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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
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The death of Jesus in Luke 23:44-49 shows us a number of events preceding and following his death.
Scripture In our study of the life and ministry of Jesus, we come today to examine his death. During his final week in Jerusalem, Jesus was hailed by the people as their conquering Messiah, and then rejected by them as they cried for his death by crucifixion. After a series of rushed civil and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:44-49
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This is the final message in a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days leading up to his crucifixion. This was the Easter Sunday morning message that declares the hope that we have because of the cross.
INTRODUCTION As many of us have heard, cartoonist Johnny Hart has come under a great deal of criticism for his B.C. comic strip - specifically for the strip he created for today, Easter Sunday. It depicts a Jewish menorah being transformed into a Christian cross as Jesus the last words of Jesus ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Matthew 28:1-10
Denomination: *other
Jesus is Risen! Is that Good News? Well ... if you had been promising yourself that you were never going to get yourself into trouble with the Roman occupation forces again...
Following Jesus is an adventure. It’s not always a barrel of laughs, but it’s always an adventure. Angel has been known to muse over where her life might be now, had she not married me, and so ’married into the church’ (so to speak). We’ve reflected numerous times on how she might have had a ...read more
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
Following Jesus is an adventure. It’s not always a barrel of laughs, but it’s always an adventure. Ange has been known to muse over where her life might be now, had she not married me, and so ’married into the church’ (so to speak). We’ve reflected numerous times on how she might have had a ...read more
Part 1 of a series focusing on how discipleship must be grounded on the foundation of the Bible. This message talks about getting God's Word into our lives in various ways.
The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 1 – Intaking God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 9, 2011 Introduction Today we begin a four-week series on getting into God’s Word to help us follow Jesus like we should – and that doesn’t happen in the lives of nearly enough ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Denomination: Wesleyan
Part 3 of this series - this message focusing on our need to be "doers" of the Word, and not just intakers.
The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 3 – Applying God’s Word James 1:22-25 January 23, 2011 Audio of this sermon can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Introduction This is the third part of a four-part series on the foundation of following Jesus, which is the Bible – the ...read more
Scripture: James 1:22-25
Part three of this stewardship series, this one focusing on being content with what God has given us.
Following Jesus with Your Finances Part 3 – The Value of Contentment Philippians 4:10-14 March 20, 2011 Me: One of the issues that pastors face when talking about money is many of us are afraid that that no matter what we say, it will be taken as just another way of trying to get into your ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14
Even a saint like Peter "blew it" when he denied he knew Jesus. Eventually he was restored to a place of service for the Lord. What happens, or what should I do, when I blow it?
Note: (Edited from a sermon preached in August 2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO) Introduction: One reality few of us as believers want to admit is that first, we were born sinners. Paul wrote “All have sinned and come short of God’s Glory (Romans 3:23, paraphrased)” and none of us would ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).
What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27
If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.
Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:28
In times like these, with so much at stake in our world of blame and shame, Christians are called on to follow Jesus in all their ways all their days to a degree that puts no restriction on a mature believer's love for Christ.
JESUS LEFT NO DOUBT ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW HIM TO THE NTH DEGREE When we first “enrolled in His school” and became Disciples of Christ, we sang that little chorus, “If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy, let Jesus come into your heart.” Then we learned the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:26-33
The problem when it comes to listening is not God hearing us, it is us hearing God.
Introduction: If I were to ask you ladies if you husbands are good listeners, most of you would probably respond with a resounding: "no." If I were to ask you parents if your children are good listeners, I believe I would get a lot of "no's." If I turned it around and asked ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5
Matthew 4:18-20 captures the essence of discipleship and our response to Jesus' call.
Answering the Call to Follow Jesus Matthew 4:18-20 Today, we will delve into a profound moment in the New Testament where Jesus calls His first disciples. The title of our sermon is "Transformed by Truth: Answering the Call to Follow Jesus," based on Matthew 4:18-20. This passage ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 4:19, John 10:27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 4:20, Luke 9:23 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon encourages believers to pursue a deeper relationship with God, moving forward with purpose and perseverance, guided by His promise.
Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to stand here today, to share the word of God with you, and to dwell on the richness and depth of His wisdom. In this gathering, we are not merely individuals, but a community of believers, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:13
Topics: Following
Next in series on John, examines the difference between believing in Jesus and being a believer in Jesus. It looks at what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.
John 8 (3b) A True Disciple - Read John 8:31-47, 59 I stand before you today, upset, because of what I have to share with you; but also grateful to a merciful God Who allows me to do so. Did you notice how verse 31 began? “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him.” Now notice how the ...read more
Scripture: John 8:31-47, John 8:31-59
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