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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
A three-fold rationale for keeping stewardship a primary focus in the church...It is a Lordship matter, Heart matter, and Eternal matter.
Chest of Joash, Part One: WHY? 2 Chronicles 24 March 4, 2001 1Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother¡¦s name also was Zibiah of Beersheba. 2And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-27
Denomination: United Methodist
Many people fear discipleship but it is the primary command of the ’Great Commission’. This study looks at how we all fit into this calling.
Three Principles of Discipleship (Part 1) Matthew 28 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Denomination: Baptist
Three Principles of Discipleship (Part 2) 2. Teaching The next step in discipleship is teaching. The relationship side of discipleship gets off target because we have been taught that these two go together. The relationship may produce opportunities to share and teach each other, but the focus ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Galatians 1:8-9, Galatians 1:8-10
want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.
I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:50-53
We must make resolutions to progress toward our primary goal: to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
[If you would like a free sermon each week delivered to your inbox, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] GOALS AND RESOLUTIONS Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Popular resolutions include losing weight, quitting smoking, getting out of debt, learning a new skill, and reading through ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:28
Using the Israelites as our primary example, you will discover that worship of the almighty God requires us to bring our best!
TEXT: Various TITLE: The Praising Church: Bringing Your Best. . . TOPIC: Worship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 10th, 2008 PROP.: Bringing your Best to God includes: Being prepared to worship, Participating in Worship, Give it all! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! And welcome! ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 12:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What shapes your perspective on life? What should? The Word of God must be the primary perspective-shaper in the life of a believer.
The Forest for the Trees TCF Sermon October 26, 2008 When Barb and I were on vacation in August, we took several hikes in the mountains of Colorado. And yes, this is a good excuse for me to show you some vacation pictures, but I hope it turns into more than that before this morning’s message ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The gospel is about mroe than just making converts - its primary purpose is to help believers keep trusting in God
What is the purpose of the gospel? Take a moment to think about that and then write down your thoughts in the space I’ve given you at the top of your sermon outline this morning. [Give people a chance to write down their answers] Would anyone like to share what you’ve written ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17
Why is our Country so divided, why so much hatred? What are the primary religious issues that divide us?
Just think about it Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today, violence across this Country in cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and now in our Nation’s ...read more
This sermon explores prioritizing God's Kingdom through stewardship and generosity, emphasizing that our primary purpose is to know and serve God.
Welcome, beloved family of faith. We find ourselves here again, gathered in the presence of our Lord, ready to receive His divine wisdom and guidance. We're here, not by accident, but by His divine orchestration. We're here because there's something He wants us to hear, to learn, to embrace. Our ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:33
Topics: Generosity, Stewardship
This is a Father’s Day message that takes a look at three primary characteristics that men, if they are to men of God, need to have as part of their character.
The Man of God: A Biblical Portrait Ezekiel 22:30 I. The Man of God Is a Man of Integrity “He who walks with integrity walks securely…” – Proverbs 10:9 A. He has integrity in His family 1. His wife can trust him 2. His children respect him 3. His family can depend on him B. He has integrity in ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31
What exactly is the Kingdom of God like? Learn about its primary traits from stories about trees, yeast, and doors.
“Trees, Yeast, and Doors” (Luke 13:18-35) Have you ever wondered, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How does it operate?” If so, you wouldn’t be alone – Jesus knew people were wondering, so he asked the question for them! We find this in Luke 13:18-35. Would you turn there? I’d like to read the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:18-35
Jesus is the critical reference point of our lives, providing the primary point of reference for our lives, our attitudes and our behavior
Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake Part III TCF Sermon August 13, 2006 Have you ever run a race? Have you ever been in a swimming race? Have you ever played basketball, football or tennis, or baseball or soccer? What’s one thing that helped you know you were going where ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
A message that challenges the religious mindset as we know it. This message challenges us to believe that Jesus is the primary foundation and man is the secondary.
A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus There are three type of people in the church 1) Coming out of a storm 2) Going to a storm 3) In a storm Storms are not purposeless but rather purposeful The purpose of a storm is to come to test the quality of three Areas. Test the quality of ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:20
Three primary tests we can apply in order to recognize a false prophet: 1) Character, 2) Creed, and 3) Converts.
Some high-profile leaders who have professed to be Christians, have come under fire recently for alleged misdeeds, with their stories played out prominently in the media. Richard Roberts, son of evangelist Oral Roberts, resigned recently as president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa amid ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20
Denomination: Other