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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?
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The second message in this series looks at the scarecrow. The scarecrow represents the need for absolute truth in life as he longed for a brain. Powerpoint is also available for this message. Just send me an email!
Lessons from Oz: Living like a scarecrow John 8:32, 36 John 8:32-36 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” Jesus ...read more
Scripture: John 8:32-36
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
FOCAL POINT: FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF DAVID’S LIFE
LIFE LESSONS FROM SAMUEL, SAUL AND DAVID PART 3 OF A 3 PART SERIES KEY VERSE: ACTS 13:21-22 FOCAL POINT: FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF DAVID’S LIFE INTRODUCTION: PLEASE SEE PART 1 OF THIS SERIES FOR A GENERAL INTRODUCTION. DAVID TRULY HAD A HEART FOR GOD. THE REIGN OF KING SAUL, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 13:21-22
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus was forthright in declaring that He came from the Father, and that He would return to the Father. Christmas is recognition of this truth, pointing especially to the sacrifice of the Saviour for the sin of mankind.
“I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; for the Father ...read more
Scripture: John 16:25-28
Paul gives us a couple of shocking truths that greatly impact our lives. He tells us from what we are saved and what to do when we are suffering. Absolutely shocking but totally life-changing!
-We talk in the Christian church, especially the protestant church, about salvation -However, I don’t think that we really know what we are talking about sometimes -Salvation means that we were in danger -What was the cause of our danger? -Or maybe better yet, from what did Jesus save us? -Most ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
Denomination: Lutheran
A view form the potters wheel makes human clay feel dizzy and pushed around. We think we see the truth but the best view is form the potter's perspective and the shaping that happens with His firm and creative hands.
A view from the wheel Jeremiah 18-1-6 So, this week I had that dizzy feeling that clay might have as it is centered on the potter’s wheel. The potter starts to spin the wheel and shaping the clay. I started to consider how much of my life is remembered as a blur. Christmas’ and ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6
Denomination: Congregational
The Word of God has survived the onslaughts of our enemy and continues its work of transforming lives.
HIS TRUTH IS MARCHING ON! Psalm 119:89-96 It was December of 1861. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, her husband, and some friends were visiting Washington. The city was an armed camp. Pickets patrolled the railroad and a hundred camps circled in the darkness, marked by their glowing watch-fires. Deeply ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96
Denomination: Wesleyan
God has called every believer to proclaim the REVOLUTIONARY message; to see lives turned over, one HEART at a time!
Turning The World Upside Down Acts 17:1-15 When I was in seminary, I took several preaching classes where students were required to write and preach sermons in class. One of those classes was "Expositional preaching." In this particular class there were several projects I had to do, one ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:1-15
The Israelites were enslaved people in Egypt - valuable enslaved people that Pharaoh did not want to let go. Moses had the additional burden of being wanted for murder.
AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 7:1-12
9 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...
TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-IX—John 4:1-26+(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Picture A Train. The train is dedicated/committed to a specific set of tracks. However, that specific set of tracks leads to an abandoned attempt at bridging a deep canyon in order to make a shorter way to ...read more
Scripture: John 4:1-42
Will we accept the sacrifice of Christ as sufficient ... or will you continue doing life yourself? Easter is about the glory of the Father revealed in the Son, and we either accept that or turn away from it.
From Living to Life 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 9 1 Peter 3:13-22 Introduction - Leading up to this AMAZING day we have covered three main points: -- Three encouragements from Peter to the church on living fully for Christ ∆ - First, why is our testimony so important? - v2:21, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The sermon explores the transformative encounter of the Samaritan woman with Jesus, illustrating God's intent to save rather than condemn, and the possibility of turning guilt and shame into healing and belonging through God's grace.
The story of the Samaritan woman perfectly illustrates how God sent Jesus not to condemn the world but to save the world through him. Jesus humbles himself, engages the woman in conversation, and sets her free from shame and guilt. She arrives at the well as a sinner, but leaves as a saint. ...read more
Scripture: John 4:5-42
Topics: Shame And Guilt, Healing And Belonging, Divine Encounters
The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul
How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:1-9
Lent 1(A) - It is time to turn temptations away. Satan comes with diabolical deceit. Jesus overcomes with simple scripture.
IT IS TIME TO TURN TEMPTATIONS AWAY (Outline) February 21, 2010 - Lent 1 - MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRO: Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness. This teaches us about the danger of the devil. This also shows us the safety we enjoy in our Savior and by our salvation. "Be self-controlled and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
10 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...
TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-X—John 4:1-26+(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: In 1975, A 790ft. container ship was built by the Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. of Chester Pennsylvania. The ship was named ‘Puerto Rico’ as its major ports of call were in Puerto Rico. In 1991 the ...read more
But this story is different because it is factual, there are many spiritual truths within it no doubt, but it is a story about two real men and two real places. That’s why the Lord begins this story by saying: ’There was’, in verse 19, ’a certain man’...
"An Education From Hell" (Protical )... Turn with me to Luke chapter 16, Luke chapter 16. Those of you who are here this morning will know that I announce the subject as "An Education from Hell". I want to look at this portion of Scripture, and please do note that this is not a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Denomination: Apostolic
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