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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?
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The rich and the poor meet together. The Lord is the maker of them all
Plato, the Athenian philosopher, once stated: “Wealth and Poverty: The one is the parent of luxury and indolence, the other of meanness and viciousness and both of discontent. Proverbs 22.2 informs us: “The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all.” Life is like the two ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18, Proverbs 28:19
The reminder we see in 3 John is regarding discipleship/faithfulness to what we have been taught - we are called to execute the things we have seen Jesus do!
A Lesson in Discipleship Scripture: 3 John 1:1-15 Introduction - Today we will examine 3 John and hopefully see a very poignant theme -- Setup: John’s writings late in life all surround reminders for the entire church -- The reminder is regarding discipleship/faithfulness to what we have been ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In times of distress, the need we all have for God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and being challenged to embrace our Lord's divine presence, promise and peace.
God Grant Me Courage for Not Living Afraid Anymore! Although I do not make New Year’s Resolutions, neither do I frown upon those who do. On the other hand, I DO think it’s GOOD to set aside a time to assess one’s situation in order to make ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11
On Palm Sunday, things were not as they appeared
Things aren’t what they appear to be. And in life, some things are also not what they seem. For example, we can make assumptions about things and systems and people, and maybe we steer clear of something because it seems like something we don’t like. Maybe we look at a food or a venue or a type of ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-14
The lady answered, “Tell Jesus not to kiss me — to stop kissing me.”
There are athletic passages both in Greek philosophy and in the Bible that say suffering can be useful like an athlete in training, because it can aid in the growth of virtue. A meme: They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. At this point, my dear, I should be able to bench-press a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42
Denomination: Catholic
Life is made up of many factors which contribute to the overall quality.
Craig D. Lounsbrough a licensed Professional Counsellor in the State of Colorado and ordained by the Evangelical Church Alliance once remarked: “Our egos are utterly convinced that ‘quality of life’ is found in the ‘domineering of life.’ And a very simple way to effectively destroy the whole of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22-27, Proverbs 28:20
I went to Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria from May 19-26 and preached at Fountain of Peace Baptist Church, with Pastor John Oyelade. I preached 5 messages to the congregation and two to ministers in the mornings. We had a wonderful outpouring.
NIGERIA OUTREACH 2022 May 22-25, 2022 POWERPOINT & COMMENTS SLIDE 1 – “AFRICA AND OYO STATE” SLIDE 2 – “My Destination: Fountain of Peace Baptist Church in Oyo Inset: Pastor John Oyelade” SLIDE 3 – “The Roads are Bustling with People.” In cities, most people walk where they’re going. In Oyo ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17
Denomination: Assembly Of God
A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C
February 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 A Change of Plans Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a Yiddish saying: “We make our plans and God laughs.” No matter how much we ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Denomination: Lutheran
Now we come to part 2 regarding our battle rattle.
Now we come to the second half of our sermon. In verse 15: Shoes are needed for conflict and for traversing treacherous ground. These shoes are designed for warfare. Without a pair of shoes, you can only walk or run so far. Your feet are exposed to the elements. Are our shoes for running or ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Shame will keep us from living out what Jesus has called us to do. Walk with Jesus and Simon Peter to see Jesus recommission Peter to work in the Kingdom of God.
Recommissioned (John 21:15-19) Intro: A. I want to share some quick highlights in the life the Apostle Peter. He gets his name after his brother brings him to Jesus down in Judea when they were following John the Baptist, but he gets his commission up in Galilee after Jesus preaches to a crowd ...read more
Scripture: John 21:15-17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
In a world that often promotes relativism and undermines traditional values, it is essential to ground our parenting in the unchanging truths of God's Word.
Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to address a topic that is both crucial and challenging: rearing children in a post-modern world. As parents and caregivers, we are entrusted with the sacred responsibility of guiding our children in their spiritual, moral, and ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Denomination: Pentecostal
The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of worshiping God, using the story of the Wise Men's journey to worship Jesus as a guide for our own worship.
Good morning, church! Today we're going to zero in on a narrative that's often glossed over after the Christmas season, but has so much to teach us. Our scripture today is from Matthew 2:1-12, and it tells about the Wise Men's journey to worship our King Jesus. It's a beautiful reminder of how we ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Topics: Worship
This sermon encourages us to live lives that reflect God's glory, prioritizing the good of others over our own, as active participants in God's grand narrative. Key
Welcome, beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, we are reminded of the profound connection we have, not just with one another, but with our Creator. We stand here, not by accident or coincidence, but by the divine design of a God who loves us ...read more
Topics: Purpose, Man
Explore the themes of meaningless worship, spiritual blindness, and illiteracy of the faithful in Isaiah 29:9-16, urging believers to seek genuine connection with God rather than just going through the motions.
Good morning church family! Today, we're diving deep into a powerful passage from Isaiah 29:9-16. This scripture confronts us with challenging themes such as the deception of meaningless worship, the spiritual blindness of believers, and the illiteracy of the faithful. Now, these aren't easy topics ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 29:9-16
Topics: Prophet, Fool
Explore Exodus 3, emphasizing God's divine presence, Moses' call to leadership, and the significance of the burning bush, and remind us that God is never in a rush and has a purposeful call for each of our lives.
Good morning, Church family. Today, we're gonna dive into a pretty familiar passage of Scripture, but as we do, let's ask God to open our eyes anew to the timeless truths He wants to communicate to us. We'll be hanging out in Exodus 3, where Moses has an unexpected encounter with God in the form of ...read more
Topics: God, Exodus 3
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