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Our High Priest

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

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Because of our High Priest Jesus Christ, we may now approach the throne of God and receive mercy.

Hebrews 4:14-16 Our High Priest 3/30/14e Introduction Poor Dorothy – she wants to go home. A tornado has lifted her up into the land of Oz, and only the Wizard of Oz can help her. She travels along the yellow brick road and picks up three friends, each of whom who is hoping the wizard will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Have A Happy New Year (Part 2) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2014

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If you want a happy new year, demonstrate humility in mercy, purity, making peace, and in accepting persecution. Be humble if you want to be happy.

Orla Shup, of Albion, Pennsylvania, was babysitting her pastor’s 3-year-old daughter, playing their favorite game together, Go Fish. One evening, after winning several rounds, the little girl kept bragging about how good she was. Jokingly, Orla Shup said to her, “I'm going to have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Not To Separate, But To Unite Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2010

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Christ condemned the pharisees because they separated; his purpose is unity, as in marriage; thus he forbade divorce, and the Church interprets that in mercy and reconciliation.

Eleventh Sunday in Course June 11, 2010 Liturgy & Sacrament Series Somewhere between the seventh and eleventh grade, most students learn that there is a difference between the denotation and connotation of a word. The word “statesman” has a dictionary definition almost identical to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Catholic

In The Fish's Belly! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 23, 2013

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Jonah's experience in the fish's belly motivates him to acknowledge and plead for God's mercy which Jonah was willing to deny Nineveh from experiencing.

Question: Why was Jonah in the fish's belly? Almost everyone on the planet knows that!...or think they know! Well he was there because the fish swallowed him! The cause of this predicament was Jonah's original response to God's command. He did not like the idea of doing what God wanted, despite the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Can Overcome Our Hurts.

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 16, 2001

based on 37 ratings

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"The Grace and Mercy of Jesus can help us over come our hurts, no matter what they are."

Biblical reference: John 5:1-15 A. When you look around at the people who attend church with you on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see impressive people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see hurting people in need of comfort; troubled people in need of peace; sick ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Psalm 72:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Is Good?” (Micah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

based on 134 ratings

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The world needs to see us see us acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly before God.

“What is Good?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Whether it’s Christmas or someone’s birthday, or any other gift-giving occasion, there are some people simply impossible to find gifts for—what do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need anything? ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Congregational

What A View!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 1, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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Since, we have a view of God’s rich mercy we are able to serve him with our lives.

I can still remember the first time I had the courage to take the elevator to the top floor of the Sears Tower. It’s over 1,400 ft. tall and rises up hundreds of stories. The elevator ride to the observation floor is even daunting. There are surveillance cameras everywhere, even before you get to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgive One Another

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 1, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Jesus teaches us to forgive others on the basis of His forgiveness ... out of grace & mercy ... not because they deserve it.

“Forgive One Another” INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 4:31-32 Ephesians 4:31 - Last Sunday we looked at “bitterness” … WHY we are bitter … WHAT bitterness looks like … HOW to overcome bitterness. TODAY we will look at one of the CAUSES of BITTERNESS. If we want to AVOID bitterness, it is essential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jesus Help?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 7, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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PENTECOST 3(C) - Believers learn WHY does Jesus help: He is full of mercy and God is to be glorified.

WHY DOES JESUS HELP? Luke 7:11-17 - June 29, 2003 LUKE 7:11-17 11Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out--the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Generous God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 29, 2004

based on 188 ratings

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From the parable of the vineyard workers, understand the generosity of God’s grace and learn to extend grace and mercy to others.

Parable of the Vineyard Workers This is not a well-liked story because it hits at our sense for what is fair and just. Our first impression is that it is not fair. Why? Why Jesus tells this parable? 20:1 “The kingdom of heaven is like…” It is a description of how God’s Kingdom functions. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 16, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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God treats sinners like us the same way he treated the vile King Ahab - with patience and mercy.

Of all the villains in the Star Wars movies, who is the most infamous? Darth Maul? Count Dooku? General Grievous? No. Darth Vader is the most notorious villain of them all. Even those who have never seen Star Wars before know that Darth Vader is a bad guy. Who’s been the most recognizable villain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejoice, Don't Worry, Pray

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2008

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St. Paul gives the key to joy, but first we must understand God’s mercy and His wrath.

Third Sunday of Advent 2008 14 December 2008 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. The Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn. . . and like a garden the Lord God will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Ministry To The Samaritans

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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A sermon that highlights how Jesus demonstrates Love, Faith and Mercy in his dealings with this often neglected group of people.

Ministry to the Samaritans This morning I feel that God is leading me to speak on the subject of Samaritans. More to the point I want to speak about Jesus’ interaction with this particular group of people. As a Jew, Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritans caused quite a bit of a stir at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bruised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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The Lord shows compassion and mercy to those who are broken and bruised by life. We are called to be people of compassion as well.

Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks Matthew 12:15-21 In her book entitled "It’s not in the Ministry Manual," Mary Ann Cejka relates a time when the students in her Spanish class welcomed a refugee for Thanksgiving dinner one year. The following is an excerpt from this story: Fernando did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Holiness

Yet Will I Praise Him!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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In the midst of heartache and suffering the Psalmist assures us that we can still praise God for His faithfulness and mercy.

Yet Will I Praise Him! Psalm 46 Grief is greatest when love abounds. Is it any wonder that so many hearts all across our city and far beyond have been shattered with the loss of our precious sister Jill? Is it any wonder that we ache when we think about the struggle that our brother Jason is still ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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