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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
The healing of these lepers would be a testimony to the priests that no one is untouchable to Jesus, no one is beyond salvation.
Luke 17:11-19 11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show ...read more
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores Job's response to suffering, examining his painful predicaments, his perplexing questions, and his pursuit of purpose amidst pain.
Good morning, dear family in Christ. I am so grateful to stand before you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to delve into the profound depths of God's Word together. Today, we are going to be examining a portion of Scripture from the book of Job, a book that speaks to the human ...read more
Scripture: Job 3:11-13
Topics: Painful Life, Want To Die
It has been one of those days! You have had one, right? Things just can't seem to get any worse and then . . . they do! It feels like every day is a Monday. So what do you do?
You & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Pt. 1 - Mondays I. Introduction In the 60's the Mamas and Papas may have most accurately captured the sentiment of the concept of getting a "Case of the Mondays". Monday, Monday, can't trust that day Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:8-22
Denomination: Pentecostal
How many are wearing siesta mask and refuse to see the opportunities before us. I use a sieta mask and a magnet to illustrate some truths. Aaron denied the truth beofre him. Sarah laughs in doubt and faith.
DOUBT LAUGHING VS LAUGH OF FAITH? DENYING DOUBT AND SELF CHOICES --- VS RUNNING OVER? DREAMING OF AN OVERFLOW... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two. Part #1 was: SHALL WE LIVE A LIFE BLINDFOLDED? WILL WE ALLOW THE NEGATIVE ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 32:21-24
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We all have seen or attended costume parties at which everyone wore masks.
At a party like that a person can be in a room full of people they know, yet they may not know a person there. Only when the masks are removed can they know for sure who the people are. Did you know that Satan has always worn a mask? He knew from the beginning if anyone recognized him for who he ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6
Denomination: Baptist
Ladies take off your masks and adorn your heart to be truly gorgeous in God.
Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. Matthew 12:34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Better a woman that by the world's ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 11:22, Matthew 12:34, 1 Peter 3:1-4
Joseph is wearing a mask and playing a role that is not his real self, and that is what an actor does.
The old joke is the question, who was the greatest actor in the Bible? The answer is Samson, because he brought down the house. The surprising thing is that there really are actors in the Bible and Joseph is the first. He put on a performance that would have won him an Academy Award. He ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 42:1-22
Do you know your true identity with God and are you living it or masking it?
Before we read our text this morning, let us be reminded that God revealed Himself through the Nation of Israel. Israel is God’s Chosen People! And we note in the Old Testament that the Philistines have been an enemy of Israel since the beginning of the nation. Please open your Bibles now to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 29:1-11
Denomination: Independent/Bible
We must guard against creating a narrative as a mask of the truth of God's Word.
“If our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) By no means! For then how could God judge the world? But if through my lie God’s truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:5-8
TYPES OF SYMPTOMS MANIFESTED BY PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON MASKS - 2 Cor. 10:8-12
TYPES OF SYMPTOMS MANIFESTED BY PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON MASKS - 2 Cor. 10:8-12 Just as a doctor diagnoses causes by looking for physical symptoms so a contextualizer should ascertain spiritual causes by looking for certain symptoms of pretentiousness. The following is a brief list of some the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:8-12
A hypocrite is literally “one who hides behind a mask.” While there certainly are some believers who are hypocrites, real Christians are forgiven sinners. As we distinguish the difference between being real and being a mask-wearer, we recognize that bel
Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Rev. Brian Bill 4/29/01 Armed with hidden cameras, a recent Dateline NBC program depicted what goes on behind the scenes at some used car lots. It was incredible. A couple of the salesmen had no problem lying to potential customers. They went out of their way ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Matthew 23:1-30, Matthew 23:27-30
in everything give thanks
Can you exalt his name in the middle of your pain Psa 57:1 To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, [destroy not] Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11
Jesus suffered and died for us. Jesus offers up a prayer in John 17 that shows His desire for us and His joy in obeying the Father through much suffering.
(Note the Semi-Chiastic Structure of John 17) John 17 – A Glorious Prayer of Joy through Immense Pain Full Structure of John 17:1-26 A) Verses 1-3: The time has come: The Father will Glorify His Son; Eternal life is only through Jesus. B) Verses 4-8: Jesus' account: He has glorified the ...read more
Scripture: John 17:1-26
Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Pearls of Joy in the Ocean of Pain: Three Reasons for Rejoicing in Suffering
Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Pearls of Joy in the Ocean of Pain: Three Reasons for Rejoicing in Suffering 1 Peter 4:12-19 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter tells us how to live life of discipleship ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
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