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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
Emphasize the importance and responsibility of the Church in fulfilling the Great Commission, relying on the transformative power of the Gospel to change lives.
Good morning, church family! Now, don't you just love that feeling of being given a task that has eternal significance? That's exactly how we should feel about the Great Commission that Christ gave to us in Matthew 28:19-20. It says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
Topics: Disciple, Nation
Encourages Christians to rely on the Holy Spirit to overcome their sinful nature, emphasizing the constant struggle and victory in Christ.
Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today to share in the divine wisdom of God's holy word. We are all too familiar with the tug-of-war that rages within us, a battle between our human desires and the divine call. It's the age-old struggle between the flesh and the ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25
Topics: Battle, Within
Here we try to understand how David coped with the loss of his best friend Jonathan. Through David’s reactions we are challenged to embrace our seasons of grief in ways that would show that we are relying on God rather than relying on ourselves.
Opener: This week we reflect on David’s real life struggle with grief. With last week’s teaching on fear, and this week’s text focussed on the theme of grief it seems like we’re wading through some heavy waters aren’t we? But this is good for us. Because I firmly believe that we (as followers ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27
Denomination: Baptist
Overcoming fear can only be accomplished by relying on God's power and love to strengthen us and guide us, and it allows us to have sound judgment in our walk. When we rely on the God's power/love we WILL make sound judgments in our walk in Christ!
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 22, 2015 Date Preached: January 25, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Overcoming Fear thru Discipline/Focus Text: Nehemiah 4:1-14 (ESV) ETS: Here we find Nehemiah using discipline to help the people overcome their ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-14
We can’t rely on what our hearts tell us; we must only trust in God.
Jeremiah 17:5-10 “The Deceitful Heart” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. I was talking with a very troubled man this past week. He is a 50 year old drug addict and alcoholic who has been married several times, has ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Denomination: United Methodist
These messages rely heavily upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries, only the error are mine
3 Keys to enduring Trials James 1: 4-12 We have already observed in our 1st message that joy and understanding are supernatural responses to trials. Joy is available through the presence of God in our trials and through our will to endure for Christ sake. Joy for a Christian does not depend upon ...read more
Scripture: James 1:4-12
These messages rely heavily upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries, only the error are original
Oh Behave James 1:19:21 Here we have the 3rd test of a true believer. 1st we saw A response to trials, 2nd a response to temptation, now we have a response to God’s word I. True believing faith produces an affection for the Word of God, Ps. 42:1 A. A new born doesn’t have to be taught to desire ...read more
Scripture: James 1:19-21
Too many church goers rely on the hype and excitement to determine the "Will of God" for their lives. Loyalty is lacking greatly.
Loyalty & Steadfastness James 1:8 A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. Hebrews 10:24,25 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works; not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the ...read more
Scripture: James 1:8
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Our Future in Christ relies on our ability to forgive. Forgiveness is a very critical element in our christian walk.
Future In Forgiveness Collosians 3: 12,13 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God Provides The Purity That He Requires From His People -- So, We Need To Rely Upon Him!
Part 2 Introduction: 1. Review: What Does God Require From People? (In Our Wicked Nature!) - Find In 1:16-17 - “Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 1:24-31
The people who heard Jesus teach relied on a lot of things, but only hope would show them the way.
Focus on Hope John 7:25-31 • There was confusion and beliefs around Jesus. • Whether we find confusion or belief depends upon what we focus on. I. The Hysteria (25) • They heard him teach. They heard the rumors. • They were confused. What He was saying was Messiah-like. • Yet, the rulers who sought ...read more
Scripture: John 7:25-31
The trolls may pull us down with their words, but we need to rely on his Spirit to win over them.
The Trolls and Jesus Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have a very interesting text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 22:15-21). Now, let us listen to the text. “The Pharisees went off and plotted ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Denomination: Other
Understanding the importance of living out the Great Commission in our daily lives and relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.
Today, we're gonna talk about living out the mission Jesus has given us. You know, going all in for Jesus. So, let's dive right in! Object Lesson: Grab a flashlight and turn it on. See how it lights up the room? That's like us when we're filled with the Holy Spirit. We can shine Jesus' light into ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:16-18, Acts 1:8
Topics: Evangelism, Discipleship, Spiritual Growth, Missionary Work
Encourages believers to rely on God's strength and guidance in facing life's battles, understanding the enemy's tactics, and achieving victory.
Good morning, everyone! You know, I've got something on my heart today that I can't wait to share with you all. It's a message that's been stirring in my spirit, and I believe it's a word that's going to touch each and every one of us in a special way. Before we get to it, I want to share a quote ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 1:9
Topics: Veterans
This sermon explores the importance of trusting in God's wisdom and guidance, rather than relying on our own understanding and desires.
Good morning, friends. We gather here today, hearts open, minds eager. We're here to talk about trust. Trust in God. A simple phrase. A big idea. It's not always easy. Sometimes, it's the hardest thing we can do. But it's important. It's vital. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The riddles of God are ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Topics: Trust, Lord, Fully
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