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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
In probably his most radical command to us, Jesus tells us to love our enemies. How’s it going with that, dear Christian?
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
How does the Bible illustrate how there is strength in relationships? We can turn to the book of Ruth for the answer.
STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 “The Promise Keepers note the following in their Point-Man training: 10 percent of all people will change when they hear the truth, 10 percent will never change, and 80 percent will only change in the context of a relationship. (Raymond ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18
Denomination: United Methodist
God sent us His only begotten Son Jesus to help make heaven our home.
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2:1 - 7 Luke 2:1-7 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. (2) This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. (3) All went to their own towns ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Some of the most horrible things you can imagine have taken place under the name of Christianity.
For example: • In the year 2002, many were shocked when they began to hear about some of the sinful things among the Catholic priests in America, that dealt with child molesting and homosexuality. The news was so devastating for many, that many Catholics left the Catholic church. Many others ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26
Denomination: Baptist
Joseph was separated from his family at the age of 17 not because of war, but because of the wicked jealousy of his own brothers. In their jealousy they sold Joseph into slavery and presented his ornamented coat to their father. God used this for his purposes.
A popular television feature is to find a situation where a family has been separated because of war or some tragedy. The show does research to find out where the missing family members are. Then they reunite the family on television. It certainly makes for a moving experience with tears and ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38, Genesis 43:1-34, Genesis 45:1-28, Genesis 46:1-34, Genesis 44:1-34 (view more) (view less)
Why did Joseph have to take about a year or so to reveal his identity to his brothers ? I believe it was because there was no evidence of genuine repentance until the events of chapter 44.
Dorthan revisited Genesis 44: 1-34 Why did Joseph have to take about a year or so to reveal his identity to his brothers ? I believe it was because there was no evidence of genuine repentance until the events of chapter 44. While Joseph’s brothers had come to the point of recognizing the hand ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34
Denomination: Assembly Of God
What makes reconciling with someone difficult when you are offended or when you have offended others? Would it help for you to have the right motivation and approaches to restore a relationship? Prepare for a challenge that can be met with God’s grace and a reminder of His forgiveness!
Go and Be Reconciled Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 5:21-26; 18:15-17 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit www.danachau.com for a free online course.) Do you ever wonder why the church needs to learn and practice peacemaking? The unchurched goes through conflicts, also. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 18:15-17
Denomination: *other
A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year A
February 12, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37 Be Reconciled Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Both of our Bible readings today reflect on the commandments. In the reading from ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37
Denomination: Lutheran
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob is reunited with Esau. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 33 The friendly meeting of Jacob and Esau. Esau at first refuses, but, being urged, accepts his brother's present. Esau returns to Seir. Jacob ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20
Ephesians 2:13 reminds us of the profound transformation that occurs when we accept Christ's sacrifice. We move from a state of separation and distance from God to being brought near through His blood.
"Brought Near by the Blood of Christ" Introduction: Greetings, dear congregation. Today, we gather to delve into the powerful message of Ephesians 2:13 from the New Living Translation: "But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:13, Romans 5:10
Denomination: Pentecostal
The story of Joseph coming to a place of forgiveness with his brothers is a long story (four whole chapters!) but the story is a great illustration of how difficult forgiveness is.
HOW WE THINK YOU FORGIVE: Say “I forgive you” and move on. - Discuss the fact that “forgive and forget” is not in the Bible. PLOT POINTS: - This is a really long story – basically four chapters! But it’s important that we hit the various plot points because they show the back-and-forth, ...read more
Benefits of the Gospel
Point #1: We Have Justification & Salvation Romans 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. How much more? If God has done the heavy lifting, by raising the dead, How much more will the easy thing now be done. God had already done the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:9-10
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The book of Philemon is the most personal of Paul's letters, a heartfelt note from one friend to another. Let's look deeper into this beautiful story of grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation, reflecting both the heart of the Apostle Paul and the heart of God.
PHILEMON: A STORY OF GRACE SUN AM AUGUST 25, 2024 CBCKING You Need This! [2] Philemon 1-3 Introduction: Look: v.3 – circle 2 words: “Grace and peace” - two treasures that only God has that everyone needs! v.3 – usual greeting you find in Paul’s epistles… yet it’s different. Note: “To” ...read more
Scripture: Philemon 1:1-3
This sermon explores Jesus' sacrifice for our sins, the salvation it offers, and the reconciliation it secures between God and mankind.
Good morning, beloved family. It is with great joy and a heart full of gratitude that I stand before you today, ready to share the word of God. We gather here, not as mere attendees, but as a community of believers, bound by a love that surpasses all understanding, a love that was demonstrated on ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Topics: Reconciliation, Man To God
This sermon explores the concept of being God's ambassadors, tasked with the mission of reconciling people with God, and seeks to understand how to effectively embody and communicate this role.
We have been in this series called “Chameleon,” where we have spent some time looking into scripture and learning what it looks like to stand out on behalf of Christ. Last week we said God decided to choose us, call us out of the darkness around us and bring us into His glorious light. Not so that ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Topics: Ambassadorship, Reconciliation, Communion
Sermon Series: Chameleon
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