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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
The more we have humility, and we are serving others the more we are like Christ. The places of honor in Christi’s kingdom are not reserved for those who seek it selfishly.
In our passage the disciples are sensing Jesus’ time has come. They know Jesus is the anointed Messiah and now they are arguing who will sit in Jesus’ right and left when his kingdom is established. And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45
Denomination: Baptist
When people want to know God just handing them a Bible may not be enough. They need to know what is the purpose of the Bible. This passage is known as the Great Commandment, and it gives us the heart of the matter.
I got a telephone call recently from a friendly telemarketing sales representative. They were offering a revolutionary new product. They asked me if it was a good time to talk, or should the call be at another time. The presentation would take twenty minutes. Now is a good time I said, but I ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 22:34, Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Our text takes place about three days from the death of Jesus. In Mark 12 we are allowed to peer into the dark days ahead through the eyes of a parable…more of a preview.
Five Powerful Words from the Last Week of the Life of Jesus REJECTION Mark 12:1-12 Introduction Last week we heard Jesus give the third passion narrative - a clear description of what was to happen when they got to Jerusalem. On the way he stops and heals Blind Bartimaeus. Mark 11 records the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:1-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Are you discouraged? Listen for the gentle whisper of the Lord. Elijah was transformed by the still small voice of God. You can be too.
In 1 Kings we see the victorious bold Elijah and we see the opposite extreme when Elijah faced discouragement. The background comes from long years of drought in Israel. Elijah made a prophecy that there would be no dew or rain in Israel. This drought was extremely severe. Now Elijah the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-12
Today is Psalm Sunday when we remember and celebrate that Jesus Christ came to Jerusalem as King.
Today is Psalm Sunday when we remember and celebrate that Jesus Christ came to Jerusalem as King. But he came to Jerusalem as a king with a difference. So today we will look at the following: Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophesies about his entry into Jerusalem. The crowds cried out ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:26, Isaiah 61:11
The cross is our symbol to die self and carry his love and peace into the world until he comes again or we perish.
Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14, Luke 19:28-44, Luke 19:41-44, John 3:16-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Apostle Paul said he was not an elegant speaker; he did not desire to use flattering words to draw attention to the cross. It is a shame too many preachers today feel they must use flattery or jokes to attract or keep an audience.
I have heard many preachers over the span of my life. My father said they began attending church assemblies on Easter just a few days after my birth. Over sixty years have I been in an assembly hearing preaching. Think about the number of years and the many preachers you have heard. You have heard ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. God blessed our ministry there.
OUTREACH TO KENYA 2024 Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. MINISTRY ON THE WAY In the airports and planes we had remarkable opportunities to witness. I was waiting to board one plane and was eating an unusual ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Emphasize the importance of perseverance in faith, warning against the temptation to revert to past ways, and encouraging the congregation to move forward in faith, despite challenges and trials.
Good morning, Church. We all gather here today to explore a passage from the Book of Numbers, a narrative filled with lessons to guide us in our faith journey. As we turn to Numbers 14:1-4, we're confronted with the story of the Israelites contemplating a return to their past in Egypt, a stark ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4
Topics: Falling Away
This sermon explores our roles as believers in carrying the weight of faith, serving as vessels for God's work, and proclaiming His blessings.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, and welcome to this blessed day that the Lord has made. We gather here today, not by coincidence, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God and to listen to the message He has for us today. Our text ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
Topics: Crowds, Hosanna
This sermon explains Daniel’s prayer and then encourages us to intercede for others just as he did.
Intercession Daniel 9; Jeremiah 25:1-14; Deuteronomy 30 November 24, 2002 Intro: A. Today we’re going to mix things up a bit… 1. I invite you to put your songbook away and get out your Bible and sermon outline and calculator. 2. We’re going to study the Word first this morning and see where ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27, Jeremiah 25:1-14
After the crescendo of Christmas, some of us are back to our complicated and chaotic lives. Message looks at three post-Christmas scenes and then three lessons to help us beat the blahs.
Dealing with the Post-Christmas Blahs Matthew 2:13-23 Rev. Brian Bill 12/30/07 Dave Veerman has written a poem called, “Many Happy Returns.” See if it resonates with you: ‘Twas the day after Christmas And all through the room Strewn wrappings were crying For use of a broom The children were ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
This is a message the devil does not want you to read because it is going to reveal some secrets to you.
This is a message the devil does not want you to read because it is going to reveal some secrets to you. I pray that your spiritual eyes be opened to behold wondrous things. The Bible says, “They shall come against you but they shall not prevail because I am with you.” If you have been pushed to ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 18:1-10, Psalm 25:4
Denomination: Pentecostal
Based on the passage in Lev 25:8, this sermon expores Jesus as the Jubilee from Isaiah 61 and Luke 4.
Jesus is the Jubilee Pastor Jeff Williams 7-04-04 In seminary, I had a friend named Mike who was working his way through school as a chimney sweep. He had been offered a job cleaning air conditioning ducts at a plant near our school. The only problem was he was too big (six feet ten inches tall) ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:16-24
The congregation of the Lord is to be composed of redeemed individuals.
“Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. ”They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47
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