The Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Today, we more likely use the term “yeast” instead of “leaven” WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LEAVEN? • It causes bread to rise. • It makes bread spongy and soft

06. The Parable Of The Leaven SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus INTRODUCTION Jesus presented some of His most memorable lessons as parables. One reason He used parables is for the helpful way they connected abstract spiritual truths with regular everyday activities. These stories empowered simple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6

Tags: Growth, Leaven, Growing

How Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025

True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Tags: Connection, Fruitful, Pruning

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Lovers Series

Contributed by Fernie Franco on May 2, 2002

A MESSAGE FOR THE BELIEVER/NON BELIEVER ON VALENTINE’S DAY.

“THE THREE LOVERS” (Valentine’s Service – 2002) INTRO: · Share the History of Valentines Day TITLE: “The Three Lovers” · (Illustration – “Husband in the costume”) “THE THREE LOVERS” I. THE LOVE OF THIS WORLD 2 Tim 4:9-11 9 Do your best to come to me quickly, 10 for Demas, because he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-16

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Valentine's Day, The Olympics And Religion

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 7, 2002

About God’s incredible love for us inspite of our sin which gives us security to move into our world to bless others in Christ’s name

Valentine’s Day, The Olympics and Religion Eph.3:14-4:16 a. One thing in common in all three: PRESSURE! In the Olympics – go for the gold! Try telling the Canadian men’s hockey team if they don’t feel it. Tell Elvis Stojko if he does not want to succeed badly and go out in a blaze of glory in ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are You Connected?

Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2005

If our light is to shine for Jesus then we need to stay connected to Him as our source of power and turn on the switch to allow the Holy Spirit to shine through us. We are only reflections of His glory if we keep the clouds of sin away.

ARE YOU CONNECTED? By Pastor Jim May As I walked into the church this morning before the sun arose, I entered into a very dark building. Just as any of you would have done, the first thing I looked for was a light switch. Flipping that switch made all the difference in being able to walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Tags: Commitment To Christ

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strengthened And Supplied: The Secret Of Christ-Sufficient Living Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 12, 2026

There are verses in Scripture that shine like diamonds — and because they shine, the world tries to borrow them, Philippians 4:13 is one of the most misquoted verses in the Bible.

Strengthened and Supplied: The Secret of Christ-Sufficient Living Introduction: The Most Misquoted Secret in the Bible There are verses in Scripture that shine like diamonds — and because they shine, the world tries to borrow them. You see Philippians 4:13 on mugs, gym bags, exam revision ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13, 2 Corinthians 9:8, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 23:1, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:1, Romans 10:9, Philippians 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restore Us (Psalm 80)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 12, 2026

Is revival our prayer?

Are restoration and revival something that we should be personally pursuing, praying that the whole church will also experience? Let’s begin in Psalm 80. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Have we ever been in need of God’s rescue, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Behind John 3:16

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 12, 2026

John 3:16 is one of the most loved verses in all the Bible. There's more to the story, though.

The Story Behind John 3:16 Introduction: There’s no greater love anyone can express beyond what our Lord Jesus Christ did for us. “John 3:16” has been used as a graphic (remember seeing football and other fans wearing vests with that reference on them?) and a quote. But there’s more to the story, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Nations Have Come (Psalm 79)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 12, 2026

Is persecution widespread?

Should we expect persecution all over the world? How should we deal with it? Let’s begin in Psalm 79. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Did the nations come to worship God or murder the saints? O God, the nations have come into Your inheritance; Your holy temple they have defiled; They have laid Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hedge Around Job

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2026

God places a hedge of protection around His people. These hedges depend on a few things: 1). His people must be living righteously or seeking forgiveness, 2). Intercessors must be making up that hedge, and 3). hedges are based on grace, not merit.

THE HEDGE AROUND JOB Job 1:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A policeman stopped me and said he was looking for a suspect with one eye. I told him to use both eyes and he might have better luck! B. TEXT 1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-10, Ezekiel 22:30, Isaiah 5:4-5, Hosea 2:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God