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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 scriptures in Exodus provide a limitation on unlimited vengeance being meted out when someone is wronged, however Jesus declared that even an eye for an eye was going too far - Jesus commands his followers to turn the other cheek - to not resist evil
Be Holy. Be Perfect. Our Gospel and our OT readings this morning present us with two illustrations of how God expects his people to live. Each one describes different things to do, and not to do – however the goal of both readings is to provide us with a framework within which to seek justice ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Deuteronomy 24:10-22
We all like to make our own estimations of what we think God is like. This passage is a reminder to us that we must accept God for who He is, not who we wish He was.
- Opening image: the result explosion of Facebook avatars. They are cute and fun and I don’t have a problem with them. But if I may make a gentle observation: some of you don’t look like you think you look! - I’m sure some people intentionally upgraded their appearance, but there are others who ...read more
Scripture: Amos 7:1-9
Denomination: Baptist
A sermon about giving our all to Jesus.
“Worship from the Heart” John 12:1-8 Today we are in a home in the Jerusalem suburb of Bethany, right before Jesus entered the BIG CITY for the last time. We will celebrate THAT next Sunday—Palm Sunday. But today, Jesus is in the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. They are throwing a dinner ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-8
Denomination: United Methodist
Explore the significance of baptism in the Wesleyan tradition, emphasizing its role as an introduction into the church, a call to unity among believers, and a commitment to live a life worthy of our Christian calling.
Good morning, Church. We gather here today to delve into the rich and significant topic of baptism, a cornerstone in our Christian life. As we unpack this sacrament, we'll be exploring its meaning in the Wesleyan tradition, its significance in our Christian walk, and the call to unity it brings. To ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
Topics: Baptism
Understanding the many benefits of a relationship with God
" One of the disturbing things about Christianity is that very few Christians ever advance beyond their first revelation." Lester Sumrall¹ Walking with God is (or at least, should be) an unfolding process in which we get to know Him better and better. As we discussed before, one of the exciting ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Acts 10:38
Denomination: Charismatic
John Greenleaf whittler, one of our most astute poets, wrote: “For of all the sad words of tongue or pen, / The saddest are these: ‘It might have been.’”
TEXT: Malachi 2:13 TITLE: REGRETS & DECISIONS (Graduation 2000) Barry Levinson, a famous Hollywood director, took a chance many of his colleagues passed up. They thought the script about an autistic middle-aged man and his younger brother was too much of a drag for sophisticated American ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 2:13
Denomination: Pentecostal
A father’s day sermon with illustrations from the Andy Griffith Show
Sermon for 6/20/99 Andy Griffith Show Father’s Day Sermon Introduction: A. Observation from Carl about Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. B. Today we are going to be positive about Fathers. C. My dad and Father’s Day. D. The 13th was my father’s birthday. E. Adam N Reiter- “He’s slowing down,” ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
I submit to you that abortion is destroying the highest qualities of God that are present in the womb! Every human being at conception is formed after the nature and perfections of God.
Who said these 2 statements…? “…Beings of an inferior order, and altogether unfit to associate with the white race, either in social or political relations, and so far inferior that they had no rights which the white man was bound to respect.” “Maternity or additional offspring may force upon the ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5
This sermon is the fifth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Teaching in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.
Today is Graduate Recognition at FBC Ashland and what more appropriate time to teach on “The Gift of Teaching.” We’re so proud of the accomplishments that each of you has made and we applaud you for the milestones you have reached. However, you probably would not have been recognized for your ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:7-11
We all ought to develope the attitude that seeks to know God more. But Jesus also wants us to go and show others.
Easter 5 A John 14:1-12 Show Us! 04/28/02 I’ll never forget the first day of drivers training. The process in Illinois wasn’t at all like it is here in Iowa. First we had to wait till we were 16 – Juniors in high school, not in Jr. High. Imagine, two years of high school where we could ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-12
Denomination: Lutheran
Harry Houdini teaches us some fantastic truths!
THE GREAT ESCAPE! INTRODUCTION One of my greatest joys as a pastor is helping people celebrate milestones as they grow in their faith in God. Penny thank you for allowing me to be involved in this special, sacred event. I trust that from today on you will know an added intimacy in your walk with ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:8-14, Romans 6:1-14
Faith is a powerful gift
Why Revival Tarries Series Revival in a Bone Yard June 22, 2011 A The hand of the Lord was upon me, and He brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; and it was full of bones.2 He caused me to pass among them round about, and behold, there were very many ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10
A message introducing the theme of the book by reviewing those who are key in the context of the epistle.
Galatians 1:1-10 Galatians – Christ Alone (The Cast of Characters) 2-6-2010 Introduction: Last year we focused on the book of Acts. As a small boy I loved the event in Acts 3. Peter and John were on their way to the Temple. They encountered a man who was lame. He ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10
What love looks like and what love is not suppose to look like
What's Love Got to do with it? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that who so ever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. In July 1984 pop singer Tina Turner released a hit song, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" It won a Grammy Award in ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Denomination: Christian Church
On Palm Sunday, the people hailed Christ's entry into Jerusalem. But they were looking for a king and a prophet, and not also a priestly Christ, leading to dissapointment when Christ suffered and died.
On a spring afternoon, two thousand years ago, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. “Hosanna!” Amid shouts of praise to God and acclamation of His own dominion, he rode on. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” Unswervingly, he proceeded the two miles from ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
Denomination: Anglican
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