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God Has a Plan
When Joseph was sold by his brothers into slavery, it was a part of what God was doing. Jesus’ death on the cross was part of God’s plan of salvation. God has a plan. He is faithful and just concerning … Continue reading
The Problem with Religion
This is, for the most part, the very first sermon I preached at Unity back in 2014. I preached this sermon, took a week off, then came back and preached a second time before they called me as pastor. There … Continue reading
The Day of the Lord
We ended last week with “The Lord is not slack concerning his promises” and pick right up in this sermon with “The Day of the Lord shall come.” Heaven and earth will dissolve as the elements melt. With that in … Continue reading
The Lord’s Promise
In 2nd Peter 2, we are reminded that God is willing and able to punish the wicked and save the righteous. In Chapter 3 we are warned that just because God has not judged yet does not mean he is … Continue reading
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The Truth of False Teachers
We continue this week through 2nd Peter 2, which includes a look back at one of the most interesting Old Testament prophet stories found in the Bible. You might say Balaam got the truth straight from the donkey’s mouth.
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Tagged 2 Peter 2, Balaam, dog returns to vomit, false teachers, God's judgement, Numbers 22, sow returns to mire
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False Teachers
Peter explains to New Testament Christians that in the past there were false prophets and in the future there will be false teachers. God is able to save the godly and punish the wicked, and he used specific examples from … Continue reading
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The Prophetic Word
Peter reminds his audience that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not myth or fable but he and the Apostles are eyewitnesses to the glory of God. He refers to the transfiguration that he, James and John were presented for … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Peter 1, beloved Son, Matthew 17, prophetic word confirmed, transfiguration
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Total Recall
Our series on 1 Peter is finished. Welcome to 2 Peter! There are many similarities between the ministries and the letters written by Peter and Paul. Peter was the leader of the Christian church in Jerusalem, Paul’s letters were written … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Peter 1, call and election, Jerusalem church, knowing Him, Peter and Paul
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Shepherd the Flock; Resist the Devil
1 Peter 5 offers instructions for church elders and younger members; or in other words leaders and followers. Well known warning to be sober and vigilant for “your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 5, adversary the devil, elders, gives grace to the humble, like a roaring lion, pastors, resists the proud
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Stewards of Grace
A steward takes care of something that doesn’t belong to him/her. We often speak of stewardship in terms of managing money but it applies to many things. We are the recipients of grace and must be good stewards for the … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 4, flesh, God's grace, God's will, lust, Spirit, stewardship
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