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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
We must follow Jesus’ call to go into our community and make disciples.
Acts 1:1-11 August 12, 2007 ACTS 1:1-9 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Denomination: Baptist
A look at the last church of the 7, the lukewarm church, Laodecia
The Church at Laodecia Revelation 3:14-22 April 1, 2012 Today we’re looking at the final letter of the 7 letters Jesus wrote to the churches in the book of Revelation. Of the 7 churches, this was the most scathing and condemning. There were no positive words for the Laodecians. Laodecia ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22
A look at the 7 Churches of Revelation and what we can learn from them.
The Church at Laodecia Revelation 3:14-22 April 2, 2023 Today we’re looking at the final letter of the 7 letters Jesus wrote to the churches in the book of Revelation. Of the 7 churches, this was the most scathing and condemning. There were no positive words for the Laodecians. Laodecia was ...read more
Though these are not the only duties of the the church, this sermon reminds us that the church has the duties to WIN people; TEND to people; MEND people and SEND people.
Duties of the Church Sermon 4 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh July 28, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 28 INTRODUCTION Opening Illustration – Firemen Illustration (USE THREE VOLUNTEERS) All given chores to do while waiting for the opportunity to put out a fire for regular ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration.
Title: Malware in the Church Text: Mark 10:35-45 Thesis: A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration. Introduction This week I began reading The Girl In the Spider’s Web… another Scandinavian mystery novel. It is the 4th book of the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In the past 50 odd years we have seen moral compromise in the body of Christ and our nation. Put another way, when did the church fall asleep? What caused the church to fall asleep? Are we to remain sleeping or wake up the sleeping giant? I don't have ...
Opening illustration: Where was the church when prayer was taken out of schools in 1962? Or when abortion was legalized in 1973? Or when same-sex marriage started to gain momentum to the point that Christian businesses are persecuted for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple? Put ...read more
Scripture: Judges 16:10-21
This sermon encourages believers to combat false beliefs, deepen their understanding of biblical truths, and remain vigilant against modern philosophies that contradict God's Word.
Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family joined together by the love of our Savior. We share a common bond, a common faith, and a common purpose – to know Him more and make Him known. Today, we gather to open ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23
Topics: False Teachings
Our nation is into a month where the local church building has gone somewhat dark and we find ourselves preaching to empty pews every Sunday because of this CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. I am convinced this coronavirus outbreak is possibly the greatest outreach opportunity for the church worldwide.
TITLE: HOW ARE WE GOING TO LOOK WHEN WE COME BACK IN SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 2:13-17 Our nation is now into almost a month and some places longer where the local church building has gone somewhat dark and we find ourselves as Pastors, preaching to empty pews every Sunday because of this CORONAVIRUS ...read more
Scripture: John 2:13-17
Scripture clearly teaches that we must be saved to experience eternal life with God in heaven.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? ACTS 16: 16-40 AUGUST 19, 2001 INTRODUCTION: WHEN FORREST GUMP MADE IT TO HEAVEN J.VERNON. McGee estimates that 75% of the members of the average church might not be genuinely saved. (Religious club) Billy Graham states that 80% of those who make salvation decision in his ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:16-40
This message looks at how we obtain, lose, restore and sustain fellowship in the body of Christ
Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Fellowship of the Church Text: 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: In 1773, the young pastor of a poor church in Wainsgate, England, was called to a large and influential church in London. John Fawcett was a powerful preacher and writer, and these skills had ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The door of evangelism was wide open to them and they did God's will. They obeyed His will. There was no condemnation uttered for this church. There was only an admonition to hold fast what they had.
I. Introduction A. Quick review of the 5 previous churches 1. The church at Ephesus a. The church at Ephesus was commended for (1) Hard work and perseverance (2) For its stand against heresy (3) For enduring hardships for Christ's name (4) And for hating the practices ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Revelation 3:1-6
The mission of the church is to bring the Good News about Jesus to as many as possible regardless of upbringing, social status or education.
THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH Text: Romans 1.8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: "A church should not merely have a missions department, if should wholly exist to be a mission" (Timothy Keller). 2. As a church our mission is the Great Co-mission, to go and make disciples of all nations. ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:8-15
Denomination: Methodist
If we are going to reach our full potential as believers and as a church we have to deal these basic concerns first.
“Learning How To Walk A New Way” Ephesians 4:1-10 May 31, 2009 OPEN: Last week we started on this study in Eph. 4 and we are learning how to walk a new way. It doesn’t matter what your age is – there should always be something new entering into your walk with the Lord. If ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10
Thyatira is a corrupt church. They do many great works, but God does not even address them as His children. It’s still here today and is key to the end of the world. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.
READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Rev. 2:18-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corrupt.html [map] In the 1700’s there lived a mighty evangelist that was greatly used of God to shake this country…his name was George Whitfield. Years before, at the age of 16, he came under ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29
If we just give out the Word, God’s work will begin.
1. Lots of things happen when a person gets saved, born again. a. He’s made right with GOD… justified. Romans 3.28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. b. He’s under the ongoing change of the Holy Spirit… Sanctified. 2 Cor. 3.18 But we all, with ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
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