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1651. If the Confession Doesn't Fit You Cannot Acquit

Proverbs 28:13

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James Merritt

... said in two of the most beautifully moving verses in all of the Bible: "Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy. He will again have compassion on us, and will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea." (Micah 7:18-19) Dear friend, you don't have to be held hostage to sin. If you will confess your sin, and forsake your sin, you will have ...

1652. There's God In Them There Hills

Psalm 19:1-14

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James Merritt

... binding, its decisions are immutable. Read it to believe, believe it to be saved, practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the travelers guide, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, the Christian's character. Here paradise is restored, heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide ...

1653. What Church Is All About

Psalm 100:1-5

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James Merritt

... , for that is what the church is all about. [1] Charles Colson, Faith on the Line, p. 34. [2] Warren W. Wiersbe, Scriptures that Sing, p. 15. [3] Mike Bellah, Baby Boom Believers, p. 109. [4] Ronald B. Allen, And I Will Praise Him, p. 64. [5] Bart McCutcheon, The Compass in Your Nose, and Other Astonishing Facts About Humans, p. 175.

1654. Our God Is an Awesome God

Psalm 139:1-18

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James Merritt

... sun or the moon or the galaxies, or even the universe; he uses the human body. Saint Augustine once said, "People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars—and they pass by themselves without wondering."1 More wondrous than the stars that twinkle, the sun that shines, the moon that glows, the lightning that strikes, the thunder that roars, the snow that falls, or the ...

1655. Whatever It Takes

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

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James Merritt

... the New York Herald. Stanley had been sent by his newspaper to try to find this legendary missionary. The reporter himself was an atheist and bragged about it. But as he began to live with Dr. Livingston for a four-month period, his heart was warmed by the compassion of this man, and he gave his life to Jesus Christ. He left and begged Livingston to come with him, but Livingston refused. He plunged deeper into Africa. Finally he came to the place where he had taken up three notches in his belt to ease the ...

1656. What Is A Christian?

Acts 11:26

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James Merritt

... city you could see the groves of Daphne and the sanctuary of Apollos. It was in this city that a pagan world began to take notice of people who walked differently, who talked differently, who lived differently, who exhibited a character and a compassion never before seen in the history of the world, and they began to call these people "Christians." Now you notice that we are told that "the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch." "Disciples" and "discipleship" are words that dominate both the ...

1657. Fatal Attraction

Matthew 5:27-30

Sermon

James Merritt

... Christian monks who were walking in a drenching thunderstorm. They came to a stream and it was swollen totally out of its banks. A beautiful young Japanese woman in a kimono stood there wanting to get to the other side but she was afraid of the current. Out of compassion, one of the monks said, "May I help you?" The woman said, "I need to cross this stream." Well, this monk picked her up, put her on his shoulders, carried her through the water and put her down on the other side. He and his friend then went ...

1658. Final Destination

Psalm 23:6

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James Merritt

... me, God’s mercy soothes me. God’s goodness helps me, God’s mercy heals me. God’s goodness provides, God’s mercy pardons. One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Lam. 3:22, It says, “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning.” I thank God that His mercies are new every morning because there’s not a day that goes by that you and I do not need the mercy of God. Think about how a parent follows a little child around picking ...

1659. Why You Should Come Clean With God

Psalm 139:23-24

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James Merritt

... we ought to be so clean with God, that when someone touches the spring of our life, our heart pops open they see a picture of Jesus. When you come clean with God, that is exactly what people will see. 1. Eugene H. Petersen, The Message. 2. Marc McCutcheon, The Compass in your Nose, p. 135.

1660. Deal with It, Get over it, and Get Help

Romans 8:18-27

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... eschatological end, but that God’s presence and power are with us every step of the way . . . to help us deal with it, to help us get over it, and to give us all the help we need to be “more than conquerors.” Divine concern and compassion are not being saved up for some climatic conclusion. God’s presence and power are unfolding, revealing, expanding, embracing us in everything we do, in all we experience. Do you know, as Paul knew, that God works “all things” for the good. Notice that not all ...

1661. Matthew 14:13-21

Matthew 14:13-21

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... around the Sea of Galilee and are waiting for him when he comes ashore. Confronted by a clamoring crowd, Jesus immediately responds to their needs and delays his own search for a solitary place. The Greek verb “splanchnizomai”— rendered here as “compassion” - denotes a physical, visceral response on Jesus’ part to the needs of the people gathered before him. Jesus’ decision to offer healing to those present was prompted by a “gut reaction,” a heart-wrenching connection to the physical and ...

1662. The Supreme Test

Genesis 22:1-19

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... a certain easy arrogance about him. But later, after he was stricken by polio, she saw a different FDR. After his body had been twisted by paralysis, after he had endured a long nighttime of pain, there was a new tenderness in his heart and a new compassion in his soul. (2) God cannot grow great people of faith unless they spend some time in the school of stress. Hard times refine people of faith just as fire refines precious metals. If you are a follower of Jesus, you will be tested. Here is the second ...

1663. An Unidentified King

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... without food, just to hear his riveting words. Today no one will wait that long, except maybe for tickets to the Super Bowl or some rock concert. Jesus was a fascinating, unpredictable character. He displayed a wide range of emotions: compassion for a dying leper, exuberance over his disciples' success, a warm hospitality that callously disregarded racial and cultural boundaries. But he could burn with anger toward cold-hearted legalists. Jesus had inexhaustible patience with individuals but no patience at ...

