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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 Acts 2:42, fellowship is named the 2nd item the church devoted themselves to. Why 2nd? Was that a mere accident, or was there a special importance God wanted us to see in that part of worship?
OPEN: I’ve heard from several people in our congregation church (as well as a number of preachers I’ve spoken with) and everybody seems to agree this lock-down is getting old. Online worship is OK… but it’s no replacement for real church. Well, everyone is tired of online worship with the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
everyone is important to the work of God
Intro: when I was younger I had the lone ranger mentality, the rise and fall of every situation rested squarely on the shoulders of the leader. So I went into ministry thinking I had sole responsibility for success in every situation. Now 18 years later my thinking is exactly opposite, to see the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:25
Denomination: Assembly Of God
God has promised to give us a "new heart".But why not fix the old heart.... and what would a baby born in a manger have to do with this gift?
OPEN: A 4 year old girl was brought to the ER with a severe cough. But as little girls sometimes do… she talked and talked and talked which made it difficult for the nurse to listen to the sounds in her lung. Finally, the nurse said, "Shhh, I have to see if Barney is in there." The ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7
No one is useless in the church. The Holy Spirit gives everyone some gifting that they can contribute. The church needs you.
This is a bit embarrassing to say, but I have this thing about doing the Tribune’s crossword puzzle each day, and I couldn’t finish Saturday’s and it’s bugging me. Maybe you can help me out. Then I can focus on our sermon text. Can you help me for a minute? I got most of it already. This should ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-16
This sermon explores honoring, heeding, and supporting church leaders who dedicate their lives to preaching and teaching God's word.
Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to another gathering where we come together to bask in the warmth of God's love, to find comfort in His words, and to strengthen our bonds as a community of believers. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we recognize our need for our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18
Topics: Honoring Spiritual Leaders
A good soldier endures suffering; Doesn't entangle himself with the things of the world and wants to please his commanding officer.
The Lord’s Army November 10, 2013 I am a proud veteran. I come from a long line of veterans. I can trace ancestors who served in the military all the way back to the Revolutionary War. William Burch, from Haw River, North Carolina, was just a boy when he joined -but he served our country ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4
Denomination: Holiness
When you are hurt, do you live by “GET YOU BACK” or “GOT YOUR BACK”?
This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Get You Back or Got Your Back? I Peter 3:8-17 1 Peter 3:8-17 8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17
Denomination: Church Of God
Beware of false prophets.
2 Cor 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Proverbs 6:12-15, Ephesians 4:14, Ephesians 5:6
Denomination: Baptist
When criticism is leveled toward you, your best response is gentleness. That is strength under control.
This week has been a bit stressful for me. We have had some unrest in our church body. Some negative comments have been made. We have lost a major player in our worship team along with his family. I, as the pastor, was taking the heat for things I really could not understand. However, I want you to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23
Denomination: Foursquare
As I look around the world and around the church today I wonder, if there had ever been anything like this? I sometimes wonder why God lets life continue so wickedly. What can we do in a world and in a church that is growing further away from God?
“Has There Been Anything Like This” Introduction: Revive us again; Fill each heart with thy love May each soul be rekindled with fire from above Hallelujah, thine the glory Hallelujah, amen Hallelujah thine the glory Revive us again In just two weeks we come to a time of revival here at Oak Grove. ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13
This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.
Real Faith for Real Life: James Three Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/14/2012 How many of you have ever said something and, the moment the words left your mouth, you knew you shouldn’t have said it? If I had a nickel for every time I said something stupid… ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-12
Denomination: Christian Church
God has a plan for taking the monsters we face in the world and our personal lives. The SON OF MAN finds fulfillment in Jesus, who overcomes by the cross, resurrection, ascension, and return.
TAMING THE MONSTERS—Daniel 7 ***When our son was about six, we asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. His answer surprised us: He wanted to be monster-handler. I can only imagine the monsters he imagined in his room or under his bed, but he thought grownups would have use for a ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
3 of 3. All on the ark escaped/were saved from the Flood’s destruction. Salvation was realized by those favored by God. But How/When is salvation by God accomplished/realized? Salvation is realized when & how...
Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)-III—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Man’s ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 8:1-19
4 "TIONS" for Spiritual and Ministry Growth
Climbing Ever Higher: "Necessary NoTIONS" Talk about the climbing wall. Talk about the excitement. Talk about the difficulty. Talk about someone who is not ready to climb! ME! If I were going to make the climb up the new wall, there would be some necessary "NoTIONS" that I would need! The ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-21, Joshua 24:14-15
We have a saviour who is ready to help us - this is the story to tell at Christmas
Luke 1:57-80 – Christmas, a time to proclaim that Salvation has come Introduction It was early one evening in the 1930’s when some elephant handlers in Burma heard the screams. They knew immediately that something was wrong. Running toward the sound they came to the banks of the River. They ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:57-80
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