Sermons About Need
The Church of Philadelphia: Revelation 3:7-13
The church of Philadelphia was a weak church. It wasn’t like Sardis. It didn’t have a reputation for being alive; it had a reputation for being weak and small. This church was constantly being persecuted by the Jews. Jesus knows they had little power, and he was not disappointed in their weakness because in it they turned to him. This church chose to cling to Jesus because they knew they needed him more than peace with the Jews, more than a comfortable life, and more than a good reputation. They knew that they were weak and that his grace alone was enough. They knew that they were sinners and that his blood alone could rescue them from the wrath of God and give them peace with him. Jesus loves those who cling to him above all else. No one whose hope is in Jesus will ever be disappointed, so Jesus comes to show them why they have chosen wisely. He comes to show them, and us, why he is better than everything else.
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Jesus In Galilee
Jesus taught in Galilee at the beginning of His ministry. In chapter 4, He teaches in Nazareth and Capernaum to two very different reactions. Jesus reads from Isaiah 61 and claims that He is the fulfillment of that scripture. The people of Nazareth did not believe Him, and Jesus tells them why; they were too proud. Jesus is good news to needy people; the people of Nazareth did not think they were needy. We have to see ourselves as needy, spiritually bankrupt. The people of Capernaum believed (at least in part) that Jesus was who He said He was. We need to be thankful that God doesn't just love Israel but loves Gentiles as well. We need to humble ourselves and see our need for Jesus every single day.
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You're Invited II: Who
This is the second part of a series looking at what the next step of a journey with Christ is about, inviting people on this journey with us. This week focused on who we are called to invite on this journey with us. We are called to invite all who are in need, as Christ has met a need in us
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Glory in the Fellowship Part 6
The Church is to show God's glory in times of need. The Church is called to be heroic and life giving when it comes to the rescue. We are called to respond when we hear a need. We are called to prayer and action.
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I NEED YOU
Through Jesus, God the Father has provided a personal & intimate way for us to connect with Him. But He didn't stop there! His heart also desires that we connect with each other to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. WE NEED EACH OTHER! Listen why....
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What To Do With Our Joy
As we finish our series in the Psalms on the emotional life of God's people, we look at joy as our last subject. What keeps us from joy? What encourages our Joy? What is the foundation for our joy? It’s an important subject since all other messages ultimately serve to bring us through them to the soul-satisfying experience of finding our greatest delight and joy in the One for whom our souls long.
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Transformation in Our Lives and Community
Rev. Wayne Alexander preaches a one-off sermon on 'Transformation in our Lives and Communities', speaking from Revelation 21:1-4 about how our lives as Christ followers could impact our personal lives and the communities in which we move or that are around us.
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