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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 sermon examines the biblical perspective, our personal involvement, and the public administration of the sacrament of infant baptism.
Introduction One of the most significant events in the life of Christian parents is the presentation of their child for the sacrament of baptism. Today Alexia Tyler was presented for baptism. While obedience to God’s commands is always the key to blessing, an understanding of what transpires in ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 17:7, Acts 2:30-44
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
So Moses took the blood and sprinkled it on the people and said, "Behold the blood of the covenant, which the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.
So Moses took the blood and sprinkled it on the people and said, "Behold the blood of the covenant, which the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words. (Exodus 24:8). I have been involved in quite a few contracts in my day. As a husband, I entered into a marital contract in the ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-15, Hebrews 9:15-28
The superiority of the covenant of promise in seen in 1) ITS CONFIRMATION2) ITS CHRIST-CENTEREDNESS 3) ITS CHRONOLOGY & 4) ITS COMPLETENESS
The transition of terms between US President Bush and president elect Obama has an interesting ping pong of promises. Bush has to decide what he can do now that won’t be overturned in two months by Obama. A traditional end of term practice is Presidential pardons, where the president is allowed ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18
Denomination: Other
Marriage is about the union of two hearts, and in Heaven it is the marriage of Christ and His Church. If we do not see ourselves connected/united to Christ in a covenantal relationship, we will fail to grasp the nature of life after death.
In Revelation 21, John the Apostle sees Heaven as “a bride dressed for her husband.” The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 5 compares the union of husband and wife to that of Christ and the church. We are the Bride of Christ. It’s been said, regarding Heaven, the Bible provides the ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10
Denomination: Congregational
According to Esteban Ortiz-Ospina and Max Roser (Our World in Data), “Marriage, as a social institution, has been around for thousands of years.
According to Esteban Ortiz-Ospina and Max Roser (Our World in Data), “Marriage, as a social institution, has been around for thousands of years. With things that are thousands of years old, it is easy to assume that they can only change slowly. But developments since the middle of the 20th century ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:6
Denomination: Baptist
Promise Land We have been set free . . . now what? It isn’t enough to break out of bondage unless we learn to move to blessed. In order to do so we must find and live in promise land!
PromiseLand Pt. 1 - Promises I. Introduction The man who thought he was actually God has been defeated. Pharaoh and his armies have been swallowed in the retreating waters of the Red Sea. This brings to end the 430 years of harsh and brutal treatment of Israelite slaves who had been captive in ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8
Denomination: Pentecostal
The exodus marks the real beginning of the history of Israel as a people and a nation. It tells the story of Israel’s continued struggle with sin and obedience. Despite all of this, God chose them for a special role and sticks with them
The Exodus Exodus 14:21-31 At the end of Genesis, Egypt and Palestine were in the grips of a famine and Joseph had been reunited with his father, Jacob, and his brothers after they came to Egypt to buy food. Joseph invited them to stay with him in Egypt. God used the next 4 centuries to fulfill 3 ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 14:21-31
Denomination: Methodist
Marriage is more than falling in love. Both parties to the marriage have a complementary role to play to the other. And you need to work at it.
Marriage Foundation Introduction: The marriage covenant predates the Fall I would like to like to go back to the very basics of when marriage was instituted. We first read about it in Genesis 2. I am not talking about a piece of paper saying you are married but to the marriage covenant between ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25, Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:31, Malachi 2:13-16
Denomination: Anglican
The same Jesus who walked the dusty trails of Israel, died on a cross, arose from the dead, and ascended on high is now our Mediator with God.
God’s New Deal Hebrews Series Hebrews 8.1-13 May 7, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In our text we will see a glimpse of Jesus’ heavenly work. 1 It’s inspiring, encouraging, exciting to know that this moment, One who bears the scars ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13
This is not just a story of the covenant faithfulness (chesed) to Namoi and Ruth. It is about God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel.” [
“Redeemed” Ruth 4:1-22 You will remember that we discovered in the last chapter that although Boaz was a near relative and was willing to be her goel (kinsman-redeemer), ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22
God’s grace seeks out the forgotten, restores dignity, and welcomes us as beloved family, giving us a permanent place at His table.
Have you ever felt forgotten? Not ignored for an afternoon, but tucked away behind the clutter of life—like your name somehow got lost between bills and to-do lists, between setbacks and sin, between who you were and who you fear you’ve become. Maybe you know that ache. Maybe you’ve heard that ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13
Topics: Mephibosheth, Kindness, Covenant
A loving heart is said to describe a person who feels or shows love to others.
Oscar Wilde, an Irish poet and playwright once remarked: “Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and a richness to life that nothing else can bring.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 reminds us: ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:27, Philippians 2:1-11, Jude 1:20-25, 1 Corinthians 16:14
Ezra reflects on the Exile, the Return, and the future
WWelcome back. It’s good to see you again. For those who were not here last week, I will introduce myself again. I am Ezra. I am, by vocation, a priest and a scribe, a record keeper. I am also a teacher of the Law. I served the Lord during the Restoration, the most exciting time in our history ...read more
Scripture: Ezra 1:1-3
In Genesis 15 vultures come and try to steal Abram's sacrifice. Vultures are always trying to steal the basis of our covenant relationship with God. Some vultures include: lethargy, distractions, human fraility. Shocking end to sermon.
Chasing the Vultures Away This message contains a shocking ending. I’m telling you now, but I don’t think that can fully prepare you for what is ahead. PPT 1 Series title: (Hidden Gems) Last week we began this series and discussed how God has secrets He wants to share. I mentioned the passage in ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 15:7-18
1 Samuel 18:1-5 shows us a remarkable expression of faithful love.
Scripture The battle between David and Goliath is over. Israel’s champion and savior, David, has killed Goliath. The armies of Israel then routed the armies of the Philistines and chased them all the way back to their own territory. After that Saul’s commander of the army, Abner, brought David to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5
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