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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
This is what theologians call "identification with Christ." It means God has acted in such a way that we have become identified with Christ.
Dr. Wayne A. Lawson The Word Ministries, OKC Preached on Sunday March 12, 2006 http://www.thewordministryokc.com/ Title: Identity Theft Scripture: St. John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might ...read more
Scripture: John 10:10
Denomination: Baptist
Emphasizes that God intentionally created and chose us to be transformed into the image of His Son, carrying a divine calling and sharing in His glory.
Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a passage from the book of Romans, and I'm excited about the journey we're about to embark on together. This passage speaks of God's plan for our transformation, the power of being chosen, and our role as God's image-bearers. Let me start by sharing a ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:29-30
Topics: Identify
In times like these, when so many avoid the path of righteousness, mature Christians accept the challenge of living for Jesus a life that is true by avoiding unholy ways and by adopting lifestyles consistent with holiness.
ON BEING IDENTIFIED AS A HOLY PERSON Based on I Peter 2:1-12 We already know that God ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12
What is it that identifies us as disciples of Jesus? The world can tell that we follow Jesus by certain aspects of our life. The question we need to consider is would people be shocked to find out you are a Christian?
“How am I Identified as a Disciple?” Introduction: How is it that people will know that I am a disciple of Jesus? I go to church every Sunday; does that make me a Christian? I tell people that I am a Christian; does that identify me as a disciple of Jesus? If I wear a WWJD does that identify ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Let us identify twenty of the characteristics of abusers of the truth, their positions of authority and their opportunities
How to Identify an Abuser of Authority (2 Cor 11:12-20) "I would die before taking your money. I’m giving nobody grounds for lumping me in with those money grubbing preachers vaunting themselves as something special. They’re a sorry bunch - pseudo apostles, lying preachers, crooked workers - ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:12-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores the transformative power of being identified with Christ, becoming invincible through resurrection, and living a life immersed in heavenly-mindedness.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joyous day to gather here, not by accident or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Isn't it wonderful how God's love draws us together to learn and grow in His Word? Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Colossians, chapter 3, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4
Topics: Dead To Sin, Alive In Christ
A study of the Gospel of Mark 8:27-33
Mark 8:27-33 You Are Christ, The Messiah “ 27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?” 28 So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:27-33
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
The more we identify with Christ and His ministries the more we will share in His empowerment, purposes, and processes.
How to Deal With Difficult People Romans 12:18-12:21 Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "As far as it is possible, be at peace with all men. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:18-21
Jesus identifies with us in baptism
NR 09-01-05 The Baptism of Jesus Story: Many of us are still shocked by the Tsunami that struck in the early hours of Boxing Day 2004. It was caused by the Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates in the earth’s crust moved violently against each other. The resulting earthquake was so intense ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-25
Denomination: Anglican
We can sometimes be fooled by people who claim to be Christians but really have no relationship with Christ, but Jesus revealed a way that we could identify true believers.
THE IDENTIFYING MARK OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Text: John 15:1 – 8 Introduction: • When I was a kid I used to watch a game show called “To Tell the Truth” • Three contestants appeared, all claiming to be the same person, and a panel of judges had to guess who was the real person by that ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-8
Today we live in a media saturated world where we find dozens of "medicine men and women" dishing all kinds of partial truths. We all need the Holy Spirit’s discernment to identify counterfeit teachers, leaders and purveyors of ideas that are not 100% tr
How to Identify a Counterfeit (2 Cor. 11:12-18) Today we live in a media saturated world where we find dozens of "medicine men and women" dishing all kinds of partial truths. We all need the Holy Spirit’s discernment to identify counterfeit teachers, leaders and purveyors of ideas that are not ...read more
Paul gives three ways to identify someone who isn’t saved.
Intro: eyewitnesses at a crime scene are asked to give a full description of the suspect. Sometimes a sketch is drawn and posted for the public to try to make the identification. Paul is very descriptive in his writings. In today’s text we find a description of a lost person. Here are three simple ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-21
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Who we are in relation to the world
1. WE ARE A TRAVELING PEOPLE (VS 1) • I Peter 2:11 “Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul.” • Peter is directing us in two things: a. One is that we are strangers ‘travelers’ in this world b. Two is that the flesh is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11
1 Timothy 6:3-10 shows us how to identify false teachers.
Scripture Paul gave Timothy instructions about three groups of people in the church: widows (in 5:3-16), elders (in 5:17-25), and slaves (in 6:1-2). Then he turned his attention to a fourth group: false teachers (in 6:3-10). Their presence was a huge problem in the churches in Ephesus. Paul showed ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Identifying and Removing Masks - How to remove the facade to be transparent and genuine
Identifying and Removing Masks (Matt 7:1,2) Illustration:I recently read about an old man, walking the beach at dawn, who noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked what he was doing. The answer was that the stranded ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2
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