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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
We can learn from many things in life. I am satisfied that God put a lot of things on earth just to teach us some of the valuable lessons we need to learn.
Illus: Dr. Odell Belger’s wife is a cat lover. They have a big beautiful white cat that has taught them a lot of things about cats. • Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods; cats have never forgotten this • In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats • Every cat owner knows, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42
Denomination: Baptist
The entire concept of Ecology and the Environment is summarised in the initial verses of the Bible.
Rachel Louise Carson, an American marine biologist, author and conservationist once remarked: “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” A particular thought relating to this quote might suggest: ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 35:33, Isaiah 45:18, Revelation 7:3, Nehemiah 9:6
The psalmist compares the believer to a tree planted by living waters.
Psalm 1 The psalmist compares believers to trees “TREES” 1. We are the oaks. God wants us to be the oaks. Trees that are firm, strong, sturdy, durable, tough • Trees often bear fruit or nuts that old hickory tree bears all kind of nuts lawn mower tells • I read somewhere they give oxygen to the ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.”
THE THREE BOOKS Psalm 19 Introduction Read Psalm 19 / Song This Is My Father’s World Spurgeon wrote, “In his earliest days the Psalmist, while keeping his father’s flock, had devoted himself to the study of God’s two great books - nature and Scripture.” (via Faughn) Our Psalm for today ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Giving is a critical component within the grounds of faith we commit to as born-again Christians. Giving allows us to share in the bounty of what God has graced us with and the satisfaction of knowing we are doing something good for others.
Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:1-4 (Almsgiving) Matthew 6:1-4, NIV 1 "Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4
A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B
February 18, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 1:9-15 Detour into a Lonely Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was a child, my grandparents always purchased the Reader’s Digest condensed version of ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:9-15
Denomination: Lutheran
Explore and understand the humility, obedience, and salvation of Jesus Christ and how we can emulate His selflessness in our lives.
Good morning, brothers and sisters. I am thrilled to be with you here today to unpack the profound message given to us in Philippians 2:5-11. As Tim Keller once said, "Christ literally walked in our shoes and entered into our affliction. Those who will not help others until they are destitute ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Topics: Two Natures, Christ
This sermon explores Jesus' divine nature, the significance of His death and resurrection, and the transformative power of God's Word as revealed in Mark 9:2-9.
Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the beauty and mystery of our faith, of the divine tapestry that God weaves in our lives. We are connected through the words of the Bible, the living testimony of God's love for us. Today, we find ourselves ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:2-9
Topics: Jesus' Divine Nature
We must have a new nature to have a changed life.
Christ, The Catalyst for a Changed Life 2 Corinthians 5:17 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Intro: The apostle Paul is the posterchild for life change. All we have to do is read his testimony to know this. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
As we get to know God we become more and more like Him... understanding what matters and what does not.
Title: Things that Matter Text: Colossians 3:10-11(3:1-15) Thesis: As we get to know God we become more and more like Him… understanding what matters and what does not. Series Title: Living with others at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you don’t see eye to ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God’s wrath is evident to those willing to see it, but sinful human nature is not willing.
God’s Wrath and Human Denial (Romans 1:18) 1. How many people in denial does it take to change a light bulb ? There is nothing wrong with the light bulb. 2. The study of denial is a study in its own right. 3. The word denial can refer to a refusal to grant a request. The judge denied a new ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:18
Denomination: Independent/Bible
We cannot be excused from responding to the light we all have. This includes the obvious realization that there is a might Creator.
Plain to See (Romans 1:19-22) 1. One cold, snowy Minnesota night, I got lost on the way home. The snow was blowing so fast and piling up so high, I couldn't see any street signs. With no map in my car and a dead cell phone, I thought I might be stranded so I pulled over to the side of the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:19-22
We are called to hold on to what we believe
A young man was making poor grades in school, particularly in math. His parents tried various things, none of which seemed to produce the desired improvement. Finally, they decided to enroll him in a private Christian school. At the end of the first grading period, the young man came home and ...read more
Scripture: Jude 1:3-4
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Jesus defies the principles of gravity and space in his fifth sign which is given only to the 12 disciples on the Sea of Galilee. Look for the picture of the Gospel in this sign!
“Jesus Defies the Natural Order of Creation” John 6:16-24 We looked at Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the 5,000 men (probably close to 10,000 people in total) from five barley loaves and two fish. This miracle of Jesus demonstrated His creative power more than any other so far in ...read more
Scripture: John 6:16-24
Jesus calls on us to use our God-given gifts, including prayer, to further our faith and God’s work in this world. If we are successful, we will receive the help we need to cope with life’s challenges.
The Old Testament reading we heard from Jeremiah earlier in today’s service talks about the destruction of Judah and the pain and suffering felt by its people. The destruction was caused by the sins of the people. Jeremiah identified with the people and their pain and suffering. We as ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
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