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Message In 1peter – Number 2 – Mercy Has Worked An Inheritance For You Reserved In Heaven – 1peter 1:3-4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 9, 2023

Peter sees mercy as the great operating factor in our salvation, producing a living hope, an inheritance that is reserved in heaven, imperishable and pure. God’s mercy which flowed from God’s love, will not disappoint. This living hope can not disappoint because its roots lie with a merciful God.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 2 – MERCY HAS WORKED AN INHERITANCE FOR YOU RESERVED IN HEAVEN – 1Peter 1:3-4 [1]. WISHES AND EXPECTATIONS One common feature of human beings is the use of the word “wish.” “I wish I could this or that thing . . .” Allied with this are a number of expectations that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Exodus 25:17, Habakkuk 3:2, Matthew 5:7, 2 Chronicles 36:16-17, Acts 20:32, Acts 26:18, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 1:14, Ephesians 1:18, Colossians 3:24, 1 Corinthians 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Way

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 10, 2023

There is only one way to the home everyone longs for, whether they know it or not

I’m starting this sermon with a really old illustration because things have gotten so much worse that to introduce it with a contemporary example would take more than one sermon to adequately address it. So think yourself back a couple of decades, to 2002. That’s when football coach Ron Brown was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-41, John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Five Requirements Of Faith

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 15, 2023

Abraham failed at times and had doubts like we do. He wasn’t perfect. This is the reason he is an excellent example of what it means to live a vibrant life of faith.

TITLE: THE FIVE REQUIREMENTS OF FAITH SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 12:1-2 / JOSHUA 24:2-3 (The five topical points are from Dr. Charles Stanley with my defining of each) This morning will be the third installment of our “Faith Walk Series.” Recall with me a few weeks ago we shared the message “Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-2, Joshua 24:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Done A Foolish Thing - 1 Samuel 11-13 Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 26, 2023

After being somewhat reluctantly anointed king of Israel, Saul faces his first two tests. How the new king handles these two encounters will set the tone for the rest of his reign.

The Crown – Season One – Episode 3 You have done a foolish thing We left chapter 10 a little confused. Saul seems to lack initiative. He doesn’t exhibit the skills associated with leadership. In some ways there is not a lot of hope for his reign. Yet, Samuel says some very encouraging things about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2022

1 Timothy 3:14-16 shows us the nature of the church.

Scripture In the third chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul set down the qualifications for church officers. He described the qualifications for overseers, also known as elders, in verses 1-7 and then the qualifications for deacons in verses 8-13. Paul then turned his attention to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Return Of The King

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2022

Palm Sunday represents the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem as King of Israel. Although all his life He had been poor and obscure, at last His identity as the Son of David was recognized, nationally. Every knee shall bow & every tongue confess the King!

THE RETURN OF THE KING Luke 19:12-15,27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNLOADING THE WORD 1. Pastor Ken Sumrall tells a story from his days of pasturing in Mississippi years ago. He was out visiting a farmer who was an ex-member of his church. 2. As they looked out over the farmer’s acres and acres of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happened To Shame?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

God has given us all a conscience. This conscience can cause us to have a lot of GUILT!

Illus: The minister rose to address his congregation. "There is a certain man among us today who is flirting with another man's wife. Unless he puts $100.00 in the collection plate, his name will be read from the pulpit." When the collection plate came in, there were 19 one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Place

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

In Genesis 12 and 13 we learn two valuable lessons.

• In Genesis 12:10-20, Abraham is seen leaving Canaan (The Promised Land) during A TIME OF FAMINE to go to Egypt (a picture of the world). • In Genesis 13 we see Abraham recognizing his mistake of going to Egypt, and returning back to Canaan land. It was a big mistake for Abraham to leave Canaan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatology 8 Of 16 The Tribulation Period

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

Today we want to continue to look at the period in the book of Revelation known as the Tribulation period.

Our outline for the tribulation period has been: I. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD II. THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD III. THE PLAGUES OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD • We have worked our way through the SEVEN SEAL JUDGMENTS in chapters 6 and chapter 8. • We are presently working ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Four Kings

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 15, 2022

The question was asked at Jesus' birth, Where is the King of the Jews, and it was answered by the sign on the Cross, Jesus of Nazareth, The King of the Jews

This morning I want to tell you a story of four kings. And I know that you think I’ve lost it, that the account belongs in the Christmas story, not the Easter story, and it’s three kings, not four. Well, even that isn’t completely true. Even though the story of the three kings comes alive each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, John 19:16-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Day Of Pentecost Changed Everything

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 21, 2022

These 120 believers were waiting to be endowed with power from on high. They were about to be touched by the Spirit of God in a way that would change them forever. They would be the first of a vast multitude that would follow in their steps.

Sermon - The Day of Pentecost Changed Everything Acts 2:1-41 Acts 2:1-6, 12-21, 36-41 “On the day of Pentecost[a] all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6, Acts 2:12-21, Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Real Hope? Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 29, 2023

Christmas is a time that is considered to be a time of real hope. Yet, it actually took place in a very hopeless time. What do we learn about real hope from Mary?

Anyone here named “Hope?” Hope is one of the most awesome names in the United States. Here’s what we know about the name: 1. Hope is ranked as the 714th most popular name in the US. 2. Based on the Social Security Baby Data base there are 73,426 people in the US named “Hope.” 3. There are 18.9 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Israel: God's Chosen People...still? (Pt. 1 Of 2) Series

Contributed by Matt Tison on Dec 5, 2023

On October 7th, 2023, the Palestinian terror group, Hamas, opened a gruesome and brutal attack upon Israel. Innocent people, from both nations, are still dying. This has led to many asking the question, will God still preserve His people, Israel?

The Nazis established Auschwitz in 1940 in the Polish suburbs, building a complex of camps that became central to Hitler’s pursuit of a “Final Solution to the Jewish question.” Nazis would end up murdering over 6 million Jews throughout the holocaust. As prisoners arrived, young children, elderly, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:16

A Time Of Darkness

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at the rising darkness in America.

A Time of Darkness If you have your bible, please open it to Genesis Chapter 6 and when you get there, place a marker, and turn to Matthew Chapter 24. One day a young boy was driving a load of grain to the market. He came around a corner too fast and his trailer load of grain tipped over. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-40, Genesis 6:5-13

Judge Not, But Discern Wisely Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 15, 2023

Jesus warned about the problems associated with criticizing others, and of the need to do some spiritual self-examination before passing judgement. He then said that we need to use discernment when dealing with some people.

This morning, we are going to look at the problem of judging others. The definition for the word “judge” that applies to our passage means, “to form a judgment or opinion” and to “decide upon critically.”(1) The key word here is “critically,” for when we judge others we are often being “critical” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist