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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 explore and understand the symbolism of the violent wind and tongues of fire in Acts 2:1-3, which depict the arrival and transformative work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Good morning, family of God! Isn't it wonderful to gather here today in the spirit of unity and fellowship? We're about to embark on an exploration of the rich symbolism used in the Bible to describe the Holy Spirit. We're diving into Acts 2:1-3, where the arrival of the Holy Spirit is depicted ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-3
Topics: Holy Spirit
This sermon explores how to motivate Christians for mission, mobilize momentum for spiritual growth, and manifest maturity in ministry.
Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be gathered together in this sacred space, united by our shared love of the Lord and our commitment to His service. We are here today to find inspiration and guidance in the Word of God, to seek His wisdom as we strive to live out our faith in ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:28
Topics: Encourage Members
This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ, which reconciles us with God, and how our struggles can draw us closer to Him.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It is with great joy that I stand before you today, ready to share from the Word of God, our divine guide and compass in this life. A gentle breeze of grace and mercy sweeps across this gathering, reminding us of the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit. We ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:21-22
Topics: Thanksgiving, Life
Encourages openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance, embracing its mystery, and understanding the transformative power of being born anew in the Spirit.
Welcome, dear family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together, united in spirit and truth, to seek wisdom from the Word of God. It's a joy to be in your presence, a joy to stand before you as we open our hearts and minds to the divine whispers of the Holy Spirit. We are here to ...read more
Scripture: John 3:7-8
5 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...
WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-V—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: Our Mini-van: We’ve had 3 of them! It’s been the perfect car for our family of 6. It offers...a solid solution to our needs—Carries our family 7 people(we have 6) comfortably(which many larger cars ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12
Denomination: Baptist
We all fail to keep our pledges, don’t we? Our good intentions and plans often fall by the wayside. Sometimes we blatantly break our promises but other times, we just kind of drift away, a little at a time.
Standing By Our Promises As many of you know, I really like Snicker bars. For the past year, whenever I would go to Dairy Queen, I would always order a Snicker Bar Breeze. All I had to do was walk in and one of the workers would start filling a cup with chunks of tasty nougat. It was automatic ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31
This sermon deals with what happens when our Christian Liberty leads another person into temptation.
Should I Help My Brother Or My Sister GNLCC 5/20/2001 2 Sam. 11:1-5 1 Corin. 8:1-13 Suppose you had invited someone over to your home. Let’s suppose there was a skunk outside and something scared it so that it gave off it’s scent. The smell begins to enter the home. You immediately ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Romans 14:1-22
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This is a "preview" of the National Campaign of the 40 Days of Purpose, a spiritual growth campaign in which Bethany Church will participate.
(PowerPoint presentation available--email author) Slide 1 GET IN THE GAME: Preview of Coming Attractions at Bethany Slide 2 What are the best things about the arrival of fall? Its crisp air, brisk breezes, and dipping temperatures? Its radiant colors and ravishing smells? The picture on the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Habakkuk 3:2
Denomination: Methodist
The spiritual conduit, or pipeline, between us and God can get clogged - how can we lives unclogged lives to hear clearly from God?
Living Unclogged TCF Sermon August 22, 2004 Rather than open with a reading from scripture - we’ll read many throughout this message - let me start by reading a few definitions from the Random House dictionary. con•duit, n. 1. a pipe, tube, or the like, for conveying water or other ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 59:2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Corporate worship is strengthened when members are (1) consistent by practicing the presence of God through the week (2) expectant by embracing God’s promise to meet with them, etc.
2/12/17 Intro How do we go to higher ground in our worship? That has been our theme for the last couple of messages. We found first that worship must proceed from the heart—from our innermost being. Jesus put it this way in John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit ...read more
Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Denomination: Charismatic
Matthew 3:1-12: Vipers, repentance and fire
Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, repentance and fire Sermon notes Over the last few weeks we’ve been looking at the first couple of chapters of Matthew - the birth and infancy of Jesus. And on that first Christmas, He appeared in human form, first as a baby, and then He grew up to commence His ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
God loves to seek sinners and longs to save them.
The Holy Hound of Heaven Genesis 3:8-10 Rev. Brian Bill February 25-26, 2023 I’m not prone to read poetry, but I have found one poem to be both piercing and unforgettable. Published in 1893, G.K. Chesterton called it, “the most magnificent poem ever written in English.” To which J.R.R. Tolkien ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10
Imagine that Noah lived in the United States today, and that the Lord spoke to Noah and said:
"In one year, I am going to make it rain enough to cover the whole earth with water until all flesh is destroyed. But I want to save you and your family, and I am commanding you to build an ark." Then, In a flash of lightning, God delivered the specifications for an ark. In fear and ...read more
Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things (Matt 14:29-31)
Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things (Matt 14:29-31) Illustration:He was born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, the third of eight children. At eleven he quit school to help with the family expenses, and got his first full-time job at $3.50 ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31
A sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 Jesus healing a woman on the sabbath
12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 Luke 13:10-17 Freedom "Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:10-17
Denomination: Lutheran
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