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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
God’s will is not some mysterious thing we SEEK regarding our future (like God’s will for a spouse or a career); rather, as this message reveals, it involves things we DO.
The Will of God Chuck Sligh March 20, 2022 NOTE: PowerPoint slide presentation is available upon request for this sermon at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 5:17 – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” SUGGESTED SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Psalm 19:7
Denomination: Baptist
The other day I found myself in a negative/hard/bad ________________, but God made a way where there seem to be now way! And He will do it for you; just fill in the blank.
Quotes: “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins “You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” Ruth E. Renkl “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9
Denomination: Pentecostal
Can anyone dance in the midst of rubble and trouble? Yes, when you know and you know that eventually God will help you triumph, then you can break into a jig. Amen. Cheer up!
If it is of God! Acts 5:34”……if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" So they took his advice…” You know what, when ‘God’ is in anything, then no one can stop/sabotage it! Let this sink into you ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:31-34
Understanding the difference between the sovereign will of God, the perfect will of God, the permissive will of God and the ultimate will of God.
On November 30, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School, had its security protocol upgraded, requiring visitors to be individually admitted after an identification review by video monitor. The school had 456 children enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade. The doors to the school were locked ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14
Denomination: Methodist
There is a phrase in the Bible that transitions from any given situation to an act of God. It is inspiring to read as a Christian the phrase "But God". I share some that are meaningful to me.
But God Genesis 50:15-21 There are times in our lives when the intentions of some toward us are not good and there are others things concerning us we are so undeserving. There is a phrase that changes the dynamics of all these things that should mean so very much to each of us and that phrase is ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21
God is mighty, gracious, king, judge..
God is not: Numbers 23:19 God is: Deuteronomy 6:4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD:” Deuteronomy 4:24 “For the LORD thy God [is] a consuming fire, [even] a jealous God.” Deuteronomy 33:27 “The eternal God [is thy] refuge, and underneath [are] the ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 23:19
The Psalmist declares, God is what? 1- God is our refuge, we must not fear 2- God is our strength, we must not fall 3- God is our God, we must not fight
INTRO.- God is. The Psalmist doesn’t question the existence of God. He simply states, God is. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God.” ILL.- An orator in Hyde Park of London was speaking out against religion. He said, “My hatred of religion is inherited; my grandfather was an atheist; my father was an ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A Sermon about doing God's will - based around Luke 22:39-46 & a scene from "The Sound Of Music" (Maria's interview with the Reverend Mother, when she is told that she is leaving the convent)
The Will Of God Luke 22:39-46 Sound of Music Video Clip 14:30-17:28 “...yet not my will, but yours be done” (v 42) “To find out what is the will of God and to do it whole-heartedly” (Maria: Sound of Music) Intro “How do you solve a problem like ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:39-46
Denomination: Salvation Army
Paul was raised a Jew. He focused on keeping the Law. Persecuting people in Judaism who were part of any unaccepted sect was his chief pastime. He was a zealot. He had status, respect, academic prowess, wealth-God had better plans for him.
aul was raised a Jew. He focused on keeping the Law. Persecuting people in Judaism who were part of any unaccepted sect was his chief pastime. He was a zealot. He had status, respect, academic prowess, wealth-God had different plans for him than he had for himself. What are your plans for ...read more
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Ephesians 2:4-5 shows us God's work in our salvation.
Scripture Last week, I began a new series of eight sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” Ephesians 2:1-10 is a single sentence in the Greek text. The theme of this sentence is God’s grace in saving sinners. Paul began in Ephesians 2:1-3 with a devastating ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
such power in two three letter words
BUT GOD... Each word…three letters long…. Such power in these words…But God BUT GOD… Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Whether it be sex outside marriage, a bitter heart, unforgiveness, alcohol/drug abuse, cheating, lying. Each of us has a story, a part we want to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:17-24
Denomination: Charismatic
Do you really want to know if God exists? Give God your heart and ask him to cleanse you of all your sins and put a new spirit within you.
Is There a God? Hebrews 11:1-6 “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” – Hebrews 11:3 A Research Group conducted a poll about religion. They asked a cross section of American adults: “If ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:3
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We come to the end of our series on the life of Joseph - Joseph gives his brothers, and us, three great truths of God's providence.
No Ordinary Joe: But God Genesis 50 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-13-2022 At the End Back in September, we started this study of the life of Joseph and I couldn’t have imagined the events that would transpire in my life during this series. God knew that I would need ...read more
When you need God to come through
27 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? We do not know when David wrote Psalm 27. Some Christians believe that he wrote it in 2 parts. It’s believed He wrote verses 1 - 6 when life was good. God was answering all ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 27:1
This sermon explores God's boundless love and mercy, emphasizing that our value comes from His love, not our accomplishments or possessions.
Good morning, church family. It's a joy to be here with you today, to gather in this sacred space of fellowship and faith, to share in the warmth of God's love and the richness of His Word. There's a comforting familiarity in this act of coming together, isn't there? In setting aside our worldly ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5
Topics: God's Presence, Unconditional Love
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