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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
Recognize the condition of our hearts as the soil in which the seed of the Gospel is planted, and to make conscious choices to create an environment where our relationship with God can grow.
Today we're going to talk about our hearts and how they're like soil for the good news of Jesus. We're going to look at a story Jesus told in the Bible, called the Parable of the Sower. You can find it in Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23. So, let's start with a cool object lesson. I want you all to grab a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Fertile Heart, Parables, Biblical Teachings
Many people have only a foggy notion of what the great commission is all about. (Matt 28:18-20) It is essential to realize that the first words that Jesus gave the disciples and last words focused on multiplication of disciples. In Matthew 4:19-21 Jesus s
Dispelling the Fog About the Great Commission 1. Many people have only a foggy notion of what the great commission is all about. (Matt 28:18-20) It is essential to realize that the first words that Jesus gave the disciples and last words focused on multiplication of disciples. In Matthew 4:19-21 ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What were the evidences of a spiritual awakening taking place under Haggi’s ministry?
Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 5 Introduction The Lord Jesus once told a parable about a farmer who went out to sow some seed in one of his fields. Although he sowed out the whole field there were places here and there where the soil quality differed and because of that some of the seed that ...read more
Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The fruit we bear will be determined by the soil we’re rooted in (#4 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)
“...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love...” I feel it is very important to remind you first of all today, that this is a prayer, and it is a prayer for you. But that does not say it all. Keep in mind who it is who is praying ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:17
Denomination: Orthodox
4 short truths about small things.
The Hidden Kingdom Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way December 2, 2012 Formerly: Mustard Field of Dreams, Series: Stories Hollywood Missed, December 11, 2005 READ Mark 4:21-34 with me… (READ) Last week Jesus told a parable about 4 types of soil…each of us is one of them…but ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:21-34
Denomination: Wesleyan
In outlining the future God is lovingly conveying to Daniel (and us) the sense that he is in control so that even though there are rocky times ahead, we can have tangible and real hope.
- - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. An outline from the Message Guide printed in the bulletin is included at the end of the textual portion of this sermon. - - - - - - - - - - I need to tell you up front thatthat I am NOT ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 9:21-27
Denomination: *other
Ephesians 4:31 says to “get rid of brawling and slander.”
Introduction Three weeks ago we began our current series and Josh talked about getting rid of the self-destructive lies that many of us think about ourselves. When we think that “we’re not good enough” or that “we’re not pretty enough,” or that “we’re not loved or valued or important,” we play ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:31
Denomination: Independent/Bible
God is looking for "good soil", noble and good hearts which hears, retains, and persevere in God’s Word.
We have been studying the Gospel of Luke and we have been learning from the parable of the Sower and the Seeds. Today, we will look at the ultimate type of people God is looking for, the ultimate type of Christian! What type of Christian are you? Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:4-15
A sermon about the parable of the sower: preparing the soil, sowing the seed, watering the seed, pulling weeds, and waiting for the harvest.
Luke, Chapter 8: We’re going to talk this morning…If I had to say there were three or four passages of Scripture that I think are very important to my life personally, I would say the prodigal son is by far my favorite, my favorite parable that’s ever been written. We’re ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:1-15
God desires that our hearts become a soft soil where the seed of forgiveness might germinate and take root.
February 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matt. 6:7-15; Matt. 18:23-35 Forgive as God Forgives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We all need role models. Our first role models are our parents. Children are ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15, Matthew 18:23-35
Denomination: Lutheran
In the last few months, we have watched horrific terrorists attacks take place in Europe and on American soil.
Trending Toward Terrorism (Inspired by article in Prophecy In The News (Jan. 2016) by Dr. Kevin Clarkson) 1/13/16 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In the last few months, we have watched horrific terrorists attacks take place in Europe and on American soil. 1 In Paris, ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 12:9
Denomination: Baptist
As followers of Jesus we are to be committed to excellence in every sense of the word.
Commitment To Excellence Luke 8:4-15 Commitment is key. No matter what it is that we are talking about there is no greater determining factor than our commitment. I'm not talking about commitment by coercion. I'm not talking about commitment by convenience. I'm not talking about commitment by ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Begin with the end in mind...a look at Paul’s last words to Timothy just before His martyrdom.
Famous Last Words II Timothy 1:8-12 Steven Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People teaches that one of these habits is to “Begin with the end in mind” Covey encourages his listeners and readers to write their own epitaph now, and to use it as a driver for everything they ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12
Denomination: Methodist
Today we are going to look at the final words of Paul to the church in Corinth.
"FINAL WORDS - WARNINGS, EXHORTATIONS AND BLESSINGS" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-14 INTRODUCTION As the tired and weary warrior sat down to pen the final words of his letter to the Church in Corinth he thought about the first time in arrived in that city. Even after all he had seen in his life he ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14
Don't be like Judah who refused to return and suffered God's judgment because of it! Simply return!
Refusing To Return Jeremiah 8:1-22 Intro The Book of the Jeremiah is the second of the Major Prophets found in the Word of God, although some Jewish tradition considers it to be the first. Jeremiah's ministry was as a prophet to Judah in the years just prior to and then during the initial ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 8:1-22
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