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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
I wrote this to be a devotional I share at a local assisted living home where our church goes to do ministry
Warn them that this devotional has a sad part but the sadness will illustrate the joy of God. We will start this time of study with what should be a simple question. Which one of you has lived your life without experiencing challenging times when you didn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel? ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14, Romans 8:18, Colossians 3:1, 2 Corinthians 4:17
Denomination: Baptist
The sermon explores the story of Mary and Joseph leading up to the birth of Christ, emphasizing the significance of the names Immanuel and Jesus, and how they reflect God's relational nature and His power to save us from sin.
Hello church! Today we’re going to look at a story from the gospel of Matthew about circumstances leading up to the birth of Christ. Unexpected events are unfolding in the lives of Mary and Joseph who were two very ordinary people. There was nothing spectacular about them. They weren’t famous, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Topics: Immanuel, Sin Salvation, God's Presence
The sermon tried to show that the word "THEY" embrasses all who killed Jesus. In that same word "THEY," Y stands for You!.
TOPIC: THEY MET AT CALVARY TEXT: LUKE 23:33 “And when THEY were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there THEY crucified Him…” (Emphasis mine). First delivered 7th April 1996. INTRODUCTION The scene at Golgotha shows three crosses. On one of them is a man called Jesus of Nazareth. Many ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:33, John 19:11-34
Denomination: Foursquare
Ash Wednesday: Christ’s name elicits jeers and rejection from those who don’t know Him. But for the poor in spirit, Christ is Savior, Son of the Living God.
Why the outcry? Why the outcry when the name or the work of Jesus is mentioned in public? The reaction to the mention of the name is like splashing ice water on people. We see it in our own lives as the name of Jesus offends – sometimes family members; sometimes friends or neighbors. We see it in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:3
Denomination: Lutheran
To show what the cross is in all of its dimensions.
-If I asked you to describe the cross to me, you would likely be able to do so fairly easily -The cross has become so ingrained in our culture -Everyone knows what it looks like -Everyone knows what happened there -Everyone knows it is the centerpiece of Christianity -Or do they? -The cross is ...read more
Scripture: Luke 28:13-56, Luke 28:19
Denomination: Wesleyan
Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating
How To Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You Cannot Change (Phil. 4:6-9) Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, Philippians 4:6-7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Part 1 in a stewardship series. People are why we give.
GIVING WITH A PURPOSE Part 1-Passion for People Acts 5:20 Pastor Brian Matherlee Sunday, January 7, 2007 Over the next several weeks we will be talking about the Biblical teachings of stewardship. What is stewardship? It is the faithful honoring of God with our personal resources. The key verse ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:20
Sad n Bad things happen, we can’t deny them or confess them away. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Nov 2008)
A Hard things for Christians to do is accept Sad & Bad things happen to them. Some Christians Live in Denial of Reality claiming/confessing “I am not Sick/Sad nothing bad ever happens to me” Acts full of Power & Persecution & Prison fro those who ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-23
Denomination: Assembly Of God
We are left asking ourselves this question, the resulting answer is?
“What shall I do, then with the one you call the king of the Jews?” The words of Pilate that he asked the crowd, received a reply that declared Jesus sentence; He asked them, “What shall I do, then with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Those words of Pilate are words that we have all ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:1-15
Denomination: Salvation Army
The early church was on fire for God, but it did have its share of problems and opposition. It was how they handled those problems that made them attractive to a lost and dying world.
A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around First Church of Jerusalem! Pentecost came in a blaze of glory. Healings occurred around the city. There were lessons on hypocrisy. The wave of power was building within the Church to a great ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:12-42
People underestimate the power of their testimony to change the lives of those around them.
I. A lot of people say that they can not witness of their faith to others - dynamite does a lot with so little. II. All Christians are able to lead other people to Christ. III. In fact, most of us are Xns because of some normal, average person – baptism, Sunday school, witness of a friend or ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24
It is startling that even the eleven true disciples asked the question: "Surely not I, Lord?"
A SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTION Now when evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples. As they were eating, He said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me." Being deeply grieved, they each one began to say to Him, "Surely not I, Lord?" And He answered, "He who ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25
Jesus has a third way to deal with violence other than fight or flight!
THE THIRD WAY LUKE 6:27-38 MAY 2, 2012 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. It seems that our instinct when faced with violence is fight or flight. Those are the only two things we know how to do! Jesus, though, has a third way - nonviolent engagement. How does this work for him? I. TURN ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
Denomination: United Methodist
The sermon is based on what should be in a believers Man Cave such as stuff that prolongs life, love and faithfulness should be in their, that which we should remember should be there, the trophies that hang on our wall, and who we should be calling on.
Man Caves Proverbs 3:1-12 A Man Cave is a place for real men and where real men hang out Some things men desire in their man caves: 1. One important item is a Big Screen TV and I mean Big. Moto Go big or go home 2. Must have a giant ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12
Denomination: Methodist
Being a disciple of Jesus Christ involves a cost. The cost is the path to abundant living
Matthew 16:24-17:8 “The Cost” INTRODUCTION Some passages in the Bible encourage. I love Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Other verses comfort such as, “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want”—Psalm 23:1. ...read more
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