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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
This is my Christmas 2018 message. It's about having an intimate relationship with Jesus versus having a superficial relationship with Him.
The Gift Is In The Box Scriptures: Prov. 20:11; John 3:16; 1 Cor. 13:11; Luke 7:36-50 In 2017 I did a series entitled “It’s Time to Grow Up.” In that series I shared with you the differences between a mature Christian and one that is not mature. One of the foundation Scriptures was found in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11, Luke 7:36-50
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Highlight the consequences of rejecting God's authority, the benefits of remaining faithful to Him, and the importance of choosing authentic faith over a superficial, worldly version.
Good morning, family. If you have your Bibles or Bible apps handy, please turn with me to 2 Chronicles 12:1-11. As we dive into His Word today, we're going to be exploring some big themes: the consequences of rejecting God's authority, the benefits of faithfulness to the Lord, and authentic and ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-11
Topics: Synthetic, Authentic
Jesus had a great regard for the OT. So should we, but Jesus is looking deeper than a superficial "keeping of rules". He is looking for the character of the man
Story of competitors A few years ago, a Swiss Pharmaceutical Company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising, three candidates were selected for the final selection process. A mathematician, a statistician and a lawyer. The first to be invited in for the final ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37
Denomination: Anglican
The death and resurrection of Christ give Him the authority to command us to disciple beyond superficiality, to reach even the marginal, and to have a global scope to our mission.
Somebody out there has a plan for your life. Somebody has a plan for the world you live in. Time and again I see evidence that there are those who believe that with enough planning, enough energy, and enough work, they will get you into their orbit. They have a plan for your life and for your ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon explores the difference between true hope, grounded in faith, and false hope, which is superficial and hypocritical, using Matthew 23:27-28 as a guide.
Hello, family! It's a blessing to be with you all today. We're here to talk about something that we all need in our lives - hope. Now, hope can be a tricky thing, can't it? Sometimes it's a beacon in the dark, lighting our way. Other times, it seems to be just out of reach, a mirage in the desert ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28
Topics: Avoid Hypocrisy
Knowing God goes beyond acknowledging His existence or understanding Him superficially. It’s a lifelong journey of seeking, experiencing, and growing in an intimate relationship with Him.
KNOWING GOD BEYOND THE SURFACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:10 “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24 John 17:3 Hosea 6:3 Psalm 103:7 Daniel 11:32 James ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Jeremiah 9:23-24, John 17:3, Psalm 103:7, Daniel 11:32, James 1:5 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Assembly Of God
We have not yet learned the difference between superficial superstars and the starlight wisdom of Jesus. He transforms gold into Kingdom power, frankincense into respect, and myrrh into the preface for resurrection.
In 1970 Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber brought out a rock opera with the provocative title, Jesus Christ Superstar. Predictably, not everyone was amused. Some condemned it as sacrilegious. But if you listened carefully and let your defenses down a notch or two, their work communicated the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
This chapter is a warning about the dangers of pride, misplaced confidence, and shallow obedience. God desires humility, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion — not partial or superficial obedience that fades in the face of success.
PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 14:1-29 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18; 1 Peter 5:6; 2 Chronicles 25; Obadiah 1:3-4; Jeremiah 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 14 presents the reign of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the consequences of his pride and unwise choices. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 14:1-29
The display that they gave Jesus in His triumphal entry proved to be superficial over the next few days. They praised Him at the beginning of the week and voted for His crucifixion on Friday of that same week.
THE DAY OF VISITATION Text: Luke 19:28-44 In his book Strengthening Your Grip, Charles Swindoll made an interesting observation that is probably not so easily perceived very often---the difference between discipleship and prophecy. He said,"Christians all around the world will line up to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-44
Denomination: United Methodist
We are not called to apply the superficial wisdom of American culture to reshape our Catholic identity. We are called to alert Americans to the wisdom of Catholic culture that is given to us by Our Lord.
Fourth Sunday of Easter 2018 The Good Shepherd In a popular movie from a few years back, the main character, a gung-ho SEAL from Odessa, tells his listeners that there are three kinds of people: wolves, sheep, and sheepdogs. The wolves prey on the sheep, the sheep cower in fear, and the sheepdogs ...read more
Scripture: John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:1-2
Denomination: Catholic
People look at the church and cry superficial. Why is that? I believe because it is we have forgotten that saving faith leads to repentant lives. One fruit that has fallen off the faith tree is repentance.
Intro: There are people that look at the church today and cry hypocrites. One reason is they don’t understand we are sinners that are saved by grace. It is the grace of God that makes us saints not the acts of men. Another reason is that the church has become superficial! Paul told timothy ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:17
In Psalm 37:4 the psalmist, David, invites us to find our greatest joy and satisfaction in the Lord. This delight is not a superficial happiness but a deep, abiding joy in God's presence and character.
Delighting in the Lord: Finding Fulfillment in Him Psalm 37:4 Theme: Understanding what it means to delight in the Lord and how it transforms our desires and lives. Psalm 37:4 (NLT) - "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires." Introduction: Today, I want to ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Psalm 1:2, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:23-24
Denomination: Pentecostal
When we focus only upon temporal physical and superficial longings – represented by physical bread – we neglect our eternal deep spiritual needs, represented by spiritual bread, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself.
I Am the Bread of Life (John 6:35-51) 1. Most writers know not to use mixed metaphors. Here are some examples: 1. She was a couch potato in the gravy boat of life, flopping dejectedly on the sofa. 2. All at once he was alone in this noisy hive with no place to roost. 3. The little boat gently ...read more
Scripture: John 6:35-51
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This could be used as a stewardship sermon and hopefully would get people to realize that their is more to being a Christian than just filling a pew. Hopefully this sermon compels people to look beyond the superficial and truly look to their heart.
(a note about the opening illustration; It is not my own but i don't know where I actually found it originally, it is tucked away with some notes I have.) There was a man who called a church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the trough. The secretary said, "Who?" Then ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Luke 6:38
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem in the last week of His life he was greeted with cheers, but He wept over the city because of their superficial beliefs and spiritual blindness. Learn the valuable personal lessons that apply to us today.
A Day of Cheers and Tears Luke 19:28-45 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I turned 50 in January and someone in the church was kind enough to send me a revised list of hymns for the over-50 crowd: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand, and Help Me Up” 2. “It is Well with my Soul; but my Knees ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-45
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