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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
Many people read the Bible and assume it’s a purely “Middle Eastern” or “European-looking” book. But from the beginning, Africa is right there in the story.
BLACKS IN THE BIBLE How Living Right Puts You in the Minority OR How living in the minority better prepares you to choose Right TEXT Galatians 3:28. Here it is: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 3:28, Matthew 7:14-15
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jesus used both the art and science in His evangelism and we should too!
Art and Science of Evangelism Introduction - Have you ever known a physician who practiced both the art and science of medicine? Perhaps you will enjoy hearing about a friend of mine who has mastered both aspects of cross-cultural medicine in Nigeria. Last year, the physician went to a remote ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
To be a man means that you will observe what the Lord requires, walk in the ways of the Lord, keep the laws of the Lord. Then, you will receive the promise of God.
Sunday, November 4, 2007 “Be a Man!” Text: 1Kings 2: 1 – 4 The Men of Union have selected as there theme: Union Men: Rebuilding the Wall’s of God’s City. Indeed as in all themes of the past each is founded on the premise that Union Men will be a man. In my opinion over the next two Sundays we ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4
Denomination: Baptist
When Peter was sent to the home of Cornelius, God was trying to change Peter's and the churches perspectives toward Gentiles. Peter had some prejudices against Gentiles that needed to change. Perhaps we also have biases and prejudices that God wants to change.
Introduction: A. One day a preacher went to his monthly meeting with the elders and presented an idea that he believed he had received from God. 1. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elders, they voted down the preacher’s proposed changes 12-1. 2. The elder ...read more
Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18
Change, if the world is not the way it needs to be---what is our response
One of the pressing questions of our day, or any day, is how do we make lasting social change which reflects the values of God’s Kingdom. The short answer for many is the ballot box. Yet there are plenty of issues which demand more nuance than legislation. From the Temperance movement of the 1820’s ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26
Denomination: *other
Stop pursuing wealth, because: such a pursuit has made us (the American Church) sick; it never satisfies; and it is a snare into sin and self-destructive behavior.
Several years ago, Millard Fuller of Habitat for Humanity addressed the National Press Club on public radio, on which he recalled a workshop he conducted at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with 200 pastors in attendance. The assembled pastors quickly pointed toward greed and selfishness as the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10
Denomination: Evangelical Free
. Our stories as a community of faith -- as those who stand in the history of blessing, as part of the covenant -- are what teaches us about our God and ourselves. They inspire us to obey him out of gratitude.
Cascades Fellowship Deuteronomy 6:20-25 A Family History: This Is Who We Are Rachel and I have a tradition we follow every time we go back to the hills of West Virginia. We like to take a little time out of each visit to go and pray with my grandmother. When my grandfather was alive, he and ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-25
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Are we not looking for a simple plan to make our lives easier in Christ? Here IT is.
IT (All my sermon use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and All scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) All of us what IT, we all need IT, but what is IT? Today’s culture is all about making things simpler, and I personally think there are some things that need to be just a ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:6
I want to look at a topic that should be a “no-brainer” for Christians. SHOULD CHRISTIANS GAMBLE?
Gambling has become accepted by many, and has become a widespread problem in our society. Sad to say, you can even find it among some churches. Illus: Did you hear about the man that heard a knock at the door. Opening the door he noticed a boy from his church selling raffle tickets. The boy said ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:34-37
The main point of this sermon is to explore the story of the Curse of Ham, understand its connection to God's judgment on Ham's descendants, and recognize that in Christ, we are all one, regardless of our ancestry or background.
Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to explore a fascinating and often misunderstood story from the Old Testament, the Curse of Ham. We’ll talk about its connection to God's judgment on Ham's descendants and the impact of that curse on the Cushites. I recently read a quote by A.W. Tozer ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 9:20-27
Topics: Ham's Lineage
Viewing People From The Inside Out Is Looking Pass The Outside So You Can Truly Know Them. It Is The Way God Sees Us And The Only Way We Should View Ourselves And Others In The World.
The last few years of the 1960's were some of the most turbulent times for the African-American community. However, as a lad lost inside the safe and carefree world of my infancy, I did not have a clue the world saw me as inferior to the Caucasian race. I did not own this widely held notion because ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7
Exposition of Matthew 13:44-46 regarding the two parables of the kingdom about the treasure and the soil
Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Title: Entrance to the Kingdom Date/Place: LSCC, 7/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Entrance of the Aucan Indians into the Kingdom B. Background to passage: Jesus has just finished giving several parables about the kingdom in general, and people’s responses to it. And so ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46
The journey of following Jesus, who calls us...
Responding to the Call Epiphany 3 – January 22 Mark 1:14-20 † In the Name of Jesus † Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Call of Bishop Cowther That day, as the slaves were packed into the Portuguese slave ship, they probably did not know that they would ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20
Denomination: Lutheran
The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God sometimes uses children to communicate to adults truths about His ministry of Grace – unearned and unmerited favor - to believers and unbelievers alike.
2 Kings 5:1-14 (ESV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Independence Day 2010 First Sunday Killeen, TX 4 July 2010 Big Idea: God sometimes uses Children to communicate to adults truths about His Grace – God’s unearned and unmerited favor – and love ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-5, 2 Kings 2:1-5
Denomination: Pentecostal
Our attitude toward possessions and money reflects the spiritual state of our heart.
Perspectives on Possessions Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION A. Kung San are a foraging people of the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. 1. They were isolated from outside forces for thousands of years. 2. They were a hunting and gathering people who fit into their environment and had plenty of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
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