Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
If we give mercy, we will get mercy.
We live in a world that gets but not gives. We want to receive but we don’t want to give. But our Lord Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”[1] Note that it is blessed to receive. Yet it is more blessed to give. We always want people to understand us. But we don’t always want to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:7
Denomination: Baptist
The parable of the Prodigal Son is perhaps the most famous of all of the Lord’s parables. But are we truly understanding the full significance of this amazing message of love and mercy?
“Homeward Bound” In the United States today, it is estimated that between one and two million teenagers run away from home every year. Of course, there are many different reasons why these children choose to leave their homes. Many are simply the products of very ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
A study of the service gifts with which God equips His Church.
Text: Rom 12:7-8, Title: Hands and Feet, Date/Place: NRBC, 12.4.11, AM Opening illustration: heard of the church that gave new members 9 weeks to find a “ministry” or they told them that they would probably fit better at another church where they could do nothing…Or the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:6-8
2 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...
WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-II—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: We can sometimes miss the power of God preferring rather to enjoy the social aspects of ‘our church.’ And when confronted with our fears in such situations, we come to a standstill, not realizing ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12
In this lesson, we learn about the justice of God.
Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. I am concluding this series today. So far in this sermon series, we have examined ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Trust in God's perfect timing, His unbreakable promises, and His unfailing faithfulness, as illustrated in Habakkuk 2:2-3.
Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into the rich well of wisdom found in the book of Habakkah, specifically chapter 2, verses 2-3. Here's what it says, "The LORD answered me: Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it. For the vision is yet for the ...read more
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3
Topics: God's Delays, Not Denials
There are many kinds of hands -- calloused, arthritic, genteel and bejeweled. And there are the Hands of Jesus
“One Pair Of Hands” Mark 1:40-42 David P. Nolte Hands – some are gnarled and misshapen with arthritis; some are calloused and stiff from years of labor; some are smooth, delicate and well cared for. Hands can hurt or help, strike or soothe, grasp or give; exclude or embrace. Hands ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:40-42
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
I. Christ's mercy is displayed in his seeking love II. Christ's mercy is shown in his saving power III. Christ's mercy is confirmed in his wondrous pronouncemen
Introduction Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ: Have you been to the doctor lately? Most of us at one time or another have found it necessary to go to the doctor. Having been sick for a period of time the point was reached when you said: “It is time I go to the doctor.” You go to be ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Denomination: *other
WE NEED GOD’S PROTECTION FROM DANGERS AND CALAMITIES AND FROM THE ATTACKS OF ENEMIES AND EVIL MEN AND FROM DANGERS TO OUR SOUL
WE NEED GOD’S MERCY AND PROTECTION TO SURVIVE IN THESE TIMES OF DANGER ********************************************************************** 1. WE ARE LIVING IN DANGEROUS TIMES WHEN DIFFERENT KINDS OF DESTRUCTION ARE SURROUNDING US . DANGERS ARISE BECAUSE OF CRIME AND LAWLESSNESS .DANGERS ARISE ...read more
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23
Denomination: Pentecostal
God’s promises to Jacob in the desert are types of the promises made to us. Like Jacob God has promised us his PRESENCE, A Permanant PLACE and PROTECTION. We Perfect his promise when we trust him.
You remember the circumstances, Jacob had deceived his father stolen the blessing which was itself a testimony that he had no faith that God would bring about what He had promised: since Jacob (and his mother) didn’t believe God’s word they took things into their own hands and created heartbreak ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Joe was alone in the Pacific ocean, ten miles from shore, without a life jacket, and worst of all, no one knew that he was overboard.
I’ve known Joe for twelve years. Joe and his brother Dan own an appliance repair business and have kept our home appliance working for many years. It was unusual for Joe to attend prayer meeting, so I commented to Dan how nice it was to see Joe out on a Wednesday night. "I guess you heard ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-24
When we excuse ourselves for our prejudices of color, education, culture, or status, we undo the love mercy of God in our lives.
A church painting- A church decided to paint their building. It had become a bit dingy over the years, but the church members felt that a complete painting was a bit expensive, so they bought only as much white paint as they thought they might need. After painting the front of the building they ...read more
Scripture: James 2:8-13
Justice and Mercy are polar opposities. Then how does God's plan for salvation satisfy the demands of both?
This is Part 4 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days as time permits. I ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Matthew 23:23, Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:21-24, James 2:13, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Ephesians 2:11-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (view more) (view less)
Foreigners in a Foreign Land God's Great Mercy and Our Great Salvation, part 2
Foreigners in a Foreign Land God's Great Mercy and Our Great Salvation, part 2 1 Peter 1:3-5 David Taylor We are in our third week of a new series “Foreigners in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter. We will look at what Peter says about our identity, our salvation, dealing with suffering, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5
Showing mercy means giving people what they need rather than what they deserve. This message will help you enjoy receiving God’s mercy every day and will motivate you to show mercy to others—especially in your thoughts toward people.
James 2:8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. 9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of ...read more
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