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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
"You cannot serve God and money." Unpack this important verse using these supporting backgrounds.
Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 6:1-24, Luke 16:13, Matthew 6:24 (view more) (view less)
Tags: hypocrisy, stewardship, giving, money, commitment, spiritual warfare, prayer closet, giving yourself (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
These colorful backgrounds would work well with a sermon on spiritual signs or on getting godly direction.
Scripture: Matthew 12:38-50, Revelation 16:16, Matthew 16:1-4
Tags: gideon, knowing god's will, signs, spiritual blindness, vision, gospel, end times, prophecy, purpose, global (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
At times Christians must stand alone in their values and faith. Give them courage and support in doing so with a message supported by these backgrounds.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Peter 3:18, Matthew 4:1-2
Tags: character, discipleship, decision, wisdom, martin luther king jr, renewing the mind, call of the disciples, solitude, alone with god (view more) (view less)
A great background for a message on spiritual decisions or on making godly choices.
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Jeremiah 6:16-17, Matthew 6:25-34
Tags: crossroad, conscience, choice, doing god's will, knowing god's will, decision, commitment, trust, change, danger (view more) (view less)
Give your listeners courage to stand in the face of struggles, trials, conflict and even spiritual battles.
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:47-48, John 10:10, James 1:2, 2 Corinthians 9:12 (view more) (view less)
Tags: storm, depression, god's love, perseverance, endurance, hope, rock, hardship, trials and difficulties, god brings hope, hardship of life, suffering joy in, god's faithfulness, lord is my strength, boasting in weakness, stand, trial, suicide (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Uplifting
Some people would appreciate a "do-over" in their lives. Use these backgrounds in a sermon assuring listeners of the "born again" nature of the Christian faith. Also great for a New Year's message.
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Isaiah 43:18-19, John 3:1-16
Tags: new beginning, new year, new year's eve, start, faith general, new, renewal, born again, new life, new year's day (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Traditional
Define humility, explain how to fight the sin of pride, and present the benefits of being humble in the service of God.
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, 1 Peter 5:5, Matthew 6:1-8
Tags: pride, character, humility, discipleship, humble, prayer closet, arrogance, attitude (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Reflective
Help your congregation find the path of righteousness and stay on it.
Scripture: Psalm 51:9-12, Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 3:6
Tags: commitment, discipleship, holiness, righteousness, justice, straight (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Unpack this popular passage with these backgrounds containing one of God's most cherished promises.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 3:20, Matthew 14:22-33
Tags: promises of god, acknowledge, righteousness, holiness, discipleship, trust, promise, faith (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Warn your listeners against mixing the beliefs of the world with our precious Christian beliefs as founded in Scripture.
Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:25-34, Acts 17:22
Tags: supernatural, superstition, the church, halloween, faith, bible, black (view more) (view less)
Tongues of Fire
Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12, Acts 1:8
Tags: tongue, spiritual gifts, holy spirit baptism, holy spirit, pentecost (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful
Treasure
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, Matthew 19:16-22, Matthew 6:19
Tags: heaven, money, selfishness, generosity, treasure, stewardship, giving general, cheerful giver, tithes and offering (view more) (view less)
Treasures in Heaven
Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22, Matthew 6:19-20, Matthew 19:16-26
Tags: heaven's gold, stewardship, treasure, future, money, wealth (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting
Time is fleeting and Christ is coming -- urge your congregation not to wait to make spiritual decisions.
Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39, Matthew 3:1-12, Matthew 24:1-51, Matthew 3:12, Matthew 3:1-3 (view more) (view less)
Tags: jesus, stress, change, priorities, workplace balance, time, jesus christ (view more) (view less)
Use these bold images to honor veterans and strengthen your Veterans’ Day service.
Scripture: Romans 13:8, Matthew 14:22-33
Tags: holidays civic, vote, veterans, fight, war, honor (view more) (view less)
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