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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
Idolatry, injustice and covenant unfaithfulness are the signs that we are no longer walking with God
So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 17:12-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
An opportunity to reflect on some of the key themes of Maundy Thursday, as we begin to prepare for Good Friday
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, Today we enter the Holy Triduum, the three days which changed everything. Maundy Thursday is replete with signs and symbols, so much for us to think about, and to celebrate before we sit vigil in the garden of gethsemane with Christ later ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17
Denomination: Anglican
This passage highlights the selflessness that exists between Father and Son. What does that bring about?
- I want to start this evening with something unusual: a tweet that actually stuck with me. (Most are immediately disposable.) - I’m not sure why exactly it has stuck with me, but it has. It’s been a while so I may not have all the details perfect but I do know the gist of the message. - A woman ...read more
Scripture: John 17:1-5
Denomination: Baptist
In times of turmoil, women of inner strength act in good faith in their dealings with everyone concerned about a bad situation, but doing the right thing can be risky and may require summoning courage to rise with danger.
ESTHER: COURAGEOUS ACT OF RISKING HER LIFE “Heavy, heavy hangs over thy head. What shall the owner do to redeem the forfeit?” Did you ever play a game of “forfeits” in which participants put personal belongings in a pile, a designated “judge” would ...read more
Scripture: Esther 7:1-10
A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 13
June 27, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 5:21-43 Only Believe Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Time is a relative phenomenon. As the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun. But there are other times ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:21-43
Denomination: Lutheran
Most of us can’t change ourselves. But God can change us, if we mean it.
On the night before he was betrayed, Jesus washed his disciples feet. This was a menial task, a task performed only by the very lowest house slave. And his disciples were shocked. They weren’t objecting to having their feet washed - far from it. It was the sort of courtesy a good host would make ...read more
Scripture: James 4:5-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Showing favoritism goes against God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we should strive to treat everyone equally, as God does.
Good morning, church family! Today we are diving headfirst into the book of James. We're going to discuss a topic that we all wrestle with from time to time. That's right, we're talking about favoritism, and how it goes against the Golden Rule and God's judgement. It's a tough subject, but as Billy ...read more
Scripture: James 2:1-13
Topics: Treat Others, Golden Rule
Haman carried bitterness and anger. He allowed one man at the gate destroy his entire world and ultimately it led to his demise. This too can be a challenge to christians, to let certain things go in their lives.
WHEN YOU GIVE UP THAT ONE THING! ELDER PATRICK J. LENNEY SCRIPTURE TEXT: ESTHER 3:1-5 NEW LIGHT CHURCH OF CHRIST DUMFRIES, VA 22026 WE MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF A SITUATION OR THE HEART OF PEOPLE BEFORE WE CAN ASSESS AND APPLY THE PRINCIPLES LEARNED FROM THEM IN OUR LIVES. ...read more
Scripture: Esther 3:1-5
Denomination: Apostolic
Choose this day if you will worship the Lord or contemporary idols. Find out what are the consequences for making the wrong choice.
Overcoming the Mistakes of Idolatry (Josh. 17:1-18) Quote:Idolatry is worshiping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought to be worshiped. Augustine. Many people are living only for earthly pleasures that cannot satisfy their deepest longings. Millions of people vainly ...read more
Scripture: Judges 17:1-18
Introduction: Does Your Life Need A "Spiritual Facelift?" Thesis: A person must realize the need to get life in order and take the steps to see it become reality.
Introduction: Does Your Life Need A "Spiritual Facelift?" Thesis: A person must realize the need to get life in order and take the steps to see it become reality. Introduction: Remodeling is never an easy task. I have had the pleasure to "remodel" the only home I ever owned. It was a chore - a ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 127:1
Do we have knowledge? or wisdom?
A Real Wise Guy 1. James starts with ? Look around. Who is wise & understanding? In this section, James tells us what wisdom is & how it may be attained. 2. Wisdom is not a hidden character trait. If foolish man keeps quiet some will judge him wise, but wise man can’t. He is responsible for the ...read more
Scripture: James 3:13-18
A challenging message to believers on the requirement of following Christ.
Do You Want to Be Great? Luke 9:23-26 Question: Do you want to be great? Do you want to be great for God? Reality: Do you remember after the resurrection when Jesus approached Peter after Peter had denied Him three times? Not that I or any one of you have consciously denied in this ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23
Using the beautiful allegorical language of the Song of Solomon this lesson provides insight into one facet of the Christian’s relationship with Christ.
INTRODUCTION In it’s Preface to the Song of Solomon (also known as the Song of Songs) the New King James Version gives these details. "The Song of Solomon is a love song written by Solomon and abounding in metaphors and oriental imagery. Historically, it depicts the wooing and wedding of a ...read more
Scripture: Song of Songs 2:14
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Surrender is essential in a believer’s life
THREE SECRETS OF Being An Effective Believer-2 ROMANS 12:2 It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, "What will you give me if I release you?" "The half of my wealth," was his ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:3
DESCRIBES THE NEED TO BELIEVE THE WORD
John 4:46-54 Faith is vital. It is the medium of exchange in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus said, "According to your faith be it unto you" (Matthew 9:29). I know that every man needs to possess a genuine faith in Christ for salvation. However, I want a faith that possesses me. I want to have a ...read more
Scripture: John 4:46-54
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