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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
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To let your light shine, you need to understand the preceding verse of what it means to be the salt of the earth.
This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th February 2023; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Today’s readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12. Main Reading: Matthew 5:13-20, Titus 2:9-10 Prayer: My I speak in the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, Isaiah 58:1-9
Denomination: Episcopal
As believers, we are called to let God's light shine through us, stepping into the realm of the impossible and bringing glory to our heavenly Father.
Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive into a profound conversation about light, both the light that God created and the light He calls us to be. We'll be looking at two key passages of Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18 and Matthew 5:16. Genesis 1:16-18 says, "God made two great ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18, Matthew 5:16
Topics: Letting Light Shine, All The World
This sermon will inform how a scripture in the Word of God has been placed under a "bushel basket," igniting a raging inferno of depravity in our nation and around the world and what we as a Church can do to restore righteousness in our nation and around the world.
- I want to share a thought-provoking riddle and its answer with those who are open to receiving it. - - The riddle goes: "Why not light a lamp and put a bushel basket over it?" The answer is clear - the light would be rendered useless and may cause a destructive fire ("No one after ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:11, Matthew 5:15-16, 2 Chronicles 7:14
Does God sometimes make us do things over? As Moses face shone, do our lives shine? Let's look at Exodus 34.
Does God sometimes require a do over after we have broken things? How great is God’s mercy? Do we let our light shine from within? Let's look at Exodus 34. Were the previous tablets “the work of God?“ Was Moses to chisel a copy of the stone tablets himself this time, for God to write on? The ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Jesus said we should be "the light of the World." But just how and why should we shine that light?
I asked the congregation: “How many of you have already taken down your Christmas lights?” (This was 7 days after Christmas Day, and about a 1/3 raised their hands) “Well, how many of you will take down your decorations NEXT week? (a few more raised their hands). How many of you ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-7
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Message 16 from John's gospel exploring the claim of Jesus to be the light of the world.
Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Let There Be Light” Overview of the passage Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12 Response of the Jews You are tooting your own ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:12-14
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
To be mature in the Christian Faith is to distance oneself from scoffers of sound doctrine but to devote the rest of one's life to Godly living for Jesus as a shining example of the Truth - in word and in deed.
SHINE LIKE RED DELICIOUS APPLES! Based on 2 Peter 3 Once we reach our cruising altitude of spiritual maturity, we should have no problem recognizing false ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18
Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with one another. Parts: A. His word of truth calls for a response. B. His love shines out from us onto one another.
Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Theme: Knowing Jesus Moves Us to Love A. His word of truth calls for a response B. His love shines from out us onto one another Season: Epiphany 3a Date: January 23, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Knowing-Jesus-Moves-Us-to-Love-1John2_3-11.html ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11
Denomination: Lutheran
Nowhere in all the Old Testament does the gospel shine more brilliantly than in Isaiah 53. This one chapter is quoted seven times in the New Testament and it is alluded to another 44 times in the New Testament.
Do you have a friend who is upset about what God has not done? More and more people seem to be upset that God has not stopped some type of tragic event. One young lady is upset because God did not stop her father from dying at a relatively young age. Another father cannot believe in God because God ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15
Denomination: Baptist
Expository sermon series on the book of Mark about shining the light of Christ.
The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 6: ‘Be the Light By Living the Life’ Mark 4:21-25 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor April 19, 2015 I want to share a brief illustration, I remember when I lived at home with my ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:21-25
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a shining example of a godly mother.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a shining example of a godly mother. As the chosen vessel to bear the Son of God, she demonstrated remarkable faith, humility, and obedience. Let us explore into the traits that made Mary a godly mother, worthy of emulation. Faith (Luke 1:37–38) Mary’s unwavering ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:37-38, Luke 2:19
Isaiah 60:1-2 is a powerful text that calls us to arise and shine because our light has come.
Transformed by Truth: Arise, Shine, Your Light Has Come Isaiah 60:1-2 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into a powerful passage from Isaiah 60:1-2, a text that calls us to arise and shine because our light has come. Let's read from the New Living Translation: "Arise, Jerusalem! ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2, Ephesians 5:14, Romans 13:11-12, Exodus 40:34-35, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 1:5, Matthew 5:14-16 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus was committed to His Father, to all mankind and to His believers.
INTRO.- A few Christmas riddles. - What do elves learn in school? The "elphabet"! - Why was Santa’s little helper depressed? He had low "elfesteem"! - What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted flakes! - What kind of candle burns longer, a red one or a green one? Neither, candles always burn ...read more
Scripture: John 8:29
When we say that we follow Jesus, what does this really mean to us and what does it say to others they see us?
Intro: When we say that we follow Jesus, what does this really mean to us and what does it say to others they see us? To answer the first part of the questions, if we are following Jesus, then it means we are meant to echo the nature of Christ's love. This means humility, sacrifices, and ...read more
Scripture: John 15:3
This is what happens when you ‘abide with God’! You start affecting the life of others! Is it not exciting? Come on, we need to let the world know that it is fun being in the presence of God!
Vine John 15:5 says, “I am the vine, you are the branches, he who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” Do you know what it means to abide in Him? The English dictionary defines ‘abide’ as’ hold to and stick to.’ Spiritually it means to ‘stick on to ...read more
Scripture: John 15:5
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