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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
Why we must connect with each other in small groups, as we realize who we are in the Lord.
Super bowl day deserves a football story - Alumni and fans of UCLA made life miserable for football coach Pepper Rodgers during a season when his team the Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody would hang out with him. “My dog was my only true friend” Rodgers said. “I told my wife that every ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27, Acts 6:1-7
Denomination: Evangelical Free
We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in our lives. The song you heard reflects the importance of prayer and really how natural it is to pray.
Why Pray? Series:"Why?" Opening Illustration: Song and clip from "Jesus take the wheel." This little clip we just heard reveals how prayer is only a breath away. It’s really more natural to pray than not to pray. Thesis: We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The most selfish thing any Christian person, or follower of Jesus can do is keep the Gospel of Jesus to themselves and live in such a way that no one around them recognizes Jesus in them.
There are a lot of reasons why someone might decide to get up on Sunday and "go to church." You might take a second and ask yourself, "Why do I go to church on Sunday?" Most will probably answer with some response that will sound like this, "I go to church to worship God." Maybe some would use ...read more
Scripture: Romans 10:13-17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part three focuses on why we have a time of teaching and small group discussion.
[MR. BEAN CHURCH VIDEO] -I love that episode. It just makes me laugh way too much. -but what we’ve been doing the last few weeks is taking a look at church. It can apply to other services but we’ve been looking at Fire & Water, lately it’s been Drink Deep, right here, what we do on Sunday nights. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Denomination: Methodist
Many seem to demand to know WHY? God does not always explain what He is doing. God teaches us just to trust his plan. Joseph could not see God's plan for many years. God was there all the time.
WHY? WHY? WHY? THINGS LOOK SO BAD! DREAM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHY? WHY? WHY? TELL ME WHY? WHY MAKE ME GO THROUGH THIS? Years ago I was traveling and I stayed in a motel and was watching the local news. It was summer time. Football camps were taking place. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, Genesis 37:1-19, Genesis 39:2-5
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Can you spell SIN? M-I-S-T-A-K-E? It is pretty easy because it has a huge I right in the middle. That is the essence of sin. The holy trinity of sin is me, myself and I. Sin is our major problem, sin is why Christ had to com
Tonight we are going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals to us a special word that has become almost a secret in modern churches. A certain lady died stood at the Gates of Heaven. The gate keeper appeared and said, “Hello. We’ve been waiting for you.” And she said, ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9
In this powerful scene in John’s gospel we each will be forced to answer the question,’what is Jesus ’really worth to me.’
"WHY THE WASTE?" TEXT: JOHN 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION Last week as we closed out our study of the book of Judges, with a study of the life of Samson and the message was entitled, "What a Waste". Today’s sermon is entitled "WHY THE WASTE." During the month of June we will be studying the Gospel of ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-8
Why should we wait until marriage to be intimate? Paul gives us four perfect reasons to do so.
1. Illus. of Terri • 15 years old girl came and said, “I want to get married.” When I pressed her, she said, “I have to get married.” • Should have been playing with baby dolls, now would shortly have a baby of her own. • Got into trouble by experimenting with the physical intimacy God has reserved ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17
Denomination: Baptist
The Psalmist tells us of 5 things that he's thankful for and these are things we too should put at the top of our list!
Why Be Thankful? Ps 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT THANKFUL 1. Grandma was babysitting her four-year-old grandson, Sean, for the first time. At the supper table she asked Sean to “Thank God for our food.” Sean said, “No! I don’t want to!” 2. “Well, at ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13
When storms of life strucks us, we often ask the question WHY ME? WHY MY FAMILY? WHY GOD?
Many times in our lives we have asked this question; WHY ME?. And so often we do not have an answer for it. I mean, yes! there are not many answer out there that can satisfy our questions, it reminds me of a famous song; "there are more questions than answers". When a loved one dies, we loss our ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
Quit trying to live problem free and on easy street. Our best ministry often comes while we are in a trial or tragedy.
Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. 12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Ask not why bad things happen to ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:10-12
Why do people get upset over the mention of the name Jesus or Christian? The reason is found in our text today. Peter explains that for some people Jesus is a stepping stone and to others He is a stumbling stone.
GLOW – Rock and Role Ministry 1 Peter 2:4-14 If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you’re familiar w/ the mandatory announcements – sometimes you’ll hear some funny comments – like these actual comments: • Welcome aboard Southwest flight 245. To operate your seat belt, insert the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-14, Matthew 16:17
The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance and power of intimate conversations with God in deepening our relationship with Him and experiencing His love, guidance, and presence in our lives.
Indeed, it is through these intimate conversations with God that we can truly experience His love, guidance, and presence in our lives. So, without further ado, let us begin our journey together into the depths of this wonderful topic. Please join me in prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1, Proverbs 3:5
Topics: Can We Talk?
If we have the faith that Our God is a Faithful God, so we must be faithful to Him. This is some of many reason why our God called "The Faithful God".
WHY WE CALLED HIM, "THE FAITHFUL GOD"? Deut. 7:9 (New Living Translation) "Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. HE IS THE FAITHFUL GOD who KEEPS HIS COVENANT for a thousand generations and CONSTANTLY LOVES those who love him and obey his commands." 1 Cor 1:9 (King James ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9, Deuteronomy 7:9
Denomination: Charismatic
The Lord often uses the processes of healing to accomplish His greater will in the forming of Godly character in our lives. Moses wrote, "The Lord made a decree and there he tested them. He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God
1. The Lord often uses the processes of healing to accomplish His greater will in the forming of Godly character in our lives. Moses wrote, "The Lord made a decree and there he tested them. He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 15:25-26
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