Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.
SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9
Denomination: Baptist
Today, let us celebrate the unity that we share in Christ. Let us abandon pretend unity in favor of living out life together in Christ in genuine Christian community.
Life Together, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Introduction In this life, I’ve found that people are a lot like bouncy balls. We spend all of our years bouncing through this life. We are born and bounce our way into our parent’s arms. Then as toddlers we bounce around playrooms and playgrounds, we bounce ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Denomination: Christian Church
Being grafted together to the TRUE Vine
Jesus the True Vine John 15: 1-9 Introduction: * Jesus Christ in his offices, for a relation to his people, most fitly resembles a vine. As a vine is week, lean, and small, in outward appearance, not like a cedar for its great height, or a oak for its strength, so was Christ in his state of ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-9
The NT Church was filled with the Holy Spirit and had evidence to prove it. Do we have eveidence of the Holy Spirit in our churches today?
Are We A Spirit Filled Church? Text: Acts 2:1-4, 41, 46-47 Introduction: The Wesleyan Church is considered a holiness denomination. We are not alone; there are several other denominations that are also considered holiness denominations as well. As a holiness denomination there are certain ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-47, Acts 2:1
Denomination: Wesleyan
Jesus had broken down the barriers between the diverse elements of the church. We have one faith, one Lord, and one baptism. From the cross flows the river of peace.
Ephesians 2:11-22 “The Source of Peace” INTRODUCTION When we think of heaven, we conjure up many images. The Jews imagine a place of feasting and celebrating. Our Teutonic and Scandinavian ancestors couldn’t quite conceive of heaven being a party place, so they pictured a place of peace that ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22
Denomination: Lutheran
We have so many denominations and doctrine that bickering starts among the brethren about what is right and wrong. The only winner in this is Satan. Instead of sharing the good news of the gospel and helping the poor and hurting we bicker. NO MORE
The Ultimate Decisionit July 18, 2014 There is a terminology in the Sport of NASCAR called “ Clean Air." The race cars much like airplanes are made to go through the air smoothly. The cars go through a wind tunnel to made sure there are no edges or that the fabrication is the best it can ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Just as the 120 disciples did, we need to embrace the power of the Holy Spirit.
Four Signs of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: Without Pentecost the Christ even – life, death, and the resurrection of Jesus - remains imprisoned in history as something to remember, think about and reflect on. The Spirit of Jesus comes to dwell within us, so that we can ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-4
Denomination: Methodist
Explore the divine mystery of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and how believers can live in unity with one another, reflecting the unity within the Trinity.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a profound and foundational topic in our Christian faith: The Trinity. Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God. —John Wesley While each person of the Trinity is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:16
Topics: Ministry, Calling
We need to stop singing that we are one in the Spirit and one in the Lord with there are twenty churches of like faith in a ten mile radius.
Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16
It was on this day, in the Book of Acts, that the Holy Spirit was poured out on 120 Followers of Christ who were gathered in an Upper Room at Jerusalem. It was on this day that the Church was born in a “Blaze of Glory.”
OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video on “Holy Spirit.” The word “Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was a time when Israel celebrated Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. It was on this day, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Pentecost Sunday and the promise Jesus made to his disciples.
The HIS-story of Pentecost is familiar, and it should be. Pentecost changes everything. In a moment the entire order of humanity changed. Once beloved creatures now we become children of the loving Father. Because we have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but to receive the Spirit ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Church Of God
In this sermon, we will explore four specific spirits that attack marriages, along with biblical examples and insights.
Marriages are under constant attack from various spiritual forces that seek to destroy the unity and love between husbands and wives. In this sermon, we will explore four specific spirits that attack marriages, along with biblical examples and insights. The Spirit of Jezebel The spirit of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16
Through faith in Jesus we are already unified. Paul teaches us how to maintain that unity.
When you hear the word “Church” what kind of picture comes to mind? Do you think of our new church with its unique architecture and decorations? Or do you picture the people who gather to worship here? That’s really the better way to picture the word “Church” because ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-17
The story of Pentecost tells us not only of how the church was born, but also how the church has continued to outreach and outdo herself because of the power, influence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
WHEN THE CHURCH WAS BORN Text: Acts 2:1-21 I read the story about a football player whose performance exceeded the expectation of others. "…. In the last two minutes of the game, with the score against his team, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
Denomination: United Methodist
Why do we want to pray for the Holy Spirit to come?
When you hear the word kamikaze what comes to mind? Allied sailors who served in the Pacific during World War II would probably think of Japanese airplanes deliberately slamming into Allied ships. Although kamikaze pilots didn’t stop the advance on Japan, they did manage to sink about 50 ...read more
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