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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
So if you want God to order your steps, you must be ready for the shake up.
There is a word from the LORD from the book of Acts: Acts 16:26 (New King James Version) 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. Intro: About a month ago, God began to ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:26
Denomination: Christian Church
It is so common, it is so known, that we forget about the transformational power of the story of Christ. It is a sermon of allowing the story to burn again.
BURNING OF THE HEART THEME: DEEPING FAITH THROUGH A LOVE OF THE STORY. TEXT: LUKE 24:13-33 It was an hour and a half from the center of Dallas-Fort Worth. It was in a small little Texas town. The building was an old school house that was moved to function as a church building. It was my ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:13-33
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
1 of 5 messages on things I struggle with as a Pastor. This message is on the sense of inadequacy to the task of the ministry - feelings that all Christians have at times in their walk with God.
October 7, 2007 – Confessions of a Pastor Sometimes I feel Inadequate Ministry has changed a lot in 35 years Typewriters, IBM Selectrics, and bulletins printed on a Rex-Rotary mimeograph – think big metal rotating drum with lot’s of tiny holes filled with black sticky ink that you carefully ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5
Does luck really have anything to do with anything? Or does everything that happens is controlled by God.
Feeling lucky today? James 1:17 INTRO:A man walks along a lonely beach. Suddenly he hears a deep voice: "DIG!" He looks around: nobody’s there. I am having hallucinations, he thinks. Then he hears the voice again: "I SAID, DIG !" So he starts to dig in the sand with his bare hands, and after ...read more
Scripture: James 1:17
Denomination: Baptist
Often Christians their most difficult moments when they choose to trust God in difficult times and then He seems not to answer. David, and Jesus experienced this and we can learn from their reactions.
Psalm 21 is a royal psalm that celebrates the king’s victory and looks forward to future victories over the enemies of Israel. It’s a psalm that gives us comfort as we entrust our future to Him. This is likely connected to Psalm 20 where David cried out for just such a victory. 1 In ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
This message this morning is going to deal with those among us that are STILL HURTING - HURT IN THE PAST AND STILL WEAR THE SCARS – DEALING WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PAIN, MOST OF THAT PAIN REFUSING TO LIE DORMANT IN OUR MINDS
TITLE: I FEEL YOUR PAIN SCRIPTURE: II SAMUEL 11:1-5 / 12:18a This is a passage of Scripture that most if not all of us have been introduced to at a very early stage in our Christian journey. Between the two Scriptures that have been read there is so much that took place, that I will only ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5
Have you ever heard the old saying, “If you fail to plan, then you may as well plan to fail.”
I FEEL COMPLETELY INADEQUATE Luke 14:28-33 Have you ever heard the old saying, “If you fail to plan, then you may as well plan to fail.” This is a hard saying of Christ that makes it sound impossible to be able to one of his disciples. We should always have a plan of action no matter ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:28-33
God demonstrated perfect love in sending Jesus to pay our sin debt.
Love’s Real, FEEL it! John 3:16-21 Introduction Ag: video illustration from Sermon Central: (http://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/this-is-love-4811-detail.asp) This Is Love I can think of no greater love than the love of God demonstrated in ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16-21
Many biblical characters have dealt with guilt!
Do You Feel Guilty? Aug. 25, 2013 Psalm 51:1-17 The scene was San Diego Superior Court. Two men were on trial for armed robbery. An eyewitness took the stand, and the prosecutor moved ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17
You don’t have to navigate and go hunting for false prophets to find out a solution, the ‘INSTRUCTIONS’ will reach you when you seek God the right way. Anybody listening?
When you feel powerless ….. 2 Chronicles 20:12 "O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” When a highly educated boy suddenly starts to change right in front of your ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12
Denomination: Pentecostal
Knowing God's Favor, Wisdom, Presence and Abundance.
I came to this house of God this morning with a word in my spirit about change. God said this is a season of change, major change. And He said prophesy and tell my people change is coming, and a major shift is going to be taking place. God told me to minister change so his people could participate ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3
The Bible defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen
As Christians, we often hear the phrase "just have faith." But what does it really mean to have faith? Is it just a feeling or an emotion? Or is it something more? The Bible defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 2:14-26
Explores the importance of guarding our spiritual hearts, understanding our emotions, and embracing the emotional freedom offered through Christ.
Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, united in our shared faith, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to immerse ourselves in a subject that is as old as humanity itself and yet, feels so fresh and relevant to ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 4:23
Topics: Emotional Freedom, Christ
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, which will enable you to know truth, live by truth, and not be destroyed in your soul by lies that make it into your heart.
THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY The Belt of Truth: Truth Changes from Person to Person Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… “Dad, you are in the Army?” (p) My whole life growing up, my dad was active duty Army. I do not have a memory growing up that does not have the U.S. Army ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Pastor Rick teaches what God has to say about burnout - looking at the life of Elijah.
For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com AVOIDING PERSONAL BURNOUT 1 Kings 19:1-16 Rick Warren We’re going to look at what God has to say about avoiding burnout. We hear a lot today about burnout. Emotional burnout, relational burnout -- but it’s not a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational