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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
The word altat means to lift up. Here we see Jesus lifted up drawing all men unto himself Jn 12;23
THE BRAZEN ALTAR Ex. 27:1-8; 38:1-7) The word altar means "to lift up." Immediately we are reminded of Him who said, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32) Also, "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 27:1-8, Exodus 38:1-7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In Luke 7 two people are in the presence of Jesus, an unnamed woman and Simon the Pharisee. Message compares their worship experience and draws key concepts for meaningful worship.
01.29.17 Intro We are pursuing a heart of worship. We are desiring to go deeper in our worship experience with God. Last week we saw that achieving this is not so much a matter of methods and techniques, as it is the condition of the heart. In His conversation with the Woman at the Well Jesus said ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50
Denomination: Charismatic
This sermon is a brief survey of Paul's Second Missionary Journey. I try to draw lessons from Paul's experiences that can apply to our journey with God.
Introduction: A. Many years ago, a certain mountain man, by the name of Shorthorn Bill, had become a noted guide in the Montana Territories, but he decided to move to Colorado. 1. Having settled outside Denver, he again began working his trade as a trail guide, principally with wealthy easterners ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Paul corrects the Corinthians' preoccupation with the gifts and draws them back to God's intent, highlighting the nature, the Giver, the purpose and the diversity of the gifts.
1 Cor 12:1-11 God’s Gifts to the Church When the church comes together, God blesses us with gifts to serve Him. • It is however very easy for us to end up boasting about them as if they are our achievements. • On the flip side, some think that they do not have any gifts and so they sit on the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-16, Romans 12:6-8
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Because this is the only way we sinners can be made clean, rescued from eternal death, we draw near to Calvary and look on the crucified Savior.
Today’s Scriptures are powerful, and that’s an understatement. The verse to memorize for understanding the Gospel, and application to our life, is “unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone”. We’ll see that presently. The context of these words is a feast, where ...read more
Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:7-9
Denomination: Catholic
The reason God has given us a margin of grace is so that we might reconsider and draw near to him, not to remove the consequences of staying at arms length.
Nearly a quarter-century after most of the world signed a convention outlawing the use of antipersonnel landmines, the number of people being killed or maimed by these insidious and lethal weapons remains high—and rising. The Landmine Monitor for 2021, released on November 10, reported 7,073 ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-20, 2 Samuel 6:6-9, 2 Kings 17:24-34
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
None of us are as alone as we might imagine. We can draw strength from the fact that the LORD has not deserted us. We are never alone.
THE CAVE OF DOUBT AND THE CALL OF DUTY. 1 Kings 19:9-18. While Obadiah was hiding others in a cave (cf. 1 Kings 18:3-4), Elijah hid himself in a cave. I. THE CAVE OF DOUBT (1 Kings 19:9-14). Why are YOU here? Indignant self-righteousness. Wind, earthquake, and fire - and a thin, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18
Cleanliness is about what comes from our heart. What emerges from our heart will either defile us or draw us closer to God.
August 16, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 15:10-28 What Proceeds from the Heart Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus’ behavior in our gospel story today is more than a little shocking. How can the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28
Denomination: Lutheran
This sermon encourages us to remain steadfast in faith during hardships, drawing strength and guidance from God, as exemplified by the Israelites in Exodus 5:6-9.
Greetings, dear friends, and welcome. We gather here today, united in faith and fellowship, to delve into the sacred pages of the Book of Life, our trusted guide on this road of faith. We are here to seek wisdom, to find strength, to draw comfort, and to grow in our understanding of God's ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 5:6-9
Topics: Leaning, Lord
This sermon encourages finding blessings in trials, practicing gratitude amidst grief, and promoting thanksgiving during tribulations, drawing us closer to God in our struggles.
Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine communion of God's Word. We are here to seek His wisdom, to be comforted by His love, and to be transformed by His grace. Today, ...read more
Topics: Gratitude, Heart
This sermon encourages trusting God in challenging times, drawing strength from His promises, and fulfilling our purpose through His divine intervention. Key
Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, let's remember that we are not here by mere coincidence, but by divine appointment. God has a word for each one of us, a word that will echo in the deepest chambers of our hearts and resonate in the corridors of our souls. Our Scripture ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29-50
Topics: Faith
This sermon encourages believers to seek God's guidance and trust in His power when facing life's battles, drawing inspiration from 2 Chronicles 20.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I want you to imagine for a moment, a scene of a battlefield. The air is thick with tension, the ground trembles with the marching of soldiers, and the sky echoes with the clash of swords and shields. This is not a scene from a Hollywood movie or a ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4
Topics: Victory
This sermon encourages believers to find joy and strength in God amidst trials, knowing that personal suffering can advance the Gospel and draw us closer to Christ.
Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in a world that often seems to be spinning out of control. We face trials and tribulations, heartaches and hardships, and sometimes, it feels like there’s no end in sight. But, my dear brothers and sisters, I want to remind you ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
Topics: Choosing Joy, Living A Life Worthy
This sermon explores how prayer, perseverance, and accountability can help us rebuild the broken walls in our lives, drawing lessons from Nehemiah's example.
Good morning, dear friends. There's a certain comfort in the familiar, isn't there? The feel of your favorite worn-out Bible in your hands, the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, the sound of our beloved hymns echoing through the sanctuary. The familiarity of our shared faith is a balm ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-15
Topics: Rebuild
This sermon explores the narrative of Moses in Acts 7:17-35, drawing parallels to our own lives and our need for deliverance through Jesus Christ.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to immerse ourselves in the life-giving truth of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, in His infinite wisdom and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 7:17-35
Topics: Stephen's Sermon