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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
Even in the selling of Joseph into Slavery, God’s sovereign hand was at work to do good.
Genesis 37:12-end March 7, 2004 Sometimes the simplest expressions of truth are also the most profound. At our family night back on February 1, we sang a song with the kids. My God is so big, So strong and so mighty, There’s nothing my God cannot do. The mountains are his, the valleys are his, ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Genesis 50:19-21
Denomination: Baptist
God created us with responsibilities. We are responsible to work and earn the bread that we eat.
I AM CREATED TO WORK We are told in the Scriptures that we cannot work to earn our salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. We cannot do enough works to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
As a student of God's Word, I am continually amazed of how He (God) works and has worked in the lives of many people, past-present and future, by the way which literally speaking is not future because He (God) has already revealed it to us.
As a student of God's Word, I am continually amazed of how He (God) works and has worked in the lives of many people, past-present and future, by the way which literally speaking is not future because He (God) has already revealed it to us. As we study His word we can trace throughout the Bible, ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13
Suffering is not good, but thank God He will work with us, even in that which is not good, to bring forth what is good.
We have special seats as we watch the drama of Job unfold. God has, by this opening chapter, invited us into the balcony to watch the whole thing from a heavenly perspective. We get to see from the view of God and Satan, and who knows how many millions of celestial spectators. It is a sort of ...read more
Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.
Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11
To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.
“Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:1-23
"As recipients of God’s grace, all Christians are called to ’open their eyes’ as well as their hearts, to do the work of an Evangelist.’"
"A GOOD VIEW OF THE GOOD NEWS" Romans 1:1-7 and II Timothy 4:2-5 If you’ve ever listened to Paul Harvey’s radio program you know that many times he recognizes couples who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Occasionally I’ve heard him recognize those celebrating their 75th ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:2-5
This sermon was written to encourage those of us who think we havelost everything, to trust God for everything...seen and unseen.
Job 1: 20-22 20. Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21. And said, “Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” 22. In ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:20-22
Denomination: Methodist
Where do we get our strength? How can God work in our lives? Through Jesus Christ
Adrian Rogers tells about the man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocket knife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: “Someone had already done that.” Or what about the story of the little boy having trouble sleeping during a storm. ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8
Denomination: Christian Church
God works for our good from beginning to end. Evangelistic and encouraging message including foreknowledge, predestination and calling.
ALL FOR THE GOOD—Romans 8:28-30 ***(Alternate opening: Ask the congregation for favorite Bible verses…)** Every year, BibleGateway.com releases a list of the most-searched Bible verses on their website. Romans 8:28 is always in the top 5. In the NIV, the verse is, “We know that in all things God ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, Romans 8:26-39
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This sermon explores the transformative power of gratitude, challenging us to find joy and divine presence in trials, triumphs, and everyday life.
Welcome, friends, to this sacred space where we gather to seek wisdom from the Word of God. We have been called here today by the Holy Spirit. We are here to explore the depths of gratitude, to uncover the transformative power of thankfulness, and to challenge ourselves to apply this virtue in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-29
Topics: Give Thanks, Everything
Ephesians 6
“How do you work?” Ephesians 6:5-9 Turn with me this morning to Ephesians 6, as we continue on in our study of the book of Ephesians. Remember this is a book written to Christians at Ephesus, which was the capital of where? (Asia Minor - modern day Turkey) Paul writes to encourage them, ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9
This morning our focus is going to be on verses 14-17, in chapter two. In this section of the passage we find an assumption (v.14), an analogy (vv. 15-16), and an application (v.17). Included is a historical looks at the relationship between James and Paul.
What About Faith and Good Works? An Answer to the believer James 2:14-17 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 1, 2001 Introduction: We’ve spent the last couple of weeks tackling an issue that many people, present company excluded of course, would like to avoid. We ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-17
Denomination: *other
A good overview of Jesus’ awesomeness is like a tonic for the soul.
The Person and Work of Christ -- Express (Revelation 1:4-8) 1. We have been reviewing our learning some basic Christian facts these past Sunday mornings; very much like material we cover in AWANA. 10 Commandments… 2.Love is another basic. It is also an amazing motivator. Take this ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Too often we want to base our salvation on works when we should never lose sight of God’s grace.
WHEN BEING GOOD IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, what is one of the things you want from your students? You want ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9
Denomination: Pentecostal
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