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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
A nationally known preacher told a group of men at a preacher’s conference that HE HAD NEVER BEEN DISCOURAGED A DAY OF HIS LIFE!
Listen, he lost all credibility with many of the preachers there, because that just sounded like it could not be true. Everyone has to battle some degree of discouragement at some time in life; I MEAN EVERYONE! The Bible tells us that there was none greater born among women than John the Baptist, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8
Denomination: Baptist
My wife Brenda and I were born in 1948. That was the year that Israel became a nation again prophesied by Isaiah chapter 66 and others.
My wife Brenda and I were born in 1948. That was the year that Israel became a nation again prophesied by Isaiah chapter 66 and others. Ezekiel 37:14, Isaiah 43:5 and Isaiah 66:7 Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child.8 Who hath heard such ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-8
The battle began with Jacob and Esau in their mother's womb, and continue with the nations of Israel and Edom. Obadiah addresses the cruelty of Edom against their brother Israel.
OBADIAH: PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION (Study of Minor Prophets) 5/15/16 – Garfield A. How many of you fought with your brother or sister growing up? Sibling rivalry is a very common occurrence. 1. You may recall some of those battles between you and your brother or sister when ...read more
Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
In the Bible, location plays an important role in the history of a nation and we shall be looking at a location called Rephidim in the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land.
In the Bible, location plays an important role in the history of a nation, and we shall be looking at a location called Rephidim in the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land. After Moses had led them out of Egypt, and through the Red Sea, there was jubilation and celebration. The ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-8
The nation of Judah was in trouble. Ahaz, king at the time, received a pair of messages from the LORD. One of these messages had two significant meanings!
A Tale of Two Different Babies (Isaiah 7) (Full disclosure: some of this material comes from a message preached by Dr. Tim Faber at a church near Eldon, MO around 2014. He gave me permission to use material from that message. Some of this message is also based on a sermon preached Sunday evening, ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16
Explore and understand Revelation 20:15, emphasizing the importance of God's justice and mercy, the judgment of nations, the blessing of the saved, and the eternal security of the redeemed.
Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into Revelation and the deep, sometimes daunting prophecy of John—specifically Revelation 20:15. This is a verse that speaks of judgment, but also of blessing and eternal security for those redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. The Bible says in ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 20:15
Topics: Salvation
A sermon examining what happened to the nation of Isreal every time they walked away from God and answering the question will the same fate befall America because she is walking away from Him also.
Will America Be Judged Series 1 The Call of the Watchman Ezekiel 3:4-21 4Then He said to me: “Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak My words to them. 5For you are not being sent to a people of unintelligible speech or difficult language but to the house of Israel. 6‹You are› not ‹being ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 3:4-21
In the book of Isaiah, God has been prophesying judgement and destruction upon the nation of Israel. Then all of a sudden, this wonderful prophecy is given - a prophecy about a child who will deliver them from the darkness. As Christians we know this pr
Isaiah 9:1-7 (8:23-6 Hebrew and Czech Bibles) (This message was preached shortly before Christmas, 2003, in a church in the Czech Republic, my wife Marcela’s native country. The message was translated into Czech.) In a week and a half’s time it will be Christmas. What does Christmas mean to ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7
God calls us to return to completing His business. In Genesis 43 we will see Jacob and his sons return for grain and for God’s greater purpose--the Salvation and Continuation of the Nation of Israel.
Called to Return A. The Promise B. The Preparation and Panic C. The Presentation and Placement DBF, Genesis 43, 4/28/02 I know there are times of year that we all leave Dillingham and Bristol Bay to go to different places outside. When I go, I really do enjoy leaving for a while to re-energize ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34
This sermon was preached the week after the Supreme Court Ruled that Gay Marriage was protected under the constitution. It addresses how our government has systematically replaced the church as the source of hope and help for the people of our nation.
Our Government Has Replaced God For all of my life, I have view the United States of America as the greatest country on the face of the earth. Our country has been blessed by God with great resources and a great Christian heritage. But, last week, our Supreme Court made a ruling that will forge a ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 54:17
The events of September 11th highlight the need for revival in America. This message is calling the body of Christ to cry out for spiritual renewal for our nation!
If my people, who are called on my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.—2 Chronicles 7:14 New International Version “I looked for a man among them who would build up ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30
The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.
“What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 126:1-2, Genesis 50:19-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Part 2 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" God’s divine intentions for the marriage. One of the most needed messages in our nation today!
The Purpose of the Rings Lord of the Rings (part 2 of 5) 1. Core assumption: God knows what is going on and has a very good reason for all of His actions. 2. Marriage is not an institution dreamed up in the heart of man Marriage is the product of Divine Wisdom. <sum> God brings order and design ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24
God is sovereign over all things, from the fates of nations to the details of our own lives. Therefore, He is worthy of our trust and confidence.
For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been looking at some of the attributes of God; trying to better understand what God is like. So far, we’ve considered God’s goodness and His wisdom. This morning we’re going to look at what the Bible has to say about His power. After all, what good would it do us ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 4:17, Jeremiah 32:17
An Easter Sunrise message, drawing the conclusion that since God took care of Israel as a nation, and Jesus as His Son, He will care for us too.
***AN EASTER SUNRISE MESSAGE OF RESURRECTION HOPE*** "Can These Bones Live" Ezekiel 37.1-14 Charles Dicken’s epic tale of struggle during the days of the Russian Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities" begins, "It was the best of times; it was the worst of ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Denomination: United Methodist