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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
Are we really seeking God's truth or defending our theologies and traditions?
The irony is that the most avid defenders of His sovereignty deny Him the right to create a plan of salvation that allows man free will to accept or reject His plan thus opposing His sovereignty. The most avid defenders of free will deny God the right to keep that which He saved until the end ...read more
Scripture: John 7:15-18, Acts 4:13, John 16:13-14, Mark 1:21-22, 1 Peter 4:11, Matthew 15:3 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
Thanksgiving is about looking back and being grateful for what we have been through and how God has been with us. As we remember, we celebrate and rejoice in all that God has given us.
What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? (give time for the students to raise their hands and tell you what they love about Thanksgiving). Absolutely, Thanksgiving is a day when we stuff our faces with turkey and pumpkin pie. But, it's more than just a food fest. It's a day to remember and be ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18
Topics: Gratitude, Family Gatherings, Historical Events, Traditional Meals
Philip came from the town of Bethsaida, the town of Peter and Andrew.-- "Philip" is a Greek name, meaning "lover of horses." He probably also had a Jewish name as well, because all twelve apostles were Jewish. --- But his Jewish name is never given.
#9~Apostle Philip: 2-1-14 Today if the Lord be willing, we'll continue our study to do with the 12 apostles, and so today, we'll think on and talk a little bit about the apostle ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:16-19
The Christmas season has many wonderful traditions. Does everyone here know of the "tradition" of kissing under the mistletoe?
Christmas, the Gift, the Peaceable Kingdom 1. The Christmas season has many wonderful traditions. Does everyone here know of the "tradition" of kissing under the mistletoe? The history of kissing under the mistletoe goes back to ancient Scandinavia custom and Norse myths. If by chance ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 1:1-17
Why is it that some people can go through life without sensing a need for a personal relationship with God?
The Woman at the Well and Jesus (John 4:4-43) Question: Why is it that some people can go through life without sensing a need for a personal relationship with God? I. The Incident of Jesus and the Woman at the Well Gives Us Some Clues… 1. Jesus had to pass through Samaria… (1) to avoid ...read more
Scripture: John 4:4-43
Denomination: Independent/Bible
A short sermon for a traditional service to reach older folks.
¡§I am the way, and the truth and the life¡¨ Lunchtime experimental service 4 March 2003 1-1.30pm John 14:1-6 STAGES Life brings its seasons! - all sorted & settled- and then things change o look back and think „X ¡¥this is so different!¡¦ „X how did I get here? - Chatting with my Mum (80) ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-6
The only way we can be transformed and freed is through faith in Christ. That faith will transform us and free us by giving us power to do God’s work in our world-and that is the true spirit of the Sabbath.
Have you ever noticed that every time you turn around, there seems to be another rule for you to obey? Have you ever noticed that some of these rules seem to be foolish? Well, I certainly have in both cases. To make matters worse, there are cases where no exceptions can be made to these rules, even ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:10-17
Denomination: Anglican
Jesus used many parts of the Jewish wedding in symbolism of the Christian Life. In this message we look at the words Jesus used in the institution of the Lord's supper in light of the Jewish Marriage proposal.
“WILL HOU HAVE THIS MAN / WOMAN?” Dorn Ridge, May 30, 2010 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Probably many here will be to a wedding sometime this year. 2.) Most of us attend one or more weddings each year. 3.) As we go to a wedding ceremony there is usually what is referred to as the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:19-20
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Paul’s message to the church to not be stuck in the slavery of human tradition’s. Really impacted me as to how I personally worship God.
Colossians 2: 6-8 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him...” How? How are we as Christians supposed to continue to live in him? Let’s read on and see. In verse seven we read this... 1. rooted and built up in him.--See tree root systems-- We in our lives ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 2:6-8
Denomination: Church Of God
we are all children of the one Creator, regardless of faith traditions
All human beings are 99% alike. If we looked at the book of our life, every page would be the same except for two: those on eye and skin color. Science have shown us repeatedly that we are all alike except for 1% - whether we were born in Canada, China or the U.S.; what is our eye and hair color; ...read more
Denomination: Episcopal
In the middle of nowhere, Jacob encounters God and realizes God’s presence encompasses more that what just his eyes see.
Last week, we looked at a central figure of the OT, Abram, later named Abraham. We talked about some of the similarities between the unknowns of Abrahams life, such as the lack of any information about his childhood, and that of Jesus and how little is know of his childhood. We discovered that as ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15
Denomination: Methodist
This message deals with the entire second chapter of Acts for Pentecost Sunday. It shows the Work of God to bring the Kingdom of God to man in the Church.
“PENTECOST: THE WORKING OF GOD’S HAND TO UNLOCK THE DOOR OF HEAVEN” Acts 2:1-47 Dorn Ridge June 8, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, many churches are celebrating Pentecost Sunday. 2.) Pentecost is really more of a New Testament term, but the Jewish festival was regularly ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-47
Paul calls the readers of the Thessalonians to stand firm in giving thanks for others, stand firm in holding on to the teachings of Christ, and doing the good deeds and speaking with good words.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Stand Firm The Lord is good; His love endures forever. Introduction: Context of Thessalonica: Thessalonica city was founded about 315 BC by General Cassander worked under Alexander the Great, later became the king of Macedonia. Thessalonica was a daughter of Philip II of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
The Pharisees accuse Jesus and His Disciples of breaking traditions
Wash Your Heart Mark 7:1-23 When the prophet Samuel was sent to Jesse’s house to anoint a king for Israel, we are told that the Lord said to Samuel… 1 Samuel 16:7 "Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:1-23
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Religious traditions are dangerous. We can easily be satisfied by them. Passified by them so that we go to sleep and do not follow God's call. May God deliver us!
Matthew 15:1-20 has been a key passage to point out the danger of vain worship by following man made traditions instead of God's word. I have often heard this passage applied to the activities that we do in our church services, but Jesus' application is actually much broader. So just what is a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20
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