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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
Explores John the Baptist's humility and joy in serving Christ, challenging us to emulate his dedication and selflessness in our own discipleship.
Good morning, dear church family. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can leave behind the clamor of the world and focus our hearts and minds on the One who is our refuge and strength. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound ...read more
Scripture: John 3:22-30
Topics: Jesus Increase, We Decrease
There is a limit to the benefits that this world can provide us.
Luke 16:19-31 “Decreasing Dividends” INTRODUCTION One of my favorite movies when I was growing up was a Disney movie entitled, “The Prince and the Pauper.” The movie was based on the book by Mark Twain, of the name. It is a story of two boys Edward Tudor, the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Denomination: Lutheran
To emphasize the importance of humbling ourselves, decreasing in our own importance, to allow God to increase in our lives, and how this surrender can positively impact our church and community.
Good morning, Church! Today's message is one of humility, of sacrifice, and of the power that lies within a church that lifts God high above all else. We're going to unwrap the profound truth hidden in John 3:30 which says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." It's about The Necessity of ...read more
Scripture: John 3:30
Topics: Lord Increase Decrease
Find balance. Depend upon Him, but when you see the obvious, just do it.
John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. This is the calling of all Christians. Daily, we are to decrease our wills and allow His will to increase until we have no will but His. I see two extremes. There are people who miss the obvious before them and pray about everything often missing ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
While no official persecution of Christianity currently exits, there are signs that Christianity is becoming increasingly unpopular.
Jeff Lasater was 14 when he took his own life last month (October 20, 2008). A student in Las Angeles’ Acton High School, Lasater had been the target of boys throwing chili on him in the school lunch line. While others pulled his pants down. It was reported that the young man was the target of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8
Many think that as older they get into Christianity now God will do everything before even they have been asked. Instead of increasing in prayer life, we decrease slowly.
This is one of the very vast subjects in the Bible. To sum it up in 30-40 mins. is like an injustice to the topic. Many think that as older they get into Christianity now God will do everything before even they have been asked. Instead of increasing in prayer life, we decrease slowly. What was the ...read more
Scripture: James 5:16, Matthew 7:7-11, John 10:7, Luke 18:1
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
How to increase love in a relationship.
Love Increases When Power Decreases Philippians 2:5-11 Frederick Nietzsche, one of the founders of modern existentialism, analyzed human personality and claimed the basic motivation behind all human behavior is “The Will to Power.” He said that it is the craving and the desire to have power that ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Denomination: Holiness
Jesus should become greater and more visible, and the servant should become less and less visible. What makes you big is being small or least....
What Makes You Big Luke 14:7-14 1) Humility 2) Season of Isolation 3) Promotion 4) Stewardship 7 and he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:7-14
A look at various characters in the Christmas story. This week we look at John the Baptist
John the Baptist December 5, 2020 Have you ever received a Christmas card or bought cards and the picture on the front is magnificent? Maybe it’s a picture of the Shepherds and the angels; or it’s the wise men; maybe it’s Mary, Jesus and Joseph; or a simple star piercing the darkness over the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11, John 3:30, Luke 1:39-41
what makes a ministry "successful?"
He Must Increase and I Must Decrease: An Exposition of john 3:22-36 Introduction Everyone wants to be popular. We also have a desire to have our egos stroked. We gauge our importance by how many followers we have on social media. We all want our posts to be liked. This is also important for those ...read more
Scripture: John 3:22-36
Denomination: Independent/Bible
A challenge to give the Lord His rightfil place in our lives.
He Must Increase -- I Must Decrease John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. [AV ] He must become greater; I must become less. [NIV] He must grow greater and greater and I less and less. [JBP] Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less. [Young Lit] He is to go on growing while I ...read more
Scripture: John 3:20, John 3:30
There is a difference between obedience and a costly obedience, how will you handle downsizing?
Cherith The Brook of Downsizing PPT 1 series title River Scenes Inro and review, river scenes, first we discussed the river of life, and blessings, Ezekiel 47. The sea mentioned in this passage is the Dead Sea, it is the lowest place on the surface of the earth. This river of God has the power to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-5, Matthew 7:24-27
Denomination: Pentecostal
Restoring the prophetic voice.
Solemnity of John the Baptist 2023 St. Paul knew how to approach the Jews and the Gentiles who had an interest in the Jewish faith as he went through Asian Minor and Greece to spread the Gospel of Christ. So we see him in today’s story from Acts coming to the local synagogue on Shabat, Saturday. ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Luke 1:57-80
Denomination: Catholic
The ministry of Jesus' ministry was starting up and becoming more successful than the ministry of John the Baptist. The Disciples of John were resentful and jealous of Jesus; John had no problem with it.
“WHEN ANOTHER MINISTRY IS MORE SUCCESSFUL” (Message 8 on Gospel of John 2021) John 3:22-36 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ March 7, 2021 Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/JM_-uR0cqWA INTRODUCTION: 1.) Everyone likes to have success, and that also includes in the ministry. A.) Because of ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Today the text empowers us to a great call not to give up, this thing is on us, to pardoner with Jesus , to know it now time, Ascension calls us to pray, and to have faith that works.
Acts 1:6-14 “Ascension Calls Us” 1. Ascension Calls us “Don’t Give Up” • The days prior to Jesus' murder had been brutal for them. • They had scattered and hid out they had much confusion • Perhaps thought the last three years was a mess or was it • One thought they had What are we to do? He ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:6-14
Denomination: United Methodist
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