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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 physicists and scientists now argue that humans do not have free will. The Bible teaches we are free to choose.
Do we have free will? I think most people are actually not really interested in this question. But there are some really interesting and important aspects to this question. John Searle argues philosophers have not really made any progress on this question in the past hundred years or so. I think ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 22:14-17
Denomination: *other
Indecision is a stressful state of mind. Decisive people solve problems and get things done. This message takes lessons from Nazis Germany and Israel’s history to examine the perils of indecision.
1 Kings 18:21 7/10/16 On April 9, 1945 seven conspirators against Hitler were marched to the gallows and hung. It was just one month before Germany surrendered. One of the men hung that day was a pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Some of you have probably read his book, The Cost of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Joshua 24:15, Ruth 1:16-17, Luke 9:59, Luke 9:22 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Charismatic
Challenge believers to evaluate their commitment to Jesus, understanding that true discipleship requires denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and being willing to give up everything to follow Him wholeheartedly.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a powerful and challenging message that will not only encourage us but also make us evaluate our level of commitment to Jesus Christ. Charles Spurgeon once said, "If Christ is not all to you, He is nothing to you. He will never go into ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26
Topics: Willingness, Sacrifice
Are you willing to pray a prayer that if God answered it, it would change you? Are you willing to pray a pray that could transform your life?
We are continuing our series on Poweful Prayers and this morning as always, I start with a question: ARE YOU WILLING TO PRAY DANGEROUS PRAYERS? What do I mean by dangerous? Are you willing to pray a prayer that if God answered it, it would change you? Are you willing to pray a pray that could ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6
Denomination: Pentecostal
Holes. Gaps. Stretched. Should this be the case? We are gifted to help. We are needed. We are the answer to an age-old problem.
Help Wanted Pt. 3 - It's Your Serve I. Introduction A recent news article states that with more than 11 million job openings and only 6 million unemployed workers, employers have struggled for more than a year to hire enough people to fill their ranks. Although employers across the economy say ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:32-34, Mark 6:35-44
Paul has left Ephesus and is now heading for Jerusalem. In the first few verses of Acts 21 we see that after a couple of stops, Paul and his traveling companions, arrived at Caesarea. Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.
Understanding God’s Will? Acts 21: 10-14 & Romans 12:1-2 Paul has left Ephesus and is now heading for Jerusalem. In the first few verses of Acts 21 we see that after a couple of stops, Paul and his traveling companions, arrived at Caesarea. There they are met by a man called Agabus, who ...read more
Scripture: Acts 21:10-14
Denomination: Baptist
While it is natural to be a taker, God’s man is a giver. He understands that God is a generous giver who gave the ultimate sacrifice for all men.
Well, gentlemen, we are in the second of the nine attributes of a man. This week we’re looking at willing to sacrifice. And what it means to be willing to sacrifice in our life. Here’s just a couple of key verses that I think it’s crucial for us to key in on in regards to this. Because I believe ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
God calls us to persevere and endure things in life to get to the place God wants us to be. David went through a lot before becoming King.
How Long Are You Willing To Persevere Psalms 13:1-13:6 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Saints we are in part 3 of our series, “Why Me, Why Now.” Pastor Toby brought us “When Losses Come Into Our Lives”, Pastor Kellie came with “I Didn’t Expect This To Happen To ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
You can discover God’s will for your life when you realize how much God really loves you. Then you will know that your life is not your own. It’s to be used to make God and His love known.
“You Can Know God’s Will!” The Big Idea: Mother Superior the religious leader in “The Sound of Music”, asked her young Nun – Maria von Trapp, “What is the most important lesson you have learned here?” Maria von Trapp answered, “To find the will of God and to do it!” Like Maria, every ...read more
God's will is not a mystery. Rather it's a battle; his will against our will.
We just read the Apostle’s Creed. It was written in the 4th Century by a Council in Milan as an early statement of Christian belief. It is read regularly in some congregations. However, I found a statement of belief that may fit how we truly believe based on our actions. From Rick ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:2
Denomination: Foursquare
This sermon speaks of the tragic trash that we accumulate in our hearts when we are no longer willing walk in God's will. This trash leads to a broken relationship with God. The Good News is that God is compassionate and cleanses us.
In 2 Sam. 11, David did not go out to battle as the other kings did during the spring. He should have gone to battle. His heart is not in line with the anointing God placed on him. He shrugs his responsibility as King and does whatever he wanted to do. David allowed the trash of complacency, ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We are no longer citizens of planet earth, but we are ambassadors here for our Lord Jesus. And we must go into the darkness without becoming part of the darkness.
Have you ever noticed that there seems to be a war for every generation? My great-grandfather fought in the Civil War. His son, my grandfather, fought in the First World War. My own father, fought in the Second World War. When I was about four years old, I can remember my oldest brother joining ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:20
Right words never exceed right deeds, though it is always best when words and deeds match one another. Jesus’ parable of the two sons urges us to repent of our empty words and to fill them with obedience.
Who Did His Father’s Will? Matt 21:28-32 Jesus’ teaching has many places in it where it is difficult to understand what he means. And, then there are those places where his meaning is clear, but the application what he says is tricky – or so we like to think. We have one of those places in the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
Jesus used many parts of the Jewish wedding in symbolism of the Christian Life. In this message we look at the words Jesus used in the institution of the Lord's supper in light of the Jewish Marriage proposal.
“WILL HOU HAVE THIS MAN / WOMAN?” Dorn Ridge, May 30, 2010 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Probably many here will be to a wedding sometime this year. 2.) Most of us attend one or more weddings each year. 3.) As we go to a wedding ceremony there is usually what is referred to as the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:19-20
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Peter gives directives to pastors and what it takes to be a pastor. I add some words for the sheep as well.
7.3.22 1 Peter 5:1-4 Therefore, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one who also shares in the glory that is about to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: 2 Shepherd God’s flock that is among you, serving as overseers, not grudgingly but willingly, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Denomination: Lutheran
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