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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
A Memorial Service I spoke at for a young man who died tragically at the age of 21
(James died of an overdose of drugs at the age of 21. The family asked for a memorial service at the church building and more than 60 people arrived to show their respect). I can’t tell you how moved I am that so many of you have come to show their love and respect for James and his family. ...read more
Scripture: John 11:17-44, John 11:17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The resurrection of Jesus is the promise that we shall not be forgotten.
Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:1-11 A Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service at Tasso UMC cemetery, 2014. We are gathered here in the church cemetery where we bury our dead as our ancestors before us have for over 150 years. We come by from time to time to remember them by visiting their ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:1-11, Luke 24:1-12
Denomination: Independent/Bible
God loves to confound the wise and uses the most unlikely means to accomplish his ends, even when it came to the incarnation of the Son of God.
An Unlikely Messiah (Isaiah 53:1-3) 1. Danny was born with no ears. He could hear all right, but he didn’t have ears like normal people. All his life, Danny endured ridicule and rejection because of his deformity. But he learned to live with it… … He graduated from high school with honors and was ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3
Mercy is "compassion in action." We extend mercy because we have received mercy!
Mercy, Mercy lanny smith Reboot / Mercy and Compassion / Matthew 5:7 • (one of) my wife's school assignments this week was to watch “The Blind Side.” I watched it with her and was struck by how forcefully the story brings home the point. • fictionalized bio of Michael Oher, an ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Isaiah 1:18, Romans 3:10-18, Micah 6:8, Matthew 18:33, James 1:27 (view more) (view less)
A new command I give you: love one another.
December 30, 2023 As we look forward to the start of a New Year, our minds naturally turn to the ever-popular idea of the New Year’s Resolution: • I’m going to lose 10 lbs. • I’m going to pay off my credit cards. • I’m going to eat fewer donuts --- Right!! Like that is ever going to ...read more
Scripture: John 13:34-35, Leviticus 19:18, Leviticus 19:34, Matthew 22:37-40, Luke 6:27-35, Ephesians 5:1-2 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News!
Grumpy Old Christians Thesis: There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News! Texts: Phil. 4:8 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 John 4:16-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This will give insight to the power of total forgiveness and I know through the experience in my own life.
Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. There is unbelievable ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:34
Our salvation is contingent on whether or not we are willing to forgive others. Forgiveness is a hard pill to swallow, but it must be done.
Forgiveness Matthew 6: 9-15 Most of us, if not all of us, are here today because of God’s forgiveness! Rom. 3:23 For ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God All of us have transgressed God’s laws. All of us were on our way to eternal punishment, deserving our just reward… BUT ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15
Denomination: Pentecostal
The ultimate proof of total forgiveness takes place when you and I sincerely petition God to let those who have hurt us off the hook, NO MATTER WHAT THEY’VE DONE!
Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. Pastor Hanchey asked me ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2
Farewell sermon.
There is nothing more poignant than considering the end of things. Whenever we experience the end of things it helps us consider what is really important. I was struck this week by John Piper’s journal entry: He recounted as he sat beside the bed of his father keeping a vigil. He monitored his ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:17-32
Denomination: Other
Jesus had three encounters on the way to His crucifixion in Jerusalem, that have a lot to teach us. (Part 2 in "The Road To Glory" Easter series)
“And as they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, ‘The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.’ And He said to another, ‘Follow Me’. But he said, ‘Permit me first ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:57-62
Denomination: Orthodox
8 Point Message with each point building off the word "MISSIONS" as an acrostic - Used originally as a Faith Promise (Missions) message.
Today, we are going to take some time to focus on something that I believe is at the very core, or heartbeat of God, and it is Missions. I will be sharing some scripture throughout this message which will bring out this fact, and also will be encouraging each of us to make it our prayer and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Denomination: Assembly Of God
In this lesson, we study what the Bible has to say about borrowing and saving.
Introduction: A. Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown NY City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5 thousand. 1. The loan officer was quite taken aback, and asked what collateral he could offer. 2. “Well, here are the keys to my ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 22:7
A journey from hopelessness to hopefulness.
The Second Journey (Ruth 1:1-22) Introduction: “George went on a vacation to the Middle East with most of his family, including his mother-in-law. “During their vacation, and while they were visiting Jerusalem, George’s mother-in-law died. “With the death certificate in hand, George went ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22
Denomination: Church Of God
Pass the tests of life when you rejoice in the trial, remain through the trial, and request wisdom from the trial.
Three old men were at the doctor for a memory test. The doctor said to the first old man, "What is one plus one?" "Two hundred seventy-four," he replied. The doctor said to the second man, "It's your turn. What is one plus one?" "Tuesday," replied the second man. The doctor said to the third ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-8
Denomination: Evangelical Free