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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
There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. This three-part sermon series answers the question, "Who is Jesus?" by examining three descriptions of Jesus given in Revelation.
Jesus Revealed: Part 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/10/2012 Jesus. There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. At first glance, Jesus’ résumé is rather simple. He never traveled more than a few ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 1:10-17
Denomination: Christian Church
Scripture doesn’t record all Christ's wonderful takings on of our burdens, but I bet He even helped put out neighborhood fires and built some barns.
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course The readings today revolve so much around the Divine gift of marriage that we cannot ignore that teaching of Jesus. Marriage is a divine gift to bring together in an enduring bond what the devil and sin tried to separate not long after the creation of humans. The ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 2:18-24, Mark 10:2-16
Denomination: Catholic
The Bible says that in the heart of every Christian, there is a nature that points to the bright side and another on the dark side of man. Our goal is that we will not just focus on our strength of character but also improve our weaknesses.
That great Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson published an interesting novel in 1886 entitled, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Many of you probably have read or seen the film about this. We studied this literature when we were in High School. It is about a London lawyer named ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Denomination: Nazarene
Imagine one being divine for a couple of weeks. Not like Jesus Christ, who as Second Person of the Trinity emptied Himself of everything to become man, all the way to a cross.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2022 One of the critical prophetic statements in the OT is in the book of Hosea (11:9). Hosea hears God tell him about the divine intention toward the kingdom of Israel: “I will not. . .destroy Ephraim. For I am God and not man–the Holy One among you–and I will not ...read more
Scripture: Hosea 11:9, Psalm 51:15, Exodus 32:7-14, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-32 (view more) (view less)
As weak and sinful as I am, He gives me the grace to serve Him.
Homily for Monday of 14th week in course There is an undeniable tension in the Gospels between two divine realities. On the one hand, the Lord, always kind and merciful, reveals Himself through signs and wonders–personal revelations like the angels on Jacob’s ladder, raising little girls from ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26, Genesis 28:10-22, Psalm 90:13
We have to solve the problem back at the source of the problem. And that’s the human mind and heart.
Ascension Sunday 2019 “Let us then be children no longer, tossed here and there, carried about by every wind of . . .human trickery.” If you’ve ever been a supervisor of little boys, you know what St. Paul is writing about to the Ephesians. One little kid has a stupid idea–let’s throw some cats in ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-24, 1 Timothy 2:4
But our world seems bound to turn its back on God’s gift.
Fifteenth Sunday in Course (A) Originally 13 July 2008 edited 2023 “Farmers are the founders of human civilization,” said Daniel Webster. Farming and gardening are just the same the analogies chosen by the Lord to illustrate a profound truth about the loving mercy of our God. Moreover, if we pay ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Romans 8:18-23, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 65:10-13
Sharing the Gospel during Easter needs to help people know who Jesus is
INTRODUCTION We preach about the passion of Christ year after year. And we read the same passages year after year. Each year is expected to be unique and different. Yes, and the emphasis is usually different when a lot of time is spend in the presence of the Lord, to seek His guidance and strength ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-27, John 1:14, John 10:30, John 1:29, 2 John 1:7-11, Colossians 2:9 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Philippians 4:13 reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles. Through Christ, we find the strength to overcome challenges, no matter how daunting they may seem.
"I Can Do All Things Through Christ" Introduction: Today, we delve into a powerful message found in Philippians 4:13 from the New Living Translation. Point 1: Human Limitations Scripture: Philippians 4:13 (NLT) - "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 29:11
Denomination: Pentecostal
Unfinished notes on the doctrine of the resurrection for a Bible study that I am teaching on Wednesday evenings.
Background and context from my passage: Some of the Corinthian believers had concluded that there was no future resurrection of the dead and this was influencing the faith of the rest of the church. As Paul said earlier about the acceptance of the members of the church who were practicing ...read more
Everyone matters in the kingdom of God, even sinners and tax collectors. There is great rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents.
Hey, friends! You know that feeling when you're working on a puzzle and you just can't find that last piece? It's so frustrating, right? Well, that's kind of how God feels when one of His children is lost. He wants everyone to be a part of His kingdom, and He rejoices when someone who was lost ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
Topics: Human Value, Life Appreciation, Outreach Programs, Lost Souls
Jesus humbly sacrificed his life for us, and as his followers, we are called to live sacrificially and serve others.
Jesus left his awesome place in heaven to become a sacrifice for our mistakes. He gave up everything to help us. Sacrifice needs humility. Following Jesus means giving up stuff we care about. Jesus said we have to be ready to let go of everything to be his followers. It's tough, but it's worth it. ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14
Topics: Divine Sacrifice, Human Redemption, Eternal Salvation, Spiritual Impact
In the story of the weeds, Jesus wants us to focus on how we live our lives, not just what we say we believe. God is patient because He wants everyone to turn away from their wrong ways and come to Him. And because God is patient, we should be patient too.
Hey guys! Today we're going to chat about a cool story Jesus told about a farmer, some good seeds, and some bad seeds. It's all about how God is super patient with us and wants us to live our lives in a way that reflects His love. Let's dive in! It's all about how God is super patient with us and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30
Topics: Divine Patience, Human Response, Spiritual Growth, Faith Journey
Consideration of the value of human life and ways in which it is devalued by murder.
Don’t You Believe It!: Our Lives Are Not Our Own Exodus 20:13 Evening, January 21, 2001 Pastor Don Walker In his autobiography, "Number 1", Billy Martin told about hunting in Texas with Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch. When they reached the ranch, Mickey ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:13
Denomination: Baptist
Four transferable principles from the human body to the Body of Christ.
A 20/20 VISION FOR THE YEAR 2020: SIGNS OF HEALTHY CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27 INTRO: What is a healthy church? • How can you tell one when you see it? • How does it look different from other churches? • How does it act differently from other churches? We used social media ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
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