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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
Christ’s answer to the disciples question about their inability to cast the demon out of a boy teaches you how to understand and overcome your problems.
Matthew 17:14-21 (NLT) When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, [this incident occurs right after Jesus and three of his apostles descended the Mount of Transfiguration] a huge crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said, 15 "Lord, have mercy on my son, because he ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21
Denomination: Baptist
This is 6th in the series of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3
Anyone else tired of all the road construction going on around here? It’s so frustrating to not be able to go on the street you want to, or to have to wait and wait and wait for your turn to go because of all the new construction. Road blocks and road diversions can be frustrating! Road blocks ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Part three focuses on faith as a grain of mustard seed.
The Rock and the Hard Place Part 3 Are You Satisfied With Your Faith Part 2? Scriptures: Matthew 17:14-21; 13:31-32 Introduction This is the continuation of my message from two weeks ago. If you recall from that message I asked you if you were satisfied with your faith. In my youth Sunday ...read more
We all want our churches to grow, but do we understand the growing pains that go along with the process?
The Pain of Growth You ever have growing pains? If you didn’t you probably know someone who did, maybe your own kids. You know when you were around 8 or 9 you’d wake up with your legs aching. Growing pains are kind of a generic diagnosis that covers a variety of aches and pains ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1
Denomination: Wesleyan
Trusting God’s care frees us from worry, as He values and provides for us even more faithfully than He does for the birds and fields.
If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 2 a.m., rehearsing the what-ifs and worst-case scenarios, you’re not alone. The mind races, the heart paces, and the shadows in the room grow longer with every anxious thought. Worry has a way of tightening its grip—white-knuckled, breath-shortening, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-26
Topics: Peace, Christ
The sermon encourages perseverance in doing good, assuring that faithful, unseen efforts matter and will ultimately yield a harvest in God’s perfect timing.
Some of us walked in today a little weary, a little worn, and a little wondering. You’ve been faithful in the small things—praying for prodigals, blessing neighbors, showing up for work with integrity, holding your tongue when it would be easier to snap, trusting God when the calendar feels crowded ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:9
Topics: Perseverance, Endurance
God invites us to courageously step into His promises, trusting His faithfulness and love, rather than hesitating in fear or doubt.
Have you ever stood on a threshold with your hand on the knob, heart racing, knowing there’s goodness inside but still hesitating to step in? Maybe it’s a fresh calling, a new season, a second chance. Maybe it’s peace after a long storm, or hope after a hard night. God brings us to thresholds. He ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:8
Topics: Perseverance, Resilience
God’s constant presence brings hope and steadiness in our darkest, most anxious moments, reminding us that His light always shines and overcomes.
Some of us walked in today with a quiet ache we can’t quite name. Sleep came late. Worry came early. Headlines are heavy, homes feel hurried, and hearts can feel hollowed out by the constant ache of a hard week. We carry questions to our pews: Will the light hold? Will hope last? Does God really ...read more
Scripture: John 1:5
Topics: Light, Men
God sees our hidden pain and responds to even the smallest act of faith, offering healing, peace, and wholeness to those who reach for Him.
Some of us walked in today smiling on the outside and sore on the inside. You know that quiet ache that doesn’t announce itself but lingers like a shadow—fatigue that coffee can’t fix, fear that keeps whispering, “This is just how it will be,” and shame that makes you want to blend into the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:25-34
Topics: Breast Cancer, Healing
INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it.
INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it. A week or two ago, we were watching a video and Carol remarked on how there was so much adultery in it - everyone seemed to have a lover. Marriage was not always treated so casually. Henry Ford, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15
Denomination: Methodist
ILL:Little boy selling a push lawnmower. Baptist preacher come along and wanted to buy it and asked did it run. "Yes sir", said the boy. The preacher pulled and pulled on the rope and said, "Son, this thing won’t start." The boy said, "That’s ‘cause you ‘
Tounge Trouble THE TROUBLE MAKING TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 Self control is an awesome thing to behold. This Fruit of the Spirit is the most respected fruit listed in Galations 5:22-24. Perhaps this is because so few of us have obtained it. We respect those who demonstrate it. ILL:Little boy selling ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
When our homes become prayer centers, they can become lighthouses to our communities.
Your House—A Lighthouse Phil 2:12-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We have been exploring the theme of prayer for the better part of year now. In ten months we have looked at some basic principles of prayer, considered an example or ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, Philippians 2:12-17
God’s power and provisions are superabundant for those who trust and obey.
Scripture Introduction Only one of Jesus’ miracles is recorded by all four evangelists — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. God chose to describe the person and work of his Son from four different angles, four perspectives. Each author brings a unique point of view to his account as each writes for a ...read more
Scripture: John 6:1-14, John 6:15-21
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Exposition of Zech. 4
You’ve Got the Power Zech. 4 What would it be like to live without power? You could ask the Amish, who choose to live without electricity in their homes. Some of them even refuse to use gas powered engines. I really admire people like that. I have no desire to follow in their footsteps, but I do ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14
The sixth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Philadelphia in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.
YOU’VE GOT MAIL: PHILADELPHIA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL About twenty-five miles southeast of Sardis on a high plateau, some 800 feet above the surrounding countryside sat a small but important city known as Philadelphia. Philadelphia was the youngest of the ...read more
Denomination: Christian Church
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