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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
3rd in series on 1 Thelessonians (3 of 8).
GROWING PAINS 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 INTRO: It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonian Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
Denomination: Baptist
"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT
Christianity For Dummies: The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 I. Introduction A. A woman saw a father shopping with a fussy two-year old in his grocery cart. "Be patient, Billy," he whispers. "You can handle this, Billy. It's okay, Billy." The woman said to him, "I don't mean to ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-11
This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' sacrifice and the grace it bestows upon us, urging us to deeply understand God's boundless love.
Hey there, beloved family! We're here together again, aren't we? How amazing is that? We're about to share another moment of spiritual nourishment, and I'm so glad you're here with me. Today, we're going to talk about something that's at the very heart of our faith. It's something that's so ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5
Topics: He Did It, Just For Me
The kind of joy Scripture calls us to seems unrealistic, especially in times of sorrow. But human emotion is complex. This message shows the path to supernatural happiness.
1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6
Message 6 in our exposition of Colossians. This message explores the heart of Paul regarding ministry.
Chico Alliance Church November 16, 1997 “The Heart of a Minister” Introduction Today we look at the heart of a powerful tool in the hands of the King. Paul explains to the Colossians his personal ministry regarding this glorious hope. It is my hope that as we look at Paul’s personal ministry to the ...read more
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
This sermon explores how Jesus exemplified surrender, submission, and sanctity in His life and death, and how we can emulate His example in our lives.
Good morning, beloved congregation. It is with joy in my heart that I greet you today, not because the world is without trials, but because we serve a Savior who triumphed over them all. And it is this Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, whose words we will ponder and whose spirit we will seek to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:46
Topics: Submission, Cross
June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust”
June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust” The heading of this psalm attributes it to David, but Jeremiah could have written it, so ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 69:1-37
Denomination: Lutheran
Apostles, Pt. 8
HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD (MARK 8:27-33) One of the most acclaimed Jim Carrey movies was “The Truman Show,” an inside look into future reality TV shows, a stunning prediction of the format’s runaway success and a biting commentary on its unrestrained excesses. The movie was about a man who was born, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:27-33
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The hope that God has given to us can fill us with joy even in the worst of circumstances.
The other day I watched some video of the 2004 World Series (won by my Boston Red Sox). When I watched that game live, I was very nervous (many times I had to turn the channel when Boston was in the field). The Red Sox hadn’t won the World Series in 85 years. But now I can calmly watch because I ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12
Why does God allow so much hurt and pain in the world? What’s His reason? How can bad things work for the good? I have an answer...
Why Me, Lord? Romans 8: 28 – 31 June 9, 2002 You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up in the hospital all broken & bruised and your insurance agent tells you that your accident policy covers falling of the roof… but not hitting the ground… Or, when you call Suicide ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28-32
Denomination: Methodist
Since we have better things waiting for us, we can have freedom from discouragement in Christ
INTRODUCTION • How many of you have been discouraged about something in the last week? • How many of you loved to be discouraged? • Discouragement can be something that can stop us in our tracks. Many of us have experienced the pits of discouragement from broken dreams, unfulfilled promises, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:18-25
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Part 16 of our 1 Peter study
Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 16 “Armed with Christ’s attitudes” Today as we continue our study of 1 Peter Titled wayfaring strangers We will continue the topic of suffering Peter has written, and we have taught over the last few weeks That suffering in the life of a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6
The scars tell a story.
What is the only man made thing in heaven? I believe it is the scars on the body of Jesus. What do those scars teach us? When one goes on vacation, they so often bring back a souvenir. When Jesus visited earth as the God-man, he brought back a souvenir, but it was not something cheap and ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Two kinds of pain. Physical pain. “Her pains came upon her” (I Sam. 4:19). Mental pain. “It was painful to realize the wicked purpose” (Ps. 73:16, ELT).
1. The most obvious observation, pain hurts! 2. Definition from Webster, (1) “Localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder or disease or injury.” (2) Basic bodily sensation, induced by noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort and ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 41:10
Pain is one of God’s ministries.
Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, 1 Samuel 4:19
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