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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
Just as Daniel remained faithful and was saved so when you remain faithful, God will take care of you. If the Lord can save Daniel from a pit of Lions, then he is infinitely more than able to see you through whatever you may be facing today
Sacred Living in a Secular Society - Part 6 “Accepting Suffering and Trials” 1. THE DECREE OF DARIUS Sometimes it’s costs to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. We don’t hear that very often do we? It’s like we want to hide that fact and only tell people all the good stuff about being a ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28
Denomination: *other
Suffering is a reality. Where can we gain strength from when we suffer?
New years are time to generally reflect and to look forward to new things. Despite the fact that it repeats every 365 days, it is still something to look forward to. We all have heard multiple jokes about New Year resolutions. Today is the 7th of the month and, if we had made New Year resolutions, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-15, Acts 16:19-25
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Christians have a problem with suffering that non-Christians don’t have. Christianity proclaims that God is love and that He loves the whole world. But, if this is true, why does He permit undeserved suffering?
May 1, 2003 Title: The Mystery of Pain and Suffering Text: “And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?” Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1-5 Some people see no ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:1-5
Denomination: Baptist
We can repent and believe, but we will never grow if we don’t overcome temptation by God’s Word.
Lead by the Spirit - still tempted Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17 As we start our message this morning, I want you to look at Matthew 3, verse 2. “John said, ‘Change your hearts and lives because the kingdom of heaven is near.’” Jesus’ first message as he began his preaching ministry was the same. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17
Denomination: Wesleyan
5th message in a series on the book of James
A Life Of Works Produced by Faith Part 5 “God Does Not Test With Evil” Date: September 22, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:13-15 Introduction This is the 5th message in of series “A life of works produced by faith”, a study of the book of James. I have said this is a very ...read more
Scripture: James 1:13-15
Discerning and following the will of God
WHEN HE CALLS MY NAME Sunday, June 28, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee When the preacher’s car broke down on a country road, he walked to a nearby roadhouse to use the phone. After calling for a tow truck, he spotted his old friend, Frank, drunk and shabbily dressed at the bar. "What happened to you, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
In those situations where we’re facing a sin, something we know is wrong, but it’s a desire within us, what do we do?
I remember feeling many years ago that the power of sin was just too strong in my life. I would feel the pressure within to indulge in the sin. And it seemed inevitable. Theres just no way. I can’t stop sinning. It’s too big. It’s too much. But over time as I learned about God, and grew in my ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27, Galatians 5:16-18, Galatians 2:20
Denomination: Salvation Army
In the Word of God, Jesus lays out some truths to live by so we may enjoy being call friend of Christ
He Calls Us Friend, When! Truths to Enjoying the Lord’s Friendship In John 15:10-17, Jesus presents the truths to enjoying being a friend of Christ. Our Lord spoke forth the elements of being a child of God which, involves living in a reverent fear of God, living as Jesus is their Friend and ...read more
Scripture: John 15:10-17
God will help us during the misery of suffering when life seems so unfair if we rely on and trust Jesus as our Savior in every experience of life.
THE MISERY OF SUFFERING: WHEN LIFE SEEMS UNFAIR --Job 2:1-13 Proposition: God will help us during the misery of suffering when life seems so unfair if we rely on and trust Jesus as our Savior in every experience of life. Objective: My purpose is to see God’s people realize that God always does ...read more
Scripture: Job 2:1-13
Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is) evil and He Himself tempts no one.
Abiding in Jesus Introduction Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is) evil and He Himself tempts no one. But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed and baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions). Then the ...read more
Scripture: James 1:13-15, John 15:7-9
Denomination: Pentecostal
When God repeats Himself, it’s not for emphasis— It’s for rescue. He’s not just speaking again— He’s reaching.
Sermon Title: He’s Not Repeating—He’s Reaching Main Scriptures: Hebrews 3:15 (KJV) – “While it is said, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.” Isaiah 55:11 (KJV) – “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 3:15, Isaiah 55:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13
Denomination: Disciples Of Christ
The life of a Christian is often hot to handle that we may be tempted to even pack it in. But the Apostle Paul urges us not to do so for our groaning will give way to glory.
I have a loonie here that I want to give away. Who wants it? Before I give it to you I want to burn off some of the germs that are on this coin. (Hold coin in candle flame with a pair of pliers for a couple of seconds.) Done. Go ahead. Take the coin. Did your fingers get burned? No? That’s good. I ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:18-25
Denomination: Lutheran
Explores God's faithfulness during trials, emphasizing that temptations are opportunities for spiritual growth and God always provides a way out.
Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this beautiful gathering of souls, each one of us brought together by a shared faith and a common purpose. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the hand of a loving and merciful God. It is a precious opportunity to bask in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13
Topics: When To Walk Away
There will be times in our lives when we suffer for doing good deeds, but follow Jesus’ example and continue doing good deeds.
Text: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” (I Peter 3:13). How many people here this morning like to do good deeds? We like to do good deeds because we were raised with that thought in mind. Our parents taught us the difference between good and evil. Our Sunday school ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18
Denomination: Christian Church
God brings peace in the midst of adversity
Peace Micah 5:2-6 How does God bring peace to us in the midst of adversity? 1. He reminds us of His divine nature. v. 2 He is eternal. He is omniscient. He is sovereign. God allows, even orchestrates every circumstance in your life . He is merciful. As we begin to ...read more
Scripture: Micah 5:2-6
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