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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
It is important for us to note Judas was a man of promise. I think Jesus saw a great potential in him. In Judas He saw someone who could have been used in a mighty way in the advancement of the Kingdom of God.
TITLE: A CHEAP KISS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 26:14-16 / 47-50 We continue our “MARCH TOWARD CALVARY” during this Lenten Season. On last Sunday we considered the thought “JUDAS ISCARIOT: SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR.” I pray we were blessed by the message. This morning I want to continue, perhaps a Part ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:14-50
Denomination: Baptist
What does it really mean that Jesus died for us? There is a story of Jesus Barabbas who should die on the cross but his place was taken by Jesus Christ, God´s Son.
Today I want to tell you a story of a man whom we meet during the Lenten season but we don´t know him very well because his name just briefly shows up in the passion story. This person made many unusual decisions in his life and tried some things that an ordinary person may never experience. Now, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26
Denomination: Lutheran
What is the value of Lenten Rituals to Protestants?
We could look to the time of Lent as traditional activities representing the death of Christ plus His resurrection, and return. This year, the 2018 Lenten Season began on February 14th – Valentines' day. For Lent that day is called Ash Wednesday and people, worldwide, gave up certain foods or ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18
During Lent we look at our hearts and ask God to cleanse and refresh us in our walk with Him. As we do so, God speaks to us and draws us near to Him. What was on Jesus' mind as he drew near to the cross?
March 14, 2021 Sermon - John 10:27-39 We are drawing nearer each week to the cross. We’ve been on this Lenten journey together since Ash Wednesday, and many of us have been connecting each day through our Daily Lenten Devotional videos. If you’ve joined us for those daily reflections you have ...read more
Scripture: John 10:27-39
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
First in a series on Psalm 51
2 Samuel 11:1-16, 26; 12:1-13; Psalm 51:1 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #1) Have Mercy Just so that I don’t have to ignore the elephant in the room… Today we have an odd combination to put before you: Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day. A day full of bitterness and ashes meets a day full of ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:1
This is the introduction sermon for the series through the Old and New Testament based on "The Story" This is God’s Story from Creation to the return of Jesus.
In Jesus Holy Name April 24, 2016 Text: II Timothy 3:16 Series: The Story Redeemer “The Story of God, The Story of Us” Life is a story. You wake up. What will happen next? Each day the sun comes up. Each day the sun sets. All sorts of characters move in and out of your day. ...read more
parable of the tenants as a part of the Lent series
The Tenants Activity: Ask people to bring an egg, it could be empty egg shell or a hard boiled or even a raw egg. Demonstrate or Show a video of people squeezing or sitting on a raw egg - Purpose is to handle it roughly and see what happens. Mishandle it, you lose it. Sit on the egg? What is ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:1-12
Jesus enters on Palm Sunday
Point of View – one person sees tragedy, another sees opportunity. Both see the same event! Palm Sunday - It was a time of Cheers and Tears. Jesus’ entrance to Jerusalem was planned out for a long time. Not just the months of travel – but the events of Passion Week were planned ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Mark 11:11-15
In this Psalm 37 series, we see four things that David tells us to do either in or to the Lord. In this sermon, we investigate the second of these: Delight Yourself in the Lord
Introduction Turn with me to Psalm 37. We are in the second week examining the four statements that David made to do in/to the Lord. Last week we discussed trusting in the Lord. Now we move on to the second point that David makes. We read Verse 4 were David writes, “Delight yourself also in the ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Explores the profound depth of God's love, the liberty we gain through Christ, and the promise of eternal life.
Good morning, beloved friends. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered in the presence of our Lord. As we step into the sanctuary of God's word, I am reminded of a beautiful quote by Joni Eareckson Tada, "God doesn't just give us grace; He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace." ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Topics: Advent, Christmas Sermon Series
Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him.
Title: Into the Trenches with Jesus Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him. Introduction This week I read about a mid-50’s Parker Brothers board game called “Going to Jerusalem.” In this board game your ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
The second in a series of Lenten sermons, it delves into how Jesus is the divine healer
I. This morning I read a story in the news about this 14 month old baby they call the miracle child A. This boy when he was just 2 weeks old was taken to the hospital by his parents when they noticed he was ashen and cold. When they got to the hospital his heart stopped. Doctors tried for 30 ...read more
Scripture: John 4:46-54
This first in the series of sermons on "The Seven Deadly Sins" deals with pride as the basic root of all sin.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride --II Timothy 3:1-9 and Proverbs 16:18-19 Margaret McCormick and Lila Sunderland were good friends of ours at our second appointment Grace United Methodist Church in Alton, Illinois. They visited us at least once while were at our third appointment Sumner and Beulah ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9
Denomination: Methodist
Third sermon in series on Lord’s Prayer based on booklet by Partners in Ministry.
THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 12, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:7-13 "Agreement with God" Martin Luther King, Jr. whizzed through elementary school and high school and began college at the age of 15. He wasn’t quite sure what he wanted to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:10
I have often wondered just what Jesus would have seen that day that caused so much righteous anger to rise up within him? Surely these Moneychangers and Shopkeepers were no more frustrating to Jesus than so many of the religious leaders he had encountered throughout His ministry!
TITLE: NOT IN MY HOUSE! SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 21:10-14 / I PETER 4:17 We have entered into our Third Sunday of Lenten season and preaching around the central theme – “MARCHING TOWARDS CALVARY.” When I read this text a few weeks ago in preparation of this morning’s ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:10-14
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