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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
A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.
MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The ministry can be the best of jobs and the worst of jobs, and it all has to do with the people. How does one endure the ministry? He must truly love the church. See the example of Paul.
Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 2: A Preacher and a Church October 14, 2012 Romans 1:8-13 Romans 1:8-13 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:8-13
Denomination: Baptist
Our purpose and calling, disciple making
FOLLOW ME: An Introduction to the Journey Matt 28: 18-20 (p698) April 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I’ve had to plan for a lot of trips in my life…some not as important as others, but lots none-the-less….Mission trips….Vacations….Revival, Seminars, Home ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
How are the dead in Christ raised? Especially those who have suffered great trauma in death.
The Missionary and the Tuna Fish Sandwich Back in the mid 1800’s there was this missionary serving in the darkest of Africa. One day he was out on his circuit going from village to village preaching the Gospel. In one place he had to travel through this very dangerous and heavily wooded ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Denomination: Anglican
Paul’s introduction to the book of Romans is a beautiful beginning to this amazing epistle depicting god’s grace and righteousness.
Paul’s Introduction Romans 1:1-7 Greeting • Say hello to someone • Today start new study through Romans o Believed by many to be the greatest book of the Bible o Has had profound impact on many Augustine – 3rd Century Martin Luther – 1500s - Protestant Reformation John ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:1-7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores Apostle Paul's ministry, emphasizing God's providence in guiding his journey and the importance of understanding and applying these lessons in our lives.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in this warm fellowship, ready to immerse ourselves in the Word of God? We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together for ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:22-33
Topics: Paul's Vision
Saul was a religious fanatical terrorist to Christians – he was the assassin of any who preached and stood for Jesus – and he thought he was doing this for God.
The Saul who became Paul! Scripture: Acts 7:54-58 54When they heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. 55But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56“Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and ...read more
Our Christian walk is an adventurous journey into the unknown which 1) Begins with God, 2) Requires steadfast faith, 3) Continues through relationship and 4) Requires action.
INTRODUCTION We have all heard the term “The Christian Walk” used in conversation at different times. It refers to an individual’s personal, spiritual journey. Many times we have false expectations of what the “Christian Walk” should be like. Many times we believe that it should be free from ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9
The Church must aspire to a necessary conversion so that our method and message is appealing to those who are in a sinful lifestyle, to return to Christ, convert themselves and be healed and reconciled.
Thursday of the 30th Week in Course Joy of the Gospel My wife was privileged to be the confirmation sponsor for a young lady this year, and her instruction to the girl was centered around this concluding passage from the letter of St. Paul to the church at Ephesus: “take the whole armor of ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Denomination: Catholic
John Gibson Lockhart, in his famous biography of Sir Walter Scott, said, “He was making himself all the time, but he didn’t know what he was until the years were past.” And such it is with every life.
Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:1-16
~ Throughout this epistle Paul's emphasis has been on the believer's union with Christ. --- The Christian who does not pray is demonstrating independence from God. --- He wants His children to ask Him.
#12~Colo.4:1-18 PAUL'S CONCLUTION 2-9-14 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. ------- 2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Paul emphasis's ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18
How many people do you think are mentioned by name in the Bible? According to the Biographical Bible, 2nd Edition, there are 3,237 people mentioned by name in the Scriptures. How do the stories of hundreds and hundreds of people intersect with our lives? Their stories are our stories.
How many people do you think are mentioned by name in the Bible? That’s an interesting question, isn’t it? Perhaps you already know the answer. Or maybe like me you never really thought about it. So, for those who don’t know the answer I am going to ask you to make a guess. Give it some ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Denomination: Lutheran
As we jump back into the book of Acts we find Paul in chapter 20, Paul is wrapping up his 3rd missionary journey and is anxious to return to Jerusalem.
Good morning again Church! Judging by the dip in the temps, Fall has finally arrived! It seems like every season this year has been late! We had a late spring, summer just about never showed up, now it won’t leave! Some of you have mixed feelings about this. I know Bob is happy, as long as it ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:17-38
This sermon takes a look at the journey of Jesus from heaven to earth, particularly exploring why He came to earth in the first place.
Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Denomination: *other
After calming the raging sea, Jesus met a man possess by many demons. It is one of the most dramatic stories of redemptions and release from demonic power in the Bible.
#22: From Madman to Missionary Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 12, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:1-20
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