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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
We all have our share of problems in life and sometimes we feel like David felt when he faced the many problems he had.
For example, he said in Psalm 55:6-8, "And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness…I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest." The questions we ask ourselves ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Psalm 55:6-8
Denomination: Baptist
Have you ever laid in the bed at night and your problems have gotten so bad that it even seems like the darkness of the night has even turned its back on you.
Preached on 31 October 2004 at Living Stone Baptist Church Standish, Maine [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. [v.3] O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5
When I think of Jesus I think of empathy and compassion; they are embedded Jesus' salvific mission. Too often clergy and Christians take a propositional approach to the Gospel. Loving and caring for people according to the example Jesus set requires us to demonstrate empathy and compassion.
I carefully watched him as he walked down the hall; he was dressed in a long flowing white coat. His head hung unpersuasively from his shoulders. The doctor's demeanor suggested he was intensely contemplating what he would say to us, or he was envisioning another appointment. Halfway down ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 49:13, Isaiah 63:7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Will I know people in Heaven, and will I know people I love who did not make it?
Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Question about Heaven” (Some thoughts and illustrations taken form other sermoncentral.com contributors) Text: II Corinthians 12:1-7 OPENING JOKE: Janet Sketchely was trying to teach her children the truth of salvation while reading through their ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7
The Bible’s description of hell.
ISA.14:9-11 “HELL IS WAITING TO MEET YOU” A) Is hell real? Is hell a place of fire and brimstone? * Do some people actually go to hell? * Matt. 25:41 says that “hell was prepared for the devil and his angels.” * Many in this generation seem to have rejected the idea of hell! * But if hell is ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 14:9-11
Jesus is trying to reach you
Introduction A. Mean Nothing, Impact Zero 1. Final Four Season – Basketball season that is a) Oklahoma Sooners won 1st bid b) Last night Indiana Hoosiers sercured their spot (1) 1st final four berth since 92 c) Today will decide whether it will be (1) Maryland or Connecticut (2) Kansas or ...read more
Scripture: Mark 20:17-19, Luke 19:28-41
Denomination: United Methodist
Difficulty encountered, Destination expected, Duty explained,
Valleys Psalm 84:6 Life is not easy because life is not without its valleys. Wouldn’t it be great if we never went through valleys in our Christian experience? However, this is not promised anywhere in the Bible. Valleys are a part of life that we are going to have to learn to deal ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 84:6
Community is crucial to the follower of Jesus. It is not optional.
1. Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC. I was not a resident of OK 20 years ago but have heard stories and read accounts of the event. Many of you were impacted directly by the catastrophe. 2. This disaster reminds us of the power of ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What can we learn from a resurrection of one of Jesus closest friends?
Let’s learn a couple of ways to examine a Bible passage: 1) solving dilemmas, and 2) finding the Good News. Let’s examine the resurrection of Lazarus in John 11:1-45. What was the setting? Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-45
This sermon explores Jesus' profound love and concern for others, even in His suffering, teaching us about true satisfaction, sacrifice, and the essence of humanity.
Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and the profound love we have for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we prepare our hearts to receive His word today, let's remember that we are not just observers but active participants in the grand ...read more
Scripture: John 19:25-27
Topics: Woman, Behold, Son
Life’s struggles lessen as we listen to God ourselves and meet the needs God’s people experience.
Struggling With Setbacks Jonah refused God’s first request to follow Him. Instead, Jonah experienced: From the book of Jonah): Shock at God’s request (1:1-3) Anger/Guilt (1:2) Bargaining (1:3, 6, 12; 2:9 - "vow") Depression (1:12; 2:4, 5, 7) Hostility (4:1-3) Only temporary acceptance of God’s ...read more
Rev. Fair shows us how others looked for Him showing us how to look for Him
THEY WERE LOOKING FOR HIM Text: Luke 2:21 HIS NAME WAS CALLED JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH: They went to Bethlehem to be taxed. Mary brought forth a promised child called Jesus. There was no room for him in the inn, so he was born in a manager. SHEPHERD: They were instructed by the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21
Denomination: Methodist
Introduction.
Introduction. A. It would be wonderful if we could always be on the mountain top, but life has its valleys and we must pass through them. B. Baca means "weeping." It was a valley of bushes and thorns in Palestine which could not be passed without labour and tears. C. It's in the valley that ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 84:5-9
They did not receive Christ when he came down to be among men and save us over 2000 years ago. Would we receive Him any better today
The Reception of Christ John 1:11 Intro Jesus has been treated many different ways by people. The variety of ways in which different people have received and treated Jesus Christ is noteworthy. I. The wise men received him as “the King of the Jews.” a. They sought him. b. They worshipped ...read more
Scripture: John 1:11
One of the main differences between a person who is a Christian and one who is not is how we relate to other people, especially to other people who don’t like us, especially to people who mistreat us.
INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please, to Romans chapter 12. I’m just going to pick up where I left off, because most of you who have been around awhile know I preach the Bible verse after verse after verse. Here we are at Romans 12:14-16. I’ll remind you the book of Romans is divided ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:14-16
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