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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
Instead of praying, "Lord keep me humble," we'll really want to pray, "Lord make me humble."
(sermon theme from Mike Turner) Boanthropy. Do you know what that is? It’s a psychological disorder where a person believes that he is an animal. Could this be what causes our children to eat the way they do at the dinner table? No. Boanthropy is a bit more involved than that. If your ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 4:19-37
Denomination: Lutheran
This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation, and how through His example and strength, we can also overcome our own trials and temptations, leading lives that inspire and give hope to others.
Hello church! Today we are going to see that overcoming temptation is possible in our lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel my hardwiring is a little messed up. Did God make me this way on purpose? Because I struggle. I worry. I try to change and get better and sometimes I get so ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Topics: Overcoming Temptation, Spiritual Strength, Hope And Renewal
how God reveals the mystery of his love and his plan for the Gentiles through Paul
January 6, 2002 Ephesians 3:2-12 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12
Hebrews 1 tells us that God had a very special message to give us. What was that message, and why do people continually reject it?
OPEN: A preacher and a member of his congregation stood by the side of the road. They were taking turns holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn around before it’s too late!" It wasn’t too long until a car drove up, the driver saw the sign, rolled down his window and yelled out: "I ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:1-9
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Who could the Pharaohs (mentioned in Exodus) have been, and what can we learn from the curse associated with their reign?
OPEN: A few months ago I was reading an article about King Tut (his full name was Tutankhamun). The ancient Egyptian pharaoh, and artifacts from his tomb, were making a tour and would be stopping in at Chicago to be displayed at one of the museums there. As I read the article I became intrigued ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 1:6-22
When the roll is called up yonder, when we all go to heaven what a day of rejoicing that will be. when we all see Jesus we will sing and shout the victory.
1 Corinthians 15:54 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. I’ve never been on a cruise ship, yet when a Web site for a cruise line ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:54
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contrasting Pharisaical Values and Christlike Love - Matt. 9:11,12
Contrasting Pharisaical Behavior and Christ Like Love - Matthew 9:11,12 1. Pharisaical Values Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity versus Christ’s Values were rooted in Loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength, and mind which motivated one to love one’s neighbor as ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:11-12
There are key Biblical truths to live by when the world is facing a pandemic. Living by the truths in this message will enable you to enjoy God’s peace while those in this world panic.
Amidst The Pestilence Resting In God’s Hand During Health Afflictions The Bible is the foundational truth to rest upon during the affliction of a health crisis. The Word of God declares, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 91:1-6
The tragic story of Amnon, Tamar and Absalom highlights the problems associated with David's neglected justice, and Absalom implementing his own brand of justice, creating chaos and destruction in the process.
2 Samuel 13 (NIV) 2 Amnon became so obsessed with his sister Tamar that he made himself ill. 12 “She said to him. “ Don’t do this wicked thing. 13 What about me? Where could I get rid of my disgrace? And what about you? You would be like one of the wicked fools in Israel. Please speak to the king; ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-29
Denomination: Christian Church
The Crooked Answer To A Crosseyed Question How Jacob’s Deception Fullfilled God’s promise of Genesis 25:23 Given in response to Rebeka’s Question of Genesis 25:22
There is nothing more disconcerting than a wormy apple to a hungry eye. Some apples look very good on the outside but when you bite into them you discover it’s full of worms. But others are more obvious in their contents. Sometimes you can look at an apple and see through it’s bruises and ...read more
The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.
[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-4
Denomination: Baptist
Our salvation is awesome for many reasons and Peter shares three reason with us in the text
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is easy to talk about how we are supposed to cling to God in the good times and the bad. • The “Christian Thing” is to say that no matter what you are facing, keep your chin up and trust God. • The folks Peter was addressing his letter to were facing difficult times and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12
As we look at the narratives concerning the birth of Jesus we will see some interesting reactions!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE#1 • When you talk to people about Jesus, what kind of reaction do you receive? What kind of reception do people today give to Jesus? • In the NFL right now, Tim Tebow seems to be a lightning rod because of his very public display of his faith in Jesus. Mr. Tebow seems to upset ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-24
God's Marvelous Creation: Dinosaurs and the Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life
Title: God's Marvelous Creation: Dinosaurs and the Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life Introduction: Greetings and opening prayer Acknowledge the wonder and diversity of God's creation Introduce the intriguing topics of dinosaurs and extraterrestrial life State the purpose of the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 104:24-25, Isaiah 40:26, Colossians 1:16, Genesis 1:21, Job 40:15-24, Job 41:1-34, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 147:4, John 10:16 (view more) (view less)
God's arraignment and indictment of Israel: rebellion, and the evidence for it.
At last, we’re looking at the prophets! We’re starting with the ‘prince of the prophets’, Isaiah, and we’re going to take a look at Isaiah 1. Yesterday I quoted 1:2: Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the Lord has spoken: “Children have I reared and brought up, but they have ...read more