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Although Timothy’s visit was delayed, “Epaphroditus” was to go immediately, taking with him the epistle Paul was writing.
Date: 10/31/18 Lesson #19 Title: Why Paul Felt It Necessary To Send Epaphroditus • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as end notes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:25-28, NIV) (25) But I think it is necessary to send back to you ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:25-28
Denomination: Baptist
Jonah also knows about the ocean’s deep waters. But he didn’t go intentionally. And what he finds at the bottom of the ocean is not just for those who read National Geographic but for all of us. God has a massive mercy.
Today we continue a four part series entitled Jonah: The Stubborn Evangelist. Many of you know the story of Jonah, a man on the run from God. Many of us know this as an amusing story about a prophet and a “whale.” Yet, Jonah is also a man on the run from his responsibility – to share the message of ...read more
A sermon that highlights how Jesus demonstrates Love, Faith and Mercy in his dealings with this often neglected group of people.
Ministry to the Samaritans This morning I feel that God is leading me to speak on the subject of Samaritans. More to the point I want to speak about Jesus’ interaction with this particular group of people. As a Jew, Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritans caused quite a bit of a stir at the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:51-56
Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus really did rise from the dead and come back to harass the very people who betrayed him." …Harass your heart, that is, if you are withholding forgiveness from someone.
Jim Friedrich shared that at the entrance to Jerusalem’s Church of All Nations, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, there is a sign warning every visitor: “NO EXPLANATIONS INSIDE THE CHURCH.” The sign is intended to discourage over-talkative tour guides but it’s also what Jesus practiced after his ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Denomination: Catholic
In this sermon for youth, we learn about how judgment is when we wet what we deserve, mercy is when we don't get what we deserve, and grace is when we get what we don't deserve.
Sticky Situations Does Jesus Understand Me? JUDGEMENT, MERCY, and GRACE Some of you are Christians. You’ve learned the importance of putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ. I want to ask you a hard question. Let’s say that you helped a small group of people to become ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 4:16
Denomination: Other
The mystery of God about the salvation of the Jews. 1- God’s plan 2- God’s mercy 3- God’s wisdom 4- God’s glory
INTRO.- ILL.- Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don't say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or no." During one round, Bolt found the ball next to a tree, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 11:25-33
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
David’s life was filled with blessings and failures, good times and not so good times. He learned early on in his life how to cry out for God’s mercy when he was lost and lonely, rejected and afflicted. God had taught David to pray and how to pray. We
LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Part Two Last week we looked at a couple of the stories of David and we found that he is most known for what is recorded in Acts 13:22 - David became the “a man after My (God’s) own heart, who will do all My (God’s) will.” We also noted that David’s life was not a ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 103:1-4
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This sermon explores our need for Christ, focusing on divine mercy, the destruction of sinful nature, and dependence on God's Spirit for heart and spirit renewal.
Good morning, beloved family of God. I pray you are all well and that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is abundant in your lives. We are gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. The Lord has a message for us today, a message that is as timeless as it is timely. The ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:10
Topics: God's Spirit, Sinful Nature
Just a few reasons we can be amazed by Jesus Christ
I’m Still Amazed Titus 3:3-8 (Listen online at Facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist) Amazement is defined as “a strong feeling of astonishment or wonder”. There are some things in this life that absolutely amaze me. On the rare occasion that I go to a Braves game, once we arrive at ...read more
Scripture: Titus 3:3-7
Grace and mercy are two fundamental concepts in Christianity that describe God's loving and compassionate nature.
Grace and mercy are two fundamental concepts in Christianity that describe God's loving and compassionate nature. While they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings and implications. Grace refers to God's unmerited favor and kindness towards humanity. It is the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 51:1-2
Justice and Mercy are polar opposities. Then how does God's plan for salvation satisfy the demands of both?
This is Part 4 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days as time permits. I ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Matthew 23:23, Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:21-24, James 2:13, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Ephesians 2:11-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (view more) (view less)
When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, remaining faithful to our Lord in and through it all is not easy and we may falter at times, but God is merciful and honors consistent faithfulness.
FAITHFUL TO THE FINISH NOT A FOREGONE CONCLUSION "It ain't over 'til it's over" - one of those old sayings in baseball to remind players that it's a nine-innings, twenty-seven outs game- like the other night when the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-13
Highlight the importance of gratitude in recognizing God's mercy and the healing it brings into our lives.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to dive into the richness of God's word, exploring the themes of God's mercy, gratitude, and healing. Let's read our passages for today: [Read passages] As David Jeremiah once said, "The Bible tells us that whenever we come before ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 118:21, Luke 17:11-19
Topics: Grateful, God's Work
This sermon addresses the question that if God is a God of love and mercy, why does the Bible seem to suggest that God is more like a bully that He is friend.
Background: • Last week we talked about whether it is possible for God to change His mind. And we learned that God’s heart is set to move to one of two positions depending on man’s reaction….judgment for wickedness; mercy and forgiveness for ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 11:20
In the Bible we see revealed the heart of God the Father for justice and mercy, reflected in the face of Jesus the Son, and required in the hands of God – His Church.
DO SOMETHING #1: THE HEART OF JESUS FOR JUSTICE AND MERCY NEW YEAR CHALLENGE: “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the ...read more
Scripture: Micah 6:8
Denomination: *other
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