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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
Explores the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His roles as a source of joy, a justifier of the righteous, and a guiding light in life.
Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a joy to see each one of you, and it's my ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Topics: Know Him
Jesus wants us to: 1. Be careful about criticizing other people (vs. 1-3). 2. Submit to the sovereignty of God (vs. 3; 32-38). 3. Be wise in the way we spend our time (vs. 4). 4. Shine for our Savior (vs. 5).
Jesus Brings Blessings Out of Burdens The Gospel of John John 9:1-7; 32-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 8, 2017 (Revised September 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 9, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd was still in the city, and ...read more
Scripture: John 9:1-7, John 9:32-38
Denomination: Baptist
This is a light and comforting message for an extremely touchy and painful situation. Wouldn’t it be great if no pastor ever needed this message.
There’s a song by the Los Lonely Boys that asks a question. HOW FAR IS HEAVEN? To us who drive in our cars, and go to our jobs- it seems really far away _______ learned Friday, that it’s not really as far as we think. _________ was a beautiful baby. Who squealed instead of talked Friday she ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
One of our missions as Christians is to drill holes in the darkness so that the Gospel light can shin into the lives of others.
Quotes: “Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.” ― Bob Marley “Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.” -Ronald Reagan “It is difficult to free fools from the chains they ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 5:1-8
Denomination: Pentecostal
We cannot separate the true meaning of Christmas from a personal experience with the Living God.
Experiencing Christmas Text: John 1:1,14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store to store. Suddenly she became aware that the pudgy little hand of her three year old son was no longer clutched in hers. In a panic she ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-18
Denomination: Methodist
In this lesson we learn that the testimony of Simeon will show us the true identity and mission of Jesus.
Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Luke described the birth of Jesus, which took place in a stable in Bethlehem. Then he told us about the shepherds visiting Jesus on the night of his ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:25-35
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A study of Proverbs 4 verses 1 through 19
Proverbs 4: 1 – 19 Undeserved Credit 1 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding; 2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. 3 When I was my father’s son, tender and the only one in the sight of my mother, 4 He also taught me, ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-19
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
In this message we are seeking to correct some misinformation concerning the true nature of trials.
"The Trouble with Trials" 1 Peter 4:12-13 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13
Integrity is when we live the same way in the "Light" as we do in the "Dark."
Living With Integrity 2021 Summer Series / Grace; Hope; Salvation; Integrity / 2 Corinthians 6:1–13 • Christian actors struggle to find work in Hollywood. • Patricia Heaton - 2x Emmy award winner, co-star on Everybody Loves Raymond. • Says that observant Christians in Hollywood are ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3, James 1:8, James 4:8, Matthew 6:24, 1 Peter 1:15-16 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Nuclear power can be harnessed to bring destruction or benefit. The same is true for our tongue.
Sermon Notes June 1, 2014 Tests for the Tongue James 1:5-12 At 5 AM on July 16, 1945, in northern New Mexico, the pre-dawn sky was instantaneously illuminated by the blinding flash. The mushroom cloud from the first Atomic detonation spilled upward for 40,000 feet and was visible for 60 ...read more
Scripture: James 3:4-12
This world is constantly seeking and searching for PEACE, but the cold stark reality is that until they submit to REAL TRUTH, there cannot be any TRUE PEACE. Paul understood this and laid out a template for discovering and experiencing the TRUE PEACE God
Sermon Brief Date Written: September 29, 2011 Date Preached: October 2, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Peace & Truth Sermon Text: Philippians 4:5-9 [ESV] Introduction: If I had a title to give this sermon this ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9
This sermon is an insight into the letter of Jude with a call to contend, construct and confess the faith in the light of those who are compromising the faith.
Contending for the faith from the book of Jude. Background: Jude brother of James-half brother of Jesus early Church leader.Probably written around A.D.65. Reason: The book of Jude was written to exhort believers to contend for the faith against those from within who were disputing, disrupting ...read more
Scripture: Jude 1:1-25
Jesus’ call to be salt and light is Jesus’ call to be offensive. Only when we are on the offense will we score for Jesus.
Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris This time of the year is a little disappointing for anyone from Cincinnati. Why? Because football season just got underway. The Cincinnati ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
This is my testimony and the first in a Series on what it really means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Sept. 25, 2005 Various These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more
Scripture: John 6:60-69
The mark of the church is reality. What is said and done is a true reflection of what they are inwardly.
President Harry Truman enjoyed telling the story about a man who was hit on the head at work. The blow was so severe that he was knocked unconscious for an extended period. His family was convinced that he was dead. The funeral home was called, and the undertaker picked him up at the hospital. ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
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