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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
News of God's death has been greatly exaggerated.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION NEWS OF GOD’S DEATH I. 1960’s a. Counter-cultural Revolution b. Some saw it as a nostalgic time of good and needed changes while others saw it as the beginning of the decay of a moral society. Social norms about clothing, music, drugs, dress, sexuality, formalities, and ...read more
Scripture: John 3:19-21, Romans 1:29-30
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Many churches all over the world are dead churches. Why? Because they have forsaken the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They are still living on past victories and faded glory from long past. They are not living the daily life with Christ the Lord and as such, have now grown cold to the Gospel.
Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation Chapter 3, as today we are going to look at verses 1-6, Jesus’ warning to the church at Sardis. John MacArthur, in his exposition of these verses, used an illustration that has stuck with me. I would like to begin with it. He talked about the phenomenon ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Revelation 3:1-6
Denomination: Pentecostal
What does it mean for a church be spiritually dead or truly alive?
Dead or Alive lanny smith Seven / Sardis / Revelation 3:1–6 • Three years ago this month, I had a table saw accident which damaged two fingers on my left hand. • It was, like most injuries, completely avoidable. • I hurried. • I took a shortcut. • I was inattentive to the risk. • It is a ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Matthew 10:32-33
The Second message in this series speaks on allowing the Holy Spirit to change our perspective on the things of this world and focus on the next.
The Living Dead The 7 Blessings in Revelation Series Scripture Revelation 14:13 Introduction: This Thursday we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Europe. As most of you know this was the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, and the decisive operation that led us to victory ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 14:13, Romans 6:3-5, 1 Corinthians 2:9
Denomination: Assembly Of God
As we continue through Acts; we are looking at the sermon from Peter and are on Point 2.
"Jesus Is Not Dead” Acts 2:22-28 As we continue through Acts; we are looking at the sermon from Peter and are on Point 2. Verses 14-16 is an introduction and testimony as to what is taking place with great power from God. Verses 17-22 is point 1 as Peter reminds them what Joel said: Joel ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:22-28
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon explores the transformative power of being identified with Christ, becoming invincible through resurrection, and living a life immersed in heavenly-mindedness.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joyous day to gather here, not by accident or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Isn't it wonderful how God's love draws us together to learn and grow in His Word? Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Colossians, chapter 3, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4
Topics: Dead To Sin, Alive In Christ
We are called to bring the Gospel to a world that is full of men and women who have no awareness of their need for God.
Feast of St. Irenaeus June 28 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The incident reported in Matthew’s Gospel today, is one in which a “man of the book,” literally, or one who studied Torah, declares his willingness to follow Jesus to the end of the earth. Another one, just identified ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22
Denomination: Catholic
In times of "doom and gloom", when bad news seems to be the order of the day, we must remember that "with God all things are possible" but not all things are permissible. Do our best and leave to God the rest.
FIRST AND FOREMOST: A CONSULTATION WITH THE LORD GOD After my sister had been admitted to rehab following her hospital stay, we were asked to attend a family conference with caregivers to discuss goals . . . but first we consulted with her primary care ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11
The doctrine of Hell is a much maligned and neglected truth.
“Dead Man Talking” Luke 16:19-31 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
There is a kind of death in family life today. Jesus offers unconditional compassion, used His authority to give life, and gives us as gifts to one another.
One sweltering afternoon, on the dirty streets of a dangerous section of New Orleans, a man approached a woman with some papers in his hand. He asked Helen if she would agree to write letters to a man on death row at Angola prison. Helen agreed, rather absent-mindedly. She was used to people ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:11-16
12th in the series dealing with our resurrection with Christ
“Raised from the Dead” Eph 2:1-10 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed God’s ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
It is always wise to seek wise counsel when stepping out into ministry.
Pathway To Ministry Text: Gal. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10
Denomination: Methodist
The Apostle Paul said it was not any longer Paul that lived but Christ that lived in him. What does it mean to be die so Christ can live?
Dead Man Walking In some of the Death Rows in the USA – when a prisoner is taken to be executed the guard that leads the procession shouts out, “dead man walking”. It means, get out of the way this man is on his way to his execution. Have some respect and stand or give a last word of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Luke 9:23-24
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
If you would like to see God working in your life, believe what he says and act upon that belief.
Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God does not do things the way that you would do them? Why is it that he is never in a hurry or pressed by the urgency of the hour? In this account, Jesus Christ continued about his business after being given the news that his friend Lazarus was very ill. ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-45
Christ raises both the physically dead and the spiritually dead.
Ezekiel 37:1-14 “Hope For The Living Dead” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Scripture lesson for this morning Ezekiel finds himself in a valley that is covered with nothing but dry bones. Sure looks like a hopeless situation to me. Then ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Denomination: United Methodist
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