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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
Using the background of Matthew's calling, Pastor John teaches on what it means to be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ
Follow Me: The Call to Discipleship CCCAG 1-29-24 Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Today we will be beginning a new series (Call to Discipleship) focused on what it means to be a follower of Jesus. I read a lot about the condition of the church in our current day. There is a lot of blame that people ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:9, Matthew 16:24
Denomination: Assembly Of God
What does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it fancy buildings and great music? Or is there something more, deeper, better? Here is 3 of the most basic truths of what it means to be a Christ follower.
Intro: Vince Lombardi Head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1959-1967. What was it that Lombardi did to spur his team on to greatness? He got back to basics. What is the famous quote from Vince Lombardi? “This is a football.” From the condition of churches around the United States and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 11:26
Denomination: Baptist
Three essentials for any missional Christ follower or church.
Studies have shown that the most fulfilled and satisfied people alive are the people who have a sense of mission in their lives. They live for a purpose higher than themselves. The Apostle Paul exemplified this truth. He was always happy. Even in prison he had joy. Just read the letter to the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:24
In this message we look at the challenges for a Single Christ Follower
Where have all the married couples gone? At least on television. Have you noticed that there are very few married folks on television anymore? These days you would be hard pressed to find a couple in a traditional marriage on prime time these days. In Big Bang the only marriage couple you see ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-38
Denomination: Wesleyan
Like Peter, from beginning to end, Jesus Christ is calling us to follow him, and to discover the beauty that is our relationship with him.
Proper 3A Mark 1:16-18; John 21:15-19 “Follow Me” About 10 years ago my son & my daughter, Bill & Erika, & I were out doing some caving in Virginia. Caving is when you go out & exploring a cave for entertainment & is sometimes referred to as "spelunking". We had reached the cave on a very ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:16-18
Denomination: Methodist
This sermon encourages us to heed Christ's call, transform our lives through repentance and redemption, and courageously walk the path of righteousness.
Good morning, dear friends. Welcome to this sanctuary, a haven where we gather to feel the warmth of fellowship and the comforting embrace of our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Mark, specifically to chapter 2, verse 14. The words that we find there are a beacon in the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 2:14
Topics: Following, Call Of God
My purpose this morning is to get us to take a fresh look at what it means to give it all over to Jesus, and not just talk about it.
10-23-04 Christians really living for Christ Text: Luke 9:18-9:26; 57-62 Introduction There is a great old chorus that I love to sing. Maybe you ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:18-26
We are called to follow in the footprints of Jesus Christ, and sometimes those footprints are bloody. What is it that characterizes this wonderful person in whose steps we are to walk?
Passage: 1 Peter 2:13-25 Intro: Footprints aren’t very common in Arizona 1. not enough rain to make mud, anything else dries in 3 seconds 2. but when we do find them, they are unmistakable evidence that someone has passed this way before. 3. if we see a set of footprints disappear over a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25
Denomination: Evangelical Free
We are called to follow in the often bloody footprints of Jesus Christ. What does this mean? How can I do it? What does it take?
May 5, 2003 "Footprints" 1 Peter 2:13-25 Pastor Jon MacKinney ________________________________________________________________________ Footprints are not a very common occurrence in Arizona. Frankly, in certain parts, like our part, there’s not enough rain to make any mud to make any ...read more
When reflecting on serving Christ with our effort and time, we are called to do so in the way Jesus washed the feet of the disciples. This is our example to follow.
Yes, our focus on making a commitment to serve God with our hands begins with a story about feet. Our Bible story takes place at a time shortly before Jesus would give up his life for us. Jesus and the disciples were making arrangements to celebrate a special holiday meal together called the ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-17
Too many believers are solely a follower and not a disciple of Christ, they do not build and strengthen the church. Oh yes, they come to church but there participation in the works of the church is at a distance.
Last week we learned that all believers of Jesus Christ are joined as one Body in Christ through the Spirit of God. We learned that each member is vital to the church and thus every member has a responsibility to the church in carrying out Jesus continuous work of redemption. As I read ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:53-54
Epiphany 3.. Jesus call to us creates the faith to follow Him. Following Jesus is our faith in action. As followers we are not in charge, and cannot see the future. We follow Christ because we trust Him with our lives now and in His kingdom forever.
Mark 1:14-20 “Faithful Followers” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Faithful Followers” Last week we read in the Gospel of John how Jesus had begun to call his ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20
Denomination: Lutheran
Teaches how Christ wants to transform us through discipleship today
“The Transforming Power of Christ” September 8, 2012 2 Corinthians 3:17-18: “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Denomination: Holiness
Illustrated sermon: How the world has tried to change the cross of Jesus Christ so it’s easier to maneuver their way in this world instead of the Lords way.
Follow Me Intro: DISCIPLE a scholar, it principally applies to the followers of Jesus Christ. A disciple of Christ is one who, believes his doctrine, rests on his sacrifice, take in his spirit, and imitates his example A. I believe the Church is a lot like Lot and his family, many are looking ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:24
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