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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
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Cain and Abel’s story demonstrates the power of offerings to reveal relationships and invite or reject God’s greatest blessings.
(Thanks to Dr. Roger Thomas for ideas for this lesson from his sermon on Genesis 4: "I Did it My Way") We began a series on offerings, sacrifices and God’s blessings last week. This morning we will look at the first offerings mentioned in scripture and how things turned out with that. Genesis 4 ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 4:1-17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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
One of the greatest words in the human language is the word “relationship.” Some relationships we have are wonderful and give us life, while others are harmful. Just as radiation exposure can be hazardous to your health, there are some relationships that
INTRODUCTION You may notice there is something strange about me today. I know I’m always a little strange, but look on the bright side—you get to see me at my best. I’m a pretty strange in the daytime, but as Frank Sinatra said, I’m even stranger in the night! Okay, so ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
A couple of passages from "The Shack" have sparked the question, "How do rules and relationship interact in our relationship with God?"
Galatians 3:1-14 January 11, 2009 Rules and Relationship How many of you have read “The Shack?” The Shack is a novel about a man who had suffered great tragedy in his life, and is invited to spend a weekend with God. I read it this summer, on holiday. For the most part, I liked it, I’m not ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14
Denomination: *other
In this series, we are going to be talking about all kinds of families and relationships. But today, we’re talking about our primary relationship, the most important relationship of all and that’s with God.
The Genesis of Relationships Genesis 3:1-13 How many of you have seen the TV show, “Modern Family”? It’s a representation of the diversity of the American Family today with a father and his second wife and blended family, his adult daughter and her husband and kids, and his son ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13
Denomination: Methodist
Wise relationships are rooted in our relationship with God.
INTRODUCTION • I think we all have had some close relationships throughout life. • We are often a product of our relationships, whether good or bad. • Some of those relationships were good for us, and some of them were toxic, while others were fun, but we seemed to find ourselves in trouble quite ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-27
James gives us the difference between relationship or religion
Help Wanted: Relationship or Religion James 1:26-27 Good morning, would you turn to James chapter one, the text will be various verses from chapter one. James is writing to believers. You would think some of the things he says to them that he would be writing this letter to unbelievers. James ...read more
Scripture: James 1:26-27
Denomination: Nazarene
To reach the lost, we must have relationships with the lost.
Introduction: A. Let me start by asking you a few questions: Where do you go when you have a problem? Whom do you turn to when you need help or advice on some important issue in your life? 1. Are you more likely to turn to someone you know or to a stranger? B. How do you feel when stranger comes ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23
In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. This encounter and Jesus’ ministry to such folks teaches us that lost people matter to God. All of us are surrounded by people far from God
Building Relationships Luke 15:1-10 and Acts 8:26-40 In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. The first is when Jesus has a group of tax collectors and sinners who have gathered to hear him talk. Tax collectors were some of the most hated people in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
God doesn't want a one-time experience with you. He wants a relationship.
“Relationship with God” August 28, 2016 John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 5:8 “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Denomination: Holiness
Taking seriously the command of Jesus to forgive -- what it means and what it does not mean.
A man was walking on the sidewalk outside a playground with a high wooden fence and heard the children chanting, “Thirteen! Thirteen! Thirteen!” He stopped and, finding a small hole in the fence, he bent over to look in. Just like that, a finger poked him in the eye. And the chanting continued, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35
Thesis: Our relationship with God should not be weighed by how we relate to the things of God, but how we relate to the person God. So let us stand fast in the relationship that God desires to draw us into.
A Strange Relationship: The Prophet and the Prostitute Scripture Reference: Hosea 1:2 – 7 Thesis: Our relationship with God should not be weighed by how we relate to the things of God, but how we relate to the person God. So let us stand fast in the relationship that God desires to draw us ...read more
Scripture: Hosea 1:2-7, Hosea 3:1-5
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
When we are filled with the Spirit, and living our lives by the power of the Spirit, we no longer need to look to others to fill our emptiness, and we do not have to manipulate and control them so that they will fill our emptiness! So, because we are str
Grace Based Relationships October 13, 2002 “Relationships by the Book” Ephesians 5:18-6:9 Last week we looked at relationships where grace is not in place We talked about how when we try to control those around us for our own purposes we are living in the curse that Adam and Eve received when ...read more
This sermon explores building relationships with our new pastor, fostering inclusivity in our congregation, and embracing a renewed covenant with God for all.
Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you in the warmth of this sanctuary, the echo of our shared laughter and the harmony of our joined voices filling this sacred space. It's a blessing to be here with you, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by our shared pursuit of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17
Topics: New Covenant, New Pastor
The first of four messages on the threats to spiritual identity theft.
Identity Theft March 12, 2006 Robbed By Relationships Intro: I need a volunteer. Did you ever take the ACT/SAT? This will be kind of like that. Have you ever seen one of these? I want you to take a few seconds to put these shapes into the canister. According to our Vandy alumni this is ...read more
Scripture: Judges 16:4-22
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