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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
We cannot call ourselves Christ-followers if we do not notice, acknowledge, and serve the needy in our midst.
“We have all seen him. He lies on a pile of newspapers outside a shop doorway, covered with a rough blanket. Perhaps he has a dog with him for safety. People walk past him or even step over him. He occasionally rattles a few coins in a tin or cup, asking for more. He wasn’t there when ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Denomination: United Methodist
When the Pharisees bring a woman caught in the act of adultry before Jesus we see their Accusation and Jesus’ Acquittal.
by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 2 Following Jesus to Court Victoria Ruvolo was on her way home late one November evening when she crossed paths with a car-full of punks on a joyride in a gray Nissan. She probably never saw it coming. One of the juvenile delinquents—who had already broken into ...read more
Scripture: John 8:1-11
Denomination: Christian Church
We are proven His followers when the love our Master taught, practiced, and proved for us is reflected in our lives and shines through us to this world.
The Love of Christ 04/26/09 AM Text: Philippians 2:3-8 INTRODUCTION ILL: TV scene of spoiled rich kid (the one who has been given all the advantages but rebels against their parents.) We recognize this caricature of a person because we all feel that there should be reciprocity of goodness that a ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jesus loved everyone impartially and intentionally, breaking cultural barriers and societal norms. We are called to follow His example and love others in the same way.
Do you remember Jesus' greatest commandment? He told us to love each other just like He loved us. Today, we're going to see how Jesus walked the talk. Let's pray: God, help us to love like You do. Show us how to look past our differences and love everyone, no matter what. Teach us to love like ...read more
Scripture: James 2:1-9, John 4:1-42
Topics: Unconditional Love, Purposeful Affection, Impartiality, Intentional Relationships
What does it look like to follow? What do we do?
The Specifics of Following - Part 2 Mark 2:13-3:6; Matthew 7:21-23 Pharisees say following is about following the rules Following the rules leads to pride Following the rules leads to death Jesus says following is about following in Relationship Following in Relationship leads to ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Follow the Leader is an old familiar child's game from which we can learn some spiritual truths. Who are you really following? Updated February 2018.
For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures read prior the the Sermon. Today's assigned Scriptures are: Genesis 9:8-17 ; Psalm 25:1-9 ; 1 Peter 3:18-22 ; Mark 1:9-15 Follow the Leader ...is an old familiar...... children's game. I am sure... that we can... all ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:9-15
Denomination: Anglican
Jesus calls us to follow Him.
Once in every lifetime something happens on the world stage, which shapes the course of human events. It seems we have lived a lifetime in four years: September 11 and the Tsunami in Asia and Hurricane Katrina for us, have given us more than any one generation should endure. Four years ago today a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Denomination: Wesleyan
Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord
What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more
Scripture: John 14:15-31
Denomination: Baptist
2nd sermon dealing with the subject of "Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way?"
-Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more
Scripture: John 8:46
How did Habakkuk move from his ’low place’ to the high place?
Following God from the Low place to the High Place Habakkuk 1-3 Habakkuk ministered at the same time as Jeremiah. The nation of Judah was in a downward spiral to what I describe as a ‘low place’. Habakkuk found himself in the ‘low place’ as he was wondering why God allowed certain things to ...read more
Christ followers can’t grow to their potential unless they’re planted in church, not just attending.
Ps 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, (NIV) (There are benefits to being planted ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14
Compares being a Christ Follower to being a member of a football team, focus on choosing to follow God, and "holy ground". Student Ministry PowerPoint format.
[Don’t stand on the Sidelines] If you decide that it’s a bad thing to worship God, then choose a god you’d rather serve - and do it today … As for me and my family, we’ll worship God. (Joshua 24:15 MSG) This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15
Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.
Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39
3 IMPORTANT POINTS IN COMMITTING OUR LIVES TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST.
Theme: Commitment to Follow Christ Text: Luke 9: 57-62 Introduction A. In Israel, particularly in Jerusalem, there is what they call a “Wailing Wall.” People will go to this place to pray. One day, a journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem Bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:57-62
Christ followers want (and need) an unbroken fellowship with God; this sermon gives three pointers to assist us from John 15:1-17.
WHAT MUST I DO? REMAIN IN THE VINE JOHN 15:1-17 INTRO We are asking ourselves “What Must I Do?” and looking at the New Testament for answers. We have discovered that “Whatever God’s Word says I MUST do, God knows I CAN do!” and it is with that confidence that we ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-7
Denomination: Nazarene