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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
This is the second sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.
THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS COMMITMENT Luke 13:31-35 KJV Introduction • [Illus] – About 2,300 years ago Alexander the Great marched his army from Greece to India. Though the distance was long, his army was unstoppable. The only reason he stopped was that his men became homesick and wanted to return ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:31-35
Denomination: Baptist
I preached this message as a part of a sermon series but directed it to our young people who had just finished a weekend discipleship encounter.
“The Power of One … In Your Home” The Power of One series When a child is born, we commit to the following: 1. Love ... that gives security and confidence 2. Protect ... from dangers but not reality 3. Provide … for basic needs and future opportunity 4. Portray ... the love and example of ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:4
Denomination: Holiness
The sermon shares the uses of water in the bible which brought cleansing, forgiveness, deliverance, and provision to people and Christ invites each of us to come to the waters.
Come to The Waters Matthew 3:13-17 1. Consider the Value of Water Water is the most valuable resource on the planet. All living things -- fish, animals, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Denomination: Methodist
While millions of people are watching the Olympics, our Bible reminds us to "keep our eyes on the prize!" Our Gold Medal awaits every believer in Jesus... Heaven!
Introduction: Watching the Olympics for two weeks helps us to focus on the subject of this message – Keeping your eyes on prize – winning that Gold medal. There are only 3 winners that get prize. 4 yrs ago, the Canadian Hockey team, took the silver, and when given the medal they took off and ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is the 1st sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".
Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#1] VICTOR OR VICTIM? Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction: 1. Faith is strengthened through testing. No exemptions! 2. God allows us to be tested. 3. When tested, we must choose whether to be a victor or a victim. Daniel 1:1-21 Test #1: Isolation The Attack 1. Then: ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21
Eternal Life through Jesus Christ.
July 2, 2006 1 John 4:7-21 Opening Story Monday Night - Just hiked up Heliotrope Ridge. Just walked thru waterfalls. on snow. up to last dirt spot. Fabulous Day Pesto Pasta - creek - hot cocoa Got into the tent and read our passage and 1 verse stuck out. v. 9 - repeat it after me. This ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We have been given a hope that will last beyond our trials.
I Peter 1:1-12 July 16, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “THE HOPE OF THE BELIEVER” Introduction: (vs. 1-2) • Who is the author? Apostle Peter • Who is the audience Christians scattered throughout Northern Turkey • What is the message? We have been given hope • that will last through our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:11-12
Denomination: Pentecostal
Have you ever tried to obey God but at the same time you thought that you did not have the understanding or the strength to do so? If so, you’re not alone. The writer of the passage we heard from Psalm 119 felt the same way.
Have you ever tried to obey God but at the same time you thought that you did not have the understanding or the strength to do so? If so, you’re not alone. The writer of the passage we heard from Psalm 119 felt the same way. The theme of that reading is growing and walking in faith and not ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40
Denomination: Anglican
The talk for our 2013 Advent Carol service in which I invite people to think about the journey of the Wise men, and to consider where they are in their own life journey.
Where are you in your life-journey? As we sing about God’s ancient master-plan to save us and to show us the extent of his love where are you in your journey of discovery? As we think about searching for Jesus, where is He? Where is Jesus in your life today? I’ve had some hairy ...read more
This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing Christ, prioritizing Him above all else, and finding joy through the Gospel.
Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in our pursuit to understand and live out the truths of our faith. We're here to open our ears and our hearts to the wisdom of the ages, the wisdom of the Word, the wisdom of our Lord. We want to penetrate the depths of the Gospel ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11
Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy
Do not POSTPONE your response to the gospel. “Today if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” (Hebrews 3:7-8) TURN from your sin and TRUST in Jesus today!
An Inconvenient Truth Acts 24’22-27 I’m preaching a message today I’ve entitled, “An Inconvenient Truth.” Some of you may recognize that title. In 2006 Former Vice President Al Gore released a film with the same title as my sermon today. The film was essentially a documentary that followed the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 24:22-27
A Memorial Day sermon to answer the question -- What makes freedom something to die for?
May 26, 2002 Memorial Day 1All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. 2And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20
Denomination: United Methodist
16th in the series dealing with Paul's example of an effective ministry. From his testimony about himself I draw several critical elements that should characterized any effective ministry of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians Series #16 “Marks of an Effective Minister” Eph 3:1-13 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 Hope of ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Prepare, Don’t Wait, Keep Watch. These three elements of the Passover are commemorated in each of us as we continue to leave Egypt behind.
Paul Harvey tells the story of an old man and the gulls: “It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 12:1-11
Don’t let the past be the focus of your future.
The Way of Jesus Luke 9:51-62 June 24, 2007 On Thursday, Deb and I left Luke, Ben and Emma with my parents at the Oregon coast and took off to attend a portion of our denomination’s Annual Meeting in Portland. After the meeting was over, Deb and I got back in the car to head back to our campsite ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:51-62
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