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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
Could it be the will of God that you feel disturbed when you in the presence of Christ?
The Discomforting Christ Uncomfortable, Bothered, Uneasy and Disturbed --Pain and discomfort many times are the very thing that leads or drives us to get something done about our problem. Without it, we are prone to ignore or pospone dealing with the issue. Mt. 15:21-28--the Syrophoenician ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28
Denomination: Pentecostal
What sort of commitment to Christ do WE have?
Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers to the benefits or ...read more
Scripture: John 6:53-69
Denomination: Anglican
The best knowledge comes by revelation . . . & God makes us uncomfortable when He does His best work.
Ephesians 3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6
Denomination: *other
A challenge to not choose just what's easy in life but to pursue what God wants no matter what
How’s your bucket list? Remember, we’re dealing with some of the items the Bible teaches are important for us to tend to before we kick the bucket! That means investing in what matters, and figuring out what’s true. Today we add a new item. Remember also that we’re working on projects that will ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God "comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable" and frequently they are one and the same people.
1. Which of these two words do you most readily and easily associate with God? • Encourage • Discomfort (At the time of delivery 98% raised their hands for "Encourage" and 2% for "Discomfort".) 2. Well, I would like to suggest to you that as you study the scriptures, both of those words can be ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Denomination: United Methodist
A look at moments when where God is pointing us is not where we want to go.
WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN GOD'S LEADING MAKES ME UNCOMFORTABLE? There are times we’re fine with the Lord and then He pushes us in a direction we don’t like. - Jonah 1:3. - Our walk with God seems fine. Everything is going ok. We’ve been fine with what He’s asked of us in the ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 1:3
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon explores how God's presence and promises provide comfort and growth through personal grief, leading to unshakeable joy and closer relationship with Him.
Beloved congregation, as we gather together today, let our hearts be open and our spirits receptive to the message God has in store for us. We find ourselves in a world that is often filled with sorrow and grief, a world where heartache is a common language spoken by all, regardless of race, ...read more
Scripture: John 16:22, Psalm 34:18
Topics: Grief, Loss
Unwelcomed crises put Christians to the test of commitment to Christ and oftentimes requires us to change our perspective from that which is temporary to that which is eternal.
Coping with Personal Discomfort on the Way to Glory The afternoon I began writing down my thoughts concerning our Scripture for today, I had planned to be on my way to Florida with a friend who had asked me to conduct a private ceremony in ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace!
THE PARADOX OF MANURE Mark 6:30-44 {NIV} Sermon #2 from the “Life on the Farm” Sermon Point: It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace! SERIES INTRO: We are beginning a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:30-44
Denomination: Nazarene
Do we take the events of Palm Sunday and Easter for granted and not fully understand or appreciate their full significance in our lives?
Mark 11: 1 – 11 / Hosanna Intro: “HOLD THE PICKLE, HOLD THE LETTUCE, SPECIAL ORDERS DON’T UPSET US – ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU LET US HAVE IT YOUR WAY.” Recognize this little jingle? --- People flocked to Burger King because they could have a burger the way THEY wanted it. We love customization, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Before we can take the land, we will have to go through the pain and discomfort of spiritual preparation.
Cut to the Heart Text: Joshua 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Butterball Turkey company set up a hotline to answer consumer questions about preparing holiday turkeys. One woman called to inquire about cooking a turkey that had been in her freezer for 23 years. The operator told her ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12
Denomination: Methodist
The incredible story of Jonah and the depth of God's grace
Grace Community Church, Winchester VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/pXQsyXd0fAw God’s grace can come in ways we least expect and take on forms that appear imposing, like a whale swallowing you up. Grace is often comforting but bringing you to a place of comfort may ...read more
Denomination: Brethren
We grow soft and cold without it. Sometimes it takes the fire of persecution for us to seek the fire of God.
1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them that ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19
Mary risked discomfort and rejection in order to offer Jesus an extravagant gift. What do we risk in our worship?
1. John 12.1-8 2. Selective Hearing (2 Slides) I like the story about a hobo who walked up to the front door of a big farmhouse, and knocked on the door until the owner answered. The hobo said, "Sir, could I please have something to eat? I haven't had a meal in days." The well-to-do owner of the ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-8
The stronger the passion, the greater pain and discomfort you are willing to endure to attain it. What does this promise of restoration depend on?
Passion Jeremiah 29:10-14 The stronger the passion, the greater pain and discomfort you are willing to endure to attain it. What does this promise of restoration depend on? 1. A passion for God that begins with honesty v.12 2. A passion for God that is grounded in faith v.12 God ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14
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