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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
The importance of building our lives on the truth of God's Word, which provides a solid foundation for our faith and helps us withstand the storms of life.
Today, we're going to talk about building our lives on a solid foundation. You know when you're playing Jenga, and you want to make sure the tower doesn't fall over? Well, our lives are kind of like that tower, and we need to make sure we're building on something strong and steady. Jesus talked ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
Topics: Biblical Truths, Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Faith Building
The Nineth Commandment: The story of prophet Micaiah’s firm stand against 400 false prophets who lied to King Ahab.
1 Kings 22:6-14 Speak the Truth Telling the truth is not easy for us, but God demands that we do that. 9th Commandment tells us not to lie. Exo 20:16 You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour. A minister told his congregation, "Next week I plan to preach about the sin of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 22:6-14
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Truth is the Basis for Faith and Love -- Spiritual Teaching Must Be Examined to Identify Its Source 1.
Truth is the Basis for Faith and Love -- Spiritual Teaching Must Be Examined to Identify Its Source 1. Christians Are Commanded to Exercise Discernment (:1) a. Commandment stated negatively -- Don't be gullible b. Commandment stated positively -- Test the spirits 1) the nature of the test 2) the ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6
This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.
Once again, “religion” has made the news. Unless you live in a cave somewhere, you by now know the name of Barack Obama’s former pastor, know the controversial things he said, know the reaction that those words have received. “Religion” makes the news all the time, whether it involves Islamic ...read more
Scripture: Acts 19:1-7
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Belief in the Trinity is FOUNDATIONAL to our faith. The truth of the Trinity is REVEALED by PROGRESSIVE REVELATION in the Bible. We BELIEVE in the truth of the Trinity by FAITH.
Today is “Trinity Sunday”, it is a day when many churches celebrate the Holy Trinity of God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. St Augustine of Hippo (that’s a great name isn’t it?). St Augustine spent nearly thirty years of his life writing a fifteen volume work called ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17
Denomination: Pentecostal
Guess who’s come for a visit? It’s the big whigs from denominational headquarters. Isn’t it sad that Jesus had more problems w/ the religious than the lost? They made it all an outward matter and not an inward experience. Link inc. to text, audio, and Ppt
Truth or Tradition? Matthew 15:1-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TruthOrTradition.html Guess who popped in for a visit? It’s the scribes and Pharisees … the big whigs from denominational headquarters in Jerusalem. They are likely part of the Sanhedrin, the heavy hitters if you will. They have ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20
Denomination: Baptist
There can absolutely be no compromise when proclaiming the means by which man may obtain eternal life.
UNCOMPROMISABLE TRUTH "He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." 1 John 5:12 (NKJV). Compromise is a tool that we often employ in life. It is not only a vital part of many business transactions but compromise is quite often a fundamental method used to ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 5:12
The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls.
The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls. James 1:22-25 guides us through this reflective journey, offering profound insights for our spiritual growth. Let us explore the transformative power of the mirror of ...read more
Scripture: James 1:22-25
BELIEVERS MUST CONTEND FOR THE FAITH!
CONTENDING FOR TRUTH INTRODUCTION: JUDE WAS LIKELY THE HALF-BROTHER OF JESUS, ALTHOUGH NOT ALL SCHOLARS AGREE. HE INSTRUCTS BELIEVERS TO DEFEND THE FAITH, REFUTING FALSE TEACHERS. MOST SCHOLARS DATE THE LETTER AROUND A.D. 60-62. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JUDE 1:3 “BELOVED, WHILE I WAS ...read more
Scripture: Jude 1:3
Every day, everyone of us have to make a decision. Do we walk by faith or do we walk by sight?
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; (Philippians 1:25) INTRODUCTION: Every minute of every day each and every one of us has to make a decision. Do I walk by faith or do I walk by sight. I. It is obvious ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:25
Denomination: Church Of God
Defending the Faith - Jude verses 3-4 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: #1: WHAT ARE WE CONTENDING FOR? We contend for the faith.... by remembering the apostles teaching (vs 17). by praying in the Holy Spirit (vs 20). by keeping yourself in God’s love (vs 21). by waiting for Jesus Christ (v.21). #2: WHO DO WE CONTEND AGAINST? Apostates who ...read more
Scripture: Jude 1:3-4
Denomination: Brethren
Knowing the Bible for oneself is the only sure way to have confidence in our salvation. The Christian faith is an individual and personal faith. But many trust their faith to the study of others, and in turn are led astray by lies.
“No Lie is of the Truth” John 8:42-44 Introduction: There are lies being told in our world today. I’ve been lied to, I’m sure you’ve been lied to. Lies aren’t always told by people with evil desires, sometimes they just don’t know the truth, and they say ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-34
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
It is living still, inspite of all that has come against it; inspite of all who have tried to pervert it. Keep the faith!
What an august gathering we would witness, if we were able to transport back in time and go to Jerusalem for this first official council on the doctrines of the faith. All the big names are there. Paul and Barnabas, who have had much God-given success in ministry among the gentiles, which is ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:1-35
Denomination: Orthodox
The Reformers were right when they said, "Faith alone justifies, but the faith that justifies is never alone." James compels us to example this essential truth.
JAMES 2:14-26 A WORRISOME TRUTH “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-26
3 John verse 11 echoes the words of John throughout his writings. We are called by Jesus Christ to leave sin and follow the truth.
This morning our text is 3 John. Adam Clarke notes that we seldom hear 3 John quoted but in reproof of lordly tyrants, or prating troublesome fellows in the Church. He says that it has been the lot of both the minor prophets and the minor epistles to be generally neglected, because with many ...read more
Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12