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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
So many people, including some believers are trapped in some sort of bondage. Many are in despair, because they have tried so hard, to give up and break free but are unable to do so. But there is hope for all. Most often it is only knowing the Truth that will set people free!
Freedom from bondage Chapter 1 – Why should I be free from bondage Act 11:21: “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) Most of us would like to have promises from the Lord for our personal benefit – we desire that the Lord should ...read more
Scripture: Acts 11:21, Titus 3:3, Luke 4:18
Denomination: Other
Predestination. Election. Free will. These are some of the most hotly debated doctrines in the church. We think we have to be in one camp or the other. But is that true? Let's find out together.
You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Core 52 Week 24 - Our Calling • Threw away the rent check. Before you judge me, how many gift cards got thrown out at Christmas time in the wrapping paper at your house? • So easy to overlook or lose ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:2-13, Matthew 22:14, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 2:4, Acts 10:34, 1 Peter 1:17 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Yes, there are some troublesome verses on this subject. Let me deal with those first, and in another segment I'll talk of the plain teaching of this doctrine from cover to cover in your Bible.
2. SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS and QUESTIONS ABOUT UNIVERSALISM Why don't we do the hard part first, and then end with the pure statements of Scripture. Here are the questions that come immediately. And do I have all the answers? Please! 1. Why did God make a platypus? So you think I'm being ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16-17
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This sermon explores Mary's faith journey in Luke 1:26-38, encouraging us to recognize our own faith blind spots, embrace divine love, and liberate ourselves with truth. Key
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today, we are bound by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. We are united by the knowledge that we are all children of a loving and merciful God, brought together by His grace and mercy. Our purpose here is not only to worship ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Topics: Truth, Being Set Free
One way or another we will make a decision about Jesus.
In the past year we saw the results of mindless mobs inciting mindless riots, rebellion, vandalism and violence. Unfortunately that happens when passion exceeds prudence, selfishness overrides self-control, and hatred outweighs honor. It has happened in every generation. It happened in the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:15-22
This sermon explores the concept of prioritizing tasks and commitments in our lives, drawing inspiration from Jesus's focus on completing his divine mission, and encourages us to apply these principles to our own lives.
We’re in week three of a 5-week series called Redeeming Your Time. A quick recap: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” And how do we redeem the time? Well we have been looking at the life of Jesus for 7 principles that can help ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:29-38
Topics: Prioritization, Divine Mission, Free Will
Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time
Things we will have in Heaven.
FACTS ABOUT HEAVEN Revelations 19: 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. 12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16
Denomination: Baptist
Galatians 4:1-11, Living Free
Living Free Galatians 4:1-11 Intro. * Illustrations are almost always a necessity when it comes to getting a point across * Not only did Jesus frequently use illustrations but the Apostle Paul did as well. * Sometimes a single illustration is worth a thousand words. * Preachers sometimes struggle ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11
Paul is writing to these Ephesians and some say this that in this book he's condensing the book of Romans
Ephesians 1:1-14 The first message Let’s begin with an easy question? Who wrote most of the New Testament? Yes, the answer is Luke. Paul wrote the most books but Luke actually wrote more words when he wrote the books of Luke and Acts. Now, this book of Ephesians begins like the rest of Paul’s ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14
As Paul begins to deal with the questions of God's original election of the Jews and the later inclusion of the Gentiles, Paul drives home the point that God is sovereign.
A. It has been said: “There are two sure things in life: 1. There is a God; 2. You are not Him!” 1. I would like to add a third sure thing: “And this God, whom you are not, is sovereign and can do whatever He decides to do.” 2. Steven Curtis Chapman wrote a song called “God is God” and the chorus ...read more
Scripture: Romans 9:6-29
Our God is a giving God who provides the GIFT of salvation.
1. Who and Where The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn't find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
In Romans 9 Paul argues for God’s sovereignty in all things including our salvation as He discusses the Jewish people and their relationship with God to confirm God’s sovereignty to help those who are in Christ to know that God is able to, and does, keep
The Complete Sovereignty of God God is Sovereign in the Keeping of His word (Romans 9:1-9) God is Sovereign in the salvation of His People (Romans 9:10-33) Through God choosing man in election Through man Believing God in faith Slide Good Morning. This morning I want to jump right into our ...read more
Scripture: Romans 9:1-33
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Introduction to message about the doctrines commonly known as "Calvinism", and the delightful surprises I found when studying them.
Meet an Arminian. Not by choice or even knowledge, mind you, but an Arminian nonetheless. So what's an Arminian anyway? A follower, whether or not he knows it, of Jacob Arminius, late 16th century theologian. The doctrines then being preached by John Calvin and most other reformers that involved ...read more
Does God choose His people based on things they have or have not done? Or does He choose them based on His own purposes?
God’s choices or men’s? Election “God sees the future. He sees who will make a decision for Him, and saves those people,” or, “Before there was a world, He chose His disciples, the ones He would call out of this evil world, and then visited those chosen ones with ...read more
Scripture: Romans 9:9-33
The first of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’
For this sermon series there is a temporary change in the public reading of scripture. I am appreciative of our worship leaders who read the main sermon text each week. (Even when they have those hard to pronounce Old Testament words in them!) (Slide 1) The reason for this change is that we are ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26
Denomination: Church Of God