1664. The Blessing Of A Godly Mentality

Genesis 18:16-33

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... are flaunted, judgment and punishment follow as surely as the night follows the day. God tells Abraham that he is going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Notice Abraham’s reaction to this sad forecast concerning the cities in the valley. Abraham feels a deep compassion for these thousands of people, even though he knows personally only one family living there. He pleads with God on their behalf. In Abraham you see nothing of the pathetic, callous spirit of the Rev. Fred Phillips and his followers who try to ...

1665. Is Jesus The Only Way?

Matthew 22:1-14

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Bill Bouknight

... most important area of their lives, their relationship with God, would they be willing to settle for sincerity instead of accuracy? It makes no sense. When Jesus claimed that he was the only way to God the Father, he was motivated not by arrogance but by compassion. If you will suspend judgment for just a little while, and consider with me a simple story Jesus told, I believe that Jesus’ claim will begin to make sense. In Matthew 22, Jesus told a story about a king whose son was getting married. No doubt ...

1666. I Believe In Jesus Christ

Colossians 1:15-23

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Bill Bouknight

... the Mount. If you want to see God’s righteous indignation, watch this fiery Jesus kicking over the tables of the money-changers in the Temple, protecting the sanctity of worship and the poor people from exploitation. If you want to see God’s compassion, watch Jesus weep with grieving friends over the death of his friend Lazarus. Or watch him touch the lepers whom everybody else ran from. Or watch him defend a terrified, guilty adulterous woman. Or see him notice poor blind Bartimaeus whom everybody else ...

1667. Stumbling in Darkness, Looking for Light

Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:5

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... bigotry and prejudice, we share a common loaf and lift a common cup and say, "WE BEG TO DIFFER." When national priorities reflected in national budgets favor greed instead of those in need, and the vote of just one person makes all the difference, we witness the compassion of the Christ and say, "WE BEG TO DIFFER." When we feel like we are stumbling in the darkness of gloom and despair, we raise our voices as a protest at midnight, singing: Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her king; Let ...

1668. Bountiful Faith: Two All Beef Patties, Special Sauce, Lettuce, Cheese, Pickles...Etc

2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... , some things never change. Today…I invite you to "Have Faith:" To live boldly To give generously So that all we do is done in love. Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not; as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be. Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed, thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me. 1. B. Manning, The ...

1669. The Shepherd's Song

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... that is at best only a half-truth. Try telling that to a sailor! If a sailor tried to navigate only by looking at his own mast, his own bow and stern, he would go in circles. Rather than looking at himself, the sailor looks to the compass, the horizon, the stars—those fixed, unchanging points in the universe which keep him on the right course, the "right path," even when it means going against the current, against the tide. John Wesley's last letter before his death was written to William Wilberforce, an ...

1670. The Lord's Song in a Foreign Land

Psalm 137:1-9

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... second a car accident. Tom named the losses for what they were—terrible, incomprehensible tragedy—but in the second funeral he told the story of a hospital administrator who had been through tough times himself. Multitudes of administrative problems coupled with his compassion for patients who flooded the emergency room every day drained him of energy and spirit and soul. One Sunday in worship, Tom said his friend seemed to be singing exceptionally loud—not always on pitch, but loud and strong. On the ...

1671. A Peculiar People

1 Peter 2:1-10

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John E. Harnish

... ways of life, where sound the cries of race and clan, above the noise of selfish strife we hear thy voice, O Son of man. The cup of water given for thee still holds the freshness of your grace; yet long these multitudes to see the sweet compassion of thy face. O Master, from the mountainside make haste to heal these hearts of pain; among the restless throngs abide, O tread the city streets again. Till all the world shall learn thy love and follow where thy feet have trod; till glorious from your heaven ...

1672. A Circle for Dorothy

Ephesians 2:11-22, Ephesians 2:1-10

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John E. Harnish

... meaning of infant baptism, which we celebrate today. Before we are old enough to know God, God knows us. From the very beginning, God goes before us, preparing the way, making covenant on our behalf. And that's grace…the circle of God's outreaching love and compassion, searching us out, coming to meet us and bring us home. St. Paul tells the Ephesians: But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he has loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together in Christ ...

1673. Bugles in the Afternoon

Philippians 2:1-11, Psalm 46:1-11

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John E. Harnish

... in the presence of parents grieving over their slaughtered children isn't worth preaching anywhere else. [1] One of my favorite hymns says it well: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with thee. Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be. Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness; Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed thy hand hath provided; Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me. [2] The Old ...

1674. Zechariah II: Thy Prayer is Heard

Luke 1:5-25

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John E. Harnish

... a child and hope of salvation. God is there. God is here. God is faithful. God listens and God hears. The Gospel begins with the affirmation: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my father There is no shadow of turning with thee Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not As thou has been, thou forever wilt be. Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed, thy hand hath provided Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me. Well, you know the rest ...

1675. Barnabas Found the Way

Acts 4:35-5:16

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John E. Harnish

... here: It's interesting that the folks who want to take the Bible "literally" never seem to want to take this passage literally. I am not suggesting we should. But I am suggesting the Bible should be taken seriously….learning the lessons of caring and compassion, sharing and generosity, so that all might have enough.) So Barnabas sells a field and brings the proceeds for the ministry of Christ. And when Ananias and Sapphira see it, they think they will try it, too. But instead, they hold something back for ...

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