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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 world often values the big, the many, the rich, and the famous. However, this sermon explores the idea that less can be more, and that there is strength and importance in the small and few when God is involved. It challenges the belief that bigger is always better, and encourages finding value in simplicity and smallness.
The world often promotes the idea that bigger is better and smaller is not good. The unbelievers believe that more is always better and less is not valuable. They believe that there is strength in numbers and that the few are unimportant. They prioritize the rich and famous over the poor and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25-29
Topics: God's Presence In Hardships, Value In Simplicity
The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of faith, even as small as a mustard seed, in God's plan and not our own desires, and how it can lead to miraculous outcomes.
Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather today, let's take a moment to reflect on the power of our faith in Christ, and how even a tiny mustard seed of faith can result in miracles. We're diving into Matthew 17:20-21 today, a passage that outlines just how mighty our faith can be. In this ...read more
Topics: Faith, Christ
This sermon addresses the need for accountability
Genesis 4:9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?" NKJV This question that Cain asked God has echoed throughout the church since her existence. Am I supposed to keep watch over my brother? The answer is an undeniable ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 4:9
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Before it was even caled the "church" the church has been finding ways to meet the needs of people. But what about our wants?
"NEEDS AND WANTS" Acts 2: 42-47 I) Intro A) An "I need" illustration from kids childhood (Kids says, "I need" and the parent says, "you need? Or you want?") II) Text: RECAP: 3000 accepted Christ. Church jumped from 120 to 3000 in one day! A) Snapshot 1) Did not reject Jewish religion a) ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Methodist
How a deepened life with God can help us deal with people who disappoint us, people who oppose us, and people who are separated from us.
We as people are always looking for a quick fix to life’s problems. Whether it’s the quickest weight loss fad or the fastest computer, we’re always looking for the easiest, fasted way to achieve our goals. We’re a generation of microwave popcorn and fast food. This mentality also passes over to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22, 2 Timothy 4:6-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Part of a real Followers series
Real Followers Live in community, Acts 2:42-47 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 13, 2002 A "Ziggy" cartoon recently pictured the small, pudgy man, sitting alone in a boat, drifting toward a tunnel with the sign above, "Tunnel of Meaningful Relationships." Loneliness is a ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Sermon calling us to throw off the old, and run the race with everyone else.
Following Jesus? Have you ever been lost? I have. I’ve been told the story of when I was 3 or 4 and my mom couldn’t find me. She called my dad at work. He simply told her to find lonesome and she would find me. Let me explain who lonesome is. Being a only child until I was nine, Lonesome was ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2
Denomination: Church Of God
Let’s talk about what makes it difficult for us to form community, and in so doing, we will also find an explanation for the turmoil our world is seeing and has always seen.
The Faces of the Stranger Pastor Jim Luthy I’ve really wrestled this week whether to return to our series on community or to talk about the recent attacks on our nation. On one hand, we are being asked to return to normal, whatever that means, and these messages on community are meant to equip us ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8, Matthew 23:2-12
The alarm that went off on September 11 is opening our eyes to the problem of individualism. The only thing that will keep us from collectively rolling over in our bed of apathy is a strong call to the cross of Christ and to genuine Christian community.
The New Awakening Pastor Jim Luthy It has been two and a half weeks since we were awakened by the news of terrorists striking on our own soil. Since that time, we have heard that the attacks awakened a "sleeping giant." But that leads me to some questions. If we were a "sleeping giant," why ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Philippians 2:3-4
DON’T JUST DEAL WITH PROBLEMS OF LIFE; TURN THEM AROUND TO YOUR OWN USE. DON’T JUST COPE CONQUER LIFE.
Title: From Coping To Conquering Text: II Corinthians 4:5-12 Intro: You know it is a bad day when: - You call the suicide prevention hotline and they put you on hold. - Your stuck in traffic and your horn gets stuck behind a group of Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang. - You get to work to find a 60 ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Denomination: Pentecostal
FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK
BIG IDEA: FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK IN THE RACE TO GLORY TO JOIN OUR SAVIOR, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Gromacki: "In this section, the apostle challenged the believers to experience the joy of maturity." I. (:15-16) ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Our call to help one another through temptations
Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens Meridian Church of God Seventh Day February 10th, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good morning… Victory Over Temptation pages 237-239 I want to talk to you today about the types of bonds that are spoken of in that reading. When faced by trouble, hardship, temptation, these ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2
The truest community is found in a gathering of people who are learning to become Jesus-trusting disciples and are committed to making Jesus-trusting disciples.
Living with a Common Purpose: Making Disciples Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we talked about the awakening in America to the problem of individualism. Rising from our slumber after the terrorist attacks, the people of our nation are giving blood, giving money, giving thanks, and giving in to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
We must agree that the "habit" of not meeting together is counter-productive to making disciples.
Breaking the "Habit" of Isolationism Pastor Jim Luthy In the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing, both here and in our TLC Groups, the value of living in community. You might recall that we talked about the "Paradox of Community," where we hunger for intimacy yet we fear intimacy. Then we ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25
Hope beyond brokenness only comes to us when we receive by faith our "Higher Power" who for me personally is the Lord Jesus Christ.
HOPE BEYOND BROKENNESS! Thesis: Hope beyond brokenness only comes to us when we receive by faith our "Higher Power" who for me personally is the Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30
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