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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
To show truth can be learned and fully understood; and that, it is not the product of one’s feelings or religious experiences. This lesson deals with the truth of the gospel; that was revealed by the Holy Spirit unto the apostles, that affords the forgiveness of sins.
INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Discipleship of Christ: “Ye Shall Be My Disciples Indeed” 2. Doctrine of Christ: “Ye Shall Know The Truth” 3. Deliverance of Christ: “The Truth Shall Make You Free” Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, Jesus describes to those Jews who followed him how they were to become His ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:17-18, John 8:31-36
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The post-Pentecost manifestation of God in the hearts of His people.
A SPIRITUAL ABIDING OF THE FATHER AND THE SON. John 14:23-29. Today’s short excerpt comes by way of response to the question of Judas (not Iscariot), “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?” (John 14:22). Typical of the disciples and many of their ...read more
Scripture: John 14:23-29
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In life we all go through troubled times some of which can easily overwhelm us but we are reassured that we are never alone a promise encapsulated in the hymn, 'Abide with me.'
Abide with Me Hymns play a very important part in our worship, by singing we in a sense give ourselves in praise and adoration to Almighty God. For this to work there are a number of essential components, ingredients: • The words, ideally based on Scripture and full of meaning • The music which ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 28:18-20, Isaiah 40:25-31
The Christian life can only be lived as we are connected to and totally dependent on Christ. It is in abiding in Christ that we find intimacy with Him and have access to all the resources that are ours in Christ. Without Him we can do nothing.
They had all gathered for a night of celebration. They were the closest of friends. The table was set. All in attendance reclined on the floor around the table to observe the Passover meal. They were there to remember God´s mighty works that had freed the children of Israel from slavery in ...read more
Scripture: John 15:5-11
When trying to start a new church, we often think we should send church planters to the largest populated areas. However, both John the Baptist and Jesus preached in the wilderness, and people came to them where they were!
I have entitled our message for this evening, “God Abides in Small Places.” Abide means, to dwell and to continue in a place. The Lord can be found abiding – and alive and well – in small places; and it is very important for us to be reminded of this fact because of America’s belief that “bigger ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6, Matthew 4:23-25
Denomination: Baptist
We are practicing this abiding in Christ as we worship together with the hope that it will continue after the benediction is pronounced and the postlude ends.
Like the good shepherd of last week’s text, this week’s image of the vine is another extended metaphor, which also borrows from and adapts Old Testament imagery for Israel. Whereas the Synoptic parable of the vineyard is a story of violence and greed (Mark 12:1-12), this image of the vine is one ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-8
Denomination: United Methodist
A sermon for Christmas Eve
December 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:1-20 Come to Us, Abide with Us Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We gather on this wondrous night to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. The meaning of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Denomination: Lutheran
Our life and responsibilities in Christ.
ABIDING IN THE TRUE VINE. Abridged. John 15:1-17. I). The True Vine. John 15:1-8. In the seventh significant “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, “I am the true vine” (John 15:1), Jesus was identifying Himself with the Messianic “son of man” of Psalm 80:17. Jesus is the true fulfilment of Israel’s ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-17
Abiding in Christ and being connected to the life source (Jesus)
Abiding in Christ part two John 15:9-17 Good Morning Everyone- Glad you have joined us. Please turn to John 15 as we continue the study part two of “Abiding in Christ” Finding our Connection with the Lord and with others. Remember last week- The relationship and connection that Jesus has with ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
Abiding in Christ and connected to the life source (Jesus)
Abiding in Christ Part Three John 15, Romans 12 Transformation Good Morning –Welcome If you would turn to John 15 and put your finger in Romans 12, these will be our text this morning as we continue in our study of Abiding in Christ. This is the last week of the study as we prepare and get ...read more
A sermon for the fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B
April 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 15:1-8; 1 John 4:7-21 Abiding in Jesus, Growing in Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus encourages us to abide in him. He likens our abiding to a grape vine ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 4:7-21
Explore the power of God's Word, the blessings that come from obedience to His law, and the joy of being a law-abiding citizen of His kingdom.
Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a book that isn't often discussed but has some real gems in it - the book of Nehemiah. We'll be focusing specifically on Nehemiah 8:1-6 and looking at three powerful topics: the power of God's word, the blessing of obedience to God's law, and ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6
Topics: Meditating, Word, Prosperous
Explores our connection with God, the growth that comes from abiding in Him, and the necessary pruning process for spiritual maturity.
Good morning, church family. I am thrilled to be standing here before you today, as we gather in the spirit of unity and faith. We are here to engage with the Word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to understand His will for our lives. Today, we will be focusing on Isaiah 27:1-6. Let's read together: ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 27:1-6
Topics: Abiding
It is easy to focus on the struggles we face and lose faith. Our culture is rapidly changing, and we must be prepared to stand. Our only hope is abiding in Christ and in His Word.
Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified You are not Alone 1 Peter 1: 1-2 The first epistle of Peter provides great insight for the believer. In this letter, Peter provides great spiritual instruction regarding our relationship and security in the Lord, our daily walk with Christ, and the glorious ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2
This sermon explores John 15:9-17 to see just what it means to remain in Jesus. A number of stories from Sermon Central on board that may be useful
Gospel o John 15:9-17 • John 15:9-17New International Version (NIV) • 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I ...read more
Scripture: John 15:9-17
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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