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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
The Christian life is an exciting adventure.
Philippians 3:4b-14 “The Greatest Journey Imaginable” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In yesterday’s newspaper there was a telling story about the power of Christ—to bring Light into a life of darkness—and to turn that ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14
Denomination: United Methodist
Picturing the face and presence of God
How many of us throughout our lives ever tried to imagine what God looks like? Do you think of the Sistine Chapel? Maybe you see the statue of Zeus, or maybe some may even think of George Burns or Morgan Freeman. While none of these truly represent who God is or what he may look like, they do ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28
Denomination: Methodist
It is possible to plan and live beyond our wildest imaginations.
“Xtreme Faith: Living Beyond Your Imagination” Eph. 3:14-21 On October 30, 2005 I preached my first sermon as your pastor. I felt God wanted me to use the moment to cast a challenge to dream great dreams because we believe in a great God. To do so I preached on one of my favorite ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This message focuses on the beauty of heaven as described in Revelation 21. It ia real place that God has prepared for those who love Him.
"I Can Only Imagine” Revelation 21 The famous explorer Marco Polo after completing his journeys went back to his home in Venice. When he got back to his home he began to describe some of the things he had seen. But his close friends thought he had gone made. He told then about black ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-21
Denomination: Baptist
Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
Are we predestined to be saved or lost? By the foreknowledge of God and through His infinite wisdom God knows the future and what the outcome of our choices would be, Knowing this, isn’t it true that the outcome of my salvation is pre-determined? Is my quest for salvation just a matter of ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God has super stuff prepared for us and we can only imagine, what we may become, what heaven is like.
1 John 3:1-7 I Can Only Imagine When children play they believe they are much more than what they are: • Give them pillows and blankets, and they are no longer children, but mighty warriors constructing fortress. Tie a towel around their neck and they transform from child into an invincible caped ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7
Note: This sermon is part of a series provided to church's that purchase a marketing kit for the movie "I Can Only Imagine". They have been edited to fit our congregation and culture, but the main body of the sermon is not original to me.
Imagine- A Loving Father Matthew 3 I want to talk to you today about imagination. There is a small art organization that goes into public schools in rough areas of cities and teaches art therapy, so that kids whose imagination have been crushed by poverty can experience the possible through what ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been defined as a neurological and development disorder that affects how people interact with others.
Adrienne Bailon, an artist once remarked: “Autism doesn’t have to define a person. Artists with autism are like anyone else: They define themselves through hard work and individuality.” John 9:1-3 reminds us: “As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 4:11, Isaiah 54:13, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 19:14
What if there were no Christmas?
Today, let's consider the significance of Christmas and what life would be like without it. Imagine a world where Christmas did not exist. No family gatherings, no holiday traditions, no Christmas gifts, carols, decorations, or trees. The absence of Christmas would mean no cherished memories and no ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-14
Topics: Apologetics, Jesus
Despite evil’s noise and deception, Christ’s victory and justice are certain, so believers can live with hope, courage, and confidence in God’s ultimate reign.
Some of us walked in today with the week still clinging to our shoulders. Headlines that hurt. News that nags. A heart that wonders, Will evil always get the microphone? Will lies always lead the parade? Revelation 20 sings a louder, better song. It tells us that the serpent is not sovereign, that ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15
Topics: Millennium, Jesus' Reign, Revelation
God is pleased when we cherish and use the most amazing and precious gift God has given us—salvation.
About a year ago, my nephew gave me a gift: a pair of AirPods Pro, which I’m wearing right now. Then, my nephew visited me a month ago. He was very excited and happy to see that I was using the AirPods he had given me as a gift last year. My nephew’s reaction reminded me of God’s gifts. Without His ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:1, Ephesians 2:8
You cannot live by faith without taking charge of your thought life. Only when you understand this and begin using it this way will your life truly prosper in God.
A. When you begin investing your faith in the Word of God, your life is going to take on a supernatural dimension in terms of the unfolding plan of God for your life. The only way Satan can stop that or slow it down is to bring enough adversity to bear that he begins to shake your faith and cause ...read more
Scripture: James 2:17
The LORD's name involves his character and reputation. As we take (on) his name we represent him and determine his influence based on our words and actions.
1. I read that in China when young people would get out of line with public displays of affection they would take the young people to the police station along with their families and the authorities would berate the family for hours over how the incident brought shame on them and how the parents ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:7
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.
Introduction A. Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting. 1. Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2 B. Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.
Dakota Community Church July 20, 2014 Name Above All Names Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Introduction: Is it Right to Teach Law to ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17
Denomination: Mennonite
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