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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
True contentment and lasting joy are found not in wealth or possessions, but in trusting God and valuing relationships above material gain.
Good morning, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us came in with a full schedule and an empty tank. Some of us came with a smile that covers a heart that’s sore. And some of us came with questions we aren’t sure we’re allowed to ask in church. If that’s you, you’re in good company. ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-17
Topics: Discontentment, Consequences
This sermon calls us to reject deceit, embrace truthfulness in our relationships, and return to God, who heals and restores through honesty and integrity.
“The time is always right to do what is right.” —Martin Luther King Jr. Friends, I’m glad you’re here. Pull your chair a little closer. Let your heart take a deep breath. In a world swirling with spin, slogans, and slippery half-truths, your soul longs for the steady voice of God. You were made to ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 9:3-9
Topics: Lying, Truthfulness
God calls ordinary, imperfect people to carry His name, assuring us that our past doesn’t disqualify us and His presence empowers our purpose.
Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a sigh. Your hands shook a little when you poured the coffee. Your thoughts carried old regrets like heavy suitcases. You wonder, “Could God still use me? Does Heaven have a purpose for someone like me?” Friend, lift your chin. The heart of God is ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:15
Topics: Chosen Vessel
Sometimes God fights for us, and sometimes with us.
A Unique Approach to Our Conflict After being wounded and captured during Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, the Union captors sent Captain Benjamin Farinholt to the Federal prisoner-of-war camp on Johnson’s Island in Ohio. There he and his fellow prisoner John Latane devised a daring escape plan. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The parable of the great banquet is a picture of the invitation God extends to us to come to His eternal banquet of salvation–some accept and others refuse this great invitation.
Excuses: The Skin of a Reason Stuffed with a Lie Luke 14:12-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do. An excuse is actually the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. In ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:12-24, Luke 7:16-24
Denomination: Baptist
The sermon provides an exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 against the background of controversies surrounding how the Spirit works.
Holy Spirit Series 2000 How God Works Among His People 1 Corinthians 12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO How does God work among his people? That’s an important question. How you answer it affects your view of the Christian life. It determines what ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
More than any other time in the history of the world, the evidence of science powerfully supports your belief in God. The good news is not only that there’s a Creator, but that He loves you and that He’s inviting you into a personal relationshi
Note: this message incorporates a dramatic clip from the film Unlocking the Mystery of Life. The DVD or videotape may be obtained at www.illustramedia.org. Permission to show the clip may be obtained from Illustra Media, P.O. Box 2711, La Habra, CA 90623-2711. The phone number is 888-897-6026 or ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31
Denomination: *other
Many people consider it the greatest short story ever written because it speaks so truthfully to the human condition. It’s really the story of a father with two sons. One sinned when he left the other sinned while staying home. We’re going to look at
The Scope of Grace Since most of you are familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son, I thought I would read a different version of it it’s called the “Prodigal Son in the Key of F.” Feeling footloose and frisky, a feather-brained fellow forced his father to fork over his farthings. Fast he ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings.
One minute, you are helping kids learn how to cross the street safely. Turn around and you’re dropping them off at college. It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings. This past week, I’ve been talking with ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7
The inticing and deceptive power of Turkish Delight. How the consequences of our choices build strongholds in our lives.
Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold (if you e-mail me a request, I will send you the power point for this sermon) Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold The Story of Samson A. Beginning in Judges chapter 13, we begin to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Denomination: Church Of God
What are the ingredients of a good memorial?
THE MAKING OF A MEMORIAL Exodus 17 I. The Murmuring II. The Marauders A. The Strategy of the Foe 1st – He attacked Unexpectedly – Vs. 8 2nd. – He attacked Indirectly – Deut. 25:17-18 3rd – He attacked Viciously – Deut. 25:18 4th – He attacked Arrogantly – Deut. 25:18 B. The Strength of ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16
What is your excuse to God...do you make excuses or own up to your failures?
Our Passage: 1 Samuel 15 1. 1One day Samuel said to Saul, "I anointed you king of Israel because the LORD told me to. Now listen to this message from the LORD! 2This is what the LORD Almighty says: ’I have decided to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek for opposing Israel when they came from ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-21
Life Management 101, part 6. Dave sees Psalm 1 as laying out some life steps that lead logically to godliness (and thus a kind of prosperity or productivity) and some that lead logically to godlessness (vanity). The progression in verse 1 of walk-stand-
Putting Your Roots Down Life Management 101, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 23, 2006 Today I want to talk to you about putting your roots down. The last few weeks have probably been the richest series we have ever done here on spiritual formation. I called the series Life ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6
Denomination: Free Methodist
We must learn to lean on God even when things are difficult and we do not like them...
The illustrations in this sermon were found here on Sermoncentral.com. 2 Cor 12:7b-12 (NASB) 7b for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
We are going home someday my friend. For many, that experience is greatly anticipated.
1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-4
Denomination: Pentecostal
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