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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
Simple acts of kindness, such as welcoming others and offering help, are powerful expressions of our faith and can have profound impacts.
Good morning, Church family! I want to talk to you today about the simple, everyday acts that we often take for granted. You know, those little things like offering a warm smile to a stranger, lending a helping hand to a neighbor, or even giving a glass of water to someone who's thirsty. These ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42
Topics: Giving Water
This sermon emphasizes the Christian duty to welcome others, accept God's offer of eternal salvation, and respect all individuals as God's valued creations.
Good morning, church family! I'm so excited to be with you today as we dive into the Word of God together. Today's message is all about the power of welcoming others, the invitation to eternal salvation, and the importance of treating everyone with dignity and value. As the beloved Christian ...read more
Topics: Welcoming Others, Eternal Salvation, Dignity And Value
When we welcome Jesus into our lives we find ourselves at home as children in his household. This is the fuller fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy.
If someone were to ask you where HOME is, what would you tell them? If you are not living there now, do you ever go back? Why or why not? [Carry on group discussion.] When I was 19 my parents moved to Tempe from San Jose -- where I had spent all but perhaps three months of my life. In my mind, to ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14
Denomination: *other
A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 11: 1 – 47
1 Chronicles 11: 1 – 47 Open up, let me in 11 Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron, saying, “Indeed we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the LORD your God said to you, ‘You shall ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
A study in the book of Nehemiah 1: 1 – 11
Nehemiah 1: 1 – 11 Hey, How’s it goin’?? 1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. It came to pass in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the citadel, 2 that Hanani one of my brethren came with men from Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped, ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:11
Emphasize the reality of hell, God's invitation to heaven, and the importance of salvation as the key to eternal life.
Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we are going to delve into the deep truths of the Word of God, tackling a topic that is both challenging and crucial for our understanding of God's redemptive work in our lives: hell. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "There are only two kinds of people in the ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 21:7-8
Topics: Not Welcome, Heaven
To emphasize that God's invitation to His kingdom is open to everyone, but it is our responsibility to accept it and prepare ourselves appropriately for His divine banquet.
Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into Matthew 22:1-14, a passage that talks about a royal banquet, a gathering of sorts, but this isn't just any feast. It’s a feast with an invitation extended by the King Himself. Sadly though, the invitation is often rejected. But here's the twist ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
Topics: Welcome, All
Being a welcoming church is more than an abstract principle.
“So warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified” Romans 15:7 TLB Introduction: Being a welcoming church is more than an abstract principle. It’s more than words on paper. And so, what does it mean for us to be a people or a ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:7
Denomination: Baptist
Let’s not miss the real story of Christmas!
Southern Hills Baptist Church December 8th 2002 Intruder or Welcomed Friend? Luke 2:6-7 By Pastor Mark Hensley 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:6-7
Causing a complacent church to love the unlovely!
Welcome to the Misfit Kingdom/When Strangers are Welcomed Home (Exp/ Deductive with Inductive twist) The Greek poet, Hosaye wrote, “ If you tell me who you love, I can tell you who you are Max Lucado a dynamic Christian author said it this way, ‘ The sign of the saved is their love for the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:12-14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The testing of your faith.
Even Trouble Is Welcome James 1:1-8 I. When trials & temptations come A. Not “if trials come” 1. Our lives will be permeated with trials 2. The Christian life does not make trials stop B. Trials - adversity 1. sickness 2. persecution 3. tragedy C. Temptations 1. lust 2. ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-8
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The historical Biblical backdrop for communion is the Passover.
Welcome to The Lord’s Table (You may dress casual, but don’t come as you are) The Bible doctrines and principles on which we base our faith have important backgrounds. They didn’t just appear overnight, but were developed over time. An example is our doctrine of baptism by water. It originated ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 12:1-51, 1 Peter 1:18-19
Denomination: Pentecostal
Every church, is, at least potentially, a Resurrection Central!
Acts 4:32-35 “Welcome to Resurrection Central” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many people are willing to accept Christianity as an explanation of life, but they are not yet prepared to accept it as a way of life. It is clear—from a ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:32-35
Denomination: United Methodist
An examination of NT phrases for the receiving of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts.
Welcoming the Spirit of Pentecost Acts 19:1-7 It is my heart that we encounter a re-visitation of the Holy Spirit through Pentecostal experience, not merely the recognition of an annual event on the Christian calendar, but a rekindled passion for God and the work, which He calls us to perform… Jack ...read more
Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, Acts 19:1-17
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Christ welcomed "the wrong crowd." Is our church doing the same?
“THE CHURCH THAT WELCOMES SINNERS” Luke 15:1-10 Have you ever visited a church, and not felt welcome? A few years ago, I went to an area Reformation service. I had to drive an hour to get there, and I was running late. I almost couldn’t find the place, but I did, and I had to park pretty far ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
Denomination: Lutheran
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