The Mass Deception Of "Left Behind"

Contributed by Richard David on Jan 3, 2001

An exposition of the dangers of this new theology of a pre-trib rapture. A response to the growing popularity of the "Left Behind" series, even among secular audiences and the danger of deception that its widespread acceptance holds.

As a young Christian, I was raised on “dispensationalism”, a term which comes from the Bible referring to God’s timing and how He works in different ways at different times. We had it all figured out, just like the Jews of Jesus’ day. (But wait, they missed it! Are we?) According to what is known ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:25-27, Luke 21:20

Tags: Bible Truth

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destroying The Shame

Contributed by Allister Smiley on Apr 11, 2003

INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there has been a

SUBJECT: DESTROYING THE SHAME Text: 11 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Tags: Lesson, Name, Endurance, Overcome, Shame  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Has God Rejected Israel?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2023

Has God rejected Israel? Let's let Paul answer that question in Romans 11.

Paul answers an important question. So I ask you, has God rejected his people? Absolutely not! I’m an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. (Romans 11:1 CEB) Were some in Israel faithful? God did not turn his back on his chosen people. Don't you remember reading in ...read more

Tags: Faith, Grace, Law, Sin, Israel  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Showdown In The Desert (Matthew 4:1-11)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 6, 2024

After being baptized in the Jordan river, Jesus was driven into the Judean wilderness by the Holy Spirit to face forty days of hunger, thirst, and a supernatural battle with His archenemy and ours, the devil.

The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness of Judea, a barren, dry, and desolate area. It would be a place of severe testing where He would encounter the works and wiles of the devil, a real being whose aim was to try and tempt Jesus to abuse HIs power, lose His faith, or submit to the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-15, Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:7-12, Revelation 20:10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Scripture, Spiritual Warfare, Wilderness, Overcomer, Temptations, Weapons  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Deity And Divine Nature Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 11, 2025

To establish that the Scriptures reveal Jesus Christ as God, Lord, and Savior. Class is still out for some of our Scholars in this regard; some would have Him yet in the tomb, while others see Him no more than a mere man. We seek to identify Christ’s true divine nature!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Jesus Christ Is God 2. Jesus Christ Is Lord 3. Jesus Christ Is Savior Introductory Remarks. 1. During our research and development on the lesson on being “partakers of the divine nature of Christ,” as described in 2 Peter 1:3-4, a great truth emerged. And that was that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 5:18, John 20:28

Tags: Lord, Savior, God, Nature, Deity, Exercise, Divine, Hypostatic Union, Greek Parsing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Knee Will Bow At The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 20, 2026

The Name of Jesus is an Easy name, an Enduring name, an Esteemed name, an Exclusive name, and an Empowering name. Just as the early church was forbidden to speak that name, so are we, but it's the only Name that can save! Speak it out!

EVERY KNEE WILL BOW AT THE NAME OF JESUS Phip. 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: KITTEN CHURCH MEMBERS 1. A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. 2. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. 3. A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Sigh To Song

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 20, 2026

When waiting feels endless and heaven feels silent, Psalm 13 teaches us how to move from honest lament to anchored trust — because Christ has already entered our deepest silence and secured our final song.

Psalm 13 opens with a prayer that is almost uncomfortable to hear read out loud: “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:10, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Follow The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 20, 2026

I’m so grateful that King Jesus is a shepherd who loves and guides his flock - those who have submitted their lives to Him. John 10 offers an extended teaching of Jesus in his role as our shepherd.

Follow the Good Shepherd   John 10:1-14 Introduction In 2 Samuel 5:1-5, there is a story of victory and celebration. David has been appointed King of Israel, and his first move is to bring the Ark of the Covenant - the presence of God - back into Jerusalem, where it belongs. (2 Samuel 6:1-5) ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2: The Test Hidden In The Wilderness. Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Feb 20, 2026

Rest is easy when life is secure, but the real "Trust Crisis" happens in the desert. In the Sinai wilderness, God gave a command that felt like a death sentence: gather manna for six days, but on the seventhstop. This was a survival test.

THE PATTERN INTERRUPT: Refugee Scarcity vs. Modern Accumulation Most of us think we can't rest because our calendars are full. Our inboxes are bursting. Our to-do lists are endless. Our notifications are relentless. We think the problem is too much information, too many demands, too many people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:23-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Joyful Testimony (Abridged).

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 20, 2026

"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5).

Psalm 30:1-5, Psalm 30:10-12. A JOYFUL TESTIMONY (Abridged.) Psalm 30. The junior members of the drama group were playing the part of carol singers in the musical play Toad of Toad Hall. I can still remember hearing their sweet voices singing just one line: “Joy shall be yours in the morning” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5, Psalm 30:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational