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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
Jesus cleaned the feet of those who would run from him.
John 13 – Serving Others April 7, 2024 John 13:3-5 NIV Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured ...read more
Scripture: John 13:3-5, Matthew 6:1-4, John 13:34-35, Philippians 2:5-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Paul was thankful and joyful about the Philippian believers participation
Fellowship in the Gospel Philippians 1:3-8 Good morning. When I first sensed the Lord’s calling for me to enter into full-time ministry, I had a lot of zeal and hope for all the Lord would do through me, to further His kingdom. Because I truly loved Jesus and I was not getting into ministry for ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8
An example of grace in how it demonstrates the action of true Christian fellowship.
Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more
Scripture: Philemon 1:8-25
Denomination: Independent/Bible
What does it mean to follow, will we suffer, will we learn anything, and how do we follow?
What Does It Mean to Follow in His Steps? 1 Peter 2:21-25 (21) Obeying Authority: In 1 Peter 2:11-25, Peter writes that Christians are to submit to those in power. He uncovers God's will for the individuals who are free in Christ: to enthusiastically submit to each human authoritative figure ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25
Adrian Rogers once said, "A slave serves because he has to, A servant serves because he needs to. A child of God serves because he wants to".
Slave, Servant, or Saint Rom 6:16-18 Adrian Rogers once said, 1. A slave serves because he has to. Modern slavery's definitions have evolved, encompassing not only ownership but ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:16-18
Denomination: Baptist
The promise of the King of Glory arriving
Who is this King of Glory? Psalm 24 Good morning. In Medieval times, a King had total dominion, and giving an order to kill a subject was completely at a king’s discretion. Paying homage to a king involves a subject, publicly declaring their total allegiance to a monarch, and the king had the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10
A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24
September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38
Denomination: Lutheran
The second sermon in a stewardship series. This week focuses on service and vocation.
September 29, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Micah 6:6-8; Philippians 2:1-11; Mark 1:29-31 We Lift Our Hands Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We lift our hands. Hands are amazing things. There are 27 bones in a ...read more
Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Philippians 2:1-11, Mark 1:29-31
Leading in a word is influence, but before I can lead others, I must lead myself. It's not about what you have, it's about who you are!
OUTLINE LEADERSHIP 101 – Part 1 Celebration Church October 27, 2024, Dr. Tom Bartlett What is leadership? Part 2 is: leading others · Leading others is the ability to get people to follow willingly, in a word leadership is influence Part 1 is: Leading self · Leading self is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28
Denomination: Other
Is the seed still in the barn or have we taken it out for planting?
Have we been obedient? This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. ...read more
Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23, Psalm 126:6
This sermon aims to explore and appreciate the blessings and opportunities of singleness as a unique gift from God, emphasizing that being single does not equate to being alone, as we are part of God's vast family.
Good morning, family. Today's focus is a little bit different but equally important. We have all heard numerous sermons on the joys of marriage, the importance of family, but today we are going to ponder upon the blessings of singleness. We are going to explore the call to dedicated service, even ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7, Matthew 19:11
Topics: Singleness, Dedicated Service
Understand and embrace the freedom we have in Christ, while acknowledging the challenges and tests we face in our discipleship journey, ultimately trusting in Jesus as the source of eternal life and hope.
Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage that challenges us to understand our freedom in Christ, the torments and cares of earthly problems, and how our discipleship is tested. I came across a quote from Dwight L. Moody that I believe sets the stage for today's ...read more
Scripture: John 6:60-71
Topics: Freedom, Christ's Service
Living a life of sacrificial service, honoring those who serve, and seeking spiritual transformation through God's love and guidance.
Welcome, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather together, united under the banner of Christ's love, to reflect upon His word and His will for our lives. It is in this spirit of unity and reflection that we turn our attention to the twelfth chapter of Romans, verses one and two. The apostle ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Topics: Transformation, Service, Honor
This sermon encourages us to recognize our current spiritual season, take our faith seriously, and understand the urgency of living fully in God's presence.
Good morning, beloved family. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in the presence of God, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Every moment we share in this sacred space is a gift from God. In the wise words of ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Topics: Funeral Service, Time
This sermon explores Samuel's unwavering faith and obedience to God, encouraging believers to emulate his steadfastness and submission to God's will.
Welcome, dear friends, to our shared sanctuary of faith and fellowship. We gather here, in this hallowed space, united by our love for the Lord and our desire to know Him more deeply. As we gather in His name, let us prepare our hearts to receive His word, for it is through His word that we grow in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:2
Topics: Samuel's Faithful Service