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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 saint is a person who lets the light shine through."
A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited each cathedral he was impressed by the massive stained glass portraits of the disciples and of other saints. He stood amazed, as the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16
Denomination: Baptist
We are called to be disciples of Christ and disciple-makers for Christ. Jesus challenges us to consider the cost commitment of discipleship, and not be distracted by the comfort and convenience this world offers.
Being the first Sunday of the year, I want to take some time to revisit our ES mission – to grow as disciples of Christ and be disciple-makers for Christ. Why are we doing what we are doing? Why is this important? Can we do something else, or can we not do this at all? • We are ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
Denomination: Independent/Bible
To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction
I. EXORDIUM: Do you preach the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction IV. TEXT: 2 ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2
Denomination: Pentecostal
You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.”
Thanks to Troy Borst for the phrase B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil) 1. You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.” It ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Denomination: Catholic
A message delivered on Confirmation Sunday dealing with the challenge of our commitment, the cost of our commitment and the constancy of our commitment.
Confirmation Sunday. We do it every year around this time of year. One would think as often as we do it we would have a better understanding of what it is, but as a pastor, I often get the question, “What is confirmation?” The word confirmation literally means “with firm-ness.” Confirmation means ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:27-32
Denomination: Methodist
God challenges us to examine our hearts. In Jonah 4:9-10 we discover Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his lack of concern for the fate of Nineveh's 120,000 inhabitants.
The Heart of Compassion: Lessons from Jonah 4:9-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into a passage from the book of Jonah that reveals the heart of God and challenges us to examine our own hearts. We'll focus on Jonah 4:9-10 and explore Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 4:9-10, Matthew 9:36, Luke 12:15, James 2:13
Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a powerful message about standing firm in our faith, knowing our lines, and being a Daniel in our contemporary world. You know, beloved, Charles Spurgeon, a revered Baptist preacher, once said, "Discernment is not knowing the difference between ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15
Topics: Daniel, Deare
This sermon explores how Nehemiah's process of building, discerning, and progressing can inspire us to approach our own life challenges as adventures with God.
Good morning, family. I hope this day finds you well and eager to dive into the Word of God. We gather today because we share a love for our Lord, a desire to know Him more intimately, and a hope to be transformed by His truth. We gather in the spirit of unity, ready to hear and receive what God ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 3:14, Nehemiah 4:17-18
Topics: Building Walls, Keep And Remove
A look at how some value Jesus in the church today. Are discount shoppers, pretenders, or genuine believers.
How Much Do You Value Jesus? Mark 14:1-9 Suppose someone was purchasing some of the most expensive perfume or cologne on a weekly basis. You find out that it is for their toddler, or their pet dog, or a pig. You would probably react much like Judas and the Pharisees. I. Discount Religion - ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:1-9
THE IMPORTANCE OF MATURITY IN DEMONSTRATING TRUTH TO NON-CHRISTIANS Maturity can be demonstrated in a variety of ways.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MATURITY IN DEMONSTRATING TRUTH TO NON-CHRISTIANS Maturity can be demonstrated in a variety of ways. Usually, maturity is seen in people of supreme focus on their purpose, regardless of distractions. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, who led his country out ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:35
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Pope’s new encyclical fits well with the Exodus account of a people oppressed and needing growth and development, but enslaved by a culture of death.
Caritas in Veritate Monday of 15th week in Course July 13, 2009 It is providential, perhaps, that we have in today’s readings all the elements for talking about the role of faith in society. Here we have an oppressed people, enslaved by an unjust system, whose children are being systematically ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22
The days are getting darker and church needs to be brighter!
A CHURCH FOR THE LAST DAYS (Part 1) 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Introduction:Persucution, problems, passivity today . The church seems to be declining, defecting & deserting sound doctrine. . No enthusiasm, no energy and no excitement . Where has the love, faithfulness, godliness, purity and truth ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5
The latest meltdown on Wall Street illustrates that to be just, your intentions AND your actions must correspond to the good.
Tuesday of 25th week in course 23 Sept 2008 Proverbs 21: 1-6 “Market meltdown. . .wild roller-coaster ride. . .investor lack of confidence. . .flight to safety. . .historic market swing.” Today we read Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. Did the people ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 21:1-6
Looking at Simon being forced to carry the cross, we consider the call of each Christian to carry a cross as part of the life of faith.
SIMON'S TASK: Simon was called on to carry the cross. - Mark 15:21. OUR TASK: We are called on to carry our cross. - Mark 8:34. - It’s not just Simon who was called on to carry the cross. As part of the Christian life, we are called to carry our cross as well. - This is confusing to many ...read more
Scripture: Mark 15:21, Mark 8:34-35