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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 world may not see the fruits of our faith because we, like Moses, are hiding and making excuses instead of taking action. God often asks us to undertake challenging tasks. Will we trust Him? Do we respond with faith or excuses when God calls?
Last week, we heard a powerful message about faith and works. The pastor challenged us with the question, "Where's your fruit, Church?" Today, we will delve deeper into this question by examining Moses' response to God's call in Exodus chapter 3. Are there things holding us back from being as ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22
Topics: Faith, Action
As we bid farewell to this year, will we be filled with joy or regret? Will we face the future with anticipation or dread? This sermon encourages us to embrace the New Year with joy and anticipation.
When this year is over, will we look back with joy or regret? Will we face the future with anticipation or dread? Today, I want to share a passage from Ephesians 5:15-17 that can guide us as we approach the rest of this year. The Apostle Paul offers some important lessons for us to consider. ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17
Topics: New Year's Day, Joy, Anticipation
In Philippians 3:12-16, Paul provides three key principles to guide us as we step into the new year: Letting go of our past, setting our priorities straight, and living fully in the present.
Today marks the beginning of a new year, a time when many of us reflect on the past and look forward to the future. As we enter this new season, it is important to approach it with the right attitude and mindset. In Philippians 3:12-16, the Apostle Paul provides us with three principles to guide us ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16
Topics: New Year's Day, Personal Growth
A sermon to inspire believers to engage in a period of fasting during the Lenten Season.
The six weeks before Easter is called the "Lenten Season". It is a time to focus on the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus died for our sins, giving us life, and through His resurrection, we have the hope of eternal life in heaven. • Lent comes from the word "lengthen," ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6
Topics: Christian Disciplines, Fasting, Lent
We serve a God of seasons. This sermon addresses three main points that saints encounter when we step into a new season of God.
Take a moment to look around you. Look at this building and the faces of those around you. You see, this place is different from when you first walked in this morning. And each one of you who came here today is different because you have just entered a new season. You may have thought you were just ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1
Topics: God's Omniscience, Life's Seasons
Explore four key truths that can guide you from a period of hardship to a time of joy and celebration. Learn how faith can transform your trials into triumphs.
It is a wonderful thing to have reasons to rejoice and celebrate in life. Nobody desires a season of mourning, pain, and sorrow. We all long for moments of celebration and joy. Whether it's the anticipation of a wedding day, the hope for a child, or the excitement of graduation, we all look forward ...read more
Topics: Joy, Triumph, Faith
This sermon explores the power and benefits of humility, offering practical steps to embrace this virtue in our daily lives. We delve into the life of Moses as depicted in Numbers 12, and consider teachings of Jesus on the subject.
Today, we will explore the benefits of humility and discover practical steps to cultivate a humble attitude. In the book of Numbers, chapter 12, we find an excellent example of humility in the life of Moses. He is described as the most humble man on earth. Let us learn from his example and also ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16
Topics: Humility, Life Lessons
Exploring the final words of Christ, this sermon illustrates how we should live and die in faith, akin to a child falling asleep in their father's arms.
Today, we gather to reflect on the last seven sayings of Jesus Christ. These profound statements not only reveal how Jesus lived but also teach us how to face death with childlike trust in our Heavenly Father. In His final moments on the cross, Jesus demonstrated the ultimate act of surrender and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:46
Topics: Grace, Faith
The growing disregard for the authority of the Scripture in America is concerning. This sermon addresses this issue and outlines four ways Christians should interact with the Bible.
Today, I want to focus on the significance of our relationship with the Bible. In America, there is a concerning trend of diminishing regard for the authority of Scripture. This message aims to address this issue and highlight four essential ways Christians should relate to the Bible. "Do not let ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 8:9
Topics: Faith, Christianity
We often struggle to see beyond our immediate challenges, yet Nahum was able to perceive something greater. His deep understanding of God's Grace allowed him to see beyond his immediate circumstances and emotions.
I want to focus on the powerful message found in the first four words of Nahum 1:7: "The Lord is good." Although the book of Nahum can be challenging to read and preach from, it is important to note that the minor prophets' messages are just as significant as those of the major prophets. The book ...read more
Scripture: Nahum 1:7
Topics: Grace, Difficulties
Are you experiencing a rough patch in your life where everything seems to be going wrong? Good news awaits you! God is transitioning you into a phase of blessings! Embrace the change!
Do you feel like you are going through a difficult time in your life and nothing seems to be going right? Well, I have some good news for you! God is about to bring a change and shift you into a place of blessing. Get ready for a transformation! Isaiah 40:1-5 Psalm 126:1-6 In the scriptures, we ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5
Topics: God's Purpose, Blessings In Disguise
I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.
God had a plan for Jeremiah even before he was born. The Lord said, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations" (Jeremiah 1:5, NIV). This shows that Jeremiah was chosen by God to fulfill a specific role as a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:22-30, Jeremiah 1:5
Topics: God's Will, Prophecy, Destiny
This sermon challenges individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace God's plan, inspired by the Prayer of Jabez before it became popular.
We all have our comfort zones, where we feel safe and satisfied. But staying in our comfort zones can make us complacent and distant from God. Jabez, however, prayed a powerful prayer that challenged him to step out of his comfort zone. Let's take a closer look at his prayer. Jabez's place in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Topics: Embracing God's Plan, Stepping Out Of Comfort Zones
A call to embrace Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent
As we gather on this sacred day of Ash Wednesday, we are reminded of our mortality, our human frailty, and our utter dependence on God's grace. Today marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent, a period of forty days set aside for reflection, repentance, and renewal. It is a time when we ...read more
Scripture: Joel 2:12-13
Denomination: Anglican
Paul wanted the Corinthian church to embrace who they were in Christ. We must make a choice and embrace our identity in Christ, and understand that we must express our faith because the message we have is of eternal importance!
Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2014 Date Preached: April 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Make a Choice! Embrace Who You Are! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 [NLT] Essence of the Text: Paul wanted the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
Denomination: Baptist
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