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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
A lesson from the life of Job about keeping our hope in the idst of seemingly hopeless situations.
I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;–Job 19:25, 26 THE JOY OF HOPE A good definition of hope is, “The feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the ...read more
Scripture: Job 19:25-26
Denomination: Baptist
Explores the hope and joy found in Christ, and how we can harness this hope in our lives.
Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to be in the house of the Lord today, where we gather as one family under His banner of love. We are here today to share in the Word of God, to draw from its well of wisdom, and to be nourished by its life-giving truths. We turn our hearts today to the prophetic ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11
Topics: Joy, Hope, Christ
Christ’s joy lives in us when we remian focused on our belief in God’s promises. (This sermon was for our Holy Humor Sunday, which focuses on the joy of Christ’s last laugh in his victory over death.)
“Joy Inexpressible” I Peter 1:3-9 (quotes taken from the NKJV unless noted) Wakelee Church ~ Holy Humor Sunday, April 3, 2005 Theme: Christ’s joy lives in us when we remain focused on our belief of God’s promises. Introduction – Joy is often a hard thing to come by…. Illus. Questions that have ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Denomination: Methodist
The Bible both tells us both we are to live rejoicing every day and tells us we can live rejoicing every day.
How to Live Rejoicing Everyday Psalm 118:24 In the hymn “O Happy Day” there is a line that says this. It says, “Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away! He taught me how to watch and pray, and live rejoicing every day.” It’s the last part where it says “He taught me how to …. live ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 118:24
To understand our duty to ourselves and God, we must distinguish between seeking pleasure and seeking joy.
Third Sunday in Advent Dec 12, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy–Sunday Series The haunting strains of chant mode 1 set the admonition of St. Paul in the Introit of today’s Mass, in both the ordinary and extraordinary form. The Church looks at the world through rose-colored vestments, not ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11
Denomination: Catholic
Joy is the heritage of the believer. If we do not have joy in our Christian walk, it is either because we do not know the author of joy, or we are disobedient to His will.
“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in ...read more
Scripture: 3 John 1:2-4
Often our prayers for each other consist of focusing on each others needs... but as vital as that kind of prayer can be, there is a more important prayer we can lift up for each other.
OPEN: A preacher by the name of Larry Davies shared that during one worship service, he asked: "Are there any prayer needs today?" · One person mentioned a neighbor who was sick. · Another spoke of a couple with financial problems. · A young man asked us to pray for the family of a friend’s ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Five ways the Bible tells us we can express our gratitude to God.
We read in the Bible that Solomon was the richest man in the world. Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking, “What a lucky man he was!” --But Solomon, with all his gold, never enjoyed the benefits of electricity. --He never owned an air conditioner, never talked on a telephone, never drove a car or ...read more
Scripture: Luke 17:11-17
A Palm Sunday message about the importance of dealing with our sorrows in order to more fully experience the peace and joy of Christ.
Jesus has set his face toward Jerusalem. For three years he has been calling disciples, teaching crowds, healing the lame, welcoming outcasts, and dining with sinners. He has been teaching about God’s new covenant and the reality of God’s kingdom, even as he embodied it. Now, it is time ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-42
Denomination: United Methodist
This message looks at Naomi's attitude after returning from Moab. There is application from God's word to help believer in Christ not come bitter when life is rough.
The Altitude of our Attitude Ruth 1:19 -Book of Ruth written during the time of Judges in Israel before there were kings. The message of the book focuses on Gods redemption through Christ even though it was written 1000 years before the birth of Christ -The main character is Ruth who is a ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22
A prayer for wisdom and knowledge.
OUR INHERITANCE IN CHRIST. Ephesians 1:11-23. I). The seal of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:11-14). We have an inheritance (Ephesians 1:11), which is sealed by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13). Put another way, the Holy Spirit is given as the down payment of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:14). ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We need to understand WHO THE ENEMY REALLY IS... his 3 demonic goals.
THE BOTTOM LINE… STEAL, KILL & DESTROY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Your are only young once --- BUT SEEMS YOU CAN BE IMMATURE FOREVER… SO WHAT DO YOU THINK, MY FRIEND? KNOW YOUR ENEMY… KNOW HIS TACTICS… BE PREPARED… John 10:8 All that ever came before me are thieves and ...read more
Scripture: John 10:8-10, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Peter 5:8
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. What is Our Joy of The Lord?
The Joy of The lord. Acts 20:21-29. The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:21-29
Denomination: Pentecostal
Joy is a gift from God. Our joy is a witness to others as to the "great things God has done for us."
CHRISTIAN JOY A. What do you think is the average person’s concept of a Christian? ILLUSTRATION: There was a man waiting in line at a CHECK-OUT STAND. He seemed AGITATED and IMPATIENT and had a very SOLEMN and GLOOMY look on his face. When the CHEERY young woman at the check-out said, “Good ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 126:1-3
Joy in Believing; Joy in Hearing; Joy in Obeying; Joy in Abiding - these are the keys to knowing the Joy of the Lord in our lives.
THE JOY OF THE CHRISTIAN 1. JOY IN BELIEVING I Peter 1:8 & 9 Jesus Christ . . . 8 You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him, you trust him; and even now you are happy with a glorious, inexpressible joy. 9 Your reward for trusting him will be the salvation of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9
Denomination: Independent/Bible