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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
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Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
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For many people, baptism is shrouded in such great mystery that they fear giving their heart and life to Christ because they don’t want to go through being baptized. This message seeks to clear up some misconceptions.
Allow me to begin with a cute illustration. “The six-year-old grandson of Ruth Kirby told his mother that he had been baptized. Well, mom knew he hadn’t been formally baptized, so she probed a little further into the matter. She asked him to explain what he meant by ‘baptized.’ Little Blake ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:3-5
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus will give existence to your decomposed bodies. He allows no one to go out of existence.
Had you chosen to visit the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem today to celebrate Easter, you would no doubt want to visit the central shrine that is all probability the place of Jesus' death, burial, and Resurrection. And while no one is absolutely certain that this is indeed the location of the ...read more
Scripture: John 5:25-29
Passover: The origin of the Lord’s Supper is Passover. This holy day reminds us of all the Lord has done by freeing us from the bondage of sin and bringing us into the Promised Land of eternal life in Christ Jesus.
Next week is Easter, and since it falls on the first of the quarter this year we will partake of the Lord’s Supper on Easter morning. Tonight we will, in a manner of sorts, be observing Communion with what is called a Passover Meal. Now, the origin of the Lord’s Supper just so happens to be the ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13
What does it mean to you to be a Christian? Ask yourself, what do you believe in God. in Jesus, and in the church? Take a moment to do a self-evaluation of yourself
To Be One Means? Revelation 2:12-17 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Pergamum is just full of symbolism. Now that we have been examining the book of the Revelation, you were probably ready for me to say this. So let’s take a look at the symbolism in this short letter. First, he who ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17
Denomination: United Methodist
The main idea is to understand two theories of atonement - Penal Substitution and Christus Victor - and to explore the significance of Jesus' death on the cross in defeating the powers of evil.
You know that cross necklace you wear, or the one you see people wearing? It's more than just a cool piece of jewelry. It's a symbol of something huge that happened a long time ago. Jesus died on a cross, and that changed everything. But why did He have to die, and why does it matter so much? Let's ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Hebrews 2:14-15, Colossians 2:13-15
Topics: Salvation, Resurrection, Crucifixion, Redemption
This is a message for Pentecost Sunday that teaches about the person of the Holy Spirit, the liturgical calendar and year, the fruit and gifts of the third Person of the Trinity.
Sermon for Pentecost Sunday - May 19, 2024 Today is Pentecost Sunday. That might mean a lot to you, or not much at all. If you come from a mainline church background, Anglican or Catholic for example, there was more than likely some celebration of Pentecost Sunday as an important part of the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Colossians 1:19-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In your pursuit of meaning in life, look beyond your own hands; look beyond your own head; and look beyond your own heart. Look beyond the sun to the Lord, who died for you and rose again.
Since its founding in 1995, people have used eBay to sell billions of items. They include some odd products and occasionally something priceless. For example… In 1954, the great physicist Albert Einstein penned a personal letter to philosopher Erik Gutkind in which he defended his views on ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, Ecclesiastes 2:1-17, John 10:10
Denomination: Evangelical Free
God’s power does not depend on tangible things or reside in visible things. It is God in Christ who calls, and when we come to him, it is God in Christ who heals.
Can you imagine how desperate General Naaman must have been? Aram and Israel were enemies, for goodness’ sake. They were raiding across each other's borders, looting and taking slaves and generally making nuisances of themselves, keeping in practice for the next full-scale hostilities to break ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A message on the biblical truth, qualifications, and importance of baptism (given during a baptismal service)
The Meaning of Baptism CCCAG, July 9th, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 1993 was a big year for Tammie and me. It started with the birth of our oldest daughter in May. In July I decided to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. In September, Tammy followed me in that decision. Then it was ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17
Denomination: Assembly Of God
A lesson from King David in expressing our love to God.
Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 Psalm 16 The Love of God, A Golden Psalm A sub-title for this Psalm reading is “A Michtam of David (The Psalmist). So, let’s look at the meaning of MICHTAM first. In Strong’s Concordance, Michtam (Mik’ tam) it is defined as a “type of psalm”. In Hitchcock’s, ...read more
One thing that can de-energize our batteries is a spirit of judgmentalism in our relationships. It’s likely we all struggle with being judgmental.
We’ve been talking about how to POWER UP when our spiritual batteries are low. One thing that can de-energize our batteries is a spirit of judgmentalism in our relationships. It’s likely we all struggle with being judgmental. The problem is that it drains our relationships with others and God. D. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Golden Rule is a command that not only tells you what to do, but the very command has a way of moving your heart to want to do it.
Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. The Golden Rule After a year and a half of preaching through the Sermon on the Mount we come this morning to what is probably the most famous line in this Sermon – ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:12
We are not necessarily interested in who God is; We are interested in who God is, for us. The Hebrews create an image and call it the Lord God, they believe they are still serving the true God, but it is a lie of their imagination.
So, I’m waiting in line at that high end culinary experience, Taco Bell, and I get into a conversation with this woman. The conversation starts off with how crazy it is that Taco Bell can make fifty menu items out of only about seven ingredients and then moves on to Christianity. At one point this ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 32:1-16
The need to acknowledge the Lord and respond to Him, not turn our back on Him
When Silence Isn’t Golden Bible Reading: Amos 2: 4-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When Silenc e Isn’t Go lden p.1 Do you ever get impatient with a speaker - with me, for instance? Knowing why you came, suspecting the gist of what is going to be ...read more
Scripture: Amos 2:4-5
The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f
The Golden Rule of Parenting Family Matters 2007 Part 5 Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 Can you honestly think of any greater wisdom and hope for a child’s future than these? The instruction of the father is more than just to have a knowledge of God, but to give yourself to knowing Him. Parents, ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6