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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
It is funny how we think God should work. For some reason we seem to think that since God is the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present Creator of the universe – and anything else in existence – that he should do everything on a grand scale.
Hard Work and Providence Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI June 5, 2005 I am going to tell you one of my favorite stories this morning because it illustrates perfectly how many of us think about the relationship between what we do and what God does. Many of you have probably ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.
Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27
Topics: Faithfulness, Obedience
Love is not puffed up. Love is not all about me and how great I think I am.
INTRODUCTION - As we continue with our Love Better series, this series seeks to answer two underlying questions. - What can I do to live with Christians better? - What can I do to love people in my community better? - In our journey to answer those two questions, today we will see from 1 ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:8-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
It’s a word about how to hold on when it’s difficult to hold on. A word with three or four very real biblical strategies of what to think on and how to think during those difficult times when you are waiting on the power of God.
HOW TO CELEBRATE EASTER WHEN YOU’RE LIVING GOOD FRIDAY I have heard dozens of Easter Sermons over the course of my life, and I have delivered many Easter Sermons myself. Each year the preacher tries to find that clever, unique way of articulating the Easter message. Sometimes they are ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Stop pursuing wealth, because: such a pursuit has made us (the American Church) sick; it never satisfies; and it is a snare into sin and self-destructive behavior.
Several years ago, Millard Fuller of Habitat for Humanity addressed the National Press Club on public radio, on which he recalled a workshop he conducted at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with 200 pastors in attendance. The assembled pastors quickly pointed toward greed and selfishness as the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10
Denomination: Evangelical Free
There is one thing to keep in mind when you think of the Tribulation, God is in control, nothing gets out of hand
Immediately following the Rapture of God's people from this Earth, God will accomplish two things by the Tribulation. 1. He will complete His discipline of the nation Israel and 2. God's wrath will come upon the unbelieving on this Earth. Daniel 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 9:24
Denomination: Baptist
So many are wondering, "What is my purpose?". This message allows people to think through that question
Introduction We’ve all asked the question at some point: *What is my purpose?* Life often feels like a winding road with twists, turns, and uncertainties. Sometimes we wonder, "Am I on the right path?" This morning, we’ll explore how to find direction in life through faith in God. 1. ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 22:42
The stories of the Rich Young Ruler and of Mary and Martha show that Christians need the discipline of denying self, learning of Christ and following HIm in order to find peace.
THIS One Thing I DO Philippians 3__13 If a person is even remotely interested in the world around him, has an occupation and a family, his responsibilities and interests quickly out grow his ability to accomplish all that need be done or that he would like to do. Only a few people can do more ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:13-23
Denomination: Anglican
We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification.
We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification. Many live for desires like pleasure. That's fairly common. Others live for the goal of success, and they pursue that underlying intention through the ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 11:2
Denomination: Salvation Army
So many believers allow themselves to be deceived into thinking that Halloween is harmless fun, when it honors death, sin and Satan!
Sermon Brief Date Written: October 16, 2008 Date Preached: October 16, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Seasonal Sermon Sermon Title: Should the Believer celebrate Halloween? Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:12 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:12
Paul teaches that we can not continue in sin because we are dead to it, we have buried the old self and are free from the power of sin.
DEAD, BURIED, AND FREE Romans 5:20-6:14 INTRODUCTION: Mother and baby skunk walking close to paper mill. Baby asks, “Mom, what it that smell?” Mother takes deep smell and says, “I don’t know but we’ve got to get some of that.” That could be an example of ...read more
This message today is about bitterness but I think we are going to find that it’s more about forgiveness.
This message today is about bitterness but I think we are going to find that it’s more about forgiveness. Let's talk about bitterness in our life today. As kids, we could look at certain foods and be convinced it would taste bad. And some foods can surprise us. Take, for example, an apple. ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Isaiah 37:18, Matthew 20:28, Hebrews 13:5
Are you tired of being busy? Do you think Jesus might have a better way for you to live?
cultural lenses – individualism and consumerism – now busyness Becomes a badge of honour - boast disguised as a complaint. response is a kind of congratulation: “That’s a good problem to have,” or “Better than the opposite.” Do we want to live like this; it’s something we collectively force one ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:15, Exodus 31:14-17, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Living the new life in Christ requires a reprogramming of our thoughts and manner of thinking by the renewal of our mind
Rom. 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Denomination: Pentecostal
Religion is sick when it is system-only, salvation-only, or self-only. Christ gives us instead a relationship with Himself, a model of life, and an embracing compassion.
Religion is either one of life’s greatest blessings, or it is one of the sickest things we do. Religion can be wonderful. I assume that because you are in church today you agree with that. Religion can be fulfilling, it can be instructive, it can be inspiring. Religion has driven so much of ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 7:1-23
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