the First Letter of the Apostle Peter to Christians. Open your Bibles to 1 Peter 2…. We have learned so far from 1 Peter: God has given much to Christians! Christians can live successful lives even though they are foreigners on earth. Christians are to mature in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25
The Love of Christ-followers represents the Love of the Savior.
The Core Character of the Church Romans 12:9 “Perhaps you've seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he's going to be a doctor. "You, a doctor?" she asks. "How can you be a doctor? You don't love mankind." Linus replies, "I do too love mankind. It's ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:9
The familiar dialogue between Peter and Jesus after the fish miracle on the Galilean beach reinstates Peter as a disciple and calls others to Fish but also Shepherd.
Fifty Forgotten Days: “From Fish to Sheep” John 21:15-17 Several disciples had just witnessed and had been PART OF another fish miracle on the shores of Galilee. The catch of 153 fish at the Galilee Breakfast with Jesus pointed to the large HOLY SPIRIT-Pentecost catch to come when ...read more
Last week I asked “Am I the fear-filled Spirit void Peter denying Christ, or the Holy Spirit filled Peter proclaiming the gospel of Jesus”?
For a large part of 2010 and 2011 our area experienced a major drought. In fact, it was the most severe in about 50 years. Rainfall was well below the seasonal average for both years, with long stretches of 90+ degree days and almost that high for the lows. There was a record stretch of triple ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-4
Good intentions are not enough to keep us faithful to Christ.
A. WHY DID PETER BACKSLIDE? 1. Cause boasting. “I will lay down my life for Your sake” (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. “Jesus answered him, ‘Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times’” (John ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, Philippians 4:13, Luke 22:61-62
Has Christ's love changed over the last 2,000 years? The answer might surprise you.
A couple of weeks ago the Journal ran a few pictures of the city of Edmonton from the early 1900’s. As you can imagine, streets that are now paved and clogged with cars were still dirt back then and navigated by horse and carriage and the odd automobile. I enjoy looking at “then and ...read more
Scripture: John 13:31-35
Denomination: Lutheran
Love and taxes are two important topics. What does Jesus have to say about such things? Let's see in Matthew 22.
Let’s look at lessons on God’s invitation, paying taxes, marriage in heaven and love in Matthew 22. God’s Invitation What is our response to God’s invitation? What does God expect us to wear? Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. Did many refuse to accept the ...read more
Explores the manifestation, magnitude, and meaning of God's great love, emphasizing its transformative power and God's role as the author of our destinies.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a privilege to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His word more deeply. Today, we are going to focus on a passage that speaks directly to the heart of our faith, a passage that ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:4
Topics: Love