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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
Why is it that we are never satisfied with what we have? Why is it that we covet the things others have like possessions, position or power (authority)? We seem to be like the monkey.
Mutiny in the Desert Childrens Story Comment: There is a story that says in Africa and India the natives use a technique to catch monkeys. They hollow out one end of a coconut and they put peanuts in there Ive also heard bananas but same concept. The monkey puts his hand in the coconut and when he ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 16:1-40
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
First in a series on Getting a Grip on My Finances looks at the meaning of stewardship.
(Powerpoint slides available) SLIDE 1 [Opening Activity Begin The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. "Don’t store up treasures here on earth, ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Romans 14:12
Denomination: Methodist
how Joseph’s brothers’ finally had to come to grips with their guilt
July 28, 2002 Genesis 42:21-24 They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress has come upon us.” Reuben replied, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 42:21-25
Denomination: Lutheran
A message preached with the purpose of encouraging those believers who are gripped by fear.
1. CHRIST WAS ABOARD "Let us pass over unto the other side...he was in the ship" Don’t be afraid – "Fear not" occurs 197 times in scripture Trust when you are afraid – Psalm 56:3 "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee". John Newton’s hymn - "With Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm". ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
The firm, loving grip of the Holy Spirit brings freedom from self.
A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: SELF-CONTROL * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: The firm, loving grip of the Holy Spirit brings freedom from self. GALATIANS 5:13-26 13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26
Denomination: Nazarene
We need to seriously come to grips with what really controls us...
Romans 8:5 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. ?6 So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:5-10
Denomination: Assembly Of God
It isn't Trump Derangement Syndrome that has gripped the world.
Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition of John 10:22-42 Jesus Christ is without question the most controversial person who has ever lived. He has been a source of conflict and division. But Jesus even said this about Himself. The result of His ministry would be that two would divide against ...read more
Scripture: John 10:22-30, John 10:22-42
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The world needs to come to grips with the full extent of God’s love.
PREDICTIONS ABOUT JESUS Text: Lk. 18:31-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: There was a time when skeptics claimed that the prophecies in Isaiah 53 were too detailed, too specific, too accurate to be mere coincidence. I agreed. But then the skeptics argued that the ONLY logical explanation was that ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:31-34
Will you release your grip on that which is TEMPORARY and live for that which is ETERNAL?
Are We A Mega Church? Acts 4:32-37 We’re continuing our series through the book of Acts this morning in the series I’ve entitled, “The Church on Mission.” My sermon title this morning is a question – Are We A Mega Church? Now according to the definition of a mega church that’s used by church ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:32-37
Denomination: Baptist
What is the only motivation that will really release us from the grip of sin? The cross!
Let’s open our Bibles this morning to 1 Corinthians chapter 5. I want to remind you this morning that in 2 Chronicles 7 God promised His presence to those who would humble themselves and pray, seek God’s face, and who would turn from their wicked ways. People wanting to encounter God must not only ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
This morning we are going to look at an individual whose heart was Gripped by the Greatness of God.
Cornerstone Church June 5, 2005 FRAGRANT WORSHIP Matthew 26:1-16 The Illustration: “After being away on business, Tim, thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. ‘How about some perfume?’ he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16
Denomination: Evangelical Free
First Samuel 21:1-15 shows the foolishness of a believer gripped by fear.
Scripture God rejected Saul as king over Israel because of his disobedience, and chose David instead, although he was not immediately coronated. Because of David’s growing popularity with the people, Saul became extremely jealous of David, and tried to kill him. Eventually, Saul’s son Jonathan ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-15
Getting a grip on what I say, so I can be a positive influence for Christ.
Power Under Control (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly In a Godless World) James 3.1-12 February 25, 2001 Nancy Stoffregen¡¦s grade school daughter, Emily, fidgeted nonstop during the new pastor¡¦s first sermon. After 20 minutes of sighing and wiggling, she turned to her mother and ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-12
Denomination: United Methodist
To really come to grips with the ministry God wants for us is the great challenge of the Christian life.
(1 Corinthians 4:1-21) How would you define ministry, particularly your ministry? The apostle Paul is very serious about this aspect of ministry among God’s people. We have not been saved to be passive, but rather, to do the work of the ministry under the authority of God. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.
Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:18, Revelation 14:13, Philippians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 6:34, Malachi 3:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8 (view more) (view less)
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