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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
God encourages us that even if we fail, not to stop serving Him. When we sin, God doesn't automatically throw us out of covenant with Him. As a parent He disciplines us to help us become children of God.
FAILED? DON’T GIVE UP! 1 Sam. 12:12-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Be Careful with Temptation 1. A fly was sitting on a lawn mower handle one morning watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. One little boy tripped and fell, spilling his lunch on the sidewalk. He ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:12-22
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Peter’s prayer of Luke 5:1-11 failed because he had too much faith!
Sermon: Failed prayer Text: Luke 5:1-11 Occasion: Trinity V Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 3, 2005 (which is really Trinity VI, I know) Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, July 8, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
If God’s Word failed regarding Israel, how do we know it will not fail regarding us? But God’s Word has not failed.
Has God’s Word Failed? (Romans 9:6-13) 1. Have you ever had a gift certificate or card they wouldn’t honor because it had expired? 2. Most restaurants no longer have expiration dates, because it creates bitter feelings – and people will ask for cards from other establishments instead. 3. But ...read more
Scripture: Romans 9:6-13, John 1:12-13, Jeremiah 9:25-26, Genesis 25:21-26, Malachi 1:2-3, Psalm 115:3, Genesis 17:17-21 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Fearfully grasping for control can drive us to act sinfully and foolishly.
A Failed Leader Who Trashed A Dynasty (I Kings 11:26-40, 12:12-16, 25-33; 14:1-20) 1. Comedy, jokes, humor – those are involved subjects. Professionals write comedy shows or scripts for comedians. Anything that is a livelihood eventually becomes a science. “In many comedies, the lead character is ...read more
Our desire to keep it secret that we are Christians will have to be revised when we receive joy from a redemptive fellowship. when we become informed about our faith, and when we learn to live conscious of the presence of Christ.
Before I begin, I do have some instructions for our ushers. Can I get the ushers to help us make sure we are truly ready for this experience? First, gentlemen, please make sure all the windows are sealed tight. We don’t want any sound to seep out to the outside world. And then will you please ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17
Denomination: Baptist
In a world filled with uncertainty and disappointment, it's comforting to know that there is one who never fails us is Jesus Christ.
In a world filled with uncertainty and disappointment, it's comforting to know that there is one who never fails us is Jesus Christ. Throughout the Bible, we see instances of Jesus' faithfulness, reliability, and unwavering commitment to His promises. Lets explore the scriptural evidence ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Romans 8:37, Philippians 1:6
Christians know Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Are there aspects of this life that we have failed to explore?
JOHN 10:11-21 JESUS, THE GREAT I AM: I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD “‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and ...read more
Scripture: John 10:11-21
There is a belief that the old sinful nature is eradicated the moment a person becomes a Born-Again Christian and that they now have only one wholly sanctified nature.
There is a belief that the old sinful nature is eradicated the moment a person becomes a Born-Again Christian and that they now have only one wholly sanctified nature. It is believed that one way to view "nature" is to understand it as a "capacity" within the Born-Again ...read more
Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, 1 Corinthians 15:53-55, Revelation 21:4
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The first of five messages on the reliability of Christianity.
A Ready Defense – People Who Have Never Heard February 20, 2005 1 Peter 3:15 Intro: Several years ago a Peanuts comic strip had Linus and Charlie Brown in engaged in a serious conversation about God. Linus says, “I have a theological question. When you die and go to heaven, are you ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15
All Christians should understand that Real Life Christianity does not always have “happy endings”, but it is still a lifestyle worth living.
INTRO: Enjoyed watching “The Polar Express” DVD last December. Our kids are at the age where there is bit of doubt about the reality of Santa Claus. But after watching the movie – they were true believers once again! It just HAD to be real! But we know a time will come when they will grow ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-17
Christian Life is from Grace to Grace. We have nothing to brag about on our ownselves. Everything we have and everything we are because of God’s grace.
TOPIC: GRACE IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN TEXT: John 1:17 I. WHAT IS GRACE? Grace – can be simply defined as – God’s unmerited favor to the undeserving. Genesis 6:8 – is the very first reference in the Bible to great concept of God’s Grace. In the midst of the MOST WICKED SOCIETY that history has ...read more
Scripture: John 1:17, John 1:14-17
Can the world, and other Christians, tell that you have been with Jesus?
Have You Been With Jesus? by Pastor Jim May Acts 4:13, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus." It had been almost two months since the crucifixion ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:13
Too few people realize that God has given us everything we need for successful living in Christ Jesus. Most people assume that success is found through special connections, special methods or clever skills. Success is a favorable or satisfactory outcome o
1. Too few people realize that God has given us everything we need for successful living in Christ Jesus. Most people assume that success is found through special connections, special methods or clever skills. Success is a favorable or satisfactory outcome or result it is the fulfillment of ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:1-25
I believe that today there are so many people who claim the name of Christianity who are so accustomed to the coldness of their faith, they have become relaxed in it. This morning, I want us to examine the effects of staying too long in “Cold Christianity.”
Cold Christianity Scripture Reference: Matthew 24:4-14 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 4, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Before Service Starts--- Light a candle and have it burning throughout the service. As the wax moves further from the flame, it begins to drip ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14
this was a devotional message for a Men’s Breakfast at Castle Hills Christian Church Dec. ’09 It deals with how Christians are equipped with the mind of Christ if Christ lives within them in the form of the Holy Spirit
We have the mind of Christ: Devotion for Men’s Breakfast: Dec. 5th , 2009 Some of you may be aware that I have just succumbed to a sickness shared by several of you here today. I just purchased my first Apple I-phone. I supposedly did it for the purpose of gaining internet access, texting, and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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