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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
I’M GOING TO GO OUT ON A LIMB THIS MORNING AND SAY THAT I’LL BET NOT ONE OF YOU IN THIS ROOM WANTS TO LIVE IN A PERPETUAL STATE OF ANXIETY.
I’M GOING TO GO OUT ON A LIMB THIS MORNING AND SAY THAT I’LL BET NOT ONE OF YOU IN THIS ROOM WANTS TO LIVE IN A PERPETUAL STATE OF ANXIETY. NOBODY CHECKS THE BOX THAT SAYS I WANT TO LIVE IN A STATE OF ANXIETY EACH AND EVERY DAY. BECAUSE AS WE ALL KNOW ANXIETY CAUSES ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS AND ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8
When He is in charge of our lives we need not worry about tomorrow today.
DO NOT BE ANXIOUS. Luke 12:22-31. LUKE 12:22. “Take no thought” is an unfortunate translation (Matthew 6:25). When Jesus says (literally) “be not careful,” He obviously is not sanctioning thoughtlessness, nor even carelessness. He rather means, “Do not be anxious.” What shall we eat? What ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:22-31
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Learn how to find and fulfill your place on the "team" with this inspiring message about the church as the body of Christ.
Get Off The Bench Filling Your Place on the Team 6/4/03 I. Introduction Behold, a team went forth to play a game of baseball. Just as the umpire was saying, “Batter up,” the catcher for the home team arrived and took his place behind the plate. The center fielder didn’t show up at all but sent his ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-28
One of God’s biggest problems with the church is complacency. It has been a problem in every age. One of biggest the problems of complacency is wanting someone else to do it.
WHERE’S THE BENCH? Texts: Matthew 7:26 & James 1:22 Matthew 7:26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand (NRSV). James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves (NRSV). ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:26, James 1:22
Denomination: United Methodist
This is on James’ emphasis on works as the necessary other side of faith. Yes, only faith is required for salvation, but works completes faith.
Off the Bench…Into the Game James 1:19-27 February 11, 2007 Not too long ago, Toni and I were wandering around downtown Chicago and we happened to find a small art gallery with some truly wonderful works for sale. Being who I am, the first thing I looked at was the prices, which were way out of ...read more
Scripture: James 1:22-25
Denomination: Methodist
A study of chapter 3 verse 1 through 10
Zechariah 3: 1 – 10 The Judge’s Bench Decision 1 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
God is the Master at making things right. Trust God for His justice in this situation and don't mess things up by sticking your hands in it.
Step Down From the Bench! Text: Romans 12: 18-20 Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? You meet in a jury assembly room. While there, you are placed on a panel of jurors. From the assembly room, you are taken to a courtroom. You are seated in the courtroom waiting for the judge to enter. ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:18-20
Denomination: Assembly Of God
You see anxiety is like a sickness. It is a spiritual illness that needs a cure. And we have in these verses Philippians 4:4-7 the prescription that God gives for an anxious heart.
Do people really struggle with anxiety? Is that something that is real or are we just talking when we say people in our day have anxious hearts? You have heard of Ann Landers, she got about 10,000 letters a month about people’s problems. She was asked, what is the number one problem that people ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus has the solution for anxiety
The Solution for an Anxious Heart Philippians 4:6-7 County Home Service – October 14, 2001 A widow who had successfully raised a very large family was interviewed by a reporter, she had raised six of her own children and adopted 12 others, she always maintained stability and confidence, the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
Denomination: Church Of God
We have an anxious longing for "Glory."
Christianity 101: Our Anxious Longing Romans 8:18-27 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 4, 2008 Read the scripture. Today, as we recognize our graduates, I am reminded of the present sufferings these students have been facing. For four years, their lives have been filled with ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:18-27
Jesus isn't simply telling us not to be anxious. He's calling us to have a completely different attitude towards material possessions and material needs from the rich fool; to be confident in God and in that confidence, to be rich towards God and others.
‘Do not be anxious.’ That’s what Jesus told his disciples. If only! we might think. Can we banish anxiety from our hearts simply because Jesus tells us to? We’re in a series in Luke, following Jesus and his disciples on their journey from Galilee down to Jerusalem. Their journey starts in Luke ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 18:22, Luke 19:8-9, Matthew 10:29 (view more) (view less)
This message is the first in a series called Life Verses.
We’re starting a new series today called Life Verses. A Life Verse is a favorite Bible verse that is your “go to” verse for inspiration and direction. Last month I asked you to share with me your Life Verse and to date, I have received 45 verses! Different verses! Duane and I pared the verses ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Emphasize the power of prayer, the hope we have in Jesus, and the strength of our faith, even in the face of adversity.
Good morning, church family. I want to start off with a quote from Max Lucado, who said, "Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference." Today, we'll be exploring ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:45-52
Topics: Anxious World, Living
There are 1000s of different churches with their various views on baptism. Can they all be right? Probably not, but why aren't they all "right"?
There was an antique collector passing through a small village when he saw an old man chopping wood with an ancient ax. “That’s a mighty old ax you have there,” he remarked. “Yep,” said the villager, “it once belonged to George Washington.” “George Washington??? Not really!" gasped the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:26-39
A lot of us are content with watching others share their faith. This lesson will challenge you to get in the game of life.
he Ultimate Decision June 25, 2014 Many of you are asking the Lord to show you how to be a Warrior for Him. You have decided that playing it safe sitting on the bench while comfortable is not exciting anymore. Know I will be praying for you to be able to throw off all that enticement that comes ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-6
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