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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
Not surprisingly so, the greatest things in life have often been noted to include: The existence of God, food, music, life itself, family, water and love.
Ronald Wilson Reagan, the former 40th president of the United States once remarked: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.” Psalm 126:1-6 confirms: “A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16, Joel 2:21, Jeremiah 33:3, John 17:23
Living the life might be regarded as: taking it firmly by the horns, embracing it with an open mind, and performing the constructional intentions of making the most of opportunities, despite the many obstacles or difficulties that consistently present themselves.
Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light In The Heart,” once remarked: “Don't let the expectations and opinions of other people affect your decisions. It's your life, not theirs. Do what matters most to you; do what makes you feel alive and happy. Don't let the expectations and ideas of ...read more
Scripture: John 10:10, Psalm 37:4, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 27:1
Frustration is defined as the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.
Mark Goulston, an American psychiatrist and writer once remarked: “Being alone with fear can rapidly turn into panic. Being alone with frustration can rapidly turn into anger. Being alone with disappointment can rapidly turn into discouragement and, even worse, despair.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 reminds ...read more
Scripture: John 16:33, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Philippians 4:6-7
“The Odyssey” is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, a Greek poet.
Bettany Mary Hughes, a British-born historian, author and broadcaster once remarked: “To me that is what the Odyssey is all about, it's about being in the world and unexpected challenges and dangers are thrown at you.” Matthew 5:17 reminds us: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 2:13, John 14:6, Luke 16:17
Storytelling is defined as the activity of writing, telling, or reading stories.
Edward Miller, an American-born author and illustrator of children’s books once remarked: “Stories are our primary tools of learning and teaching, the repositories of our lore and legends. They bring order into our confusing world. Think about how many times a day you use stories to pass along ...read more
Scripture: John 8:32, James 3:1, Revelation 1:1, Matthew 13:35
A baccalaureate sermon given to a local high school graduating class 2024
2024 Baccalaureate Service Text: Psalm 90:9-12 Well let me begin by saying that I am honored to stand before you today. I know you students, I’ve met many of you, I’ve talked to most of you, and even taught some of you, so it’s an honor to be able to stand here and hopefully impart some wisdom. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 90:9-12
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The Trinity is considered to represent the strong bond of God’s love, centered on its unity. It is regarded as the unique oneness of three.
Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure: 1. Acceptance, 2. Understanding, 3. Appreciation. Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart. Which, by the way, is something highly inadvisable. Think about it ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, John 17:3, Revelation 22:13, Colossians 1:15
Most Americans enjoy watching a good cowboy movie. One reason we like them is because even the most simple minded person can understand them.
Illus: Two cowboy friends, Joe and Bob, each bought a horse one summer. They enjoyed riding around and doing the things that cowboys do. When winter came, however, they did not want to pay to have their horses stabled for the winter. Instead, they decided to release them in a pasture and get ...read more
Scripture: Amos 7:14
Denomination: Baptist
The river of life is said to represent God's life-giving presence.
Jeffrey R. Anderson, author of ”The Nature Of Things - Navigating Everyday Life With Grace.” once remarked: "The river is one of my favourite metaphors, the symbol of the great flow of Life Itself. The river begins at Source, and returns to Source, unerringly.” Revelation 22:1 confirms: ...read more
Scripture: John 7:38-39, Ezekiel 47:9, Isaiah 44:3, Revelation 7:17
Caterpillars are defined as the larval stage of members of the Lepidoptera family which is an insect order comprising butterflies and moths.
Steven James, a Wisconsin-born American author once remarked: “Think of a caterpillar entering a cocoon. Once he does so, one of two things will happen: He will either transform into a butterfly, or he will die. But no matter what else happens, he will never climb out of the cocoon as a ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, 1 John 2:1, Acts 19:19, Luke 16:26
It is said that to “Reach for the Sky” is to set very high goals or aspirations to attain the very best in life.
Brandon Royal, a Western provinces-born educational author once remarked: “The sky is a reminder that many things are possible even though they seem beyond our reach.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 confirms: “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” It is said that ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 13:16, Philippians 2:4
Gracious Acceptance is said to receive something in a polite or kind manner.
Alexander “Sandy” McCall Smith, a British writer once remarked: “Gracious acceptance is an art – an art which most never bother to cultivate. We think that we have to learn how to give, but we forget about accepting things, which can be much harder than giving…. Accepting another person’s gift is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Colossians 3:15-20, Romans 11:29, Hebrews 12:28
Self-Sacrifice is defined as the relinquishment of one’s own interests or wishes in order to help others or advance a cause.
John Burroughs, an American naturalist and essayist once remarked: “For anything worth having one must pay the price; and the price is always work, patience, love, self-sacrifice – no paper currency, no promises to pay, but the gold of real service.” Romans 12:1-2 confirms: “I appeal to you ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Galatians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 7:5, 1 Corinthians 9:25
Instruments of navigation are deemed as guidance tools in the process of travel through life.
Saint Augustine of Hippo, a theologian and philosopher of Berber origin once remarked: “Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 11:2, Jeremiah 33:3, Proverbs 16:9
This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, fostering strength amidst frailty, fortifying against fickleness, and finding fulfillment in faithfulness.
Good morning, dear friends and beloved members of our faith community. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where we can draw near to God and each other, sharing in the fellowship of believers and the richness of His Word. Today, we are going to spend some time in the book of ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25
Topics: Lost, Lonely, Lazy
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