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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
All 3 persons of the Trinity play a role in our salvation. What we are redeemed from, by, and for.
The Trinity in Salvation Ephesians 1:4-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130130.mp3 We serve one God in three persons. We see all three at work in our text. vv. 4-6 God is planning our salvation. vv. 7-12 The Son is purchasing our salvation. vv. 13-14 The Holy Spirit preserving our salvation. In ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-7
Denomination: Baptist
Solomon's wisdom and a mother's love.
1 Kings 3:16-28 Both the Bible and church history are witness to the significance of mothers in the lives of faithful believers. For example, in 2 Timothy 1.5, Paul tells his young apprentice: “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28
Baptism is more than a confession of faith.
Sunday June 6, 2021 Palmyra First Assembly Text: Romans 6:4-11 Title: More Than Water Today I want to share with you some thoughts on baptism. There are a lot of different perspectives concerning baptism. Some believe that baptism is a “Sacrament” and therefore, in the act of baptism alone that ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:4-11
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Altar Call? Altars in the Bible? It's so confusing! My goal in this 3 part series is to help followers of Christ better understand the Altar in their lives.
What is the Altar? Beautiful song I love the lyrics: Are you hurting and broken within? Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin? Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well? Jesus is calling The opening lines are so powerful! Leave behind your ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 8:20, Genesis 12:8, Genesis 13:18, John 19:30, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1 (view more) (view less)
This sermon explores God's compassionate care for widows, emphasizing His guardianship, sustenance, and the call for believers to support them.
Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? Today, we find ourselves at the crossroads of divine compassion and human vulnerability as we turn our attention to a group of people who hold a very special place in the heart of God: the ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 22:22, Psalm 146:9, James 1:27
Topics: God's Care, Widow's Cry
God is as the "One True God" creating the "one human race" offering the "one way of salvation" and warning of the "one final judgment".
INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Acts 17:16&ff. (1) The verses ahead of verse sixteen report about the travels of Paul’s second missionary journey. They tell us that due to the persecution from the Jews at Thessalonica, Paul had left from Thessalonica and went to Berea. (2) While he ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:16-31
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The need for Deacons
Acts 6: Management 101 - 3/5/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 6. I hope you are looking forward to what God has to say to you today. Each week when you come, I hope your attitude is always This is going to be GOOD! Because the truth is that if you come expecting a great ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Shows Christians some of the real benefits of believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Benefits of Believing Romans 5.1-3 There are many benefits in believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of our lives. First and foremost is eternity in the presence of Christ and an escape from the punishment we so deserve. There are four other benefits that we often overlook as Christians ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-3
What does the Bible have to say about anger?
Proverbs 14:29 ESV Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. James 1:20 ESV For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Ephesians 4:26 ESV Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, Proverbs ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 14:29, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:26
This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching on the importance of forgiving others as we have all been forgiven. It has particular emphasis on forgiveness within the church community.
1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Discussion about the movie “Warrior” about two revenge driven brothers competing in a mixed martial arts tournament. Central Theme of movie – Unforgiveness Sermon focus – Discipline Forgiveness 2. BACKGROUND A) Jesus teaching disciples about handling conflict ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35
Denomination: Christian Church
This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.
THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
To understand God’s plan for marriage we must learn that: 1. It is a place where we learn about commitment. 2. It is a place where we learn about forgiveness and grace. 3. It is a place where we learn how to give honor. 4. It is a place where we experi
Perhaps you have seen some of the billboards that have appeared around major cities lately. They are simple messages from God. One reads: “Have You Read My #1 Best Seller? There Will Be a Test. – God” Others say things like: “My Way Is the Highway. – God”, and “Will The Road You’re on Get You ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5
Denomination: Methodist
How to handle the challenges of growth
Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Don’t Ignore the Problem Don’t Resent the People Don’t Over-react to the Problem Do Realistically Assess the Problem Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation (known ...read more
Santa has many of the characteristics of God. But in many people’s minds, God is like Santa. This salvation Christmas sermon dispels many popular myths about God and how he deals with our sin.
Is God Like Santa Claus? Chuck Sligh December 6, 2020 A PowerPoint presentation with some pretty humorous slides to compliment the message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. (I don’t think I originated the idea and skeleton of this sermon. If anyone know who the originator is, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:24
In 2 Peter 3:1-13, we learn that though God is slow to anger, a day of judgment is coming.
Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. God revealed several of his attributes to Moses in Exodus 34:6–7, which reads as ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, 2 Peter 3:1-13
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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