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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 was with God at creation. He was there as a word. At Christmas we celebrate the incarnation of that word. His communication creates a reality and gives us hope for a better future.
Advent is a time of preparation. We are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. At the same, we also wait for the Second Coming, waiting for the consummation of God and God’s creation. We are waiting and we are preparing. As we prepare we must enter into dialogue. We have ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Denomination: Methodist
Jesus said we should seek first the Kingdom of God. What is that Kingdom and how do I go about making it a priority in my life?
OPEN: Back in 1999 Eddie Stankey died at the age of 83. Now you might ask – who is Eddie Stankey? (I'm glad you asked). According to Time magazine - Eddie Stankey “was a pugnacious, pennant-winning 2nd baseman.” He battled his way through 11 seasons for the champion Brooklyn ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:1-33
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Explore the struggle of submitting to God's will and the importance of choosing the narrow path that leads to life, as depicted in Matthew 7:13-14 and Jesus' experience in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Good morning, family in Christ! Today, we’re diving into a complex yet enriching discussion about life's choices and the struggle to submit to God’s will. One of my favorite Christian authors, A.W. Tozer, once said, "The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14
Topics: Salvation
I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Tra
I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then he said to the crowd, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon challenges people to consider their priorities for the new year. It is a reminder that we must put God's agenda first in our life.
“Give Carful Thought To Your Ways” Haggai 1:5; 7 January 2nd 2011 — New Year’s Sunday “Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways.” Haggai 1:5 (NIV) INTRODUCTION: > William Gladstone once said, "Tell me what the young men of ...read more
Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7
Denomination: Nazarene
We revisit Babel when we place other things before God, seek other ways to God and trust in our own ambitions
BABEL REVISITED TEXT: GENESIS 10:8-11, 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Words are powerful. Words can be negative. They can kill, maim, abuse, and ridicule. Do you remember hearing about the missionary kid (MK) who committed suicide? He wrote a suicide note to his parents saying that he could no longer ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 10:8
Denomination: Baptist
The Flight into Egypt by the Holy Family reminds us that that our spiritual journey home is a long one, often through dangerous territory and requires reliance on God to be successful.
THE LONG WAY HOME MATTHEW 2 13—21 THE LONG WAY HOME Sometimes, when we were young, we used to take the long way home, just to enjoy the scenery and the companionship. Christmas is about a lot of things, but it is at least about getting back home. We sing about it: “I’ll be home for Christmas, if ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-21
Denomination: Anglican
The anonymous water-carrier whom Jesus asked Peter and John to watch for is like a sure signpost because he was available for God's purpose, immune to ridicule, and credible.
Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC March 29, 1987 When you are lost and do not know the way, nothing is as reassuring as a timely and well-placed signpost. You are roiling down the highway and suddenly you come to a place where the sign says, "Road Closed Ahead - Detour". Aside from ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:7-13
Ways off of the Road to Hell!God has opportunities along the way to take us off of the road to hell to the road that eventually leads to Him and eternal life.
Ways off of the Road to Hell! God has opportunities along the way to take us off of the road to hell to the road that eventually leads to Him and eternal life. (Mat 7:13 KJV) Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be ...read more
Scripture: John 14:6, Joel 3:14, John 14:27, John 10:10
God determined the death of Jesus to rescue his people from death and hell.
Scripture Introduction Genesis 3.15 first mentions the sacrificial death of the Messiah: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." The promises continue through the Old Testament, often ...read more
Scripture: John 19:17-42
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Like a hiker without a map, compass, or landmark - Israel has gone off the trail and into danger. How can that happen to us and how to get back on the trail to God?
Perspective is a nice thing. When you are on a long hike, like in my Boy Scout days, it was always great to come up on the top of a ridge so you could have a look around and get your bearings and chart the course ahead, knowing that once you plunged down into the forest it’d be hard to get the big ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
The New and Living Way is contrasted with the Old and Dead Way under the Law. In the New and Living Way we can Draw Near to God and Draw Near to Each Other.
A New and Living Way Hebrews 10 (Hebrews 9 sermon is not available) SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION: On Easter morning, everyone tends to think about new life. It’s springtime. New leaves are budding (of course for those of us with Live Oak trees, that means old leaves are ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-31
Many Christians believe that if they are walking in obedience to God then they will be blessed. They define being blessed as a life without troubles. This message is about being blessed despite the troubles we experience.
Trouble In My Way Scripture: Job 14:1; Mark 4:35-41; John 14:1-6; Deut. 28:1-13 I am sure many of you know this….there are Christians who believe that because they have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior they will not have troubles in this life. As a matter of fact, they believe that ...read more
Scripture: Job 14:1, John 14:1-6, Deuteronomy 28:1-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Prayer is the primary way that God forms us into mature Christians.
Habits That Lead to Christian Maturity Lent 2002 Prayer The goal in the Christian life is maturity. Although we love little babies, we would be saddened greatly if they did not grow, learn, mature into fully functioning adults. In the same way it is greatly exciting when someone first gives ...read more
Scripture: James 4:3, Isaiah 64:8
Denomination: *other
Jesus is our spiritual compass because He is the way to God.
The Spiritual Compass John 14:6 August 11, 2002: VBS Sunday Introduction The school that I went to as a kid held an annual camp for all students in the sixth grade. We got to get out of school for the better part of a week and get a hand’s on learning experience at an awesome campground. One of ...read more
Scripture: John 14:6, John 10:10
Denomination: Church Of God
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