MERCYhouse Sermons

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Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:6 by Robert Krumrey Christians are quick to say that economic gain is not enough when it comes to ultimate meaning in life, but why not? Find out in this sermon as the text of Ecclesiastes dives even deeper into the futility of attempting to find ultimate meaning in wealth and points us to the One who can truly satiate our souls.

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 by Robert Krumrey All human beings are religious. Question is, what are we practicing as our religion of choice and is it merely a "sacrifice of fools". Find out in this sermon from Ecclesiastes what false religion is and how to replace it with true worship of the one true God.

Ecclesiastes 4:4-6 by Robert Krumrey Earlier in the book of Ecclesiastes we heard about the experience of work under the sun = toil. The fruit of one's work is never equal to the effort one puts into work and if you do acquire some wealth it winds up wasted by a fool. In chapter 4, the Preacher circles back around and does some more reflection on work. Here he reveals that we experience work as to...

Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 by Robert Krumrey When we see the ebb and flow of good times and bad being described in the beginning of Ecclesiastes 3, most of us can accept the reality of all these things happening at the hand of a sovereign, good , God. That is, until we reflect on injustice. How could there be an unequal portioning out of suffering if the portion comes from God's sovereign, good hand? F...

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 by Tommy Moore What time is it? It may be a time for laughter or a time for mourning but whatever the case may be these seasons are under the control of a good and sovereign God. Find out in this sermon how such a perspective guards us from living too much in the future and allows for us to truly live every moment of our lives.

Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 by Robert Krumrey After some depressing conclusions about life under the sun, the Preacher puts on his theology cap and makes his first comment about God. He asserts that the vain life that we live under the sun is directly superintended by God himself. Is this a cosmic blame game or a hope in some kind of meaning from the One who is under heaven? Find out in this sermon fro...

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 by Robert Krumrey Vanity, Vanity, all is Vanity? The Preacher in Ecclesiastes wastes no time giving us his conclusion about life under the sun. What is meant by this word Vanity and is there something beyond the sun that can make sense of it all. Find out in this sermon from the book of Ecclesiastes.

Partner by MERCYhouse

Philippians 4:2-9 by Robert Krumrey The daily practice of a relationship with Jesus contains things like reconciling with fellow church members, rejoicing in the gospel, praying for needs and anxieties, setting one’s mind on that which is praiseworthy. You will never outgrow these kinds of daily disciplines on this side of heaven. They are an essential part of “working out” the salvation that has...

Philippians 3:1-11 by Tommy Moore What have you placed your complete confidence in? As Christians we know the right answer is Christ but how can we really know? This sermon explores not only the necessity of placing one's full faith and confidence in Christ as one's ultimate gain but also some ways to discern if you've reached that place in your spiritual walk.

Jake Blackwood Philippians 2:19-30 Two poster boys held up by the Apostle Paul as men who should be honored. What about these two gospel ministers (Timothy and Epaphroditus)makes them the kind of people that we should emulate. Find out in this sermon about the characteristics of good gospel ministers.

Philippians 2:12-18 by Robert Krumrey What does the Bible mean when it says to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling"? This phrase from Philippians has been puzzling for protestants who believe that we are saved by grace alone. How can Paul's exhortation to work salvation out also be consistent with being saved by the work of Christ. Listen to this sermon and find out!

Philippians 2:1-11 by Robert Krumrey How can a church stay unified over the long haul? Answer according to Philippians 2 - adopting the same mind as Jesus Christ. A Jesus who experience a humiliation and an exaltation that both saves us and shapes us. This shaping is what makes it possible to live in harmony in the church.

Worthy by MERCYhouse

Philippians 1:27-30 by Robert Krumrey What is a life that is worthy of the gospel that has saved us? According to Philippians, it encompasses a willingness to stand, strive, and suffer for gospel mission. Find out more in this sermon as we explore Paul's exhortation of the Philippians church to do just that.

Philippians 1:18b-26 By Robert Krumrey What do you treasure in your heart as your ultimate GAIN? Peace and Quiet? Wealth? Friendship? The Bible teaches us that Christ is to be our ultimate gain and that to live "is Christ" and to die "is gain" (see Philippians 1:21). Find out more in this sermon regarding how one can receive this gain and how you live once you do.

Philippians 1:12-18a by Tommy Moore

by Robert Krumrey

Philippians 1:1,2; 4:21-23 by Robert Krumrey Paul starts a church in Philippi with a Jewish business woman, a Gentile Jailer, and a formerly demon possessed slave girl (see Acts 16). In his opening and closing of the letter he reminds them that through gospel grace they have been made Saints, Siblings, and Servants. Find out in this sermon what these parts of Christian identity mean and how they w...

Luke 9:57-62; 14:25-33, 18:18-30 By Robert Krumrey What did Jesus mean when he said that in order to follow him you need to hate your family, let the dead bury their own dead, and never take your hand off the plow? In this sermon we look at these and a few other verses that deal with the cost of following Jesus.

Striving by MERCYhouse

Luke 11:37-12:3 by Robert Krumrey "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees which is hypocrisy." This is the warning given by Jesus to his followers. In this sermon we find out what hypocrisy is, how it poisons the church, who is prone to this behavior, and a prescription for its cure.

Luke 11:14-26 by Robert Krumrey Part of following Jesus includes dealing with an enemy. An enemy that is usually unseen but who is none the less strong. Jesus assures us in this scripture passage that he is MUCH STRONGER and that entrusting oneself to Savior King Jesus assures victory over this enemy both in this life and the life to come. Find out more how you can be stronger too in the strength...