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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
Jesus returned to Capernaum, creating quite a stir. Word spread that He was in the house and a multitude gathered. We have the opportunity to meet with the Master at any time for any need. As we come by faith, He responds to our need.
Commotion in Capernaum Mark 2: 1-12 Following a season of ministry within the region of Galilee, Jesus has returned to Capernaum. Likely He is in the home of Simon Peter once again and it doesn’t take long for the crowds to begin gathering. The people in Capernaum were astonished at Jesus’ ...read more
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
When Jesus met Simon, he named him "Peter", or "Rock", even though Peter's character at that time was decidedly un-rocklike. But Jesus saw what he would become, just as he sees as, not only as we are but as what we will become in Him.
The first thing we notice in these seven verses is the number of references to stones. Living stones. Precious stones. Corner stones. Stones that are chosen by God but rejected by men. A stone that causes people to stumble and fall. Now, think about that for a moment. Why would that be? Why would ...read more
Scripture: John 1:40-42, 1 Peter 2:4-10
I'm not the way I used to be, since the Lord has changed me.
The change that Jesus brought into Paul’s life is one of the most dramatic narratives and radical transformations of a person that has ever been recorded. The record is that Saul whose name would be changed to Paul was born to a prominent Jewish family in Tarsus – the capital of the Roman ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:26-27
"Change" is often coerced and impermanent. How do we discover not just "change," but transformation?
You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6000676 Q: How can I change? Read: Ezekiel 37:1–11 NLT • We’re dried out. • But we can change. It isn’t easy, but it isn’t complicated. • Steps: o believe the promise of change. o receive the power of ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-28, 1 John 5:17, 1 John 4:4, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:12-13 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We reboot/reset our devices to return them to their optimal condition. In this new year, let's let God reboot us to the image we were intended to be.
Rebooting Our Minds lanny smith Reboot / Transformation; The Beatitudes / Romans 12:1–3 • Reboot - still a term we use though no longer accurate. • Comes from the earliest days of computing. Computers didn’t just start up. There was a process. • Card readers. Top card came to be known as a ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-3
At Easter, God transforms fear to peace, disciples to brothers, worship to mission and grief to joy.
The Natural History Museum in London used to have an earthquake simulator. You’d stand in the middle of a pretend Japanese supermarket and the floor would move, literally, under your feet. You’d get jolted back and forth. It always felt a little bit tame – I suspect they didn’t want anyone to hurt ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
There is a song that was sung by Diana Ross that said, “Reach out and touch somebody’s hand make this world a better place if you can”. Well in the day of Coronavirus touching somebody’s hand is taboo.
A Touch from God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. There is a song that was sung by Diana Ross that said, “Reach out and touch somebody’s hand make this world a better place if you can”. Well in the day of Coronavirus touching somebody’s hand is taboo. People are cautious to avoid touching ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26, Luke 17:11-17
Denomination: Apostolic
Seeing Jesus for who he is, in a tranformed state which blesses them and us.
In chapter (8:31) we find that the disciples were adjusting to the shock, and the explanation that Jesus would suffer countless agonizing pain, the texted revealed that he would be rejected crucified and be put to death, but ultimately he would rise again. However, beyond all of the issues that ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:1-10
Well, the truth is, for the believer in Christ Jesus, God does have a vast eternal plan for us which includes incomparable riches and blessings that make wealth here pale by comparison.
The Fiddler on the Roof was a wonderful story about a lovable character named Tevye. He has daughters and the story cycles around the challenges to Tevye’s Jewish traditions. In the musical there are a number of songs. There is one that expresses what probably everybody has at one time or another ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-18
There are times when we take things for granted. They're too familiar, easily overlooked. Disciples of Jesus can fall into that trap if we're not careful.
You can listen to the audio of the sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8153278 “Everyday Treasure” [IMAGE] Things people owned that they didn’t realize were very valuable. (https://www.boredpanda.com/old-items-that-turned-out-to-be-worth-a-fortune/) We started with fake watches last ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:1-11, Mark 10:32, Romans 8:19-20
The miracle of transformation begins when we are willing to offer Jesus obedience without reservation; service without limitation; and participation without intimidation. Jesus can take what we will do and do with it that we can’t do.
Jesus was on a mission to save the world, the greatest mission in the history of mankind. Yet, he took the time to attend a wedding and take part in the festivities. We may be tempted to think we should not take time out from our important work for social occasions. But maybe these social occasions ...read more
Scripture: John 2:1-11
Denomination: Methodist
Having encountered the grace of God on the Damascus Road, Paul's life and eternity were completely transformed. Knowing what had happened, and the change that had taken place in him, he was convinced of the relevance of the gospel for all men.
The Significance of the Gospel (Part 1) 1 Thessalonians 1: 5-10 In our last study Paul greeted the Thessalonian church, encouraging them in the Lord. He reminded them of their position, revealed his prayer for them, and acknowledged their labor of love. Now his attention is turned toward the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
It is obvious that the Spirit of God was moving and working in the hearts of those in Jerusalem even before reading the Word of God. Generally speaking, people do not often gather together as one for God “unless the Father draws them (John 6:44).”
Last week, we spoke the fact that GOD IS NOT ONLY CONCERNED WITH WHAT IS CREATED, HE IS CONCERNED WITH HOW WE TAKE CARE OF WHAT WAS CREATED. Nehemiah began moving from the building project itself, to taking the necessary steps to insure that what was built (or created) would be protected and ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-3, John 6:44
Denomination: Charismatic
To give the assurance of God's ongoing transformative work in believers, the security of their salvation in Christ, and the anticipation of seeing Christ face to face.
Good morning, church family! Isn't it just an incredible blessing to be gathered here today, as a community under Christ, sharing in His love and learning from His Word? We're going to dive into a compelling topic today: God’s Work in Our Lives, the Security of Our Salvation in Christ, and the Day ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:6
Topics: God's Work, Transformation
Jesus regularly received criticism from the religious authorities who were seeking to discredit Him. He turned it around as an opportunity to teach us that we need a new heart.
JESUS & THE TRADITIONS OF THE ELDERS Mark 7:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING IT WRONG 1. Back in the cowboy days, a westbound wagon train was lost and low on food. At last they saw an old Jewish Rabbi, sitting beneath a tree. 2. The leader rushed to him and said, "We're lost ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:1-23
Denomination: Assembly Of God
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