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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 sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, proper 24, series A. "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesars."
23rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 24] October 19, 2008, Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your will for our lives and to redeem us from sin and death. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:12-22
Denomination: Lutheran
#1 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.
Turn to John 14: 15-21 15) “If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16) And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17) the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he ...read more
Scripture: John 14:15-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Our response to the grace we have received through the risen Christ, new birth and living hope of eternal life, is holy living.
Last week on Easter Sunday we focused on the resurrection of Jesus. We looked at how the resurrection of Jesus changed everything. People who encountered the resurrected Jesus were completely changed. One disciple in particular, Simon Peter, had abandoned Jesus in his hour of need, along with ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
In Part two of this series we examine what Jesus said about the meek and those hungering and thirsting for righteousness.
Living In The Kingdom Part 2 Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12; Galatians 5:23; Numbers 12:1-2 This is part two of my current series “Living in the Kingdom”, which comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This week we will continue with the beatitudes looking at verses five and six of Matthew chapter ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, Galatians 5:23, Numbers 12:1-2
In Part 3 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about those who are merciful, pure in hear, and the peacemakers.
Living In The Kingdom Part 3 Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9; Ephesians 5:1-2; First John 3:1-3 This is part three of my series “Living in the Kingdom.” So far we have examined what Jesus said about those who are poor in spirit; who mourn; are meek; and have a thirst and hunger for righteousness. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9, Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 John 3:1-3
In part 5 of this series we examine what Jesus said about our being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We are to be a preserving influence in a dying world and a light in a world of darkness.
Living In The Kingdom 5 Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16; Colossians 4:6; Second Corinthians 4:6 This is part five of my series “Living in the Kingdom.” In the first four parts of this series, I covered what is known as the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-12. In those verses Jesus demonstrated how those ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Colossians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:6
Part 7 of this series reviews "why" Jesus had the "right" and "authority" to say what He says in His Sermon on the Mount. These are the non-negotiable that Christians should believe relating to Christ.
Living In The Kingdom 7 Scripture: John 3:13; 14:6; First Peter 2:4; Hebrews 4:15 Last week I shared with you what Jesus said about Himself fulfilling the Law and the Prophets. I told you in that message that this morning I would explain to you why Jesus was able to make the statements that He ...read more
Scripture: John 3:13, 1 Peter 2:4, Hebrews 4:15
In this message we examine what Jesus taught about the sixth commandment. While the commandment says we should not kill, Jesus explains the true intent of the commandment - unjust anger.
Living In The Kingdom Part 8 Scripture: Matthew 4:17; 5:21-26; 15:19; Romans 7:14; Mark 11:25 This morning we will continue with my series “Living in the Kingdom.” I want to thank Pastor Fulks for covering for me the last two Sundays while I was traveling. As I shared with you the last time I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Matthew 5:21-26, Romans 7:14
In this message we examine what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies. This follows what we covered last week where Jesus talked about how we should be willing to turn the other cheek. To be a part of His kingdom, we must learn to love our enemies.
Living in the Kingdom 12 Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; 7:12; Leviticus 19:18; James 4:17 In my message last week I shared with you what Jesus said about turning the other cheek and going the extra mile without being asked. Jesus said that we are to have a disposition that chooses to not seek ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 7:12, Leviticus 19:18
In Part 13 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about our charitable giving being private. When we give to the church or do anything for those in need it should not be publicized in a desire to receive recognition for what we have done.
Living in the Kingdom 13 Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4; 23:2-5; Exodus 13:16; Numbers 15:38 I am continuing with my series “Living in the Kingdom.” This week we will begin examining what is recorded in the first four verses of Matthew chapter six. In these verses Jesus talks about those things we do ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 23:2-5, Exodus 13:16
Matthew shows us Jesus as the preacher of the kingdom of heaven. He shows us just how high heavens standards are and how to properly understand the law. Be perfect, like your Father! That’s the whole point.
Matthew seems to have been written to a Jewish community under fire for their faith. He talks about the kingdom of heaven in ways that suggest how hard it is to enter. The beatitudes begin and end with words that describe hardship and persecution. Why? Probably because that is what those were ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Is there anything greater than obedience? Yes there is!!
LIVING BEYOND OBEDIENCE Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 2 :4, 5 Introduction One day a farmer on leaving for a long trip called his son and gave to him specific instructions. He told him; while I am gone I want you to reap the harvest and plant fresh seeds for the next harvest. The son being an ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4-5
Denomination: Adventist
For Christ the King Sunday and in support of international missions: using a metaphor of a complex intersection, we are to give, teach, heal and share as the four corners of our Christian life.
May I introduce you to my neighborhood? For two months now I have been burning up the Beltway and 270 coming up to your place two or three times a week. It would seem only fair that you should come down to where I live, if only in your mind’s eye. Let me introduce you to Four Corners. Four ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 11:10-13
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus came announcing that the kingdom of God is at hand. Just what is the kingdom of God and what does it mean to live in it?
The Kingdom Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church December 12, 2010 David Flowers Isaiah 26:1-9 (NIV) 1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. 2 Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-9
Denomination: Free Methodist
Living in Faith is an action leading to greater faith in Jesus and in the refinement of us
So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 2:20, Habakkuk 3:17-18 (view more) (view less)
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