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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
How can we be better disciples? 1. Avoid distractions (vs. 17-21, 23). 2. Accept the difficulties of following Jesus (vs. 22-23). 3. Avoid pointless disputes (vs. 24). 4. Live with Christlike devotion (vs. 25-28).
Christian: What Kind of Disciple Are You? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 6, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. And by ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28
Denomination: Baptist
God calls us to be more than just people who live the way they want throughout the week and then maybe turn up for a couple of hours at church on Sunday.
The question: Are you a “Christian” or are you a disciple? Perhaps you have been a Christian for years. There was that point in your life when you discovered Jesus for yourself. Maybe, something happened that caused you to seek comfort, or meaning or healing in your life. Maybe ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
Sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, the Festival of the Christian Home (Mother's Day), Year C, 2013
John 17: 20 - 26 / Being One Intro: I begin this morning with 4 questions. I want you to raise your hand if you know the answers: 1) What is my full name? 2) Can you name any school that I have attended? 3) What is my favorite color? 4) What is my favorite book of the Bible? Now, I ...read more
Scripture: John 17:20-26
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Unity is our call, it comes from the Diversity and yet unity of God, and it is our primary goal within the church
EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 10, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. Unity is hard. Why? A. Because we come from so many backgrounds, so many experiences and with so many needs and wants. 1. Unity is hard however because of sin and the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
We have studying the last several weeks how God gives direction in our lives. And I showed you that Scripture from Proverb where you and I like to know the destination, but God shows us the steps.
INTRODUCTION We have studying the last several weeks how God gives direction in our lives. And I showed you that Scripture from Proverb where you and I like to know the destination, but God shows us the steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) 9 In his ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:4, Psalm 37:23-26
I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians; this sermon discusses the latter.
“Carnal Christian” 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re going to discuss ...read more
This sermon will help you determine if you, or someone else, is a carnal Christian; and will provide the solution to help you/them move out of carnality to spiritual maturity.
Carnal Christian 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3
This sermon explores living out our Christian calling through Christ-like character and unity in the church, grounded in the truth of Christ.
Good morning, dear friends, it is a joy to gather together once more in the house of the Lord, isn't it? I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you today from the heart of the Apostle Paul, as we turn our attention to his letter to the Ephesians. Our passage today is Ephesians 4:1-6. ...read more
Topics: Community, Unity, Calling
. In four chapters (11-14) there are three issues greatly affecting the family. All of them centered around their worship practices. It’s not about “me”, but “us”! Concerning the church and worship what should we know and do?
CHRISTIAN WORSHIP 1 CORINTHIANS 11-14 INTRODUCTION: If you want a little overview of Paul’s letter up to now consider this. Fix your focus. Forego your feuding. Face up to your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Here it is function as a family. In four chapters ...read more
When God's church is unified in love, wonderful power flows. But too often the flow is blocked. We need to learn to maintain the unity that God provides for us.
We lived for 7 years up in Winthrop Harbor, the Cornerstone of Illinois. Our house was 6 blocks from the Wisconsin border and about 2 miles from the Lake Michigan shoreline. We were maybe 5 miles from the Zion Nuclear Plant. We had several good friends who worked there. This week I’ve been ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, James 5:16, Romans 15:7, Colossians 3:16, Romans 12:10 (view more) (view less)
INTRODUCTION: There is a famous quote used by many churches that goes like this: “In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.”
A few months ago I was going through some of the church archives and I ran across this quote printed on a very old bulletin. The more I thought about the quote, the more I began to wonder where it came from and why we used it. I will ask you all to now humor me as I give you a very brief history ...read more
Scripture: Jude 1:4
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We have been pointing toward Pentecost! We want to know what it means to be awakened by God's Spirit!
May 24, 1998 John 17:20-26 THERE WAS A BIG HOLE IN THE SKY. A loud silence! Jesus was gone! They stood there with their faces turned up and their mouths open. Two shining beings brought them confirmation of what somehow they already knew: they knew this was a forever kind of change. Things were ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
It is genuine Christianity which turned the world upside down and it is genuine Christ-like love which transforms lives.
Contagious Christianity, Acts 2:42-47 Introduction A number of years ago a Johns Hopkins University professor asked his graduate students to locate 200 boys, ages 12-16, and then to research their family backgrounds. The assignment was then to predict their future. The students were sent to the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Christian Church
He lives now today.
IT HAS NOW BEEN A WEEK THAT CHRIST DIED John 20:26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. One week after his resurrection, Christ appeared with his disciples again ...read more
Scripture: John 20:26
How would the world see you if Christ fully changed places with your heart for one day? Would they see a noticeable difference?
Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:1-5 Ephesians 4:22-25 Other Ref: Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines Believer’s Bible Commentary 1. Introduction a. In 1882 Mark Twain published the novel The Prince and the Pauper in the United States. b. Set in 1547, the novel tells the story of two young ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5
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