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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
Jesus cautioned people against being "good for nothing" because He wanted them to make an impact on their communities. Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its saltiness; how can it be made salty again?
Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless Illustration;Did you hear about the clever salesman who closed hundreds of sales with this line: "Let me show you something several of your neighbors said you couldn’t afford." Source Unknown. Let us present Christ as one who offers something no ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-25
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Cross of Jesus is anticipated in the story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac, telling of The Father’s Sacrifice, The Son’s Submission and the Lord’s Substitute.
THE CROSS ANTICIPATED If I had to give this message a title it would be "The Cross Anticipated in Abraham’s Sacrifice of Isaac" (Genesis 22:1-19. The story has three characters - there’s the Father: Abraham; there’s the Son: Isaac and there’s the Voice from heaven. The story revolves around three ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Find the highest honor in the lowest place. That’s where Jesus found it, and that’s where you will find it, as well.
When concert artists do a concert, they usually present a rider, which spells out what they expect from their hosts. Beyonce has such a rider, and several years ago (2013), The Daily Star obtained a copy of her rider. It includes the following demands: • All crew members must wear 100 percent ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Denomination: Evangelical Free
The main idea is to understand two theories of atonement - Penal Substitution and Christus Victor - and to explore the significance of Jesus' death on the cross in defeating the powers of evil.
You know that cross necklace you wear, or the one you see people wearing? It's more than just a cool piece of jewelry. It's a symbol of something huge that happened a long time ago. Jesus died on a cross, and that changed everything. But why did He have to die, and why does it matter so much? Let's ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Hebrews 2:14-15, Colossians 2:13-15
Topics: Salvation, Resurrection, Crucifixion, Redemption
Biblical claims about Jesus are presented to refute popular myths about JESUS.
(Power point and outline available) Begin message by inviting children to platform: Have on hand a bucket full of rocks and stones. Read scripture passage and direct children to spread palms and join in the shouting of the crowds in v. 38. After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
Denomination: Methodist
Dotrine of the atonement.
READ: Colossians 1:19-23 Continuing with our series on the things “We Believe”, we come this morning to the death of Jesus: ‘WE BELIEVE IN JESUS’ ATONING DEATH”. As we do so, we are right at the heart of our faith; right at the centre of Christianity. What other religion exults in the death of ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23
Denomination: Pentecostal
EASTER 2(B) - April 7, 2002 - Even though mankind denies Jesus, God glorifies His Son for the single purpose that believers are forgiven.
OUR GOD FULFILLED PROPHECY ABOUT JESUS (Sermon of April 7, 2002) ACTS 3: 12-20 When Peter saw this, he said to them: ?Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our ...read more
Scripture: Acts 3:12-20
Denomination: Lutheran
Part 3 of the series, The Truth About Jesus Christ.
Jesus in the news: • The Da Vinci Code • The so-called gospel of Judas THE APOSTLES’ CREED (third-fourth centuries A.D.) I believe in God the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary; ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:11-56
This is a basic Gospel message in a series leading up to Easter, through The Triumphal Entry and Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*
Why Jesus Life and Death Was Necessary What’s the big deal with Easter? Did Jesus really have to die? <ILLUS> Little boy who was explaining Easter and said, “And if Jesus sees his shadow when he comes out, we have six more weeks of winter.” 1. Problem: We naturally were headed for hell. “You ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:10
Denomination: Holiness
Jesus gave His life as a sacrifice for the penalty of sin and death
Why did Jesus have to die? Series: Searching for the Truth about Easter Matthew 20:17-19 March 13, 2005 Introduction George Atley was killed while serving with the Central African Mission. There were no witnesses, but the evidence indicates that Atley was confronted by a band of hostile ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19
Denomination: Church Of God
Was the cross and all of its barbarism necessary or was there another way? It calls us to decide whether Jesus wa Liar, Lunatic or Lord.
Did Jesus Have To Die? (The offense of the cross) 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Did Jesus have to suffer and die?" To say that it was necessary causes Christians no problem at all. In fact, the story of the cross, or forgiveness of sins, of paying our ransom, or the just dying for the unjust... THE ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
On the day that Jesus died it is noteworthy to see the crowds, the crys, and the crosses on Calvary that day. If you need encouragement dear soul, this message is sure to touch you.
A Sermon For You Easter Message April 2001 By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby The Day Of The Cross And They Crucified Him! Matthew 27:33-36 will be our text. "And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall; and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:33-36
The Cross of Christ has a power of "spiritual magnetism" that forces every man to look upon what Jesus did and decide what he will do with it.
Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more
Scripture: John 12:32, Romans 14:11
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The death of Jesus was pre-arranged as to when, where, and how He would die for us. This message describes how those events were filled exactly.
I owe this message to the teachings of Gary Johnson and thank him for sharing his vast knowledge. “Destination - The Cross” The other day I was reading letters to God from little kids and I felt this one was ...read more
Scripture: John 12:30-33
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A look at how Jesus suffered on the Cross of Christ, how the blood of Christ's cross decimates sin, and the power of the Cross to reconcile us to God and each other.
THE CROSS OF CHRIST Philippians 2:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Texas oilman died and went to Heaven. After a few days, his bragging was getting on Peter’s nerves. No matter what part of Paradise he was shown, the oilman claimed it failed to measure up to Texas. 2. Finally St. Peter took ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8
Denomination: Assembly Of God
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