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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
Christians demonstrate their salvation through obedience to the command of Christ to love others as He loved.
In 2004 we learned of the abuse and humiliation of Iraqi prisoners at the hands of American soldiers because of pictures and videos made public by Australian television. Iraqi terrorists immediately made their own film as they brutally beheaded American civilian John Berg. In the film, they ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24
Denomination: Baptist
How should we live if we want to “keep in step with the Spirit”?
[To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] This week I read about a man named Simeon Stylites (c. 390-459). For 37 years he lived on a small platform on top of a pillar in Syria as a way to show devotion to God. Is this what it means to be ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:1-6
The practice of prayer helps us grow spiritually to know God better and become more like him.
[Background Image: Fresco of Michael Angelo on the Sistine Chapel, Imago Dei] Last week we looked at our need to grow spiritually, the Apostle Paul tells us in Col. 2:6-7, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to him. Let your roots grow ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24
Denomination: Methodist
This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer.
Introduction I get many emails in my inbox, as perhaps you do forwards, Viagra advertisements, political jokes. Sometimes get emails with jokes about certain groups of people- no lack of blonde/pastor/lawyer jokes. How about charismatic jokes? How many Charismatic’s does it take to change a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-13
Denomination: Charismatic
It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.
The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more
Scripture: John 12:20-26
Denomination: Pentecostal
In this last of the practices we find that the final product of the spiritual disciplines is joy in the Lord and we need to express joy in celebration.
We’ve finally come to the end of our series focusing on the practices God has given us to grow spiritually. We’ve looked at the practices of prayer, reading and reflecting upon God’s Word, following the guidance of the Holy Spirit, living simply and giving generously, serving others, confession, ...read more
Scripture: John 15:11
Confession is a necessary ongoing practice to break down the wall of sin between ourselves and God, helping us to grow in deeper in Christ.
In the Bible, one of the primary messages that shines through is God’s unconditional love for each one of us no matter how much we fail him and his desire for us to walk in close relationship with him. We have been focusing over the last several weeks on how we grow spiritually which means how we ...read more
Scripture: James 5:16
This morning we are to talk about the practice of biblical fasting… Not fasting to lose weight or to detox your body – but fasting, going without food for a period of time for a specific spiritual purpose…
The Practice Of Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start our time this morning by reading just a few verses that Jesus (God the Son) spoke on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee 2000 years ago. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The sermon's main point is to encourage believers to embrace a childlike faith, practice humility, and acceptance, as these are the keys to entering and experiencing the kingdom of heaven.
Good morning, church family! We're gonna dive into God's Word today and explore some pretty powerful concepts. We'll be talking about the power of a childlike faith, the greatness of humility, and the blessing of acceptance. We're gonna unpack this using Matthew 18:1-5 and Mark 10:13-16. Spurgeon ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5, Mark 10:13-16
Topics: Childlike Faith, Acceptance
This sermon is based on the book by Robert Schnase, focusing on the second chapter - Intentional Faith Development.
Philippians 2:1-5 NIV If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3 Do ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Today's Message is part of a three part series in our series on Practical Faith. It looks at the beginnings of Joshua's leadership from Joshua 1 and the four things needed if we want to be used by God for His purposes.
Practical Faith “Living God’s Purposes” Joshua 1 With all that is happening and still is happening with this COVID-19 shut down and how it has impacted the church, along with all that is going on in all of our lives, this message, or the basis of this message, as it deals with our faith and trust ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 23:14
Denomination: Foursquare
Today's message looks at how we are to by faith expect God's best for our lives through the story of David and Goliath, and how we can by faith expect God's best through tuning into God, thinking on God's promises, and trusting in God's love.
Practical Faith “Expecting God’s Best” The Bible says, “Each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment.” (Hebrews 9:27 NLT) So the question becomes, “How can we stand before a holy and righteous God after our death?” Is it by being better than we are bad? Is it by keeping the ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:38, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:1
Todays sermon looks that our faith in what is needed to receive the promises of God. It looks the four aspects of our obedience to God's word, and how these are the key to great faith and receiving God's promises.
Practical Faith “Receiving God’s Promises” Who in the Bible had the greatest faith? Was I Noah who built the Ark? Was it Abraham, the father of the Jewish race? Or was it one of the prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, or Elijah? Each of these and many others whose stories are found in the Bible ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:8-13, Deuteronomy 5:33
How to appy the word of God in your life
The Practice of Scripture Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx 76703 Pastor Danny Williams James 1:19-25 Tonight we are going to look at the third test James puts to the believer. The first was his response to trials (1:2-12) The second was his response to temptation (1:13-18) The third is his ...read more
Scripture: James 1:19-25
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A holy God wants us to know that holiness is what He longs for in us.
Several weeks ago, when I deposited a check at the bank, I asked for $100 in cash. “How would you like it?” the teller asked. “Twenties is fine,” I said. “Oh, I thought you might have to give half of it to your wife. Her name is on the check, too.” I said “It’s hers, too. We eat at the same ...read more
Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-45
Denomination: Brethren