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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
In recent weeks, our sermons have centered around prayer—the incredible power it holds and the importance of seeking our secret place to commune with God.
Moment of Silence: Close your eyes-Jesus---(Centering Prayer-that includes Spiritual Discipline of Silence)…As for me and my household we will serve the Lord. 1. Hearing from God typically refers to receiving messages or guidance through various means such as prayer, meditation, or reading ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 6:1-10, Joshua 6:15-16
A topical study on communication in marriage
Foundation Four: Communication in Marriage At the core of every healthy marriage is the ability of a couple to successfully communicate with one another. Communication can be difficult because each individual may have a different background, experiences, and sometimes even culture, which all ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:29
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God’s health-giving truths transform a Christian community.
Scripture Introduction Sometimes it seems the Bible is a “waxen nose” – someone always twisting it to say what he wants. That certainly troubled the church in Crete, where empty talkers and deceivers, especially of the circumcision group, devoted themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of ...read more
Scripture: Titus 2:1-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
An examination of what it means to bear one another’s burdens, and how to do it
Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Becomes A Community That Cares Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be (Sermon # 6) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 February 17, 2008 Introduction A. Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:2
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.
Introduction Last week- started a series on prayer- continue today. Goal- encourage, inspire, ignite- our interest in prayer. Questions- How many feel inadequate/guilty about lack of prayer? How many would say their prayer life could be better? How could it be better? Arthur Pink- made- ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3
Denomination: Charismatic
A brief study on 1John 5: 13 - 15 pastor shares 4 misconceptions regarding prayer. Scripture is God's way of communicating with us and prayer is our way of communicating with God the two combined unleash the power of God in our lives
1John 5: 13 – 15 This confidence that John speaks about is a direct result of our assurance … in other words Our assurance can be seen in the confidence we Express by approaching the Father The Truth that God hears our prayers was stated in 1 John 3: 22 this verse in 1John 5: 13 - 15 ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15
Denomination: Vineyard
We find the foundation for authentic biblical community within God’s relationship to Himself in the Trinity.
The Greastest Place on Earth - Part 1 January 13, 2002 INTRODUCTION While Jesus was here on earth a certain argument tended to break out among his disciples over who was the greatest. Will Smith is currently starring in the movie “Ali,” based on the life of the famous boxer Muhammed Ali. Ali ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-23
When a man has given His heart to God (8:5), all that defines him is placed under God’s control.
UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY: GIVING AND LIVING WITH OTHERS 2 Corinthians 8:10 – 9:5 {NIV} Part 2 of the series: The Grace of Giving: God-Given Principles for Understanding Your Money (2 Corinthians 8-9) Sermon Objective: When a man has given His heart to God (8:5), all that defines him is placed ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
We are to be dangerous for God.
BEING A DANGER: A STRONG COMMUNITY Ephesians 6.10 S: Community C: A Strong Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE TO BE DANGEROUS FOR GOD. ?: What? What does it take for this to happen? KW: Aspects TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 6 the four aspects it takes to ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10
Denomination: Baptist
We need to go from being single as Christians to acting and living in the plural.
Our Community in Our Intimacy Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 4 John 17:20-26 We have been talking about unity, and harmony for the last couple of weeks. We discovered that we must be in unity in our belief. This means that we all believe not just in God, but also in His Son Jesus Christ – to ...read more
Scripture: John 17:20-26
"What if . . .?" Our goal is to change our community to the glory of God, but that change will not take place until we allow God to change us first.
Change in you starts with a change in me. II Chronicles 7:14 Intro: Focus on the need in Delaware and the final line in verse 14. For a change to take place in Delaware . . . I. We must change the one who is in charge. “If My people who are called by My name. . .” A. People who make real ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14
This sermon aims to teach that even in times of abandonment, betrayal, and loneliness, God is always with us and these trials often prepare us for greater things ahead.
Good Morning Church! Today, we're going to talk about a topic we all have encountered at some point in our lives - abandonment, betrayal, and loneliness. A.W. Tozer said, "God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them deeply." This is a reminder that our darkest moments often prepare us for our ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22
Topics: Community, Support
In Ezra’s day there was an issue, a problem, that needed resolution; Ezra dealt with it through confession and a covenant.
HOW WE SHOULD DEAL WITH PROBLEMS WITHIN GOD’S HOLY COMMUNITY (The Church) Ezra chapters 9 & 10 Pastor David E. Houchin Delivered 2/25/07 at Church on the Esplanade Chico, California Last Sunday, as we entered Lent, Pastor Ed exhorted us to learn about three specific spiritual disciplines: Bible ...read more
In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community.
Fulfilling God’s Vision by Connecting with Our Community Luke 9:1-6 In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community. Jesus sent out his twelve apostles and gave them power and authority to cast out demons ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:1-6
Denomination: Free Methodist
Today, we explore a profound and essential aspect of our faith: how we, as a church, can connect God's compassion with our community.
"Connecting God's Compassion with the Community" Today, we explore a profound and essential aspect of our faith: how we, as a church, can connect God's compassion with our community. Let us turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to guide us on this sacred journey. 1. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 145:9, John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:16
Denomination: Pentecostal