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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
We are each made unique. We are each made in the image of God. Individually, that makes us impressive; collectively that makes us unstoppable.
The Point: WHEN WE ARE ALL TOGETHER DIFFERENT, WE ARE MORE THAN THE SUM OF THE PARTS. ME: GOOD MORNING, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue in our teaching series ONE. Throughout this series, we're looking at what it means to be a COMMUNITY that comes ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Denomination: Wesleyan
This sermon explores prioritizing God's Kingdom through stewardship and generosity, emphasizing that our primary purpose is to know and serve God.
Welcome, beloved family of faith. We find ourselves here again, gathered in the presence of our Lord, ready to receive His divine wisdom and guidance. We're here, not by accident, but by His divine orchestration. We're here because there's something He wants us to hear, to learn, to embrace. Our ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:33
Topics: Generosity, Stewardship
A wise person is patient with others and mature in handling anger.
INTRODUCTION • I have always said and believed that when I get the opportunity to preach, I do not preach at people; I preach from how the Word works on my heart and life. • In other words, when I am working on each message, the Word is working on my heart also. • None are probably more accurate ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 15:18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
How does a church consisting of people who have been freed in Christ deal with slavery?
Christianity and Slavery 1 Peter 2:18-20 Introduction In the last study, we discussed the obligation to submit to lawful secular authority at all levels from the king on down. The Church was not to rebel against this authority as all authority comes from God. We are to model good conduct in a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Explores the importance of guarding our spiritual hearts, understanding our emotions, and embracing the emotional freedom offered through Christ.
Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, united in our shared faith, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to immerse ourselves in a subject that is as old as humanity itself and yet, feels so fresh and relevant to ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 4:23
Topics: Emotional Freedom, Christ
The first in a series on the Ten Commandments building from a series done by Rick Warren. Presents the foundation for a good family and the formula for a good family.
INTRODUCTION Parrot story – A woman bought a parrot in a pet store. She wanted companionship, someone to talk with. The next day she brought the parrot back and said, “He won’t talk.” The store manager asked, “Does he have a mirror in his cage? Parrots love mirrors.” She bought a mirror and left. ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3
Denomination: Baptist
It’s God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. We must be aware that while God does want us to grow Satan wants us to atrophy. He will throw many obstacles in our path. Three are pride, partiality, and prejudice.
OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 1 1 THESSALONIANS 3:12 – 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ said that He came that we might have may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10). It is God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. Peter tells us ...read more
How does God want me to grow in my giving to support His work?
God’s plan is for you to give your tithe to the support of His work through your local church. But we need to understand that giving a tithe is only the beginning. God’s plan is for us to grow in our giving. In Malachi 3:8, we are exhorted to give both "tithes" and "offerings." God wants us to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the people around me?
Today we will conclude our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We have noticed that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11
What message are you sending today on the billboard of your life? Let it be a message of hope and of encouragement!
Walking Billboard Luke 8:26-39 Scripture Read Luke 8:26-39 Introduction My wife Christina and I came here to visit First Congregational Church in December of 2006 to candidate and interview for the position of Pastor. Some of you may recall what the church sign on the grass in front of the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:26-39
Denomination: Christian Church
Caring for others is a very personal matter... personal for the other and for oneself.
Title: How to Help Someone Who Blows It Text: Galatians 6:1-10 Thesis: Caring for others is a very personal matter. Introduction Sometimes it is challenging when we try to care for other people. A teacher in a Christian academy in west Texas was helping one of her kindergarten students put on ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
James talks about the danger of wealth used selfishly. We are called to be good stewards but God does send us warning sigs. (quotes from James Dobson)
In Jesus Holy Name March 11, 2007 Text: James 5:1-6 Lent III , Redeemer “Warnings of Responsibility to the Wealthy” The Book of James 9th in the Series Warnings. The little red lights on the dash board of your car are meant to be heeded. You see the temperature gauge, or the oil ...read more
Scripture: James 5:1-6
Denomination: Lutheran
The old covenant is a corporate affair between Yahweh and Israel, The new covenant does not involve a corporate action, indeed it is an individual and uniquely personal relationship with God’s own people brokered by and in Christ Jesus. prophet Jeremiah b
I want to start from what a covenant is not. Covenant is not a contract. It is more than that. A contract is a legally binding exchange of promises or agreement between parties that the law will enforce. Contract law is based on the Latin phrase pacta sunt servanda (pacts must be kept). Breach ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Denomination: Methodist
This message looks into exactly how the Bible describes an elder.
God is concerned about leadership. Consider some of the great leaders from the Old Testament. One of the first names that come to mind is Moses. God’s hand was on him from the time of his birth. God put Moses through a rigorous eighty year training course before calling him to lead His people. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:17-28
In chapter one of the book of Jonah, we learn some important lessons about rebellion against God.
The story of Jonah and the whale is one with which most of us have been familiar since we were children. But it should not be thought of as a story only for children. This little book contains some very important lessons for adults as well. Each chapter teaches an important lesson. In chapter ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17
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