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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
Each of us is the music—the great opus—of those who have used their gifts to equip us and we must do the same to equip others.
Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/120438 Introduction This morning we are returning to the fourth chapter of Ephesians. We are studying today one of my favorite passages that ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16
Denomination: Brethren
The third appearance of the risen Lord Jesus to His disciples, the restoration of Peter, and the mortality of John.
A FISH MEAL BY THE SEA. John 21:1-25. JOHN 21:1 follows on from the earlier post-resurrection appearances of Jesus mentioned in the previous chapter. Thomas had been convinced, and there were other signs which John does not innumerate. Perhaps now it was time for the disciples to stop sitting ...read more
Scripture: John 21:1-25
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
La Biblia dice en muchos pasajes que el creyente es como la oveja. Este animal tiene varias distinciones.
¿Sientes tú Aborregsdo? Salmo 100:3 "somos ovejas de su prado" Salmo 23:2,3 hablan de reposar y luego de ser restaurado. I. Las Ovejas Necesitan Otras Ovejas Este animal raramente puede sobrevivir si no puede estar con otras ovejas. Por eso, hermano, es preciso que no ...read more
Scripture: Amos 6:1, Psalm 100:3, Psalm 23:2-3
Denomination: Pentecostal
: “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders!
THE CHURCH’S LEADERS I TIMOTHY 3:1-16 Introduction: “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders! I. The Picture of a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16
Denomination: Baptist
Los ancianos, obispos, pastores dirigen, pastorean y enseñan al rebaño del Señor.
Nuestra serie de sermones de este mes se llama: Los oficiales de la iglesia. No es un título muy rimbombante, pero el tema es muy importante. Cuando hablamos de “oficiales” estamos refiriéndonos a ciertos funcionarios, cargos o llamados que, bíblicamente, han sido establecidos como ...read more
Scripture: Titus 1:5-9
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we read...
Pastor appreciation is important. The Bible tells us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, it says, "Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Topics: Encouragement, Clergy Appreciation
Este sermón celebra la vida de la pastora Toby en su 35 aniversario del ministerio ordenado y su retiro. Ella y yo servimos como copastores y como marido y mujer.
"Pastor de Dios: aniversario y jubilación del pastor Toby" 12/11/20 Isaías 61: 1-3 Mateo 25: 31-40 Hoy es un día de alegría y celebración y un día templado por la tristeza pero lleno de esperanza, mientras celebramos el 35 aniversario del ministerio ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Isaiah 61:1-3
FOR THE CHURCH TO BE THE CHURCH, THE CHURCH MUST LET THE PASTOR BE THE PASTOR
LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART II: THE PASTOR EPHESIANS 4: 1—16 MAY 4, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD CAN’T DO A Sunday School teacher was questioning her pupils after a lesson on God’s omnipotence. "Now children," she asked, "is there anything God can’t do?" The Pastors son thrust his hand into ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
Jesus told a story in Luke’s Gospel to teach us about the irony of God’s righteousness and man’s sinfulness.
INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: There are many literary forms used in the Bible. There is poetry, proverb, legal document, dramatic narrative, hymn, sermon, theological treatise, personal letter, and apocalyptic vision. And sprinkled into all of these genres are figures of speech ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
Exposition of Acts 20:17-24. First of a three part series on Paul’s charge to the elders of Ephesus at Miletus. This message is about Paul’s example of how ministry should be done.
Text: Acts 20:17-24, Title: So Call Yourself a Pastor I, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Bad preachers on God Stuff—youtube.com 30 second intro, pause it B. Background to passage: Paul is on his way back to Jerusalem to deliver an offering that he has taken up for the famined ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:17-24
Exposition of Acts 20:28-31 about the last two of four charges that Paul gives the Ephesian elders about how to pastor
D. Opening Ill: tell a story about Fred Osgood, the only person who ever questioned anything I did… B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there is not enough time on his way to Jerusalem to carry the offering to the church ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:28-31
Exposition of the last part of Paul’s charge to the Ephesian elders
Text: Acts 20:32-38, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 4, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Karl Marx, died in 1883 with these last words… “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, d.1170 “I am ready to ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:32-38
The gifts of the Holy Spirit have a context. There are boundaries and limitations that they have based on the love walk of a Christian. Find out how to maximize your gifts by tapping into the power of love and a deep relationship with the Holy Spirit.
Putting the Body Together 1 Cor 12 1 And now, dear brothers and sisters, F60 I will write about the special abilities the Holy Spirit gives to each of us, for I must correct your misunderstandings about them. 2 You know that when you were still pagans you were led astray and swept along in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
A man of God is more than just a man.
More Than A Man I. Introduction a. Introduce Men’s Group b. High 5’s and say ‘I like you ugly’ c. Story about real manhood – my journey d. Rom 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. e. Rom 8:14 For ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:13-14
Principles for Evangelism.
Giving Jesus Away Mat 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. Mat 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16