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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Belief in the resurrection to eternal life is at the heart of our faith.
Heaven Is . . . Luke 20: 27 - 38 Intro: I have a question for you this morning. Can God create a rock so big that He can’t life it? It’s a trap. It’s a trick question. If you answer, “NO, then you have UPHELD God’s POWER; but, discredited God’s ABILITY. / If you answer YES, then you have ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:27-38
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
We celebrate so many things every year. Do you celebrate Easter?. Are you worshiping the risen Christ? If so, how do you show this to the world
Unrecognized Victory Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:13 13 And they *said to her, “aWoman, why are you weeping?” She *said to them, “Because bthey have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.” 14 When she had said this, she turned around and *asaw Jesus standing there, ...read more
Scripture: John 20:13
Denomination: United Methodist
Let me ask you a question: if you were given a choice of going to Heaven today or waiting ten years, what would you choose? Your answer to this question tells a lot about what you think about Heaven. I think the majority of people would desire to wait ten years or more.
Bill is a sweet man who was a remarkably faithful husband. Like so many seniors of our day, medical science was able to extend the length of Bill’s life even though the quality of his life suffered. He hurt for the past seven plus years and wasn’t able to be a part of our church as he wanted to. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21
Denomination: Baptist
How the crucifixion applies to us.
Reading 4: Mark 15, 16 – 32 The Crucifixion of Jesus How the crucifixion applies to us. Gospels account. You may find it strange to find that the New Testament does not really provide us with many of the details of Christs crucifixion. In fact, there is remarkable brevity, and restraint on the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:16
Denomination: Episcopal
Jesus voluntarily Gave His Life
1. INTRODUCTION. OUT OF ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE EVER LIVED, THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ONE LIKE JESUS! HE WAS BORN WITHOUT THE AID OF A MAN. HE LIVED A PERFECTLY SINLESS LIFE. NO ONE IN THE HISTORY OF HUMANITY HAS LOVED LIKE JESUS. JESUS IS THE PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF THE INVISIBLE GOD; WHO REIGNED ...read more
Scripture: John 10:17-18
Second Samuel 1:17-27 gives us a written lament for someone who has died.
Scripture The Book of Second Samuel opens with David hearing of Saul’s death. The Philistine army defeated the army of Israel on Mount Gilboa. Among the dead were Saul and three of his sons, including Jonathan. An Amalekite came to David with the news of Saul’s death. David was in the Philistine ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27
what words will you hear when you stand before a Holy God?
“Stephen Finished Well” Acts 7:54-60 We have been told that the words that would be the blessing of a life time are; “Well done, good and faithful servant.” The most terrifying words; “Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” Both were words that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 7:54-60
Funeral for an elderly Christian man.
Celebration of Life and Resurrection Billy Meade Opening : Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Billy Meade . We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
Jesus empowers us to stop the works of the devil. 1) temptation rejected by quoting scripture 2) Jesus is our "Advocate" as He sits at the Father's right hand to intercede 3) He has defeated Satan's grip of the fear of death by His resurrection
In Jesus Holy Name February 9, 2025 Luke 4:33-34 “He Came…To Destroy the Works of the Devil” The title of our sermon begs for a question: What are the “works of the devil” that Jesus came to destroy? We know that Satan brings into our ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:33-44, Luke 4:41
Denomination: Lutheran
Using this as a starting point to highlight 3 stages of our Savior's life and ministry (Material adapted from Brian Wilbur [with his permission] at: https://www.southparisbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-22/he-had-to-be-made-like-us)
HoHum: Oak Ridge Boys sang a song written by Kyle David Matthew called Inconvenient Christmas some years back: Among the bills that I'd received was a postcard marked “Apologies, The Christmas gifts you ordered aren't in stock” So I packed up the kids for Grandpa's house Then a ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
To understand and embrace the fleeting nature of our earthly life, to live in Christ and not in the world, and to prepare for our eternal rest in Jesus.
Good morning, family. Today, we're going to visit a somewhat overlooked gem in the Psalms, Psalm 39:1-13. This passage beautifully illustrates the transient nature of our life on Earth and the eternal promise of rest in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It's about embracing the gift of our dash ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13
Topics: Birth, Eternal Death
Explores Jesus' compassion, authority over death, and involvement in our lives, emphasizing our great need for Him and His greater response to our needs.
Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together under the umbrella of God's grace, to seek His wisdom, to find comfort in His promises, and to grow in our understanding of His word. It is in these moments of collective reflection that we draw closer not only to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:11-15
Topics: Replaced Death, Life
This sermon explores the power of words, the importance of taming our tongues, and the transformative potential of aligning our speech with God's truth.
Beloved friends, as we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives in unimaginable ways. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs, a wisdom that is as ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 18:21
Topics: Death, Life, Power
This is the message delivered to a relatively large congregation present to honour a godly woman who recently died.
“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. For surely it is not ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18
None of us like to think about death.
Some months ago I had a problem dealing with death. Illus: Former President Reagan was asked a question by a reporter, “What would you do without Nancy?” He did not answer that question immediately. But when he thought about it for a few moments he said, “It hard to imagine life without ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Psalm 116:15
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