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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
Jesus was focused on his mission. He urges us to be focused on God's kingdom in our lives, too.
June 30, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:51-62; Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Eyes on the Prize Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A farmer was teaching his young son how to plow. As his son sat in the tractor seat, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:13-25
Denomination: Lutheran
Encourages believers to persevere in sharing the gospel, adapting to reach all people, and to strive for the eternal prize through disciplined spiritual living.
Good morning, dear friends. I trust you've come here today with hearts ready to receive and spirits eager to be filled. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family - a family united under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
Topics: Perseverance
This morning, we are going to see from the Scriptures that life is a race to be run.
EYES ON THE PRIZE Preached by Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Maine Street Baptist Church Brunswick, Maine 04011 11 June 2006 Prayer Thanksgiving Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) [v.13] Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14
Denomination: Baptist
Christians are never, ever truly defeated
“Eyes on the Prize” Text: Philippians 3:13, 14: “…but this one thing I do; forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth to those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling in God in Christ Jesus.” (Written by the ...read more
As Stephen Covey states, "begin with the end in mind"...doing this will assist us in finding God’s will and way for our lives.
Keeping My Eyes on the Prize Romans 6:15-23 * Some of the most famous words that the Apostle Paul ever penned are found in his letter to the church at Philippi. In chapter 3:13-14 he writes, “ Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:15-23
Sermon 2 in a series on Elisha. This sermon focuses on living out our priorities.
Introduction: 1. In case you haven’t heard it well known former football coach and present day broadcaster, John Madden, is being inducted in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. I saw part of an interview with him this week. He talked about how as a coach he used to work 18 hour days and travel 6 months ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14
Forsaking the Past and Moving Forward.
Opening: As we sit here this morning, I ask you this one question. Are sitting here pondering the ending to a movie we watched last night or are we focused on what lies ahead. What restaurant are we going to eat lunch at today? I hope I have your complete attention for a few moments this ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 19:24-26
Denomination: Church Of God
Our lives will include many different phases in our spiritual journey. Our job is to keep taking the next step and keep the finish line in our mind.
Last Monday (Memorial Day). 9:00am. I’m standing in my front yard. With a wet suit on. With a swim cap and goggles on my head. With a sprinkler spraying me with water. Across my driveway from where I stood I had my recently purchased road bicycle leaning against the back of my car. A few ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The primary purpose of the church is win people to Jesus, baptize them into Christ and teach them what Jesus wants them to know. But how do we, as individual Christians go about doing that?
OPEN: Back in the 1960’s there was a young High School boy named John Baker who loved to run. In fact he loved running so much that his dream was to be on the High School track team. The only problem: the coach wasn’t interested. John was too short and too slight to be a runner. But John’s friend ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Christians need to manage what God has entrusted to them with their eyes on eterinty.
As I share with you a second message in a four sermon series on Living the Generous Life, I want you to know that I consider it a great thing that the Lord would allow me to share with you what He has to say about the subject of giving. I say this for at least three reasons: 1) It puts me in good ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
While millions of people are watching the Olympics, our Bible reminds us to "keep our eyes on the prize!" Our Gold Medal awaits every believer in Jesus... Heaven!
Introduction: Watching the Olympics for two weeks helps us to focus on the subject of this message – Keeping your eyes on prize – winning that Gold medal. There are only 3 winners that get prize. 4 yrs ago, the Canadian Hockey team, took the silver, and when given the medal they took off and ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14
Forgetting about our past and moving forward in our walk with Christ. We also look at tools and strategies the devil uses in order for us to stumble
Last week we talked about getting back on track and what we needed to do in order to accomplish that. To get back on track we needed to; 1. Look back and see where we got off track, or veered off course. 2. Alter our course appropriately 3. Commit to moving forward by strengthening our walk ...read more
In running marathons I am trying to convey the message of Christ in a very unconventional way. 1) Life is like a marathon. 2) Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. 3) There is prize to win. 4) We are to help others along the way.
This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Winning the Prize Philippians 3:14 By ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:14
Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track.
Pressing On Toward the Prize Philippians 3:1-16 Introduction Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track. Yogi Berra “You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16
Stay focused -- God is going to run that last mile with God.
RUN THE RACE -- KEEP YOU EYES ON THE PRIZE I Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
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