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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
The writer to the Ephesians reveals that the Cross is the conveyor of reconciliation/peace. When has the Cross of Christ affected my reconciliation? The Cross is your instrument of peace when it Ends...
The INSTRUMENT Of PEACE—Eph. 2:11-18 The 2012(or any) Olympic celebration. A celebration of the diversity of humanity & the supposed unity of humanity. Looking at the Olympic opening ceremony—with all the grandeur & nations proudly parading & assembling together— would cause ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18
Denomination: Baptist
Sermon from II Timothy 4:9-13 which shows how Paul dealt with great disappointments and heart-breaks due to the unfaithfulness of others.
What Really Matters How to Deal with Heartbreak II Timothy 4:9-13 I’ve been a dedicated believer in Christ now for the last 44 or 45 years, more than 26 as a pastor. One of the things I’ve learned in that time is that a key to persevering in Christian life, and in particular in ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-13
Denomination: Bible Church
God’s wondrous workings may take us through a deep struggle with sovereignty.
Scripture Introduction One old commentator wrote about our text: “Names are given to men and women, not only to distinguish them from each other, but also,—1. To stir them up to verify the meanings… of their names. Wherefore let every Obadiah strive to be a “servant of God,” every Nathaniel to be ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 The Widow’s Mite
22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 1Kings 17:8-16 Mark 12: 38-44 "Sacrificial Lifestyle" 8 ¶ Then the word of the LORD came to him, 9 "Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you." 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath; ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16
Denomination: Lutheran
Absalom provides a good example of the sin of pride and the conseqence of breaking the fifth commandment, Honor your father and mother.
Today we will see from the life of Absalom what the outcome of breaking God’s fifth command is. It reads, “ Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Absalom, who was King David’s third son, had his life cut short because ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:12
Denomination: Brethren
Let us be a people of increasing commitment to sharing the love of God with one another and sharing the love of Christ without walls.
Love Without Walls, Romans 12:9-21 Introduction An escaped prisoner in the Civil War wandered for many days and nights, seeking the Union lines. At last, in the dusk of the early twilight, he came to a camp which he supposed belonged to the Confederates. Before he knew it he was surrounded by the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
Denomination: Christian Church
A look through the lectionary from the book of Luke as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
It’s Christmas Luke 21:25-36 December 3, 2017 I’m having a difficult time realizing we’re in December. I’m not sure why, I think it happens to me every year. In January, you think about the fact that it’s another year, it’s going to last forever, and after 5 minutes, it seems the year is coming ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:25-36
The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another.
Do you really love God? Tonight we look at a third test that proves if you really love God. Are you marked by love? Do we love one another? The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another. If we ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:10-17
How are we to observe the Lord's Supper in a suitable manner?
Introduction This morning we will observe the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Are you ready? Last week in announcing that we will have it, I exhorted you to prepare your hearts to receive it properly. The Book of Church Order requires the announcement so that “all may come in a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34
This sermon encourages believers to combat false beliefs, deepen their understanding of biblical truths, and remain vigilant against modern philosophies that contradict God's Word.
Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family joined together by the love of our Savior. We share a common bond, a common faith, and a common purpose – to know Him more and make Him known. Today, we gather to open ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23
Topics: False Teachings
The best wisdom is the wisdom from God.
INTRODUCTION I have said last week that it is our duty to find the wisdom of God. Today our passage will tell us to do everything and give our all to have her. Wisdom is the primary thing. I. TRADE ALL YOU HAVE FOR WISDOM, 7-8 A. Esteem Her and She will exalt you B. Embrace Her and She will ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 4:7-8
This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.
Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4
This is the fourth message in the Extreme Makeover series. Jesus would give us hunched backs from BOWing in submission to God.
EXTREME MAKEOVER: HUNCHED BACK James 4:1-10 May 30, 2004 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled Extreme Makeover. We have been going through the book of James to see what kind of a makeover Jesus would give us. We have already learned that Jesus would give us big ...read more
Scripture: James 4:1-10
The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! Prelim thoughts, key concepts: “Leav
Don’t Forget The Bread A Lesson from, Mark 8:11-21 parallel in Matthew 16:1-12 The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12, Mark 8:11-21
Denomination: Methodist
God wants our confession of Faith so we don’t have a failure to communicate.
What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate Text Romans 10:1-10 I love that old movie, Cool Hand Luke, staring Paul Newman. He was a man with problems—one of which landed him in a southern prison. He kept breaking out of the prison—and he kept getting caught and being brought back. Now, the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 10:1-10
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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