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Submission; Be Like Christ
I often quote from 1 Peter 2 when studying other passages of scripture, or I should say the parts that talk about the stone the builders rejected and believers as living stones. The submission parts probably get much less attention, … Continue reading
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Chosen Stones
Jesus is the stone the builders rejected, the human builders that is, the leaders of the Jewish faith. He remains, however, chosen and precious in the sight of the God the Father. We as believers are also stones, living stones … Continue reading
God’s Word Endures
All flesh is like grass, Peter writes quoting Isaiah 40. But the word of the Lord endures forever.
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Tagged 1 Peter 1, 1 Peter 2, desire spiritually milk, God's Word, love one another, salvation
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Called to be Holy
Part 2 in the 1st Peter series. We are redeemed with the precious blood of Christ so be holy as the one who called us is holy.
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Introduction to 1st Peter
We have two letters written by Peter in the New Testament. They are both short but packed with good stuff. This introduction alone will almost make a Baptist shout.
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Tagged 1 Peter 1, angels, God the Father, Holy Spirit, incorruptible inheritance, Jesus Christ, prophets, salvation
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Christ-like Humility
In Philippians 2 the Apostle Paul challenges believers to be like minded with Christ who set the bar pretty high in terms of humility. Jesus himself taught and preached on humility. Our goal, just like Jesus and Paul, is to … Continue reading
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Setting the Standard
1st Timothy 3 tells us what to look for in a pastor (overseer) and deacons. The standards are set higher for church leaders, as they should be. Leaders need to walk in such a way that others can follow in … Continue reading
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The Bread and Cup
A last supper sermon that examines the elements of communion.
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Tagged communion, His blood was poured out, His body was broekn, Last Supper, taking the elements
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The Lord is My Shepherd
I may have gotten a few sermons out of order when posting to the website. On May 19th I preached The Good Shepherd based on John 10. The next week, May 26th, we re-visited David’s 23rd Psalm.
Sowing Good Seeds
Parable of the Sower but perhaps from a new and different point of view.
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Tagged Jesus, Matthew 13, parable, parable of the sower, sowing Gospel seeds
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