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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
Intro with the story of Lee Atwater who sought only wealth and power. some thoughts from sermon by Rev Ray Pritchard. Note the commandments Jesus listed.... why substitute "defraud" for "covet"? "Grace is the only answer.
In Jesus Holy Name October 15, 2024 Text: Mark 10:17-31 Redeemer “Driving with the Wrong Map” If you know American politics, especially the politics of the 1980s, then you certainly remember Lee Atwater. He was the amazing man who almost ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-25
Denomination: Lutheran
No one deserves Heaven. No one can earn Heaven. Heaven is a gift.
No one deserves Heaven. No one can earn Heaven. Romans 3:23 All have sinned… James 2:10 Whoever keeps the whole law, and yet offends in one point, he is guilty of all. Romans 3:10 There is none righteous, no, not one. Isaiah 64:6 …All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; Titus 3:5 Not by ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 3:20, John 8:7, James 2:10, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 64:6, Titus 3:5 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
If you asked people how do you get to heaven they would say by living right. But is that right?
A Trip to Heaven must be earned Romans 3:10-24 When asked about Christianity, actress Sophia Loren was reported as saying several years ago in the USA Today, “I’m not a practicant, but I pray. I read the Bible. It’s the most beautiful book ever written. I should go to heaven; otherwise it’s not ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:10-24
Denomination: Wesleyan
Paul says to "Earn This!" He says “Live A Life WORTHY” of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
“EARN THIS!” Lighthouse Worship Center July 6, 2008, 4TH of July Weekend INTRODUCTION: “FREEDOM” is & has been, bought & paid for by the “BLOOD OF PATRIOTS” who many times fought & will FIGHT & SPILL their “LIFE’S BLOOD on FOREIGN SOILS FOR THE CAUSE OF “LIBERTY, LIFE & THE PURSUIT OF ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-29
Denomination: Assembly Of God
A message about earning the right to witness to someone. What does it take?
Title: Earning a hearing Theme: Having a life worthy that one would want to listen to you. Text: In John 4 we read the story of Jesus witnessing to the Woman at the well. It this story we learn that Jesus earned a right to be heard. Here are some tips to earning a right to be heard. “A ...read more
Scripture: John 4:1-2
Denomination: Church Of God
Popular culture says that good things come to those who deserve it. Jesus makes it clear that His grace works in the lives of those who don’t deserve it.
On the 10th of March in 2003 the then Australian Prime minister, John Howard, was visiting the New Zealand parliament in Auckland. The issue being discussed was the region’s response to the actions of Saddam Hussein. Outside parliament around 600 anti-war protesters whistled, thumped drums and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:1-10
Saving Private Ryan tell us to "Earn This," jsut as Paul encourages us to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Tomorrow is Memorial Day. A day set aside by our nation to honor those men and women who have died serving our country. Our Baptist heritage and principles hold firmly to the separation of church and state. Neither entity shall encroach nor assert undo influence upon the other. I agree, but I also ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Aren't you glad God didn't say that to us? Let's look at some things God does say about earnings and some things he does not say.
I never saw the movie, and frankly, I don’t intend to, but I read an article about it. There is a punch line in the movie: “Saving Private Ryan” that really brings home today’s point. (This illustration taken from Wikipedia's article on Saving Private Ryan) The sole ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 4:11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God invites us to earn money through purposeful work and service to Him, rather than chasing after it. This way, we can prioritize the things and people that truly matter in our lives.
Let's talk about something we all love - money! But before we dive in, let's do a little experiment. I have here a $20 bill. Who wants it? (Pause for response) Okay, now what if I crumple it up? Who still wants it? (Pause for response) What if I step on it, make it dirty and messy? Who still wants ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Topics: Faithful Stewardship, Divine Prosperity, Biblical Finances, Spiritual Wealth
We're secure; we didn't earn Heaven--Jesus earned it for us--so we won't lose out. We're guaranteed Heaven--not based on what we've done--but based on what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross.
How secure do you feel? The story is told of a monastery in Portugal, perched high atop a 3,000 foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled up with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain. One American tourist who visited ...read more
Scripture: Jude 1:17-25
Denomination: Congregational
LENT 2(A) - God guarantees our inheritance not earned by man’s righteousness but freely and perfectyl given by Christ’s righteousness.
OUR GOD GUARANTEES AN INHERITANCE Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 - March 7, 2004 = LENT 2 ROMANS 4:1-5, 13-17 1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3What does ...read more
Scripture: Romans 4:1-17
A sermon on Grace from Ephesians 2:8-9 (Much taken from Rusty Peterman from Truth for Today)
Sermon for 3/22/2009 1st Sermon on Ephesians 2:1-9 Introduction: A. As a bachelor one of my least favorite activities was to sit down and write checks to pay bills. I would spend 1 day every two weeks paying bills. Then Crystal came along… B. Many companies will extend grace. They give a 30 ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9
Christian God is the God of "second chance."
EARNING ANOTHER CHANCE John 21:15-23 GOAL: To inform the listeners that God is the God of “second chance.” INTRODUCTION Granting another chance to an offender is not easy and yet this is the attitude that Jesus exemplified to His disciples. Some of us may not agree with the idea ...read more
Scripture: John 21:15-23
Proverbs is God’s little book of wisdom. One area of life that’s covered in Proverbs is personal finance.
Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! Work gets mixed reviews, doesn’t it? Some of us work too much. We are a nation of workaholics. People working 60, 70, 80 hours a week to “get ahead.” People who work early, stay late, and bring ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 10:22
Jesus is God’s way of earning the right to be heard. He comes to where we live, and he experiences what we experience. He is therefore credible.
I invite you to eavesdrop with me this morning. Listen and we can overhear some conversations. Overheard in the grocery store aisle: a mother and a little girl, shopping dangerously close to the candies, the cookies and the other goodies. The little girl saying, "I want these and I want those and ...read more
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