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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
This sermon encourages embracing life's struggles as opportunities for God to shape us into the people He calls us to be, through faith and trust in Him.
Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to another blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a community bound by the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here, not in our own strength or wisdom, but in humble recognition of our ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 17:1-3
Topics: Aligning Perspective, God's View
This sermon explores Jesus' baptism, the wisemen's search for God, and how these spiritual quests shape our understanding of faith and our place in God's narrative.
Good morning, dear family of God, gathered here today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a blessing it is to see each of your faces, shining with the light of His love and grace. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, as we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, seeking ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Topics: Jewish People, John The Baptist
This sermon emphasizes our unique creation by God, our role as His masterpiece, and our belonging to the Body of Christ, shaping our identity and mission.
Good morning, family of faith. It is a joy to be with you today, united in spirit and in truth, as we gather to reflect upon the beauty of God's Word. As we begin, we are reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "I have a great need for Christ; I have a great Christ for my need." ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14
Topics: Identity, God
This sermon emphasizes the power of our thoughts in shaping our emotional and spiritual well-being, urging us to focus on the positives for a healthier relationship with Christ.
Today, we are beginning a brand new sermon series revolving around this same concept: FOCUS. It is a word and idea we hear in more places than just school, and it is something God desires from us each day. However, here is the truth we should all recognize: the world around us loves to be a thief ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:8
Topics: Thought Process, Positive Focus, Emotional Health
Sermon Series: Focus
It is through the language we speak in our homes that we shape and mold our family into what God desires it to be or into what God gets disappointed by.
Communication: Building a Foundation of Trust (Part 1, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 (READ) This morning I want to issue you a challenge. I want to challenge you to put what we are going to talk about this month into practice. We will be looking at biblical foundations for ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
One of the ways we get in “shape” for God is as the Spirit transforms us as we discover and utilize our spiritual gifts for our place “on the team.”
At a recent “Y” league basketball practice one of the boys’ coaches began to ask them questions about the game. “What is offense?” “What is defense?” And he explained what it means to be on defense and what it means to be on offense. Then he assigned positions. To some he assigned the position of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7
Denomination: Church Of God
God’s blessings upon us may or may not take the shape of things we want or expect. But any fulfillment apart from God, will be empty.
The blessing of Elizabeth Luke 1:18-25 Most of the passage we are reading is about Zechariah the priest. However, it begins with a telling statement. In the modern west, our culture serves the related gods of • youth • beauty • health If you don’t have all of these three, you are somehow less ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:18-25
Denomination: Mennonite
Just like he did at the outset of creation, God can take the formless voids of our lives, give them shape, and speak light into them.
“Beginning with God” Genesis 1: 1 – 3 First Things First There is a saying, “First things first.” Well, the first thing is God. Our passage from Genesis begins this way. It says, “In the beginning God . . .” The Bible begins with God. It begins with the account of God creating the heavens and the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3
Denomination: Baptist
Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to demonstrate how God has uniquely created us with a passion or heartbeat for something God is passionate about.
We are in a series we are calling “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This means you are God’s Masterpiece, his work of ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24
Denomination: Methodist
Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to discover how God has created each of us with unique personalities to be used together in serving in the church.
If you haven’t been with us in the last couple weeks let me get you up to date. We are in a series called “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16
As christians we’re in a race as we sojorn here on earth, therefore we must stay in good spirital shape as we are nearing the finish line.
Hebrews 12:1-3 “WE’RE IN A RACE” WTBI 9- 2-06 All of us as Gods children need to be reminded from time to time that we are in a race. It’s not a sprint were in, its not a 100-yard dash. And it’s certainly not a jog through the park. This Christian race we’re in is not a ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.
How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Denomination: Charismatic
Treating others with gentleness begins with understanding that God uses gentleness with us, and then moves to our being gentle with ourselves. Gentleness does shape the behavior of others.
Why is it that some situations cause us to lose our tempers? Why do we sometimes lose all sense of reason and just get angry all over? Why is it that when we are trying to get someone else to do what we want them to do, we can barely control our rage? A few weeks ago I introduced you to our new ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25
The first of 7 messages where we are looking at 7 events in the life of Christ counting back to Chrithmas. Events that are intended to shape and define our lives.
His Return There’s No Place Like Home Back To Christmas (1) QUESTION – who here has seen the Wizard Of Oz? Who here has seen it more than once? YEAH – I think most of us probably have. THIS - 1939 classic is pretty timeless… I MEAN – it’s a movie we watched as kids and that we watched with ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21
Your world view will determine what you do. It will give shape to how you live in this world. Our world view forms our character.
IMPROVING YOUR VISION Talking and Listening to God -- Part 3 Isaac Butterworth December 12, 2010 Matthew 7:24-27 (NIV) 24 ‘Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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