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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
In the sixth chapter of John Jesus is interacting with "followers" who have been raised with and external, works-centered holiness. Jesus boils it all down to one simple action; an action which is not possible without the work of God Himself.
Please open your Bibles to John 6:25-42 which we will read in a few minutes. As we prepare to read this text that Jesus has miraculously fed the five thousand with five small barley loaves and two small fish, and, after everyone had eaten their fill the disciples picked up twelve baskets of ...read more
Scripture: John 6:25-42, Titus 3:5-6
Denomination: Nazarene
If there were ever a time in the history of the church where believers needs to start practice what they preach; then that time is now. People are not easily convinced by our words, but they are drawn by our actions.
If there were ever a time in the history of the church where believers needs to start practice what they preach; then that time is now. People are not easily convinced by our words, but they are drawn by our actions. Even Jesus instructed the people by saying, do not believe me unless I do the ...read more
Scripture: James 2:26
Denomination: Bible Church
James divided/isolated/separated salvific faith from conceptual faith on the basis of works. But What distinguishes the two? Faith that profits enables...
PROFITABLE FAITH—James 2:14-26 Attention: Pre- TV ‘Horders’ era—The house on Old Kibbee Rd./packed to the ceiling with boxes—year after year same situation. Hoarders—So many things which are “profitable” to them that they miss the goodness of life & ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Denomination: Baptist
faith shown by works
"Faith in Action" Matthew 25:31-40 3/16/97 Intro: Have you ever had anyone give you advice about applying for a job. Often what you put down on the resume is not nearly as important as how it is put down. Most professionals look for a professional looking resume. If you get an interview, often ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon emphasizes why we can come confidently to God and without fear.
Lessons on Faith from the Lord’s Model Prayer Confident Faith Matthew 6:9, “Our Father in heaven…” October 5, 2003 Intro: A. [Praying in Faith, Citation: Larry King, Powerful Prayers (Renaissance Books, 1998), p. 243] Television interviewer and journalist Larry King describes three farmers who ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Luke 15:11-24
Four important principles for sharing our faith in Jesus without being obnoxious about it in a postmodern context.
(Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Nail The Pagan). The reason we laugh at satire is because there’s an element of truth in it. Sometimes in our enthusiasm to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others we can tend to come across like outreach commandos. We can come off ...read more
Scripture: Romans 10:14-21, Romans 9:1-3
Work - we’ll get God’s perspective on it - on why we do it and how we are to do it, and we’ll also talk about some of the practicalities of the kind of work that we do.
WHO WORKS? Could you put your hand up please if you get paid to work? And those who don’t get paid - if you do housework, or some type of volunteer work? I would have thought that everyone would have their hand up because everyone works. Children have schoolwork, and homework. Almost everyone has ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24
Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.
The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 27:41-44
Denomination: Independent/Bible
A message of hope and direction for is as Christians. Giving us direction on hoe to live for the Lord in the times we live in.
Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more
True faith in Jesus requires action, believing that Jesus can do anything, and joining God in serving the world.
Today, we're gonna talk about how our faith in Jesus should lead us to take action. So, let's dive in! Check out this flashlight. It's pretty standard, right? But what good is it if I don't turn it on and use it? (Turn on the flashlight) See, now it's doing what it's meant to do - shine light! Our ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-17
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Charitable Works, Faithful Service, Moral Actions
When we look at our lives some of us may feel like we are spinning our wheels without making any permanent contribution to the kingdom of God. We need God to manifest Himself and to establish our work.
Establish Our Work Psalm 90:16-17 Jesus Christ said in John 15:16, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you." God calls all of us to invest our ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 90:16-17
Communion Meditation for September 7, 2008
(Slide 1)When you go on a trip what are the three things that you don’t leave home without? (Allow for feedback.) (Slide 1a) What are three things we physically cannot live without? (No not chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate!) Water, air, and food. (Slide 1b) What are three things we spiritually ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-31
Denomination: Church Of God
The futility of contemplating a life without God.
A JOURNEY BACK TO FAITH. Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23. The harder we try to understand the book of Ecclesiastes, the greater the temptation to chime in with the author’s refrain: “all is vanity!” Yet, somewhere along the way, we might realise that it is going ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23
A sermon that challenges Christians to do the good works that God has created them for.
Created For Good Works Ephesians 2:8-10 Boudreaux and Fontenot were at the family reunion. Boudreaux asked Fontenot, “When is the last time you asked yourself, ‘Why am I here?’” Fontenot said, “What you talking about?” Boudreaux said, “You got to figure dis out. It’s a philosophical, ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10
This sermon encourages believers to persistently follow God's call, utilize their strengths for His glory, and foster spiritual growth without looking back.
Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's wonderful to see each of you here today, gathered in fellowship and in pursuit of the wisdom that can only be found in God's holy Word. Today, we find ourselves ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:62
Topics: Work, Never Stops
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