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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
February is known for many things. President’s Day. Black History Month . Every four years - Leap Year! And Valentine’s Day! This month we are going to focus in on love.
THE LOVE OF JESUS Luke 7:1-16 Introduction February is known for many things. President’s Day. Black History Month . Every four years - Leap Year! And Valentine’s Day! This month we are going to focus in on love. I know it is cliche to say, but what the world needs now is love, sweet ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:1-16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true).” (Eph 5:8-9)
Introduction: Today is children’s Sunday and our theme for reflection is Jesus, the Light, the child’s friend. When we think about light the first thing that comes to mind is light from the sun. It is this light that wakes us up in the morning and makes us see our way as we prepare for the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-17, Psalm 36:7-10, Luke 7:11-17
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Jesus brings more than salvation from sin. He brings salvation from grief as He gives hope.
We know that the ancient pagan civilizations had many gods. The pagans worshiped the gods of earth, wind, fire, rain, fertility, war, the sea, and so on. They never worshiped a god called the “god of hope.” Hope was a disappointing mirage in that ancient world, long before our Lord was born in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:11-17
Christ is impressed by our faith, though the quality of our faith is not required for Him to show compassion.
“After [Jesus] had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:1-10
Denomination: Baptist
There are days in our life that stand out above others and we will never forget those days as long as we live.
• We can remember the day we got married In all fairness, some of us men do forget our anniversary, which is not a good thing to do! Illus: One woman who knew her husband who could not remember what day they got married and as a result often forgot their anniversary, decided she would play a ...read more
God works in mysterious ways to bring something good out of the worst of what happens to us.
A Spanish Catholic priest, the venerable Saint John of the Cross, wrote, "Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God, for you are His, and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:11-16, Galatians 1:11-19
Denomination: Catholic
Christ’s Principle of Developing Strong Faith - Strong faith in Christ provides answers to life’s most perplexing problems
Christ’s Principle of Saving Faith (Luke 7:1-10) Illustration:Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail with 32 lbs. of chains on his ankles, his feet bound to a bamboo pole. A fellow prisoner said, "Dr. Judson, what about the prospect of the conversion of ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We serve a God who loves us, why do we have such a hard time asking for help? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.
I have to begin this morning with a confession. When it comes to matters of technology, I’m a stereotypical male. I’ll figure it out, just leave me alone, don’t hand me the instruction book, I’ve got this. It shows up as I’m driving somewhere using the GPS. It used to really bug me when Terri ...read more
Grace. Those most people thought were least likely to become God’s people are the ones who come to Christ; while the ones often thought to be most likely became his enemies.
Two of the surprises that we come across as we read the New Testament are the people who become close to Jesus, and the people who are alienated from Jesus. It is surprising because it is exactly the opposite of what we would expect to find. We would expect Jesus to be close to the religious folk ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:1-17
Denomination: Methodist
the Eight Miracles in John
Introduction A. Why are there four gospels? To tell a complete story of Jesus. B. Why does Mark have the most miracles? To show a powerful servant. C. Why does John have the fewest miracles? Each has an explanation. D. John is a Jewish mystic who uses “7” in ...read more
Scripture: John 2:11, John 2:23-25, Luke 7:11-15, John 14:12
Two groups collided at Nain: a procession of death and sorrow met a procession of life and hope.
“With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of automobiles? Researchers are trying to learn from the collisions in ...read more
Denomination: Lutheran
Jesus' miraculous power, deep compassion, and divine identity.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the gospel of Luke, where we'll see Jesus in action, showcasing His miraculous power, His deep compassion, and His divine identity. I'm reminded of this quote from A.W. Tozer who once said, "An infinite God can give all of ...read more
Topics: Power, Christ
Explores Jesus' compassion, authority over death, and involvement in our lives, emphasizing our great need for Him and His greater response to our needs.
Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together under the umbrella of God's grace, to seek His wisdom, to find comfort in His promises, and to grow in our understanding of His word. It is in these moments of collective reflection that we draw closer not only to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:11-15
Topics: Replaced Death, Life
This message explores those Divine encounters that the Lord orchestrates for everyone’s life, even in areas you may have given up on.
The Bible is full of relevant stories and principles that we can incorporate into our lives. The passage here in Luke 7 is no different. It contains some very interesting and amazing facts. In Luke 7:1, we see jesus entering Capernaum, and the day after, in 7:11, we see Him entering Nain. Those ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:11-16
Denomination: Pentecostal