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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
This sermon encourages Christians to eagerly study and apply God's Word, emphasizing its transformative power and role as a guide in life's trials.
Beloved in Christ, I stand before you today, not as a distant preacher on a lofty pulpit, but as your fellow sojourner in this walk of faith, to share with you a message that I believe is crucial in our Christian journey. It's a message that has the potential to transform our lives, to bring us ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 15:16, Acts 17:10-12
Topics: Word, Everything, Need
This sermon explores the promise of Christ's constant presence, encouraging believers to live confidently, knowing they are never alone, guided by Jesus' omnipresence.
Good morning, dear friends. It's a heartwarming pleasure to stand before you today, knowing that we gather not just in the name of fellowship and community, but in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. The same Jesus who, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, promised us in Matthew 28:20, "And ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:20
Topics: Omnipresence, Christ
Stephen is an example of living and dying (1) without fear, (2) without bitterness, (3) focused on Christ, (4)immersed in scripture.
They say that two things are inevitable: death and taxes. The task of an accountant is to minimize the taxes people pay. I read somewhere that the task of a pastor is to prepare people for a good death. Of course, this statement might be overly simplistic theologically. It might be overly ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This message was preached during a memorial service surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.
Introduction: Recently I looked up September 11 in reference book that highlighted important dates. The book, written in 1970, had many events and notes of interest for almost every day in the calendar. I was surprised to find that September 11 had no special significance recorded in that ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon was delivered to help those who are bereaved, especially believers who are struggling with the guilt of grief.
Death - The Hardest Fact of Life By David Moore Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she again bare his brother Abel . . . and it came to pass, when they were in ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8
Death, through our eyes, is ‘the end’. Death is not the grand finale called “THE END”. It is the 2nd DVD to the story!
FRIENDS & FOUNTAINS St. John 11 (Selected verses) It is wonderful to have friends. I hope you all have at least one good friend and wish that for you. We can share our hearts with friends and they understand us like no one else can. Jesus had three such friends. He travelled a lot and didn’t own ...read more
Scripture: John 11:25-26
Denomination: Salvation Army
We are told by Jesus we will suffer.
We have a design of suffering 1. Instruction Psalms 94: 12Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law; 2. Nearness Isaiah 43: 2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 94:12
Life is full of changes. How do we handle the tide of experiences that threaten to pull us under? Here are some principles that will help us all deal with the inevitable change that God allows.
If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Adjusting to Inevitable Change Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8
Denomination: Pentecostal
GOD IS NEAR FOR YOUR PROTECTION.
GOD ON CALL OBSERVATION: JEREMIAH SPOKE FREQUENTLY AGAINST FALSE PROPHETS. THESE PROPHETS WERE CORRUPTING AND MISLEADING PEOPLE. INTERPRETATION: JEREMIAH 23:23 (NASB) AM I A GOD WHO IS NEAR, DECLARES THE LORD, AND NOT A GOD FAR OFF? JEREMIAH 23:23 (THE BOOK) AM I A GOD WHO IS ONLY IN ONE ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23
Disharmony in the church often is the by-product of internal, personal conflicts, and Paul now directs his exhortation to the inner state of peace.
Date: 6/11/19 Lesson #30 Title: REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS, AND BE GENTLE TO ALL “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:4-5, NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5
The greatest shock may be in this picture of Calvary is that you might see your face in that crowd… your attitude, your experience with the cross, your activity around that cross but lacking any true meaning.
INTRO: 1. In the past few weeks in our series "Encountering the Cross" we have again and again revisted the tramatic, devestating events that Jesus endured for us surrounding the Cross. a. But, although the scene was gruesome, the atmospherearound the foot of the cross is far from ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:33-49
Before Turbulence happens makes sure you are connected to Jesus (the vine)
Turbulent Always Fasten Your Seat Belt John 15:1-11 Me I’m just old enough to remember the days before seat belt laws. When We traveled to Georgia to see relatives in our 1978 Ford LTD station wagon, the six of us would pile in. My assigned spot was in the very back. Luggage was packed on ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-11
Denomination: United Methodist
Jesus is our only hope of drawing near to God in everyday life.
“How Can I Draw Near To God?” Hebrews 7:1-19 Laurie grew up going to church sporadically as a child. Her mom and dad didn’t participate, but some of her friends did. Whenever Laurie would spend the night with one of her friends she would often end up going to church with them the next morning. ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-19
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Who is Israel?
To Whom Has the Kingdom of Heaven Come Near? Matthew 4:17-25 Last week we looked at the passage about the three temptations of Jesus. We mentioned that Jesus was re-enacting the wandering of the Israelites in the Wilderness. When we read about their journey, we discover that they were always ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:17-25, Matthew 4:12-23
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Advent 3(A) - Be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Wait watchfully. The Lord is near.
"BE PATIENT AND STAND FIRM…" (Outline) December 13, 2009 - ADVENT 3 - James 5:7-11 INTRO: Soon and very soon the Lord Jesus Christ will return as the righteous Judge of the living and the dead. At times we grow impatient waiting for the end to all of the wickedness in this sinful ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-11
Denomination: Lutheran
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