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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
Dealing with the seriousness to which Christian’s take their walk with the Lord!
Woe to Those at Ease in Zion Amos 6:1 Our text this morning is a very familiar text to some here. You may have heard many sermons from this text, although I have never used it before. I suppose there are not many preachers who have not. Turn with me to Amos 6:1 – “Woe to those who are at ease in ...read more
Scripture: Amos 6:1
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus didn't always do things the way people expected Him to, including healing. Sometimes Jesus' healing was painful because it required people to face truth about themselves that people just don't like to face. (Powerpoints Available - #267)
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #267.) As we look at our world today, we realize that many people carry incredible burdens. Hearts are broken from ...read more
Scripture: John 5:2-14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jesus’ desire for all of humanity is Wholeness!
“Dis-Ease” JOHN 5:1-15 OCTOBER 22, 2000 INTRODUCTION: 1. Smile make them think your happy, Lie and say that things are fine, And hide that empty longing that you feel, Don’t ever show it, Just keep your heart concealed! 2. Why are the days so lonely? I wonder where, where can the heart go free? ...read more
Scripture: John 5:1-15
God wants to heal you from your diseases and your dis-eases of life
Exodus 15:26 “and said, “If you diligently heed the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 15:26
Denomination: Christian Church
What happens to a person that stops giving or doing? What's wrong with just asking for ease and comfrot?
Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh Jeremiah 48:11 “ Moab has been at ease from his youth; He has settled on his dregs, and has not been emptied from vessel to vessel, nor has he gone into captivity. Therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent has not changed. Moab had taken the land ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 48:11
Denomination: Church Of God
Zion was, of course, in the southern kingdom of Judah; so both parts of the nation, Judah and Israel, are addressed here.
SLEEPING CHURCH MEMBERS Amos 6:1 Zion was, of course, in the southern kingdom of Judah; so both parts of the nation, Judah and Israel, are addressed here. Zion was the center of religion—God's temple was there, and Samaria was the metropolis of a powerful kingdom. "Woe to them that are at ...read more
Explores living freely in God's kingdom, building our lives with grace and ease, and the essential role of rest in spiritual growth.
Hello, Church family! It's so wonderful to see all of you here today, ready and eager to dig into God's Word together. Before we get started, let's take a moment to center ourselves with a passage from the book of Matthew. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, but I think it's ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:30
Topics: Rest, Build
This sermon explores the concept of strength through gentleness and grace, as inspired by the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Good morning, everyone. It's a joy to be with you today. We gather here, in this place of worship, not just as a community, but as a family. A family bound by love, faith, and a shared belief in the goodness of our Lord. We are here to talk about strength. Not the kind that flexes its muscles, or ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:5
Topics: Gentleness
Amos 6:1-14 shows us the perversions and punishment of people who profess to belong to God.
Introduction The title of this sermon is “At Ease in Zion.” It comes from Amos 6:1a, which states, “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion.” Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines “ease” as “the state of being comfortable.” So why would Amos pronounce a “woe” on those who are at ease? The ...read more
Scripture: Amos 6:1-14
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A sermon that looks at the serious scriptural warnings against Complacancy in the Christian life.
In matters of faith there are any number of reasons for doing things. Some act out of habit, others expectations or personal desire. Others, decide that there is time enough for such matters of faith - and live as they please preferring to delay considering God rather treating him like a life ...read more
When sorrow comes, how do you handle it and where do you turn?
When Sorrow Comes Pastor Claud Lowe D.D.L.S. When sorrow comes, most turn to alcohol, drugs, sex, or suicide. None of these give real relief. Of course suicide is permanent and seems like the answer. It isn’t and never was. Sure it’s the easy way out but the result is forever and deadly. When ...read more
Scripture: Romans 9:2-3
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A look at the Commendation; TheComparison; and the Commandment given in this lovely Psalm for brethren to be in unity.
THE BLESSEDNESS OF UNITY I. THE COMMENDATION V 1. How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 1. THE HAPPINESS OF FELLOWSHIP Good:- Beautiful –Best Pleasant:- Delightful "pleasant", is used in the Hebrew for a harmony of music [William Bridge]. What is our true estimation ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria.
A WARNING AGAINST COMPLACENCY. Amos 6:1-7. Amos was a farmer from Tekoa, to the south of Jerusalem (Amos 1:1). The LORD called Amos to ‘Go, prophesy to My people Israel’ (Amos 7:15). The prophet’s ministry was thereafter directed mainly to the ten tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel, ...read more
Scripture: Amos 6:1-7
Man’s suffering is only temporary, it will not last for eternity.
INTRODUCTION Nehemiah 8:10 say, “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” I. I AM SURELY SEEING YOUR DILEMMA (SUFFERING), 7-9 A. I see your oppression B. I hear your cry C. I care for you (working to ease their sufferings) II. I AM SURELY SENDING YOUR DELIVERANCE, ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 3:7-15
Before we display our reaction of anger, what should we think first?
“But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. He prayed to the LORD, ‘Isn’t this what I said, LORD, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11