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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 the book of Isaiah, God has been prophesying judgement and destruction upon the nation of Israel. Then all of a sudden, this wonderful prophecy is given - a prophecy about a child who will deliver them from the darkness. As Christians we know this pr
Isaiah 9:1-7 (8:23-6 Hebrew and Czech Bibles) (This message was preached shortly before Christmas, 2003, in a church in the Czech Republic, my wife Marcela’s native country. The message was translated into Czech.) In a week and a half’s time it will be Christmas. What does Christmas mean to ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7
Denomination: Baptist
When we don’t trust God, we can fall into a great depression and do things we wouldn’t ordinarily do.
Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me November 13, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we don’t trust God, we can fall into a great depression and do things we wouldn’t ordinarily do. Focus Passage: I Samuel 27:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Finally, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12
In Christian hope there is no person so lost he cannot be changed by the grace of God and no situation so desperate that God is powerless over it.
Title: A Vision of Hope in a World of Despair Text: Romans 15:4-13 Thesis: In Christian hope there is no person so lost he cannot be changed by the grace of God and no situation so desperate that God is powerless over it. Introduction In the last few weeks I have read three articles that spoke ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair
A Facebook theologian has commented in agreement with Christian broadcaster Chuck Swindoll that we should never pray for God to take a loved one home to eternity. It is contended doing so can apparently derail His sovereignty. Apparently, if we believe that He is sovereign, we should know that He ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In the story of Hagar and Ishmael we see Hagar go from doubting God to despair and the to fulfilling the destiny that God has for her son
From Despair To Destiny Genesis 21:8-21 (NLT) (for video and audio of this sermon www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Has anyone seen the new Star Wars movie? It is called "The Force Awakens". I dont know who it was supposed to awaken because it put me to sleep. It seems to be a hit though with the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 21:8-18
about the song from hee haw
Gloom, Despair, And Agony, On Me By: C. Mason Davis A doctor comes in and asks his patient, "where does it hurt?" The Man says, "everywhere, absolutely everywhere, I'm at my wits end, whenever I touch any part of my body it hurts a lot!" The doctor asks the man to point ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3
Hope in Christ stands as doorway to peace and as the answer of the need of the human spirit. Hope is what people need right now, and hope is so hard to find apart from a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Sermon – Discovering Hope In A World of Despair Scripture Lesson -Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace[a] with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-5, Romans 15:13, John 14:6, John 16:33
Denomination: Methodist
A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.
"The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21
Denomination: United Methodist
The Lord wants to bring good things out of bad things (Romans 8:28). What are some good things that we find here in Isaiah 61 that helps those who grieve and mourn?
HoHum: Last year talked about a Blue Christmas where we acknowledge our losses of loved ones as we approach the holiday season. I was watching the Year Without a Santa Claus (lesser know production by Rankin Bass) and Santa gets a letter and it says, “I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you, I’ll ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:2-3, James 5:14, Ephesians 4:22-24, Matthew 5:4, Luke 4:18-21 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
It is our tendency to be satisfied with shallow answers to rather complex questions. We pop a pill instead of finding the root cause. But Jesus takes us deeper.
Passage: Matthew 16:5-12 Intro: It is very common for us to be satisfied with shallow answers to deep questions. 1. got a headache, take an aspirin. 2. can’t sleep, take a pill. 3. this is especially true of God’s revelation to us. 4. because it is spiritual in nature, something ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12
Denomination: Evangelical Free
There is something about the deep that carries with it mystery, a freedom. What I am talking about is thrusting yourself into a deep relationship with God.
Intro: Today I want to talk to you about “Getting in Deep”! From these 7 verses I can hear a prophetic utterance from the Lord that He is looking for some deep water believers. There is something about the deep that carries with it mystery, a freedom. What I am talking about is thrusting yourself ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-7
If you dig deep to lay your foundation, you are wise. If you are satisfied to be shallow, you are foolish, and what you build will never hold up in the flood.
Dr. Victor Heiser, author of the one time best seller An American Doctor's Odyssey, was 16 years old when the tragic Johnstown flood struck in 1889. He was out in the barn getting a horse when he heard a dreadful roar. When he ran to the door he saw his father up at the house ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:46-49
Grow in the Lord
GO DEEP- GROW STRONG-BEAR FRUIT Passage:-Psalm 1:3, Psalm 92;12 John 15:4 Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about a subject called GO DEEP-GROW STRONG- BEAR FRUIT GD-GS-BF Take a seed the size of a freckle. Put it under several inches of dirt. ...read more
Scripture: John 15:4, Psalm 1:3
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Encourages Christians to live Christ-centered lives, reflecting His love, bearing His burden, and building lives on His teachings.
Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a blessing to stand before you today, in this sanctuary where we gather as a family to share in the love and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to ponder upon a profound passage from the book of Colossians. A passage that, in its ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7
Topics: Growing, Depth, Christ
Job’s misery was a rough path to a grand finale. Job was God’s man for the mission of putting Satan in his place. Wealth, health, family and friends are no foundation on which to stand, only faith.
Today, as promised, we will complete the book of Job. Last week we left him in the midst of his misery with three friends who came to "comfort" him. Remember, when we met Job, he was wealthy and seemed healthy, he walked with God blamelessly, and he deeply cared about his 10 children and ...read more
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