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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
Do we make demands of Jesus to do what we want or follow the path Jesus sets for us?
I want to set the stage before we examine the scripture: Jesus had been traveling, preaching, and teaching for three years with these twelve disciples. Everything he had done was in preparation for them continuing his ministry – and time and time again, it was evident that they were “not getting” ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:25-35, Matthew 20:26
Denomination: Episcopal
Explores our privileged position, service, and the peace and grace we receive in Christ.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy and honor to stand before you today, not as someone who is above you, but as a fellow traveler, a fellow believer, who is eager to share the richness of God's word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2
Topics: Privileged Roles
To be in a position of privilege is to be in a positino to think of and serve others.
Title: Privilege Text: Matthew 20:20-28 (Mark 10:35-45) Thesis: To be in a position of privilege is to be in a position to think of others (serevice). Introduction: James D. Berkley, author of The Leadership Handbook wrote, “All I ask of life is a constant and exaggerated sense of my ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The attitude of servanthood made the New Testament church unique. It is a necessary ingredient for any church and/or believer.
Church Essentials: Part Six Servanthood - Philippians 2:4-9 We live in an egocentric age where the "what's in it for me" mentality has permeated every aspect of our society and sadly has infiltrated the lives of today's professed Christians. Instead of asking ourselves "How can I best be used by ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:4-9
Denomination: Baptist
FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD
BIG IDEA: FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD Def. of Paradox: "a statement or proposition seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, and yet explicable as expressing a truth"; How could Christ Jesus choose to save someone who ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Denomination: Independent/Bible
After a person makes a full commitment to the preeminence of Christ, that person needs to be ready to share the Gospel with all people in our world.
READY FOR SERVICE--Colossians 1:23-29 Proposition: After a person makes a full commitment to the preeminence of Christ, that person needs to be ready to share the Gospel with all people in our world. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ready to serve our Lord Jesus Christ ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29, Colossians 3:23-24
“Privilege” has become a bad word in today's society, yet Christians are the most privileged members of our society. And that's a good thing.
Romans 5:1-5 (ESV) (1) Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (2) Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (3) Not only that, but we rejoice ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-5
This is the 15th sermon in the Series "The Cure". As God's Children, we are privileged.
Series: The Cure [#15] PRIVILEGED Romans 9:1-5 Introduction: As I was walking across the student parking lot at the High School, I saw numerous vehicles that were vehicles I will probably never have. There were many $40,000 and $50,000 vehicles on the lot. I then went over to the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 9:1-5
thankful for the provision of salvation; thankful for the preservation of the Scriptures; thankful for the presence of the indwelling Spirit; thankful for the possibilities in supplication; thankful for the privilege of service; thankful for the partnersh
Thanksgiving: COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS Psalm 103:1-22 A man writing at the post office desk was approached by an older fellow who had a post card in his hand. The old man said, "Sir, could you please address this post card for me?" The man gladly did so, and he agreed to write a short message on ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22
Motherhood for Mary was a painful privilege. It was a privilege for her to be chosen to bear the Son of God, but so very painful to have to witness his death.
A Painful Privilege I Thessalonians 5:16-24 Luke 1:46-55 Advent 3 December 11, 2005 I read a very interesting comment about motherhood the other day. One commentator said that motherhood is a painful privilege. I guess that it is easy for me to say, being a man, but I like that. A painful ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:46-55
Denomination: Methodist
"The Church is Dying on the Vine" is a common statement today. Is it True?
THE PERIL OF PRIVILEGE Amos 3:1-15 INTRO: "This church is dying on the Vine," is a statement I have heard made recently. But who is responsible? Some say the preacher, others the deacons, the Sunday School teachers, and on & on. We, are all responsible. People have told me they wont attend ...read more
Scripture: Amos 3:1-15
We have a privileged partnership with God. This message explores that partnership.
A PRIVILEGED PARTNERSHIP 1 Cor. 3:6, 8-9 INTRO: “I planted the seed, and Apollos watered it; but God made it grow....Whether they plant or water, they work as a team....We are God’s fellow workers.” This is a thrilling text. It declares a privileged partnership--a partnership with God! And in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9
A privileged citizen is a person who is granted a special entitlement or immunity by a government or other authority - Do you have what is necessary to be a citizen? - Check your citizenship & heed the warnings.
- A privileged citizen is a person who is granted a special entitlement or immunity by a government or other authority - Do you have what is necessary to be a citizen? - Check your citizenship & heed the warnings. - There is a sign posted at a service station perched on the edge of the Mojave ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:1-39
This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".
Series: Social Justice [#3] THE PRIVILEGE OF A NATION Amos 2:4-8 Introduction: In the book of Amos, we encounter the warnings of a prophet sent to the northern kingdom of Israel during a time of relative prosperity. Amos highlights the dangers of privilege, especially when that privilege ...read more
Scripture: Amos 2:4-8
We often pray, but don't understand how privileged we are to be able to do this.
Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we start a new sermon series called Thoughts and Prayers. For the next few weeks, we’re going to look at different aspects of prayer, and examine how it can impact our lives. Here at Concordia, We use prayer regularly in our worship services. We pray ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16
Denomination: Lutheran
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