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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
Imagine you are in Christ’s presence.
I Can Only Imagine The song "I Can Only Imagine" by the group Mercy Me has really gotten a grip on me. I haven’t found another song on the CD that has done this for me, as it is not my normal genre of music. However, I am wearing out that track and burning up the player in my pickup truck. I ...read more
Scripture: John 20:14-17, Revelation 1:10-18
Denomination: Baptist
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
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
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
Denomination: Methodist
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
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
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
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
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
You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?
Framed Pt. 2 – Mind Frames As I mentioned last week I know that there are many forces trying to wield influence to shape us or frame us. There are billions of dollars spent each year in an attempt to frame our desires, our style, our wants and our likes. However, I also told you that ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 4:23
Denomination: Pentecostal
The Word of God declared that the rod of the wicked shall not rest in the lot of the righteous. Believer must receive the Word by faith and resist the rod of the wicked in his life.
Resisting and Overcoming the Rod of the Wicked Study Text: Psalms 125: 1-3 Introduction: - God is always in the business of defending, upholding and providing for the righteous. He surrounds them as mountain surrounds Jerusalem. - God cannot be explained, God can only be encountered and ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 125:1-3
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
Emotion is defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, mood or relationships with others.
Jeffrey Kent Eugenides, an American novelist and short-story writer once remarked: "Emotions, in my experience, aren't covered by single words. I don't believe in "sadness," "joy," or "regret." Maybe the best proof that the language is patriarchal is that ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 28:26, Proverbs 12:15, 2 Timothy 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23
Bible talks about the power of vision to inspire and guide individuals and communities towards a better future
I want to talk to you about the power of vision. Vision is the ability to see beyond what is to what could be. It is the capacity to dream, to imagine, and to hope. And as Christians, vision is essential to our walk of faith. Proverbs 29:18, "Where there is no vision, the people ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 12:6, Habakkuk 2:2
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