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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
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Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
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There is a lot of hype around Christmas this message is a challange to engage after the main event. Or is it the main event?
Christmas 2013 was one of those interesting times, our first Christmas in Dunedin, and our first Christmas alone as a couple without the boys. As I mentioned last week Rochelle and I were really keen to go somewhere for a picnic and between torrential downpours we managed to find a lovely spot ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Luke 2:10
Denomination: Salvation Army
This sermon compares the events of Covid 19 isolation to the events of the first Easter as it relates to isolation and fear.
COMING OUT OF THE UPPER ROOM (Easter Son Rise Service 2020) Text: John 20:19 -20 John 20:19-21 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-20
Denomination: United Methodist
There are two events of the Jewish calendar that are key events for Christians: the Passover and Pentecost. I want to talk to you about those two events and what they mean for us today.
INTRO. There are two events of the Jewish calendar that are key events for Christians: the Passover and Pentecost. I want to talk to you about those two events and what they mean for us today. I want to tell you about both events and why they are important to use. PASSOVER Exodus 12:1 (NKJV) ...read more
Scripture: John 19:14-19, Acts 2:1-6
Denomination: Baptist
Everyday, unexpecting people receive this message: Your tomorrow has been cancelled! The fact is that everyone here....
Your Tomorrow Has Been Cancelled! Introduction: Earlier this week, an Australian icon who has touched the lives of many Americans, left home, boarded a boat and ventured out to the Great Barrier Reef with his camera crew in tow. Another marvelous adventure for Steve Irwin - the Crocodile Hunter. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:16-21
Making sense out of suffering as a result of an unexpected disaster. While we are helpless Christ comes to the rescue.
17th August 1997 Tathra/Bega UCA SCRIPTURE: Romans5:1-8 SUBJECT: Making sense out of suffering INTRODUCTION: I will never forget the scene …. I had just entered the Thredo Alpine Hotel which had been transformed into the Disaster Welfare Centre. I was not really that sure of what my role as ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-8
Denomination: *other
The thief on the cross found his opportunity in the most unlikely and unexpected place but he recognized and seized on it!
And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:39-43
Denomination: Pentecostal
Naaman is about to face an unexpected challenge to test his willingness to hear and do what God said.
Be Willing 2 Kings 5:1-15 Introduction In our series on Signposts for the Journey we have looked at some major Bible characters to learn that to follow God we must be Obedient, Courageous, Penitent, Wise - and today we conclude this series with a truth that brings them all together. Be ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We are called to let love guide our actions, even when it takes us in unexpected directions.
The Heart of Faith: When Love Transcends Duty Intro: We are called to let love guide our actions, even when it takes us in unexpected directions. Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:2-6, Hebrews 7:23-28, Mark 12:28-34. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In a quiet town, an older woman named ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:2-6, Hebrews 7:23-28, Mark 12:28-34
Denomination: Other
This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness and preparation for God's unexpected interventions and the eventual return of Christ, the Bridegroom.
Good morning, everyone! It's a joy to be with you all today. I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here. We're here to chat about something that is not only important but also deeply personal. It's about being ready, being prepared, and most importantly, about being awake. Before we start, I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Topics: Watch, Unknown Hour
Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak
Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7
Our lives are orchestrated by God to refine us.
The Purifying Fire of Trials (I Peter 1:6-9) 1. Life is filled with difficult to answer questions. Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of coconut, why ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This sermon looks at the promises held in the name Immanuel. God is with us.
Immanuel ¡V God With Us! Matthew 1:18-25 Well, Christmas is over. For some of you that¡¦s a happy thing ¡V your house will start getting back in order ¡V life will begin to slow down into winter mode, the stress of family, food, and parties is over. For others it¡¦s a sad time ¡V the magic is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
In Acts 9, Paul's conversion reveals an unshakable conviction and an unexpected confrontation, which ultimately to an uncommon conversion.
The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (7) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 9:1-22 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/6/2017 As most of you know, we’re already seven weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts and it feels like we’ve barely begun. In sense, Acts 1:8 seems to be a ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:1-22
Denomination: Christian Church
We celebrate the most shocking event in human history, an event that was dramatized in the theatrical release, The Son of God.
If you were to ask people, “What is the most important day of the year for Christians?” what response would you get? Probably most would respond, “Christmas.” It certainly looks that way, not only in our culture, but in our churches. And I don’t want to take ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Can Heaven really Wait for the upcoming event ’The Banquet for Jesus.’ Are we all ready to be partakers in it and how we could be ready for this big event? What garment is mandatory for this event?
Opening illustration: My experience of attending a wedding uninvited while a college student and then being shunted out … Let us turn to Matthew 22 and check out the wedding Jesus was talking about and what garment was necessary to be worn while attending this wedding. Introduction: This parable ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
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