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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
The church of Christ is built of living stones, the communion of saints. That includes you and I.
May 10, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson 1 Peter 2:2-21 The On-going Construction of God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” As this ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-21
Denomination: Lutheran
Recognition of sin and its effects on us should always bring us before the throne of God to forgive and restore us to fellowship.
In Job 13:23, the suffering patriarch is pleading his case before God, asking Him to specifically name those sins he has allegedly committed in order to see some justification for the untold misery he has undergone. He desired to confess any unknown wrongdoing so that he could be made pure ...read more
Scripture: Job 13:23, Job 19:25, Numbers 32:23, 1 John 1:8, Isaiah 59:9-12 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
Based on Acts 2:42-47 - The Church is not a place, but there are places that the Church ought to be.
“THE PLACES” Acts 2:42-47 FBCF – 3/6/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Roll call in school. Answered, “Here,” or “Present.” Means, “I’m in my place where I’m supposed to be. I’m ready for my assignment.” Today, continue w/ our series on “The ChURch” from the book of Acts w/ a message entitled, “The ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Mary has just received overwhelming news. To whom does she look? Elizabeth is the only one in the world that she knows of also dealing with a miraculous birth, so she quickly turns to her. How can we encourage others like Elizabeth encouraged Mary?
SOMEONE ELSE: Mary was encouraged by what God was doing in Elizabeth’s life. - Luke 1:36, 39. - Mary had gotten mind-blowing news. Why did the angel mention Elizabeth? Because Elizabeth had gone through something similar. Certainly it was not a virgin pregnancy, but it nonetheless was a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:34-41
The minor prophets are not only full of prophecy. They contain messages that are as timely today as they were when they written to the Jews of the day.
Haggai By Joe Mack Cherry I. Background A. Babylonian Captivity 1. Lasted from 606 BC to 536 BC 2. Jeremiah prophesied of it a. He was not taken; he was left behind with other older Jew man, along with some women and children. b. During this time, he wrote the book of Lamentations. c. Got wind ...read more
Scripture: Haggai 1:5, Haggai 2:15, Haggai 2:18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
waiting for the crucifixion of Jesus at the foot of the cross
John 18:1-19:42 This obituary appeared in the Jerusalem Post in the year 33 C.E. “Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, ‘the place of the skull.’ Betrayed by the apostle Judas and crucified by the order of ruler Pontius Pilate. The causes of death ...read more
Denomination: Episcopal
Address the issue of spiritual vision loss, emphasizing its importance in our lives, and discussing its causes, consequences, and the cure.
Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to unpack a topic that is all too familiar, yet often overlooked in our spiritual lives. It's about what I call spiritual vision loss. Yes, you heard that right. Just as our physical eyes can lose their sharpness over time, so can our spiritual ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 29:18
Topics: Spiritual Vision Loss
When personally wronged or injured, respond with an outrageous attitude.
May 20, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Alexander Dumas’ book, The Count of Monte Cristo, has to be one of the most captivating novels ever written. I first read it when I was in high school. The primary character, Edmond Dantes, is a handsome young man with a promising ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42
Our young people need some safe guidelines for life and James gives several.
SAFE GUIDELINES FOR LIFE James 1:5-21 INTRO.- ILL.- George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. George W. approached the man and ...read more
Scripture: James 1:5-21
This sermon deals with God wanting others to look at us, because we have been called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
Who Is Watching Me? Psalm 1:1-6 Acts 5:1-11 Text Matthew 5:13-16 Have you ever had the feeling you were being watched, even though nobody appeared to be around? Well today, we are on more tapes and videos than many of us ever imagined. When we go into the bank, we are on video ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Acts 5:1-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A plea to experience, extend, and expect the refreshment that grace brings
Postcards from the Past: Finding Freedom in Grace Scripture Reading: Philemon 1-25 The aging rabbi stood, his loose-fitting Jewish garb flapping lightly in the breeze that blew through his spacious, Roman-style living quarters. His back was turned toward the dark-haired man who sat ...read more
Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit - a look at following the will of God to keep life from being a "Trivial Pursuit".
Trivial Pursuit Mark 8:36-37 We are continuing our series on Games that People Play. Now most of you probably have played today’s game Trivial Pursuit or one of its many spin-offs. The original Trivial Pursuit came out in 1981, which makes it relatively young compared to the classics, and ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:36-37, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.
I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:50-53
The first of five sermons. This message deals with child-like faith. Children believe that God is real, powerful, and present. Am I that smart?
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Mark 10:13-16 We are beginning a new series this morning. The sermon and series are based on the show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Now, let me give you some background. In the show they ask adults questions that they would have learned in fifth grade ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:13-16
In this world we are told that climbing the ladder, stepping on other people, and even "being served" is a path to greatness - the Bible teaches something entirely different.
Life’s Great Paradox Galatians 5:1, 13-15 * To define the word “paradox” is an apparently true statement or group of statements that seems to lead to a contradiction or to a situation that defies intuition. Let me give you a couple of examples; * If a compulsive liar tells you, ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15