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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
Practical, but practically unknown Biblical helps for this that most people won’t be willing to practice even once they are aware...but truly mature Christians will!
How to Deal with Difficult People Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120807pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Spurgeon ministered in London in the 1800s, and as a young preacher he learned that you cannot argue w/ a person who will not argue back. One time he learned that a ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:14-15
Denomination: Baptist
Love is the final apologetic.
Francis Schaeffer wrote that love is the final apologetic; it is the last word in the Christian’s defense of the gospel. John’s Gospel informs us that Jesus gave his disciples one last command before he was led away to be crucified: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
Denomination: Congregational
The Bible says that our love for our enemies is proof that we are believers in Christ.
One of the more famous stories in all of literature comes from the earliest parts of our Bible. Cain and Abel, the children of Adam and Eve, are in conflict Cain actually murders Abel. God quickly confronts Cain with these words: “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:37-40
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Saint Francis was a man of God and a man of peace. His life is a wonderful example for us all.
“Lord, use me as an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow your love; Where there is injury pardon; Where there is doubt keep strong my faith; When in my life I face despair O Lord, my faith but comes from hope, in sadness there is joy found in You” This beautiful ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Denomination: Christian Church
THis is a children’s sermon ... When we look in the mirror we see more than just ourselves ... we see the image of God!
CHILDREN’S SERMON YOU LOOK LIKE YOUR FATHER! Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 Prop: a Mirror Hi everyone! It is GREAT to see you today! You all look WONDERFUL this morning! Seeing you makes me happy. Speaking of seeing you … let me show you what I have in my treasure chest today. It’s a mirror. Let ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27
Denomination: Nazarene
Bone of my Bones and Flesh of my Flesh. That my friends was the First Love. On the Sixth day, God created man and woman (ISHA) and He did it because of LOVE.
HOLY FATHER...we are here in Your presence... to WORSHIP and Adore You. We are here to listen to Your every word... To be filled with Your Almighty Wisdom and Strength We praise You and bless You and Your ALMIGHTY Name YAHWEH LET THIS BE OUR CALL TO WORSHIP SCRIPTURE Genesis 2:20-23 (NKJV) [20] So ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:20-23, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:20, John 3:16-17
Denomination: *other
This sermon explores how to fearlessly navigate life's challenges, find faith amidst difficulties, and prepare for future trials through understanding and applying Isaiah 59:19.
Welcome, beloved family of Christ. I am so glad to see each of you here today, gathered in the spirit of unity and love, eager to hear what the Lord has to say to us. We are here together, not because of our own merits or desires, but because our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 59:19
Topics: Enemy, Flood
This is about loving our enemies.
Read Matthew 5:43-48. This is yet another hard saying of the Sermon on the Mount. This goes beyond the revenge we looked at last week. Jesus said that we shouldn’t seek revenge. Okay, fine. I’d love to take revenge, but I won’t. Now he says that I have to love them. Isn’t it enough that I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
Denomination: Wesleyan
Explores the significance of Jesus' words "It is finished," emphasizing the fulfillment of His mission, the defeat of evil, and our resulting freedom.
Beloved friends, as we gather in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of Martin Luther, who once said, "Live as if Christ died yesterday, rose this morning and is coming back tomorrow." This profound statement encapsulates the essence of our faith, a faith that is centered on the redeeming ...read more
Scripture: John 19:30
Topics: Enemy, Finished
A study in the book of 1 Samuel 11: 1 – 15
1 Samuel 11: 1 – 15 Being Too Nice Can Hurt You 11 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and encamped against Jabesh Gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us, and we will serve you.” 2 And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, “On this condition I will make a covenant ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Through God's unconditional love and the transformative power of Christ, we are offered a new life free from the chains of our past.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that is near and dear to my heart, and I hope it will resonate with yours as well. It's a message of unconditional love, redemption, and the transformative power of a new life in Christ. As we explore 2 Corinthians 5:17, let us ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Topics: Past Does Not Define
Encourages believers to develop discernment to detect deceit, stand firm against division, and rejoice in God's promise of victory over evil.
Welcome, brothers and sisters. It's a joy to gather together again in the house of the Lord, to sit at the feet of His wisdom and drink from the well of His Word. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the divine truth that God has laid out for us in the sacred scriptures. Today, we turn our ...read more
Scripture: Romans 16:17-20
Topics: Enemy, Know
Love your neighbor, as yourself.
The Second Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:39 Intro As Jesus approached the end of his earthly ministry, he gave his disciples a badge by which they could identify each other. He gave a uniform with which to clothe themselves that would indicate to the world that they were his followers. This ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 22:39
Part 5 of this series focuses on our need to truly walk in love.
Choices – Part 5 Choose Love Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 13; Galatians 6:7; 1 Corinthians 13: Introduction This message is Part five of my series “Choices” and I want to encourage you to “Choose Love.” Now you may be wondering what love has to do with our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God Is Love
God’s very essence is love. (1 John 4:8) He has always been love, even before He created you and loved you. He has always sought to have a close relationship with people. You see this truth taught throughout Scripture beginning with Adam in the Garden of Eden, and also in the book of Exodus when ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 19:3-6
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