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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
At a Christian’s funeral we say they have gone on to heaven. In truth, their heart had already been there for years, and the rest of their person is now rejoining their heart!
In the Heavenlies Ephesians 1:3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130123.mp3 v. 3 is the key verse of this book. It is summarized in three words: "all spiritual blessings". Then vv. 4-14 give the detail of what ’all’ means. We are rich and famous in things that really matter. Rich as joint heirs ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3
Denomination: Baptist
Worry steals us away from seeking God's kingdom and his righteousness. With birds and lilies, Jesus brings home how great our heavenly Father's care is. So why worry? Parts: A. How great his care for you!. B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness.
Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Theme: Your heavenly Father Takes Care of You, So Place First Things First A. How great his care for you! B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness Season: Epiphany 8a Date: February 27, 2011 Web page: ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34
Denomination: Lutheran
Luke 15:11-32 Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father.
Luk 15:11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father. Luk 15:12 "And the younger of them said to [his] ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Encourage believers to resist the temptations of this world and instead focus on God's promises, living with an awareness of heaven and preparing for our eternal life with Him.
Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to delve into a topic that is as relevant today as it was when the Apostle John first penned his letters - living with a heavenly conscious, the world's allurements vs. god's promises, and preparing for our eternal place. Elisabeth Elliot once wrote, ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17
Topics: Final Day
Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.
Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-3
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This message explores "adoption", and the special relationship we have with our Heavenly Father by being placed into His family as a child of God.
WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Adoption” Romans 8:14-17 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our SERIES on “Words Of Distinction”. TONIGHT, we will look at the word “Adoption”. Most of you probably don’t know that I was “adopted”. I was “adopted” at the age of 11, in 1961. HOWEVER, I lived with my birth ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:14-17
The church is called "The Family of God" because it is all about relationships, those with our Heavenly Father, and our brothers and sisters.
Families are funny things, and I don’t mean funny in the sense of humorous. Families are a strange and wonderful and dangerous thing. The people that we love the deepest are probably part of our family. In a family unit there is the potential for the most fulfilling and closest relationships that ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Romans 8:15-16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
If we are praised like this for what we do, how much more should the Heavenly Father be praised for who he is.
Magnificent Praise Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. During my last deployment, my family was in South Carolina. On my mid-tour or EML leave, I went through Atlanta to Greenville ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 34:1
On the night of his betrayal, Jesus prays that his church may be one, with the same unity that Jesus shares with his heavenly Father
May 24, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:1-11 The Prayer of the Divine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Last Thursday was Ascension Day. 40 days after Easter, the risen Jesus meets with his disciples on a ...read more
Scripture: John 17:1-11
Forgive those who offend you or God cannot forgive your own sins. Be merciful as your heavenly Father is merciful.
Thursday of 19th Week in Course St Stephen of Hungary Today’s first reading, from the prophet Ezekiel, is so short that it tends to run right through our heads without finding purchase. So I’ll read it again, The word of the LORD came to me: 2"Son of man, you dwell in the midst of a rebellious ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Ezekiel 12:1-2
Denomination: Catholic
Some things have no place in the life of God's people. Our responsibility is to reflect the character of our Heavenly Father.
“Having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32
The preeminent directive for Christian maturity is: Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48
The preeminent directive for Christian maturity is: Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 SC 5046 (telios) mature; complete. Living totally in obedience and conformity to all known scriptural commands and precepts and all conscience directives. This is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:48, Romans 8:29, Philippians 3:10-11
This sermon encourages embracing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, understanding God's grace, and deepening our relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today, hearts aflame with a yearning for the divine, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound revelation. A revelation that will illuminate our path, and guide us ever closer to the divine embrace of our Heavenly Father. Today, we set our ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:37-42
Topics: Holy Spirit, Grace
Life is filled with choices, and the most important choice we can make is the one that leads to eternal life with our Heavenly Father.
The Narrow Path to Life Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and introducing the key scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT) - "You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 14:12, Psalm 16:11, Joshua 24:15
Denomination: Pentecostal
Just as Jesus said that He must be about His Father’s business, so we also have a "business" given to us by our Heavenly Father to carry out.
“Mind Your Own Business” INTRODUCTION: Read Luke 2:41-49 Jesus is 12 years old, and ALREADY, He is focused on doing God’s “business”. The people just didn’t understand – 2:50. This morning, I want us to explore what it means to be about the Father’s “business”. Has anybody ever told you to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:41-50
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