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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
Godly imagination to make God more real in your practical, daily life.
Considering the Most Holy Trinity with affection [The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, June 11, 2017] The mystics often use the affective mode of meditation to ponder the Three Persons of the Most Holy Trinity, using their imagination. It's on the level of feelings; an emotionalization ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 34:4, John 3:16
Denomination: Catholic
This message explores the meaning and practice of memorials and remembering. It served a a memorial day message.
Chico Alliance Church “In Remembrance of Me” Introduction MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day is a legal holiday, observed annually on the last Monday in May in most of the U.S., in honor of the nation's armed services personnel killed in wartime. The holiday, originally called Decoration Day, is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Acts 10:1-4
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
* Being a witness for Christ is not an easy task. It takes wisdom, practice, instruction, and perseverance.
* In Mark chapter 3, we read how four men brought their friend to Jesus for healing. [Review the story] * In studying this story, we can learn some helpful lessons about how to bring a sinner to Jesus. ** Let me teach you 6 steps it took to get a sinner to Jesus: 1) The sick man had a disease ...read more
Scripture: Mark 2:3-12
Denomination: Baptist
Gratitude Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 28, 2021
Gratitude Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 28, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. Today... continue to let God show us how we can connect with him... through spiritual practices... and today... a little briefer exploration of ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 95:2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Practical Advice on Parenting put in Acrostic form to aid in easy understanding and retention.
The Patent on Parenting and Grandparenting What’s the best way to know if you are a parent? Admitting that sometimes you wash with baby wipes in the morning to save time. It’s driving around at 3 am in the morning, listening to soft Christian music, so little Johnny will finally fall asleep and ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Denomination: United Methodist
The trial reveals a political theology where resistance and resilience are faithful Christian practices
Pilate questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He said to him in reply, “You say so.” Meaning, “is this a personal discovery? Or are you just repeating what others have told you?” In a famous sentence Plato said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” We may also say the ...read more
In this message we will look at some very practical ways to develop our patience.
Love Is Patient Video Bumper - I want to know what love is I want to know what love is… Yeh, what a great song (a classic song from 1984)… AND – do you know what? It’s an even greater question. ONE – we began answering last Sunday as we kicked off our new series, AND UNDERSTAND - as I said ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We must practice continual repentance as we call others to do the same.
Repentance Brings Refreshment Rev. Brian Bill Acts 3:17-26 November 9-10, 2019 I have a white board up here today. Could you shout out the names of various sins you struggle with? If it’s easier to think of the sins of others, you can share theirs. Last weekend we focused on the first half ...read more
Scripture: Acts 3:17-26, John 6:14, Luke 24:27, Psalm 22:1
Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021
Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. We don’t go to church... we are the church... what we do is gather...and grow...and go. Not just to gather together... but to grow together. Grow ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7
Hospitality Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 14, 2021
Hospitality Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 14, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. Do you want to experience connection with God? That is what Jesus represents... restoring that connection. He takes our separation upon ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:13, Leviticus 19:33-34
Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.
Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:39-45
We need to make practical small steps and be prepared to demonstrate our faith.
And Elisha said, “As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you, nor see you. 15 But now bring me a musician.” Then it happened, when the musician played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 3:15-16
Paul is being practical related to our lives as a whole, walking in wisdom for a purpose.
Background to passage: Continuing in Ephesians. Explain why I preach through books. Paul is being practical related to our lives as a whole, walking in wisdom for a purpose. This is a principle that applies to many issues of choice in our lives, especially as it relates to cultural issues that we ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18
Practical Guidelines For Righteousness In The Assembly Of God, Guidelines against fornication by marriage to a spouse.
As we continue our study of Practical Guidelines For Righteousness In The Assembly Of God, The Church, we notice the predominant sins found within. They are the very sins the body of Christ vowed to abstain from. (1 Cor. 5:1; 1 Cor. 6:9-10) Yet, they are the very sins committed by worldly persons; ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 6:11-20
Explores the power of unity in the Church, emphasizing its role as a practical manifestation of the gospel.
Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather, let us remember that we are not here by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek God's wisdom, to find comfort in His Word, and to grow in our ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
Topics: Unity, Christ