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I believe I have talked about playing this game before. When I was a kid we use to play this game called mercy. We would always play this game after church on Wednesday nights, while we were waiting in line at school, or when we were bored. But you would lock hands with another person and you would then…

It is God’s will to reveal his power in wrath and mercy, to display his glory to all peoples. Romans 9:22-24 . 22 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known the riches of his…

Seeing the Mercy of God in the Book of Jonah.

“I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you…Do this in remembrance of me.” When St. Paul uses phrases like, “I received,” something being “handed on,” this kind of language is invocative of a tradition. A tradition is something that is handed down. In fact, we get the word “tradition” from…

Introduction 12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what…

【성경봉독】 오늘 우리에게 주시는 살아계신 하나님의 말씀은 [ 요한복음 5:1-9 1 그 후에 유대인의 명절이 되어 예수께서 예루살렘에 올라가시니라 2 예루살렘에 있는 양문 곁에 히브리 말로 베데스다라 하는 못이 있는데 거기 행각 다섯이 있고 3 그 안에 많은 병자, 맹인, 다리 저는 사람, 혈기 마른 사람들이 누워 [물의 움직임을 기다리니 4 이는 천사가 가끔 못에 내려와 물을 움직이게 하는데 움직인 후에 먼저 들어가는 자는 어떤 병에 걸렸든지 낫게 됨이러라] 5 거기 서른여덟 해 된 병자가 있더라 6 예수께서 그 누운 것을 보시고…

Delivered at Formosa Baptist Church on July 14, 2024 in view of a call to the pastorate.

Thankful For God’s Mercy Text: Psalm 136 Introduction Quote: “So much has been given to me that I have no time to ponder that which I don't have.”—Helen Keller What is one word that describes the unnecessary repetition of something? ANS — Redundant There is a phrase mentioned 26 times in this Psalm???…

ETS: God called Simon to follow Him in-spite of Simon’s imperfections. ESS: God calls imperfect people and transforms them. OSS: Individuals will accept God’s grace and mercy in salvation. PQ: Will God accept imperfect people to become followers of Christ? UW: facts

From Favoritism to Freedom: Living Out the Royal Law | James 2:1-13 | Favoritism threatens the unity of the church, but God calls us to a higher standard. In this message, learn how mercy triumphs over judgment and how to live out the royal law of love.

Introduction For the last two weeks we have spent considerable time working our way through Romans 11 . This passage of scripture has brought the countless destruction of tree’s and the usage of ink throughout history. Many books, and many interpretations have been put forth in this text. The complicated…

Focus: Jesus has come to freely give the gifts of God Function: that the people may recognize who Jesus is and acknowledge Him as Lord

How Do We Handle Bad News? Remember the Lord is our only hope. Psalm 44:1 “O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old:” Fear the Lord instead of people or circumstances. Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning…

This sermon explores the story of Jonah 1:17-2:10, delving into the depths of despair and the transformative power of repentance and God's mercy. Through engaging life material, such as relatable stories of individuals grappling with rebellion and despair, the sermon connects with the congregation's experiences. The biblical exposition of Jonah's prayer and God's response reveals God's unfathomable mercy and His desire for redemption. The sermon's final resolution discloses the proposition that in the depths of despair, genuine repentance and embracing God's mercy lead to redemption and hope. The sermon achieves its devotional objective by fostering a connection with God's mercy and calling for a response of knowing, feeling, and embracing His transformative grace.

The people had rejected God’s covenant, commands, and counsel. Yet they loved to boast that they were Jews, the descendants of Abraham, God’s chosen people, the recipients of His law. Like many people today, however, the people of Israel and Judah had become very proficient at professing what they believed. They simply gave up on practicing it in real life.

Background on Paul Let’s talk about conversion. To understand the word conversion let me share my quick conversion story. I grew up in church from birth. Age of 7 I realize I am a sinner and need Jesus In my room, I surrendered my life the the Lordship of Jesus Christ. I continued in the church from…

PRAY Intro: Does what you think about reveal who you are as well as shape who you are? Does right theology matter for right living? Does right theology (how you think about God—how you understand and respond to him) inform how you live? The Apostle Paul absolutely believes that this is so. In most of…

THE BEATITUDES: How to Be Truly Blessed Sermon Series “Blessed Are the Merciful” (Part #6) KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 5:7 (NASB) Father God, we thank You again for a wonderful praise and worship experience , and [we] honor You for Your presence in this church. We pray that Your grace, mercy, and peace will…

Introduction- Worth by Anthony Brown and group therAPy You thought I was worth saving So you came and changed my life You thought I was worth keeping So you cleaned me up inside You thought I was to die for So you sacrificed your life So I could be free So I could be whole So I can tell everyone I know…

Deus firma uma nova aliança com o seu povo pois deseja que o seu povo pertença a Ele, tenha intimidade com Ele, o obedeça de coração e tenha os seus pecados perdoados

This transformative message delves into Jonah's powerful story, unveiling God's compassionate call to repentance and second chances for even the most sinful hearts. Explore the urgency of responding to God's warning, understand human vulnerability, and overcome obstacles to genuine repentance. Through Jonah's experiences and the Ninevites' response, we gain insights into God's character of love, mercy, and patience. Emphasizing heartfelt preaching and the hope of transformation, the sermon inspires us to embrace God's forgiveness through sincere repentance. By understanding God's desire for reconciliation, we find motivation to share His message of love and grace with others.

PRAY & INTRO: Who receives credit for your salvation? (Or in the spirit of this Thanksgiving week in the U.S.A. …) Whom do you thank ? To whom is gratitude owed for your salvation? Yes, Paul is abundantly clear in his teaching that we are called to respond in faith (which he describes elsewhere at length—justification…

Last week we talked about an intimate relationship with God that, in prayer, transfigures our soul. In practice what does that look like? You have heard me talk about being in the throne room of God. A lot. In the last ten months. You have nodded, and smiled throughout those segments in my sermons. But,…