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Mercy Over Judgment Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of mercy in Christianity, emphasizing its importance and urging believers to extend mercy to others as God has done for them.

Welcome church! Glad to have you all here today as we dive into this amazing passage of scripture. As we get started I have a couple questions for you… Who here has ever broken a rule before? Who here has ever been shown kindness that you didn’t deserve? Before we get back to the breaking rules ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Topics: Mercy, Unmerited Favor, Compassion

A Journey's End

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul arrives in Rome

i. PRAYER ii. Introduction a. Someone came up to me last week and said that they almost got seasick from last week’s message, and Paul’s experiences there on the Mediterranean Sea were certainly compelling. b. I believe that it is the storms of life, the tribulations that we face that really draw ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Near - Mark 13:28-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2024

What good is it to know that his coming is near? Would you live differently if you knew for sure it would be in your lifetime? Shouldn’t you live that way all the time? And if we can’t know when it will happen, what does “near” even mean?

Mark 13:28 "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. 30 I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-31, Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:29-33

Starving Sons Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of a series on the life of Jacob.

Starving Sons Dying to Self, Part 2 (Vineyard Pen) If you have your bible, turn to Genesis chapter 25. We’re continuing our series, based on the life of Jacob. Last week we talked about letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be, so we can become who God created us to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better Than Anything - Philippians 3:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Why is it so evil for a person to try to make himself righteous?

Philippians 3:7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them filth, that I may gain Christ 9 and be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Self-Control - 2 Peter 1:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 9, 2025

Imagine how much better your life would be with more self-control. Why is it so hard? Elite athletes who are unbelievers often outshine most Christians in this area—how can that be, if it’s a fruit of the Spirit?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control. Introduction I want to start with this question: in Peter’s list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-7, why isn’t verse 5 enough? By the end of v.5 you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

Faith Or Fantasy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the difference between faith and fantasy.

Faith Or Fantasy 1/14/2001 Nehemiah 2:10-20 1 Peter 5:6-11 Text Chapters 2-4 When was the last time you heard some one say "I’ve got faith this is going to work?" Faith is not determined by how much of a feeling you have about something, but rather by what it is you are putting your ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of Sin & How To Conquer It

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Feb 19, 2003

Contemporary conversational style text with an easy to p.p.t. outline discussing the process of sin and how evil is dealt with bibilically

"The Beginning of Sin: And How to conquer it" Genesis Chapter 3 PASTOR BOB HUNTER SPRINGWATER CHURCH OBJECT: You will need one red delicious apple to demonstrate Eve’s fall into sin. INTRO: When God’s six day work week was complete, He proclaimed his creation not only good, but very good! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Tool Of Flexibility Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

Part of s series on the key tools to raising good, healthy kids and this one deals with remaining flexible.

THE TOOL OF FLEXIBILITY TEXT: Various texts Sunday, July 7, 2002 We are doing a series on parenting, and you might say, “Wait a minute. This is the Fourth of July weekend. We should talk about something more patriotic. Maybe a look back in history or a look at one of our founding fathers. We ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can A Leapord Change Its Spots

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Only God can bring about the new birth/conversion.

Can A Leopard Change It’s Spots Jeremiah 13:23; John 1:12-13, 35-50 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Consider one of life’s most fundamental and troublesome questions. The Old Testament prophet phrased it like this: Can a leopard change it’s spots? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be The World To One Person Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 2

BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 4, 2006

5th in a 5 part series the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

THE POWER OF PATIENCE JAMES 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: As a young Dad pushed his son’s carriage down the street the youngster howled in rage with displeasure. "Please, Bernard, control yourself... Easy there, Bernard, Keep calm! Everything will be alright," the Father kept saying quietly. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is Coming: As The Prophets Foretold Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christmas Series

Jesus is Coming…As the Prophets Foretold Intro: It’s hard to believe that we are entering into the Christmas season already. It seems like summer just ended and already the lights are out and the decorations are hung and before we know it, Christmas morning will be here again. I love this time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be The World To One Person Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 2

BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beginning Of Biblical Miracles

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011

This message is to help believers teaches about how Moses used the stick that was in his hand to do great things for God. It helps believers learn to steward well the blessings already in their hands.

Beginnings of Biblical Miracles WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND? Have you ever had one of those days? Just one of those days when you can (or have to) push your way through it, or crawl back? I did. I started catching the bus to work awhile back. I have never caught the bus before, so let me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-10

Denomination: Other