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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 experience new life, even in the senior years, means using old knowledge to gain new knowledge; to set aside pride in order to learn; and to be fully open to Christ.
We had been talking about a mutual friend. We had laughed a little at how rigid he was, how staid. We had commented that he didn’t like change; he could easily be "all shook up" when something didn’t go his way. I asked the other person in this conversation, "How long have you known John? Has he ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-16
Denomination: Baptist
In a season where giving requres so much time and energy, what time and energy has been laid aside to prepare the gifts we will bring to Jesus this Christmas?
INTRO. A. The Perfect Gift People all around the world at this time of the year go to all extremes to give the perfect Christmas Gift. Some even plan for the full year. Not only do we want the perfect gift but the perfect type of gift. You look at another’s personality, style of living, their ...read more
Scripture: Micah 6:1-8
Mark contrasts the full commitment of Mary with Judas who moves his commitment to Jesus aside in favor of something else. We all know how that turned out.
A man was shopping for a valentines day gift for his wife and as he passed the cosmetics counter it occurred to him that perfume would be the perfect gift. So he asked the sales representative to show him some of the most popular brands of perfume. The first bottle she brought out was $150. “That’s ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:1-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Leaving no child behind means that we parents set aside our own pleasures, that we learn to advocate for our children, and that we cross cultures with our resources.
It was every parent’s worst nightmare. My son, my own flesh and blood, standing in front of me, and announcing that he was taking lessons in ... skydiving! Skydiving! That’s where people walk out of airplanes and float downward to earth, supported by a thin sheet of cloth and a few little ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 2:1-20
When we lay aside a critical spirit, our vision becomes clearer helping us see God’s plan for us and for those around us.
I Can See Clearly Now… Matthew 7:1-5 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5
Denomination: Assembly Of God
In the light of our salvation what must we do? 1- Put aside the deeds of darkness 2- Behave decently as in the daytime 3- Clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus
INTRO.- Do you know what time it is? Many people are living in their own little fairy tale world and they don’t know what’s going on spiritually. ILL.- “Actress Katie Holmes Six Years Later” the article stated. Six years after what? Six years after meeting Tom Cruise. ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:11-14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We begin in Syrian Antioch. There we find Barnabas and Saul worshipping with other believers. The Holy Spirit instructed the congregation to set Barnabas and Saul aside for a special work.
October 28, 2023 Prologue • Acts 11:19-30 - Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. Some men from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Antioch and also told the Greeks good news about ...read more
Scripture: Acts 13:1-4, Acts 11:19-30, Acts 14:27-28
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
The question of whether it is proper for a woman to preach or exercise leadership in the church has received much attention in recent years. Church traditions aside, what does the Bible say?
NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, Galatians 3:26-29, Exodus 15:20-21, Judges 4:4-5, 2 Kings 22:14, 2 Kings 22:18-20, Esther 4:7-8, Esther 4:13-17 (view more) (view less)
To urge believers to live in obedience to God's Word, recognizing the urgency of the present time, and to strive for righteousness by setting aside sinful desires and clothing themselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Good morning, family! We're going to dive deep into Romans 13:11-14 today, exploring the themes of living in obedience to God's Word, the urgency of now, and the blessing of righteousness. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "Obedience is the grand test of love." So, let's test our love for God today by ...read more
Topics: Obedience, God's Word
If you want to finish your life well, learn from the witnesses of the past; lay aside the weights of the present; and look the the Winner Himself -- Jesus, your Savior, Example, and Inspiration.
There is a legendary tale about the late Bear Bryant, who coached the University of Alabama football team from 1958 to 1982. In one game, with two minutes to play, he called on his slow-but-steady, fourth string quarterback. Bryant instructed him to run the ball up the middle and then punt. ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Denomination: Evangelical Free
We sometimes need to step aside from the busyness of life for more intimate communion with God. The will of Jesus is that all those given to Him by the Father should behold His glory.
THE GLORY OF THE MESSIAH. Matthew 17:1-9. The One who referred to Himself as the ‘Son of man’ had just been acknowledged as the Son of God (Matthew 16:16). Jesus demonstrated the necessity of the Cross, and looked forward to His Second Coming. The Lord also promised a preview of the coming of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9
I believe the time has come for churches all over to put aside their differences and to come together in unity to put their foot down on the neck of the accuser and say “enough is enough!”
Pentecost “Back to the Basics” Illus. The song Basics of Life, by 4Him Vs. We've turned the page, for a new day has dawned We've re-arranged what is right and what's wrong Somehow we've drifted so far from the truth That we can't get back home Where are the virtues that once ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:38-41, Acts 1:4-8, Joel 2:28 (view more) (view less)
THE GLORY OF THE MESSIAH. Abridged. Matthew 17:1-9. The One who referred to Himself as the ‘Son of man’ had just been acknowledged as the Son of God (cf. Matthew 16:16). Jesus demonstrated the necessity of the Cross, and looked forward to His Second Coming. The Lord also promised a preview ...read more
None of us likes to think about death. Many times when the thought of a loved one dying or of us dying, we put those thoughts aside for another time.
Illus: Doris Day that lovely woman and a great singer was so afraid of death she forbid anyone to talk about death in her presence. But today we have to deal with this subject of death. Since we are forced to deal with death today, let’s deal with it on the basis of God’s Word. WHAT DOES GOD ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21
This passage gives us the dynamic example of Jesus washing feet. How can Jesus lay aside the traditional power structures to be able to live like that? The answer is in this passage.
PETER'S EMPHATIC "NO": Peter was deeply offended by Christ’s offer because he was still thinking of a traditional power structure. - John 13:6-10a. - The disciples were still expecting the inaugural of a traditional kingdom. - Rome was going to be overthrown, the Jewish nation was ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-17
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