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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
Since we may minister to people who are hearing bad news, examining Samuel’s heart while he acts in this way provides keys we can remember if we too need to serve in this uncomfortable way.
Softening the Blow Selections from 1 Samuel Introduction Part of Samuel’s ministry was working with people who were in difficult or unusual circumstances. With His Own Family -His mother (2:18-19) Tell Bad News from God -Eli (3:11-14, 17-18) -King Saul (13:11-14; 15:24-31) Serve with those ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 15:24-36
Denomination: Baptist
This is the 12th study in the book of Acts this study deals with Peter softening his heart to the Law so he could open the door of salvation to the Gentiles.
Peter Softening to the Law Acts 9:31-43 Acts # 12 As we start this section of Acts we will see that Salvation is getting ready to come to the Gentiles. The Gospel is meant for all people not just the Jewish people. In the start of this section we see that Peter, the leader of the church, is ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:31-43
We need to fervently pray and ask God to open the flood gates of Heaven and bless us with His divine rain.
Introduction: The phrase "Let It Rain!" is a plea for God to send a spiritual rain onto our world. Just as April showers bring May flowers, we need the refreshing rain of God's presence in our lives. Rain has various benefits in the natural world, such as quenching thirst, cleansing, softening ...read more
Scripture: James 5:16-18
Topics: Prayer, Faith
Rain is a part of life. Into each life a little rain must fall. A refreshing look at the value of life’s rainy days.
Today being the first Sunday in April, I thought it appropriate to talk about April’s showers. You know the saying..."April showers bring May flowers." It’s been very dry here lately and like many of you I am excited by the prospects of rain in the forecast. We all know that rain can be both ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 65:10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon deals with softing our heart and a look at Job and see what we can learn
The Softening of the Heart Job 23:1-17 (text v. 16) 1. Verses 1-6, Job is saying? I would come and let God know just how I feel, and He’d give me strength. 2. Verses 7-9? It was like a game of hide & seek. Job cannot sense God’s presence. Sometimes you will find yourself in some extreme ...read more
Scripture: Job 23:1-17
Denomination: Church Of God
The sermon explores understanding God's power, submitting our will to His, and adhering to His path for a fulfilling spiritual life.
Greetings, beloved brothers and sisters. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to feel the warmth of His love surrounding us, to sense the strength of His Spirit within us? We are here because we are His children, called by His name, and loved with an everlasting love. Today, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:27-33
Topics: God's Way, God's Will
If God does not soften ones heart, one may dabble with religion, but one will never find a saving relationship with the true God.
The Religious But Hard-Hearted (Exodus 8:20-9:12) 1. What if God was politically correct? Imagine this: Moses was sitting in the Egyptian ghetto. Things were terrible. Pharaoh wouldn’t even speak to him. The rest of the Israelites were mad at him and making the overseers even more irritable than ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Paul used the word Gentleness.
The Fruit of Gentleness Gentleness is the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered. It is having power, strength, and authority under control. It is the taming of the wild and the spirited. The gentle person has an unassuming nature. The gentle person is not weak, but in fact has great ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:23, Philippians 2:1-8
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The other thief shifts our focus from the more familiar thief. We know the one that ask Christ for a memorial. But what about the "the other thief" who died insulting the Lord?
The text teaches many lessons. Let’s consider the following thoughts: I. There are Only Two Types of People in the World: believers and unbelievers. II. There is no Salvation in Physical Closeness to Jesus. (The other thief hung next to Christ without accepting Him) He hung next to the "bread of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:39-41
Tonight I want to talk to you about your heart. Let me to be your spiritual cardiologist for the next few moments.
ISSUES OF LIFE - Part One - <Power Point available upon request> Text: Proverbs 4:20 thru 23 Prayer: We should always take care to listen carefully to God’s Word. The NIV says in verse 20 to “listen closely to my words.” I am impressed that the Lord wants to speak plainly to His people today. ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23
to be molded by the hand of GOD must become our everything
Only melted gold is minted , only moistened clayis molded , only softened wax recevies the seal. "only broken & contrite hearts receive the markas the potter turns us on his wheel. To be molded by the hand of GOD must become our everything our all consuming desire. When it’s,every trial is a ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:29
*HANDOUT INCLUDED* Is there something that we can do to prepare for a special time of blessing from God in our lives? We examine four principles for preparing for God’s reviving.
Preparation for Revival In A Christian’s Heart DISCUSSION: Have you ever had a time where you really grew as a Christian? Tell us about it. <Listen for elements of preparation in their responses. God doesn’t revive people in a vacuum!> How does God want us to prepare for Him to speak to ...read more
Scripture: Hosea 10:12, 2 Kings 3:16-18
Denomination: Holiness
David’s heart was hardened by sin. Only the death of his newborn son softened it. This sermon looks at three aspects of his son’s death and David’s reaction.
“David’s Hard Heart” Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-23 Introduction: Sin carries consequences! Some are immediate; others come much later in life and some last an entire lifetime. And, of course, any sin of which we do not repent and ask for forgiveness, carries with it the consequence of an eternity in a ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-23
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We're all in the process of our hearts getting softer or getting harder in relation to God. We look at the 10 signs of a calloused heart and four things you can do to soften your heart.
DO YOU HAVE A CALLOUSED HEART? Matt. 13:10-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Difference of Origins 1. A New York Reporter needed to find out the public’s opinion about an event happening in Ukraine (“Man on the Street” segment). 2. So he went to Times Square and stopped three people to ask them ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:10-15
Doing this is not only good theology but also good medicine. Latest medical and psychological research says doing this is good for our souls and good for our bodies. People who do this benefit from . . .
Healing an Old Wound Ephesians 4:30-32 Studies show that doing this is not only good theology but also good medicine. Latest medical and psychological research says doing this is good for our souls and good for our bodies. People who do this benefit from . . . • better immune system ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32