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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
God is no longer looking for stone memorials that were lifted up in the Old Covenant. He wants living stones as a holy nation of priests lifting up holy lives as a memorial to His greatness.
Intro: A man came to the Baptist Church and asked to see the pastor. “Pastor,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Pastor said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we Baptists don’t do funerals for dogs. You might try ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Denomination: Baptist
To give priority to thanksgiving which elevates to praise and worship rather than asking.
I. EXORDIUM: Do you thank GOD more often? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To give priority to thanksgiving which elevates to praise and worship rather than asking. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:6 (Amplified Bible) Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6
Denomination: Pentecostal
When President Bill Clinton was going through a sex scandal with Monica Lewinski, the pundits in Washington could not figure out how he could survive this scandal POLITICALLY and PHYSICALLY.
That is, almost daily he appeared on television, and it seemed like the very serious allegations that were being leveled against him were not phasing him in the slightest. • Some said it was because he is shameless • Others, pundits in Washington, had a different take on it. They said, the only ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14
This road can only be walked by faith. It can only be walked in deep connection to God through Jesus Christ. We’re going to press toward the goal on this road.
How do we walk the road of faith? It's completely different than walking as a man of the world. So, we become like toddlers who are unable to walk, and we must learn to walk. How does that work? God walks before us, in front of us, holding our hands, and teaches us to walk by faith. He does ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11, Philippians 3:8-21
Denomination: Salvation Army
Jesus tells us that when we seek first the Kingdom of God, the other things we are concerned about will take care of themselves. Paul doesn't want us to merely call ourselves Christians or think of ourselves as Christians. He wants to know Christ and wants us to be real followers of Jesus too.
Opening illustration: Business owners are busy at the end of the year taking inventory. This is a painful but necessary reality so they can know if they made a profit or not. They take the information they receive and make adjustments for the coming year. As Christians, we need to stop at the end ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
To emphasize inviting God into our lives, trusting Him to work in us, and allowing His power and love to transform us, as we play our part in our spiritual growth.
Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're going to dive right into the heart of something that we all grapple with in our Christian walk: inviting God into our lives, trusting Him to work in us, and allowing ourselves to be changed and transformed by His power and love. Let's remind ourselves of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13
Topics: Importance, Space, God
Peace should not be a goal of life. It is a by-product of a life lived in good conscience toward God and in service to the risen King!
Sermon for CATM – November 9, 2008 – Philippians 4:10-23 – A Life for God Today we finish up our course on Philippians. This has been a nine-week journey through a fascinating book, and we’ve had opportunity to reflect on this book and to worship, and for those who chose to take the course ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23
The sermon is designed foir the ’A Life worth living’ post alpha course as the discussion starter.
Introduction This evening we are talking about a new friendship. We will look at friendships in the world and the differences that can be found in Christian Friendships. I wonder how you define a friend? Perhaps you have 250 friends on face book, or you count your friends as those you work with ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30
Denomination: Anglican
God has promised power to those who seek His purpose in life.
INTRO.- ILL.- One of golf’s interesting moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses S. Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Our sins can never be greater than the grace of God. Our failure can never be greater than the love of God. Our failure in the past does not determine what we will become in the future.
God of 2nd Chances Intro: A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14
Denomination: Assembly Of God
God enables the growth which obtains the prize.
Scripture Introduction Some say that you know you are old when you quit looking forward and only look back. Maybe some truth hides in that slogan? As we grow older, we do reminisce more about the past and become less interested in changing for the future. This is one reason dying congregations ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
God gives his peace through his presence as we draw close to him in prayer.
Scripture Introduction Their grandmother lived in a slower time. So her visit to California from a small town in middle America included her first plane flight. She was anxious about trusting her life to this newfangled contraption! When the family met her at the airport, they teased her by ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Don't Grumble, be Grateful! have the Attitude (mind) of Christ, who went to the Cross so we could have joy-Elation G-R-A-C-E
The Mind of Christ GRACE I’d like to begin with a question: Why did God make us? Before we address that question, allow me to recommend some classic books on the subject we’re about to examine, Some books about Grace: All of Grace Charles Spurgeon The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Denomination: *other
Everyone here has a reputation for something. But I hope it is not a reputation for bellyaching.
Illus: A woman went to a dentist to have a tooth extracted. • She asked the dentist how much will it cost? • He said it will cost seventy five dollars. • She began to grumble about the fee. • “Seventy five dollars for pulling out a tooth!, ” she exclaimed. “And it’s only a minute’s work. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:14
When the Lord returns are you confident that you will be accepted and spend eternity with Him in heaven? Are you trusting in your rituals, your ethnicity, or your obedience to the law? Only those who have faith in the atoning sacrifice of Christ will enter the kingdom of God!
No Confidence in the Flesh Philippians 3:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When Christ is preached (1:18) and even when being poured out like a drink offering in suffering and persecution (2:17-18), Paul says we are to “rejoice in the Lord, again I say rejoice” ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6
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