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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 challenge to give the Lord His rightfil place in our lives.
He Must Increase -- I Must Decrease John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. [AV ] He must become greater; I must become less. [NIV] He must grow greater and greater and I less and less. [JBP] Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less. [Young Lit] He is to go on growing while I ...read more
Scripture: John 3:20, John 3:30
Denomination: Independent/Bible
what makes a ministry "successful?"
He Must Increase and I Must Decrease: An Exposition of john 3:22-36 Introduction Everyone wants to be popular. We also have a desire to have our egos stroked. We gauge our importance by how many followers we have on social media. We all want our posts to be liked. This is also important for those ...read more
Scripture: John 3:22-36
It's Time TO Move Own, My Time is Up, Making the main thing, the main thing. Jesus is greater.
John 3:25-27 (NIV) “An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. They came to John (The Baptist) and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified about—look, he is baptizing, ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Looking at John the Baptist’s words that he must decrease and Christ must increase teaches us to do the same.
First Baptist Church September 22, 2002 >I< John 3:22-36 When you think about words, the word "DOWN" doesn’t have many positive meanings. It’s a word reserved for cowards, losers and bear markets. It’s a word that is to be avoided or ignored. When you attach it to other words it brings them ...read more
He must increase, but I must decrease.
HE WHO COMES FROM ABOVE. John 3:31-36. John’s disciples came to him with the observation, ‘The One of whom you testified is baptising, and all men come to Him’ (cf. John 3:26). ‘All men’ might have been an exaggeration, but Jesus was making more disciples than His forerunner (cf. John ...read more
Scripture: John 3:31-36
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
THE FINAL TESTIMONY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST ABOUT JESUS. John 3:22-36. JOHN 3:22. “After these things came Jesus and His disciples into the land of Judaea; and there He tarried with them, and baptised.” In other words, Jesus left the city and ministered in the country round about. Jesus did not ...read more
This week's sermon deals with what the image and likeness means and how we can develop more into the image and likeness of God
Developing God’s Image and Likeness This morning I’d like to share exactly how we’ve been created, and how much God thinks of us, and why God wants and desires a relationship with us. Look at what the Lord says, “‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27
Denomination: Foursquare
Find balance. Depend upon Him, but when you see the obvious, just do it.
John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. This is the calling of all Christians. Daily, we are to decrease our wills and allow His will to increase until we have no will but His. I see two extremes. There are people who miss the obvious before them and pray about everything often missing ...read more
Scripture: John 3:30
Explores John the Baptist's humility and joy in serving Christ, challenging us to emulate his dedication and selflessness in our own discipleship.
Good morning, dear church family. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can leave behind the clamor of the world and focus our hearts and minds on the One who is our refuge and strength. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound ...read more
Scripture: John 3:22-30
Topics: Jesus Increase, We Decrease
The birth of John the Baptist gives us a clear sign of his message--Christ must increase; we must decrease.
Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist June 24, 2011 There are only two birthday celebrations of men in the liturgical year. A line through them cuts the year exactly in half. Today, around the summer solstice, we celebrate the birth of John, who was the precursor of his cousin, Jesus, whose ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:57-80
Denomination: Catholic
In order for you to experience the fullness of Christ in your life you must decrease so He can increase.
July 22, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 2:8-10 Subject: The Fullness of Being In Christ Title: Increase As we move forward in our Year of the Harvest Revival I have to tell you that I am finding out more about my own faith than I ever have before. I am really being challenged in some ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10
Denomination: Assembly Of God
There is a limit to the benefits that this world can provide us.
Luke 16:19-31 “Decreasing Dividends” INTRODUCTION One of my favorite movies when I was growing up was a Disney movie entitled, “The Prince and the Pauper.” The movie was based on the book by Mark Twain, of the name. It is a story of two boys Edward Tudor, the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Denomination: Lutheran
Jesus should become greater and more visible, and the servant should become less and less visible. What makes you big is being small or least....
What Makes You Big Luke 14:7-14 1) Humility 2) Season of Isolation 3) Promotion 4) Stewardship 7 and he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:7-14
A look at various characters in the Christmas story. This week we look at John the Baptist
John the Baptist December 5, 2020 Have you ever received a Christmas card or bought cards and the picture on the front is magnificent? Maybe it’s a picture of the Shepherds and the angels; or it’s the wise men; maybe it’s Mary, Jesus and Joseph; or a simple star piercing the darkness over the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11, John 3:30, Luke 1:39-41
To emphasize the importance of humbling ourselves, decreasing in our own importance, to allow God to increase in our lives, and how this surrender can positively impact our church and community.
Good morning, Church! Today's message is one of humility, of sacrifice, and of the power that lies within a church that lifts God high above all else. We're going to unwrap the profound truth hidden in John 3:30 which says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." It's about The Necessity of ...read more
Topics: Lord Increase Decrease
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