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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
First in the Ephesians Series dealing with the blessing of God.
Ephesians Series #1 “Bless the Lord” INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus is an essential foundation of the New Testament and warrants frequent visits for deeper understanding. Any portion of the Bible has basic truths that never change but the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
The sermon encourages believers to rely on God’s strength and spiritual armor to stand firm and confident in Christ’s victory amid life’s spiritual battles.
Friend, if your week felt like a wrestling match, you’re in good company. Life has a way of stacking bricks on the back—duties that demand, headlines that hammer, whispers that weigh heavy. And then there’s that quiet pressure you can’t quite name. You can tidy the kitchen and tame the calendar, ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Colossians 2:15
Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Armor, Victory
If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball lottery this week. But what if God took over your prayer life?
We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 2:9
Denomination: Baptist
In today's world, physical fitness has become a top priority for many people.
We spend hours at the gym, running, and engaging in various physical activities to maintain a healthy body. However, as Christians, we must remember that our spiritual fitness is equally, if not more, important. LET US explore the importance of both physical and spiritual fitness, and why we ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Hebrews 12:1-3
When you’re spiritually asleep it means you’re unaware of what God is doing right now in the world.
INTRODUCTION One of the first church jokes I remember hearing is about the deacon who always went to sleep when his pastor started preaching. One Sunday, the pastor decided to play a trick on him. He started preaching, and sure enough, the drowsy deacon was soon sound asleep. The pastor said ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Sampson pictures the deadly effect of sin in the life of the believer.
SAMSON?S STEPS ON THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF SPIRITUAL DEFEAT JUDGES 14-16 (Numbers 6:2-7) "Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the LORD: {3} He shall separate himself from wine ...read more
A. Rejoice Always B.
A. Rejoice Always B. Pray Without Ceasing C. Give Thanks in Everything "for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Exodus 3:4
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Take an evaluative look at the ways spiritual gifts are being used in your life and in your fellowship.
Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’s accusations about worthlessness * Useful for ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What do you do for nurture when you don’t feel spiritually fed? Steps toward being spiritually nurtured: Love, Study God’s Word, Live God’s Word, Fellowship with Believers, Service to Others.
by the Rev. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, Jr. Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com Are you being fed, spiritually? Are you being nurtured in your faith? Are you taking care of your soul’s health? Those are important questions. They are every bit as ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-21
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A study of Jesus’ answers to the Jewish leaders on whether it was right to pay taxes to Caesar.
Between Two Worlds: Our Civil & Spiritual Responsibilities Luke 20:20-26 Some wise wag said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in session!” A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:20-26
This is the second in a series on Paul’s Trustworthy sayings. It encourages us to find peace and hope in God’s promises.
INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) When I began my first year at Bible College, I quickly became friends with another guy who was in my class -- let’s call him John. John and I were both from Brethren In Christ churches, we both came straight from high school, and we were both enrolled in the same program ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13
Denomination: *other
This is the third in a series that studies Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This one demonstrates the difference that a hope-filled, optimistic attitude can make in our lives.
INTRODUCTION. Many of you know that I am an avid reader. I consistently have at least two or three books on the go. Some books I read here in my office and usually deal with church, ministry, or worship-related issues -- to help me develop as a pastor. The books I read at home are generally for ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16
This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.
INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?
The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?
Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more
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