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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
Explore how the story of Jonah teaches us that God prepares us for suffering, salvation, and complete dependence on Him, and that our deepest hurts can often lead to God's greatest blessings.
Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving deep into the heart of the Book of Jonah. This isn't just a story about a man being swallowed by a big fish, although that's the part we tend to remember. No, Jonah's story is about so much more. It's about how God prepares us for suffering, for ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 1:11-16
Topics: Preparation, God
The first century church is the goal of restoration. Ezra gives a unique perspective on the goal of restoration, as Israel is in the mode of restoration. Biblical reasoning and understanding can be applied to our modern application of restoration.
God’s Preparation for Restoration Ezra 1 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On February 9, 2002 Introduction: I. Nicknames are always of interest. A. In college, my classmates gave me a couple; one that has followed me is “Ely the Prophet.” B. A prophecy of mine came true. I am just kidding. ...read more
Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
As God prepared a way for mankind to be redeemed, He has prepared a way for you.
* Beginning series, Look At Jesus, A Study of the Book of Mark. * “God prepares a way” * For a theologians, Mark is an important Gospel. * Many call this the Gospel of Peter. * Mark, the author, is John Mark. * We first find John Mark in acts. Peter is released from jail goes to where ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-13
Denomination: Baptist
God is interested in you and the affairs of your everyday life. Sometimes we forget the blessing of God because we are focused on the problem rather the goodness of God.
BUT GOD PREPARED A WORM Jonah 4:7 "But God prepared a worm…..and it smote the gourd that it withered." • (God and a worm….How amazing) 1 Cor 1:27-29 “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God prepared a worm that took Jonah out of his comfort zone. God will do whatever it takes to stir us out of our lethargy and to begin to serve him faithfully.
God Prepared a Worm Sunday, September 7, 2014 By Rev. James May Jonah 3:1 – 4:11 Nearly all of us have heard about Jonah and God’s call upon his life. Most of the time when we hear of Jonah, the first thing that pops into our mind is the story of how he was swallowed by a whale, ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
God prepared Moses to do His will.
Intro. We have a dehydrated Christianity today. Dryness has overtaken most. So we must draw water out of the Lord’s well. It is only for the redeemed! Isa 12:2 "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15
How God prepared Paul to be a trailblazer for the Kingdom of God.
Title: The Preparation of Paul the Trailblazer for God Text: Acts 9:20-22 and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” All those hearing him continued to be amazed, and were saying, “Is this not he who in Jerusalem destroyed those who called on ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:20-22
Denomination: Pentecostal
We are introduced to God's cast in His sovereign plan, Mordecai and Esther. They may be unlikely candidates but God uses them to accomplish His purposes.
With the deposed of the Queen (Vashti) in chapter 1, which happened in the 3rd year of King Xerxes’ reign (1:3), the stage is set for the rise of Esther. • The Jewish girl Esther was made Queen in chapter 2, in the 7th year of the King’s reign (2:16), so some 4 years have passed between chapter 1 ...read more
Scripture: Esther 2:1-20
What does God prepare us for? He prepares us to worship, work, witness and walk.
Intro: We are told that when John Huss was arrested and informed that he would be burned to death for his faith, he purposely practiced holding his hand over fire to prepare for his final test. He burned himself in preparation. He wanted to be faithful to the end. Moody Monthly, April, 1990, p. ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25
Moses serves as an example of how God prepares us for the task he’s calling us to.
We’re talking about being backyard missionaries - people who are touching others with the love of God in our every day lives. Last week we talked about this being incarnational mission, and if you missed that you can listen to it on the web, just visit our church website for directions. A few ...read more
GOD WILL MAKE SUPERNATURAL PROVISION IN OUR LIVES TO ENSURE WE SURVIVE IN THE WILDERNESS
GOD’S PROVISION IN THE WILDERNESS PSALM 23:1-6 (5) I. PALM 23 A. David seems to be drawing from various experiences in life and reflecting on God’s faithfulness B. This psalm recognizes the fact that sheep weren’t always in fenced areas of safety and protection C. Sheep spent much of their ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6
Denomination: Church Of God
Exposition of Acts 1:6-11 about God preparing the disciples for the explosion of the early church
Text: Acts 1:6-11, Title: Preparation for Explosion II, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Liken God to preparing for a big party or event, maybe talk about the preparation for Mackenzie’s party B. Background to passage: After Luke’s introduction, in verse 6 he transitions to ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:6-11
God has a plan that turns bad stuff into good stuff. This trial can become a blessing. Let us follow some leaders that journey seemed twisted but God brought the victory.
GOD PREPARES US BEFORE THIS DAY FOR THIS DAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson) It only takes one person to change your life… Do you know who that one person is? YOU! YOU CAN CHANGE! 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalm 75:6-7, Hebrews 11:10
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Preparing for the return of Christ
August 20, 2006 Mt 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Mt 25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Mt 25:3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: Mt 25:4 But ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Denomination: Holiness
The table that is prepared is the highland where the sheep will spend the summer, what does it mean that God prepares this table for us.
A forest ranger is making rounds in a remote part of the wooded reserve when he comes across an unkempt man, sitting at a make-shift campfire, and, to the ranger’s astonishment, eating a fish and a bald eagle. The man is consequently put in jail for the crime. He was soon brought to trial ...read more
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