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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
Explores Jesus' wilderness experience as a model for our own spiritual preparation and the transformative power of God's love in our trials.
Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family, united in the love of our Savior. We stand here, not as isolated individuals, but as a community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of God's love ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:9-15
Topics: Wilderness, Spirit
This sermon explores Hannah's story as a testament to God's faithfulness, demonstrating the power of faith, hope, and honor in trusting God amidst life's trials.
Good morning! It is with great joy and gratitude that we gather here today, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we come together, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who once said, “I have a great need for Christ: I have a great Christ for my ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27
Topics: Hannah's Dilemma
This Thanksgiving sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering and expressing gratitude for God's blessings.
At Thanksgiving time, I like to remember a diary entry from the great Bible commentator, Matthew Henry. He was once mugged on the streets of London. The entry in his diary for that day recorded the following thoughts: “I was mugged today. But Lord, you have taught us to be thankful in all ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18
Topics: Thanksgiving, Gratitude, God's Faithfulness
Part 17 - the last in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. This part deals with the confusing lengths of time given at the end of Chapter 12.
The Prophecies of Daniel Part 17: 1,335 Days and 2,300 Days After seventeen weeks of study we have finally come to the end of our study on the prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. I don’t know about you, but I’m almost sorry to see it end. If you have suggestions for further ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 12:11-12
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus was accused of many things: Breaking the Law of Moses, crimes, blasphemy. He was not guilty of any of them. They found no fault in Him. But Jesus was guilty of three things.
“Three Things Jesus Was Guilty Of” “Then Pilate gave Jesus to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led him away. Carrying the cross by himself, Jesus went to the place called Skull Hill (in Hebrew, Golgotha).” John 19:16-17 Intro: Just outside of Jerusalem, on ...read more
Scripture: John 19:16-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The First Day Brought: 1. Light, 2. Open Grave 3. Living Savior 4. Indwelling Spirit
Dawn of a New Day Matthew 28:1 (AV) 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. - Song “One Day” - John Wilbur Chapman - Born Richmond, Indiana.1859 - Died NYC 1918 - Ordained a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:1
John 19:16-42 shows us what really happened the day Jesus died and why it really matters.
Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Last night, we looked at the night Jesus served, and tonight I want to look at the day Jesus died. And Sunday we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material ...read more
Scripture: John 19:16-42
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
John 5
DO YOU WANT TO GET WELL? (JOHN 5:1-14) The Ice Bucket Challenge is all over the papers, TV and internet. Participants from celebrities to businessmen and politicians are dared to have a bucket of iced water poured over their heads. Why? Many have forgotten. It is to raise money and improve ...read more
Scripture: John 5:1-14
Denomination: Independent/Bible
A look at the fulfillment of the year of the Lord’s favor through the person of Jesus Christ and how we can take hold of it.
Take Hold of the Year of the Lord’s Favor Luke 4:14-21 Chinese food is one of my favorites. Since this is so, I have been to quite a number of Chinese restaurants through the years. But, no matter how many restaurants you go to in any number of cities and states, you begin to notice some ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:14-21
Before I get started in this sermon I have a little pop quiz for you that I would like for you to participate in. I will ask you three questions and immediately answer them with the first Word that comes to your mind.
ARE YOU READY? 1: First question, “I said, Do it?. The answer? It’s probably the word “Now”. 2. “I want it?” What is the first word that came to your mind? It’s probably was the word “Now.” Not next week, not next month, not next year, not tomorrow, but now!” 3. In a common prayer we might ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-12
Life is more than just moving through the decades. Jesus came that you might have life and live it to the fullest.
INTRODUCTION During their drug-fueled psychedelic phase, the Beatles recorded an album entitled “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” in 1967. One of the songs was entitled “A Day in the Life.” John Lennon wrote the first and last verses. Paul McCartney wrote the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:21-35
Jesus Circumcision
On the 8th Day January 1, 2005 New Year’s Day † IN the Name of Jesus † Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! He humbled himself…. Even to circumcision… Last Saturday, and Sunday, we celebrated the incredible birth of Jesus into this world. The long awaited ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21
Denomination: Lutheran
Every time I read this passage I think of myself as that adulterous woman, who was caught in her sin, being brought to the righteous and just Judge of all. How I rejoice that as He said to her, so too has He said to me - "Neither do I condemn you." May th
Caught in the Act INTRODUCTION Imagine a big gathering of people. They are listening to an important speaker such as a governor, an ambassador or perhaps even someone like the president [I will let you make this person be whoever you desire to fit your own political beliefs, :-)]. Then ...read more
Scripture: John 8:3-11
In Luke 6:1-11 is the challenge to Jesus about his interpretation of the Sabbath rules. What can you do or not due on the Sabbath?
Determining How to Interpret the Law Luke 6:1-11 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 6:1 Now it happened that He was passing through some grainfields on a Sabbath; and His disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating the grain. 2 But some of the Pharisees ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:1-11
Denomination: United Methodist
When it comes to living life which rules you, law or love? Jesus brought this into sharp focus when it came to healing on the Sabbath and it brings us to confront just who is actually Lord of our lives.
Jesus, our Ultimate Action Hero is waging a battle against enemies who are keeping us captive and away from a relationship with God. He is in the middle of battling the Pharisees, members of the religious establishment of the day who desired power and control. They were oh so good looking on the ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel