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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
Theres only two scriptures that treat tradition in the positive sense. the other ten in the New Testament are in a negative sense.
Are you a traditional hypocrite? 2 Thess 2:15 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 2 Thess 3:6 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This message reminds us that while the season of Christmas is about a lot of exciting traditions, we must be careful not to cover up the season!
INTRODUCTION 1. The Bible is Always Alive - Regardless of when you read something, it can be applied to your life today. - Regardless of how often you read it, you will receiving something new from it. 2. That’s How God Is! - The best selling book is still the best selling book - It will continue ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5
Denomination: Baptist
Howbeit Jesus who saved man still lives?
Tradition Bucking Change by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 5, 2015) "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was the beginning with God. All things were made by him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life; and ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-4
Denomination: Friends
This is the 31st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#31] TRADITION VERSUS TRUTH Acts 15:1-11 Introduction: I know none of us ever disagree with one another; but what if we do? There have been many times throughout Bel Aires’ history that we have had to determine the difference between tradition and truth. Please understand that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:1-11
Jesus teaches that traditional rules and Laws can't provide salvation and can be dangerous because they can lead to hypocrisy.
We all know the comfort that tradition can bring us. Family traditions over the holidays, birthdays Church traditions - singing hymns, Candlelight Christmas eve services, The way we have always done it. For years after Pat and I were first married - Bowed and/or genuflect - before sitting in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36, Matthew 15:1-20
The sermon calls us to abandon empty rituals and idols, turning instead to wholehearted worship of the living God who alone gives true life and meaning.
Welcome, friend. Pull up a chair in your heart for a few quiet minutes. Imagine the sound of pages turning, the scent of a well-worn Bible, the gentle hush that settles when God’s people lean in to listen. Some weeks feel hurried, don’t they? Calendars packed, habits humming, and before we know it, ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-10
Topics: Christmas Tree, Traditions
Looking at the metaphors of Jesus healing a paralytic in Luke
No Barrier Will Stop Me Luke 5:17 – 26 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz 17 One day He was teaching; and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was present for Him to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:17-26
Denomination: United Methodist
Divine favour is a powerful force that enables a person to rise above limitations, delays, and human resistance.
BREAKING BARRIERS WITH FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 2:15-17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12, Exodus 3:21, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Proverbs 3:3–4 INTRODUCTION: Divine favour is a powerful force that enables a person to rise above limitations, delays, and human resistance. It is ...read more
Scripture: Esther 2:15-17
We can put up barriers so as to not receive the blessings that God has reserved for us all.
BARRIERS TO GOD’S BLESSINGS God has a multitude of blessings that He wants to impart to each and every Christian. A. Many times Christians just don’t understand the extent of these blessings. 1. Peace with the God of the universe (Col. 1:20-22) a. It is very ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jesus tears down barriers of all kinds
“Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), 3 He left Judea and went away again into Galilee. 4 And He had to pass through Samaria. 5 So He ...read more
Scripture: John 4:1-26
Denomination: Orthodox
Peter’s response to these religious rule-keepers is a model for us as we face criticism or complaints. We’ll see that Peter’s answer is more pastoral than argumentative. I see seven correctives to help us handle criticism.
This week I shared something positive on Facebook and got pulverized. The criticism came quickly and repeatedly. Normally I’m more careful about posting about controversial matters so I wasn’t prepared for all the venomous vitriol and overwhelming opposition. One person simply replied, “Oh ...read more
Scripture: Acts 11:1-18
If we’re going to reach unbelievers with the gospel, we must build bridges, not barriers.
Last weekend, Pastor Ed and Sheila, Gary and Kathy Pinger, and Beth and I had the privilege of attending the Keep Believing Ministries retreat. KBM is one of Edgewood’s Go Team Partners. One of the many highlights was learning how the free gospel book, Anchor for the Soul has now been distributed ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:16-34
An examination of traditions that concludes: traditions can have good beginnings and can protect the truth, but they are a stumbling block when given the same attention as God's word
Mark 7:1-13 Introduction - It's 1903. Russian czar Nicholas II notices a sentry posted on the Kremlin grounds for no apparent reason. After some hunting around he finds why. 127 years earlier, In 1776, Catherine the Great had discovered the first flower of spring on that spot. She gave an ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:1-13
I share 3 things that need to happen for our church to see a breakthrough in our church.
Breaking Down the Barriers Pastor Glenn Newton 11-28-99 Text: Heb. 10: 19-25 Heb. 10:39-11:1-2 This morning I want to continue on with where I was leading last week. If you remember, My message last week was entitled “ A Battle Worth Fighting” and I talked about this Spiritual ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
Denomination: Nazarene
What happened when Death crossed Jesus path.
A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 16 “Even Death is Not a Barrier” Luke 7: 11-17 “Joseph Bayly knew what the loss of a child was like. In fact, he and his wife Mary Lou lost three sons – one at eighteen days, after surgery; ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:11-17
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