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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
A message that examines the spiritual truth that Christ was unclothed so that we might be clothed upon.
Introduction: Today we continue our studies through the most exciting but also the most dreadful story in all the Word of God - the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. I started off with the idea of comparing the four soldiers of verses 23-24, and the four saints (women) of verses 25-27. But as I ...read more
Scripture: John 19:23-24
Denomination: Baptist
I wrote this Bible study/devotional to share at an assisted living home. Residents might want to "start over" with life because of past sins. And they can! When we are "in Christ" we are completely new beings! PTL
Happy 2024 my friends. Enjoying the year we’ve had so far? January is like a new beginning. A chance to start over. Ever wish you could start things again; like wipe out the past & start over? Something like cleaning off the chalkboard in the classroom so the teacher could write something new ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 43:25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:1, Revelation 21:4
Jesus promised to continue with his Church: he is really present in Word and SAcrament and in the life of the Church through the indwelling Spirit.
SACRAMENTAL LIFE OR LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST Matthew 28:18-20 The word sacrament comes into English from a Latin word meaning oath. Christians, in using this word, are saying in this act we acknowledge God is keeping his promise. In the English Church (Anglican) Tradition, there are 7 ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Denomination: Anglican
“Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there, and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself” John 20:6-7.
! Theme: He is risen Text: Acts 10:14-43; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Jn. 20:1-18 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith as it proved that He was exactly who He claimed to be and had accomplished what He came to accomplish. When the price for a ...read more
Scripture: John 20:1-18
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Meatanoia - what it means to "change our mind"
“John the Baptiser appeared in the Wilderness, announcing a baptism for repentance of sins” Do any of you have one of those relatives you get a bit embarrassed about inviting over for Christmas Dinner. You “love them dearly” because they are related to you, but well… ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNFICANCE OF THE NEW CLOTH AND THE NEW WINE AND WINESKINS IS AN IMPORTANT REMINDER OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST.
Hard Sayings—Wineskins Mark 2:21-22 INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There are many literary forms used in the Bible. There is poetry, proverb, legal document, dramatic narrative, hymn, sermon, theological treatise, personal letter, and apocalyptic vision. And sprinkled into all of these genres are ...read more
Scripture: Mark 2:21-22
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Stripping Jesus naked and gambling over his clothes is business as usual for the Roman soldiers. However, because the humiliation of Jesus is ordained by God for our redemption, we cannot treat the nakedness of our crucified Jesus in a business as usual fashion.
Message John 19:23-24 Why Are You Naked? Humiliated Redemption During the crucifixion of Jesus there is a situation which arises that adds to the humiliation that Jesus is experiencing. John 19:23-24 gives us the most comprehensive description. 23 When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his ...read more
This was our Senior High Youth Worship Sunday. The worship and the sermon focussed on how much Christ applies to us all, despite all the things that are different between us... Christ is still our Lord.
Colossians 1:15-20 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20
Christians died with Christ, therefore they live and will live with Christ on earth and forever!
If someone asks you, “where in the Bible does it say that the Gospel saves souls?”, which passage would you tell them?? Please open your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 15….. Read along with me verses 1-6…………… Verses 3-6 of 1 Corinthians 15 tell us exactly ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:8-14
Denomination: Independent/Bible
We know that Christ’s return is imminent. The Bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. It’s encouraging to think that we appear to be living in the generation that will ultimately witness the most important and e
Opening illustration: video on ‘Signs of the second coming of Christ’ Introduction: Shortly before His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus Christ delivered a major prophecy of end-time events, recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. He was asked by His disciples: “When will these things be? ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
To really come to grips with the ministry God wants for us is the great challenge of the Christian life.
(1 Corinthians 4:1-21) How would you define ministry, particularly your ministry? The apostle Paul is very serious about this aspect of ministry among God’s people. We have not been saved to be passive, but rather, to do the work of the ministry under the authority of God. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
If you want to be part of Christ’s real family, then don’t reject Him as a lunatic; don’t revile him as a devil; receive Him as Lord.
For years an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems, and for years his family tried again and again to persuade him to get a hearing aid, but he always refused. Then finally, one day, he gave in. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of one of those nearly invisible hearing aids ...read more
Scripture: Mark 3:20-35
Denomination: Evangelical Free
We owe a great debt to the saints, like Basil and Gregory, who defended the divinity and Messiahship of Jesus.
January 2, 2014 Thursday before Epiphany–Ss Basil and Gregory Lumen Fidei Today we have what might be called “the proclamation of John,” and we hear both Johns speaking to us of Christ. John the Baptist tells us that he is NOT the Christ. John the apostle tells us that Jesus is ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:22-28
Denomination: Catholic
Finding Christ… in the “Christ-Mess” Brad Bailey – December 22, 2019
Finding Christ… in the “Christ-Mess” Brad Bailey – December 22, 2019 Summary: Christmas message using Matthew 1:18-25… depicting the process of finding Christmas involves a mess… and what i…and unique aspects of Joseph. Intro It’s always a joy to gather each week …but especially today. Because I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Explore the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact of following Jesus.
Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a crucial passage from Matthew 16:13-20. A passage that deals with the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact that following Jesus has on our lives. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Our Lord's ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
Topics: Confessing Christ, Relationship Builder
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