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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
Why do we need to belong to a local church?
Internet Chat rooms are a phenomenom of the technology age, leading people to form “relationships” online and neglect them in person. Top 10 Signs You’re Addicted to the Net (some of these may go over your head if you don’t have a computer) 10. You wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Denomination: Baptist
There are three distinct levels of unity in the Spirit that are evident in the early church. Most of the western church in the 21st century is only familiar with the first or lowest level of unity that Jesus referred to in John 17.
Introduction to Part I What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? Is it an ethereal sixth sense based on feelings or intuition? Is it an intellectual or symbolic type or anthropomorphic construct used to create a theological distinction between Christians and “other” ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-45
Everyone faces times of spiritual difficulty and disillusionment. When we do, we need to realize that God is always faithful and will stay with us through even the toughest times.
A couple of weeks ago my wife Pam and I had the chance to travel with the Jr. High/High School bands to NKU for a band festival. After the morning festival, the entire group went to Kings Island to spend the rest of the day. Now band festivals are okay, but for us, the big draw of the trip was the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Vision is a God thing. It has to do with finding out what God is up to in our world and then joining Him in doing it.
This is our 4th and final message from Proverbs. Behind each of the sayings in this book is a vision of a community committed to living God’s way. This ideal community contradicts the foolish, immoral tendencies of the world, encouraging us to live productively and harmoniously to carry out the ...read more
Denomination: Brethren
Jude’s letter is a call to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. In today’s lesson we observe the call to contend for truth against heresy.
Scripture Two weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The first week I introduced you to the Letter of Jude. I briefly touched on questions that arise whenever we begin a new study of God’s Word, such as: Who wrote the letter? ...read more
Scripture: Jude 3:3
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The church (universal & local) is worthy because of the PERSON who is its head; the PURPOSE for which it was founded and the PRICE paid for it. Therefore it is worthy of our 1. being united with it; 2. our faithfulness; 3. our service; 4. our support.
The Church Is Worthy Sermon 1 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh June 23, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:15 – “But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15
To endure in Christian ministry we need to refill our energy: 2 Cor 4:1 and "Castaway" give helps to do so.
What keeps us going? Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:1 As usual Chuck Noland is travelling – on a business trip at the other end of the world. Then it happens: His plane crashes in the middle of the ocean. He alone manages to reach a remote island. A bitter fight for survival begins, a new challenge ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1
Denomination: Lutheran
To restore a sinning believer, grab the tools of restoration: pain; punishment; pardon; and partnership.
The Tools of Restoration (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) Author and Canadian Theologian, Randall Rauser, tells the story of a boy, whose parents had promised him a beautiful car to drive when he turned 16. He dreamed about it all his life, planning to park it in the family’s barn where it could stay warm ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Matthew 18:15-17
Denomination: Evangelical Free
We must work to understand what God has revealed, but it takes determined people to put that truth to work.
Going Forward (Acts 11:19-30) 1. Sometimes in life we want to do something, but we feel awkward about it. 2. At a funeral, we sometimes have a sharing time; I usually say, "Nobody likes to be first, so who will be second?" 3. And sometimes we simply don’t make the changes we need to make because ...read more
Scripture: Acts 11:19-30
Denomination: Independent/Bible
5th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at Mary’s Extravagant gift to Jesus and asks if we give extravagantly to Him.
There is a wonderful story by the name of Babette’s Feast, by Isak Dineson. The setting is a small village on the coast of Denmark many years ago. Two spinster sisters provide leadership for a small church, which was founded by their now dead pastor-father many years before. The group has dwindled ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-8
Denomination: Assembly Of God
priority for 2007 is Paul’s stirring message to fight from now on the real battle
Priority for 2007 Happy New Year’s Eve! This coming New Year reminds us that there is always a new chapter to be written, with new opportunities and great possibilities. So as the church, how shall we move on, what are the new opportunities and possibilities? In the Bible, we find Paul the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
The church is more than scattered splinters, there is power in agreement. It is called synergism. United we stand.
SCATTERED SPLINTERS TEAR DOWN THE EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE EXPERTS WITH SPLINTERS. A. When I was a little boy in the fifth grade, my Dad pastored a church in southern Ohio. The altar was a beautiful, shiny, slick piece of wood. When no one was looking I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5
This was a message that God gave me for our church in a time of transition that was a reminder of God’s Call and Mission for our church, but applies to all God’s Children.
What you were called to… Jude 1:17-23 This past week I had the privilege to attend our Foursquare National Convention in Houston. For me personally it was great time of renewal and reaffirmation. If you remember correctly we were supposed to begin our “Foundations” series today. Well on the last ...read more
Scripture: Jude 1:17-23
Denomination: Foursquare
Exposition of Col. 2:1–7
The Struggle of Effective Ministers “I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God calls us to see our everyday places and relationships as mission fields, inviting us to share His love and presence wherever we are.
If we could sit across a kitchen table together this morning, coffee steaming, hearts open, I’d ask you a gentle question: Where did Jesus meet you this week? In a car line with cranky kiddos? In a conference call that felt like it would never end? At a mailbox where the bill looked bigger than the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Topics: Service, Mission, Discipleship
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