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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
Our Lord forebears because His desire is for all to be saved. And when the trumpet blows, the time for repentance is over.
Second Sunday in Advent 2020 Let me share reflections on the Word of God for the second Sunday in Advent in this plague year 2020. The virus has been a plague, at least made worse by the attitude and behavior of the communist regime in mainland China. The election has been a plague, and I think ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-14, Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:9-13
Denomination: Catholic
God desires that our hearts become a soft soil where the seed of forgiveness might germinate and take root.
February 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matt. 6:7-15; Matt. 18:23-35 Forgive as God Forgives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We all need role models. Our first role models are our parents. Children are ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15, Matthew 18:23-35
Denomination: Lutheran
First Kings 1:1-10 shows us what happens when we wrongly desire preeminence.
Scripture Last week, we concluded our study of 2 Samuel but not of “The Life of David.” The first one and a half chapters of 1 Kings tells us about the sunset of David’s life. Let’s read about David in his old age in 1Kings 1:1-10: 1 Now King David was old and advanced in years. And although ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
God desires your body be filled with light. How much light do you let in>
Introduction In the first sermon of this series, Jesus has told us that because this world has rejected Him this world is full of darkness and evil. But Jesus says that He is the Light of the World and that those of us who are Christian can escape the darkness and evil and walk in His Light. And we ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:33-36
Denomination: Baptist
“God desires to have a close, personal relationship with you, where you and God stand together on common ground.”
1 John 1:4-7 (NKJV) "Fellowship and the Fullness of Joy" January 7, 2024 The Fellowship - The Father - The Forgiveness of Sin The Fellowship. We like that word, “Fellowship.” In the Baptist Church it is often associated with food. We even name our cafeteria, our Fellowship Hall. In ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:4-7
Although God is certainly not against one being happy, His greatest desire is not our happiness but our holiness.
A. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (READ and COMMENT) 1. How many of you actually believe that the Bible is God’s Word for mankind? COMMENT: Apart from His Son Jesus Christ, the greatest GIFT that God could have provided for mankind is the Bible—His Living Word—because it is literally God—our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:3-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon explores the importance of trusting in God's wisdom and guidance, rather than relying on our own understanding and desires.
Good morning, friends. We gather here today, hearts open, minds eager. We're here to talk about trust. Trust in God. A simple phrase. A big idea. It's not always easy. Sometimes, it's the hardest thing we can do. But it's important. It's vital. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The riddles of God are ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Topics: Trust, Lord, Fully
This sermon explores Nehemiah's faith journey, emphasizing the importance of community, reliance on Jesus, and the desire to be remembered favorably by God.
Beloved family of God, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with anticipation, eager to share the timeless truths that God has woven into the pages of His sacred Word. As we gather together under the banner of His love, let's prepare our hearts to receive the divine wisdom that He has in ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 13:31
Topics: Nehemiah, Community Problems
Explores Jesus' call to repentance and belief in the kingdom of God, emphasizing the profound change it brings in our desires and lives.
Good morning, dear family of God. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we're here, gathered together to rejoice, to learn, and to grow in His Word. It's always a joy to be in the presence of fellow believers, to share in the fellowship and unity that we find in Christ Jesus. Today, we ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20
Topics: Christian Life
The sermon encourages prioritizing God's Kingdom and righteousness over earthly pursuits, and seeking alignment with God's desires and attributes.
Good morning, beloved. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by our brothers and sisters in Christ? We stand here, not by our own strength or merit, but by the boundless grace of our Heavenly Father. It is this same grace that has brought us together ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:33
Topics: Seek, First
This sermon continues the "Marks of a Faithful Preacher" series by addressing the personal responsibilities and manner of a faithful pastor from 2 Timothy 4:3-5
Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 3 2 Timothy 4:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. A Call to Spiritual Commitment In 1 and 2 Timothy Paul gave a breadth of responsibility to Timothy. Timothy was to correct those who taught false doctrine. He was to call people to a pure heart, a good conscience, and a ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Our labor for the Lord is always vital.
August 31, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US 1 Cor 15: 58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Your labor in not in vain. This is the day that the Lord our God intend for us to listen to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Philippians 4:3-4
Denomination: Methodist
This is part one of a series about becoming the masterpiece God intends us to be! EasterpiMce is 'masterpiece' with 'me' mixed up. I have to let God show 'me' who I am to be the masterpiece He's created!
Identity Theft Discovering my true identity How many of you have ever heard of Identity theft? (Show Videos) • Did you know you too could be a victim? • There IS a thief who is wants to claim your identity and I am sure many of you have guessed by now who that is. In this world ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24
7 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...
WHAT JUDAS MISSED-VII—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: The town of Banner Elk(~1000 residents) is located in the mountains of western North Carolina & is known for its ski resorts. However every year in the fall(near the end of October) the ‘Wooly Worm ...read more
Scripture: John 13:38
Every church movement, every denomination has false teachers that they have to deal with. As Jesus taught, the wheat and the tares are growing together. Ravenous wolves, he predicted would rush into the flock.
"But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves." -2 Peter 2:1 Every church movement, every ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-21, 2 Peter 2:1, Proverbs 6:19
Denomination: Salvation Army
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