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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
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Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
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This story is found in all four gospels. This is Passover and Jerusalem has thousands of pilgrims from all over the known world.
Palm Sunday This story is found in all four gospels. This is Passover and Jerusalem has thousands of pilgrims from all over the known world. Mark 11:7-10 NIV When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:7-10, Zechariah 9:9, Mark 11:15-18, Psalm 118:25-27
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The very first person to confess Jesus as Son of God after the crucifixion was the very person who crucified him.
Easter Sunday 2023 Matthew 27:51-54 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54, John 20:11-16
Today could have been Donkey Sunday after all it could have been called Donkey Sunday instead of Palm Sunday.
Donkey Sunday Mark 11:1-11 1. Palm Sunday is named for the “leafy branches” that people cut in the fields and placed on the road in front of Jesus (Mark 11:8). • It’s the day we think of crowds shouting “Hosanna” blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” (v. 9). • Palm Sunday is a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
Denomination: Methodist
Math is not the best way to explain the basic doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity because it uses the approach of trying to explain how three can be one. We all know that “1+1+1=3” but what are we to do when “1+1+1=1?”
Trinity Sunday The Trinity is the root doctrine of Christianity because it concerns the inner nature of God. In honor of the Most Holy Trinity, we can consider three highlights of (1) the doctrine of the Trinity, (2) eternal salvation by the indwelling of the Trinity, and (3) prayer and ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-15
Denomination: Catholic
It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution.
It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution. So, two thoughts on Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday. Untie the colt and bring it here. As Rev. Dr. Jennifer A. Little noted, we can enter into this story in so many places. How about identifying with those sent by Jesus to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
This sermon explores the revelation of Jesus' majesty in Matthew 2:1-12, and the faithful response of the Magi, inspiring us to deeper worship and devotion.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? A day filled with the promise of His love, the assurance of His grace, and the manifestation of His glory. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are not just in any place, but in the house of God, a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Topics: Wise Men, Follow Jesus
What important events surround Palm Sunday? Let's find out in Matthew 21.
Palm Sunday brings lessons on the purpose of church buildings, faith, heavenly versus human authority, following through after saying yes, and producing fruit. Let’s review them in Matthew 21. Palm Sunday Christianity reveals God’s love. Pontius Pilate is a caricature of the failure of human ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Jesus' love and resurrection prove His authority and power, and we are called to let His love reign in our lives as we become His disciples.
Today, we're celebrating Easter! You know what that means, right? Jesus is alive! He's risen from the dead, and that's a big deal for all of us. We're gonna see how Jesus' love changes everything in our lives. So, let's start with a cool object lesson. I've got this crown here, but it's not just ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:32-42, Matthew 28:18-20
Topics: Resurrection Power, Divine Love, Eternal Life, Spiritual Transformation
The Bible tells us a lot about what the angels do, but not much about what they look like. Let’s imagine their appearance and explore their performance.
ADVENT ANGELS Text: Matthew 2:13-15 Matthew 2:13-15 Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15
Denomination: United Methodist
1st Sunday of Advent, Series C. Preached at Beaver Creek Lutheran Mission, Forest City, Iowa 11/30/2003.
Advent 1, Series C. “Are We Prepared Yet?” Luke 21:25-36. November 30, 2003 Forest City Lutheran Mission, Forest City, IA First of all, Happy New Year! Yes, that’s right! This morning we begin a new church year, as today is the First Sunday in Advent. And since we begin the Advent season ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:25-36
Denomination: Lutheran
Adapted from material from Outreach, I preached this sermon the week before Back to Church Sunday to encourage members to invite their friends, relative, associates and neighbor to church.
Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone! Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church How many people do you know who “used to go” to church, but just don’t anymore? If you are like most folks, you probably know quite a few. Today there are 320 million people in America and ...read more
Scripture: John 1:39
Denomination: Christian Church
Isaiah predicts what would happen to the Stump of Jesse before it even was a stump. This is a warning and a comfort to us as we prepare for Christ’s birth.
December 5, 2004 Isaiah 11:1-10 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him -- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10
A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Series B
2nd Sunday in Advent, December 7, 2008 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, as we begin to celebrate anew the good news of your saving grace in Jesus the Christ, open ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Series C
2nd Sunday of Advent December 6, 2009 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Come, Lord Jesus, come. Come, O living Word from heaven, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, lead us into a living relationship with you ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:1-6
Rrepentance is essential if we are going to be prepared for the coming of Christ and his kingdom (Advent, year A, Sunday 2, 9 Dec 01)
John the Baptist was a truly strange fellow. I can imagine his performance review from the board of clergy examiners. - - - - - - - - - Dear John ben Zechariah: The board of examiners completed their visit and frankly were concerned about several matters pertaining to your person ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
Denomination: *other
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