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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
John the Baptist was a spiritual "bulldozer" calling us to move the rhythms and rhymes of this world towards God's justice.
December 6, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 The Earth Mover Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8
Denomination: Lutheran
John came as a herald to the Light of the World. He calls us to be the same.
December 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 61:1-4; John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Herald of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re well into the season of Advent now. This brief season uses the beloved ritual of lighting ...read more
Scripture: John 1:6-8, Isaiah 61:1-4
What does true repentance look like? This message is based on John's ministry against a backdrop of political turmoil and religious oppression.
Introduction We’ve spent the last few months leading up to Christmas and the birth of Christ talking about how the world was being prepared by God religiously and geopolitically for the arrival of Christ. We saw prophetic fulfillment and covenantal fulfillment through the coming of Jesus Christ, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:4, Luke 15:7, John 1:12, Matthew 3:5, John 1:1, John 18:24-28, John 11:50, Matthew 14:1-13, Luke 1:75, Matthew 3:6, Luke 3:1-6 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Brethren
What does it look like for someone who truly repents versus someone who is religious and self-righteous? Let's take a look
Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/XeBqmU3cLVI Introduction I want you to think back to the time of your salvation when you truly repented for your sins before God. Some of you know the moment and for some of you, I shared that ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:7-14
Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario.
Compartiendo la experiencia de Dios Sagrada Escritura: Juan 1: 35-42, 1 Corintios 6: 13-15, 1 Corintios 6: 17-20, 1 Samuel 3: 3-10, 1 Samuel 3:19, Salmos 40: 8-9. Reflexión Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Escuchemos hoy el texto del Evangelio según San Juan (1, 35-42) ...read more
Scripture: John 1:35-42, 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 1 Corinthians 6:17-20, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 1 Samuel 3:19, Psalm 40:8-9 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Other
Pangalawang Linggo sa Ordinaryong Oras.
Karanasan sa Pagbabahagi ng Diyos Banal na kasulatan: Juan 1: 35-42, 1 Corinto 6: 13-15, 1 Corinto 6: 17-20, 1 Samuel 3: 3-10, 1 Samuel 3:19, Mga Awit 40: 8-9. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon, makinig tayo sa teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ayon kay Saint John (1: ...read more
This sermon explores Jesus' baptism, the wisemen's search for God, and how these spiritual quests shape our understanding of faith and our place in God's narrative.
Good morning, dear family of God, gathered here today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a blessing it is to see each of your faces, shining with the light of His love and grace. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, as we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, seeking ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Topics: Jewish People, John The Baptist
A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A
December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-10
Like John the Baptist, our lives are to point others to Christ.
“Pointing to Jesus” John 1:6-8, 19-29 Many thanks to Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” for helping guide me in this sermon. John the Baptist is famous for many things, but his most important role is to point away from himself and toward Jesus. In our Gospel Lesson for this ...read more
Scripture: John 1:6-29
Denomination: United Methodist
A look into what John the Baptiser's purpose was, and what our purpose is today
A Voice in the Wilderness January 26th 2020 Luke 3:1-20 • In general, do people like to be told that what they are doing is wrong? • Wrong according to whom? Who determines right and wrong? Who says one’s ways are the right ways and another’s are bad? • How do they respond? Good, bad, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:1-20
Denomination: Baptist
Yeshua was saying, “Don’t be upset because I’m not what you expected. You’ve got my credentials. Now trust me for the rest of it.”
Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Herod liked to listen to John but remained perplexed instead of repenting. The great “king” became powerless before a little girl because of his bondage to lust, pride, and the idol of human approval.
Mark 6:14 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:14-30, Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:7
Why should we listen to Jesus?
CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Why Should We Listen to You? LUKE 20:1-8 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Why are you our professor? (p) Several years ago, I was teaching at Florida Christian College on the first day of class and I introduced myself a little and went over the syllabus and went over the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:1-8
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Nativity scenes are on display in our homes and churches. Mark does not have time for the nativity story. He moves directly to Jesus, the Messiah. Quotes from CS Lewis on repentance.
In Jesus Holy Name December 10, 2023 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “Christmas Trees and Nativity Sets” We know that Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas tree lots are packed with ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1, Matthew 4:17
A sermon for the third Sunday of Advent, Year B
December 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:6-8, 19-28 Testify to the Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I saw a PBS show a few weeks ago about Dark Sky Preserves. They’re part of the greater Dark Sky ...read more
Scripture: John 1:6-8