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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
This is part two of two of my series on our need to cross-contaminate. Not with germs, bacteria or a virus...but with the gospel.
CROSS CONTAMINATION (part two) Cross-contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect. This term has come up often since the pandemic started. Normally we would do our best to avoid ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-21, Acts 8:5, Galatians 5:11, Galatians 6:12-15, Acts 21:13-14 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Last week we looked at our need to examine the cross and our decision to follow Jesus. Today we look at the fact that God examines us and he enables us to examine ourselves. It's time to do a cross-examination.
CROSS-EXAMINATION (part two) Last week we looked at our need to examine the cross and our decision to follow Jesus. We needed to start with examining what crucifixion was about so we could understand how degrading and torturous and gruesome it was. When we understand the level of what Jesus went ...read more
Scripture: Job 7:17-19, Job 13:9, Hebrews 4:13, Psalm 26:2, Psalm 139:23, Jeremiah 17:9-10, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Lamentations 3:39-42 (view more) (view less)
In the beginning of James 1:27, James highlights that part of pure religion in the eyes of God is looking after orphans and widows in their distress. Let's take a look at why this would be an indicator of being truly religious.
ARE YOU RELIGIOUS? (part two) Recap: James 1:26, "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless." We looked at chapter three and realized why James highlighted the tongue-because it's the hardest to tame. ...read more
Scripture: James 1:27, James 24:17-22
The church is the temple of the Holy Spirit today; that is, believers (not a building) are the temple of the Holy Spirit.
By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-4-16 Lesson: III.C.9.b: The Two Witnesses and Destruction of Jerusalem (11:1-13) ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13
Denomination: Baptist
When we accepted what Jesus did on the cross we had our sin debt canceled. So now what? We can have an improper or a proper response to our canceled debt. Last week we looked at some improper responses. Today we'll look at some proper responses.
CANCELED DEBT (part two) Recap: What are improper responses to our canceled debt? We start accumulating more debt. People claim bankruptcy and then go right back to accumulating more debt. Why? Because they either don't care or they didn't learn the lesson that their poor choices got them into ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 7:36-50
What is the significance to the fact that when Jesus died, the temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom?
"With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom." - Mark 15:37-38 (NIV) The curtain mentioned is the inner curtain that separates the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place. The holy of holies was where the Ark of the Covenant was located, which ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:37-38
Working towards reconciliation is always my responsibility.
Where Two or Three are Gathered Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. Brian Bill April 29-30, 2017 I learned a new word this week from Wikipedia, the source you can trust – contextomy. Contextomy (also known as quote mining) is a type of false attribution in which a passage is removed from its surrounding ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20
The Parable of the Two Sons retold in a modern way for children. This is set up as a play, but can easily be told as a story or sermon illustration. The modern context helps create a gateway for children to see themselves in the story.
The Parable of the Mom and Two Children Narrator: There once was a Mom who had two children (The mom walks out and waves to people). Narrator: Her oldest daughter, Emily, loves sports (The reader pauses and lets Emily walk out. They wait five seconds. She walks out and waves to the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32
Denomination: Lutheran
Faith, above all, is a gift of God. Now it’s a gift that he pours out liberally on all humans, but it will not save our souls unless we cooperate with it.
Thursday of 28th Week in Course 2017 Reformation Revolution Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues Our readings today say the same thing in different ways. St. Paul’s letter to the Romans was really the first work of systematic theology. It positions the saving work of Our Lord in the context of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:21-30
Denomination: Catholic
Two sisters demonstrating two aspect of following the Lord. The life of Mary shows what is most needed to please the Lord and her sister service and works that burdens. Learning from the sister is needed in this crucial; time of our faith.
Learning from the Two Sisters Text: Luke 10:38-42 Sermon Title: Following Christ Jesus as Lord Bible Readings: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14;3- 9, John 11;1-45, 12:1-11 Bible Readings: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14;3- 9, John 11;1-45, 12:1-11 Our study today involves ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The second sermon in a series on Luke 8
Grace to Hear (Part Two) Text: Luke 8:4 – 21 So this morning, we are going to look again at Luke 8 but we’re going to read a little further this morning than we did last time. And we’re going to again be talking about God’s grace, and having ears to hear… If you remember from last time, we said ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:4-21
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Second and concluding part of a Bible Study dealing with how Joseph overcame Temptation when dealing with Potiphar's wife.
CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN A STUDY ON TEMPTATION AND THE CONQUERING OF TEMPTATION, BY LOOKING AT THE ROOT ISSUES OF TEMPTATION. WE DISCOVERED THAT TEMPTATION IS NOT A SIN, BUT IT CAN LEAD TO SIN. SATAN WILL APPLY TEMPTATION TO BOTH THE CHRISTIAN AND THE ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23
This is the second in a 4 sermon series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each point is derived from a verse of Amazing Grace and tells the story of John Newton. Powepoint available.
AMAZING GRACE: VERSE TWO Scott Bayles, pastor Based on Captured by Grace, by David Jeremiah First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL The story of John Newton is one of the greatest before-and-after stories ever told. As Captain of a slave ship, John Newton dealt in human cargo. He sailed the African ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8
Denomination: Christian Church
Third message in the series: Getting to the Promised Land. This deals with Moses and the lessons on getting out of Egypt.
Title: The Tale of Two Men: Moses Series: Getting to the Promised Land Theme: Overcoming Insecurity Text: Exodus & Numbers Review How did we get here? Genesis 4:1-7 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, "I have acquired a man from the Lord." (2) Then she bore ...read more
Denomination: Church Of God
THE ART OF STUMBLING When Peter’s behavior didn’t line up with the gospel, Paul confronted him publicly.
INTRODUCTION Someone sent me a list of popular sayings third graders were asked to complete. Their surprise endings made me smile. 1. Better safe than punch a fifth grader. 2. Strike while the bug is close. 3. It’s always darkest before Daylight Savings Time. 4. Don’t bite the hand ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16
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