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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
We know the "Feast of Weeks' better by the name "Pentecost." The last major Pentecost in Scripture was where about 3000 people were baptized into Christ. But was there a FIRST Pentecost in the Bible... and if so, what can that Pentecost mean to us?
We’re going to have a quiz today. I’m gonna give you a famous quote and ask if you think it is in Scripture: 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—It’s a quote from "Life of Jackson" by William Learned Marcy) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—in Jeremiah ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 28:26-31
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A two week series about coming getting back into the grove of church and ministry as we settle back into the school routine
Note: Basic idea for message came from Ministry Pass' sermon series Back at It. Title: Back at It Theme: To show the importance of getting back into the routine of church and ministry. Text: John 21:1 – 7; Genesis 11, 12 Introduction If you would turn in your Bibles to John 21. I would ...read more
Scripture: John 21:1-7
Denomination: Church Of God
Explores enduring present sufferings with hope, believing in God's redemption, and embracing our identity as God's children.
Good morning, dear church family. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of our Lord? As we gather in this sacred space, let's take a moment to center ourselves and prepare our hearts for what God has in store for us today. We are about to engage with the beautiful, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:18-25
Topics: God's Redemption, Romans 8:18-25
Explores the profound depth of God's redemptive love and the role of the Spirit in our redemption.
Good morning, beloved friends and family. Today, we gather here in shared faith, unified in our desire to understand more deeply the profound depth of God's love and the extraordinary redemption He offers us through His Spirit. In the hustle and bustle of life, we may sometimes overlook the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:26-30
Topics: God's Redemption, Romans 8:26-30
Explores the unfailing, unchanging love of God, encouraging believers to trust and find hope in this divine love.
Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the firm foundation of our shared faith, in the warm embrace of our fellowship. We are about to embark on an uplifting exploration of one of the most comforting passages in all of scripture, Romans 8:31-39. This passage, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
Topics: Love Of God, Confidence
First in a series of seven.
SALVATION I. Introduction Acts 16:29-31 (29) Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, (30) And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? (31) And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10, Acts 4:2
Denomination: Baptist
A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY
THE CHURCH OR A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY I. INTRODUCTION This lesson addresses the importance and history of the church. Doctrines are often misunderstood or abused, and the doctrine of the church is no exception. Differences in understanding church membership and its importance can be ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Matthew 16:15-18
Service In the Spirit, not the flesh.
SERVICE IN THE SPIRIT I. INTRODUCTION This lesson addresses a sticky part for many Christians. They are happy to have been delivered from the judgment of Hell and glad that it is free. Being a disciple and serving, however, are quite different things. As stated in the previous lesson, some people ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Acts 1:8, Galatians 3:3
Tithes, offerings and benvolence.
TITHES AND OFFERINGS I. INTRODUCTION The previous lesson covered service and spiritual gifts. And though it is often difficult to persuade people to put their gift into effect through service, convincing them of their obligation to tithe and give offerings is even more difficult. One of the ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10, Galatians 3:15-18, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3
Invites us to embrace the Advent season as a time to slow down, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ.
Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for Christ and our shared hunger for His Word? As we come together, let's take a moment to pause, to breathe, to center our hearts and minds on the divine truth that awaits us in the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-45
Topics: Advent
This sermon explores the profound, transcendent joy found in Jesus Christ, as revealed through the Scriptures and the transformative power of God's Word.
Greetings, dear friends. We gather here today on the precipice of a grand revelation, a revelation that has the power to transform our hearts and minds. We are standing on the threshold of a profound understanding that will illuminate our path and guide us towards a greater sense of purpose and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Philippians 4:4
Topics: Advent, Joy
Authentic Christianity, at its core, is motivated by an intense passion for God and this is what our Lord means when He tells us to love God with all of our heart.
Basics of Authentic Christianity The Internal Motivation: Passion Matthew 22:34-40 I can’t tell you HOW HONORED I AM to have this opportunity to open the Word of God to you this morning and for the rest of this month. I am excited about what God is doing here at Lakeland. And as I’ve sought God ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-30
“But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that bought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. We all like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has l
Theme: The passion and death of Christ Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Heb. 4:14-16, 5:7a; Lk. 23:26-41 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross at Calvary. It was sacrificial in every sense of the word as it ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:26-41
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The passage before us can only be understood if we back up and review its historical backdrop.
The passage before us can only be understood if we back up and review its historical backdrop. Isaiah was the prophet of the Lord to the nation Judah and her capital, Jerusalem, from 740 to 680 B.C. He was one of God's great voices during the reigns of four Kings: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-15
PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST DROVE HIM TO FULFILL HIS CALLING TO SACRIFICIALLY MINISTER TO THE GENTILES
BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST DROVE HIM TO FULFILL HIS CALLING TO SACRIFICIALLY MINISTER TO THE GENTILES INTRODUCTION Acts 9:4-6;15-16 – What was Paul’s ordained ministry? His Calling? His special role in the Body of Christ? Paul’s reflection back on how he has lived out ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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