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God's Call To Unity--A Missing Priority Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 12, 2026

Gaurding our unity in Christ is not often considered a priority for believers. And yet it is the very first thing the Apostle Paul addresses when he talks about how to live according to our high calling in Christ Jesus in the book of Ephesians.

I was a fourth-year student at Dallas Seminary, a dedicated Bible student for 15 years, before someone suggested to me that the issue of pursuing unity in my ministry could be a very significant issue. But I remember the day like it was yesterday. The venerable Professor John Reed, the Head of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Matthew 18:15-17, Matthew 5:23-28, Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Live Life Today In Hope From Tomorrow

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 12, 2026

Big Idea: Use hope from tomorrow to live today!

Prayer Father God, Lord Jesus, we come to You acknowledging our weaknesses and asking for Your strength in times like these. We come with a grateful heart, thanking You for all that You do. We thank You for supplying our needs: a roof over our heads, clothes on our backs, food on our tables, family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Titus 2:11, Acts 24:25, Acts 17:30

Denomination: Other

Shake It Off, Again

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 12, 2026

Let us study Shimei in 2 Samuel. Shimei curses and throws stones at God's anointed. Shimei ran beside the river to throw stone. In Shimei's mind he thought he was right. Quit throwing stones. Paul shakes of the viper.

SHAKE IT OFF, AGAIN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch: YouTube Wade Hughes) HAVE WE EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT OUR LAST MEAL WILL BE? I was in Potosi, Missouri to witness an execution: My friend’s last meal was: 2 REUBEN SANDWICHES AND CURLY FF. Timothy McVeigh ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:9-13, Acts 28:3-5, Job 5:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Failure To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 12, 2026

Today we are going to look at a great failure of an outspoken disciple. It is significant and heartbreaking. It is recorded in all four Gospels.

From failure to forgiveness  John 18:12-27 Introduction Max Lucado wrote, “Failures are not fatal. It's not that he loves what you did, but he loves who you are. You are his. The One who has the right to condemn you provided the way to acquit you.” That is good to hear, because we all ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When You Hit Bottom Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

When you don’t want anyone knowing what you are doing.

A. YOU KNOW YOU ARE ON THE BOTTOM: 1. When everything turns against you. “The Philistines gathered their armies” (I Sam. 28:1). 2. When spiritual help is not available. “Now Samuel had died” (I Sam. 28:3). 3. When you are terrified by circumstances, people, or things. “When Saul saw the army . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:6

Denomination: Baptist

An Unanswered Easter Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

Why some prayers are not heard.

A. THE UNANSWERED PRAYER IN GETHSEMANE Abba Father, all things are possible unto Thee. Take away this cup from Me: nevertheless not what I will, but what Thou will” (Mark 14:36). 1. No one can do our primary discipline, i.e., praying. Secularly discipline is giving money, witnessing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:36

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing How To Fight Keeps You Sharp Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

You know you are backsliding when you try to do God’s work by rules.

A. DIDN’T HAVE WEAPONS ( I SAMUEL 14:1-52) “So it came about, on the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan. But they were found with Saul and Jonathan his son” (13:22). One of Satan’s primary strategies is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do After The Big Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

Work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day.

A. AFTER THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND SANCTUARY DEDICATION We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should to after a (Big) day. 1. Dangers we face. • Thinking our momentum will guarantee success. • Thinking our past methods ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Backsliding In Ministry Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

Backsliders shrink from the spiritual responsibilities.

A. WHEN YOU BACKSLIDE 1. Backsliders stop walking in the Spirit. “Let us walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways” (Proverbs 14:14). How to Walk in the Spirit ? Learn how to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians 1:12-18 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Mar 12, 2026

Philippians 1:12-18

Philippians 1:12-18 12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Bible Church

What Must Backsliders Do? Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

Most backsliders do not understand biblical obedience.

A. HOW A PERSON APPROACHES BACKSLIDING 1. You usually backslide after being faced with God’s Word and God’s will. “Harken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord . . . go and smite Amalek and utterly destroy all” (I Sam. 15:1-3). 2. Most backsliders try to do something towards obeying God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Saul Begins To Go Bad Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

To ignore God’s word is to break God’s law.

A. INTRODUCTION (I SAMUEL 10:1- 11:15) At the beginning of his life, he seeks a prophet. At the end of his life, he seeks a witch. 1. Saul was chosen to be king. a. Samuel anointed Saul. “The Lord has anointed you to be the leader of his people” (10:1, LB). b. The people accepted Saul. “God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saul’s Confirmatory Signs Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

God is in the details.

A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. Humble son. “Saul answered . . . am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes . . . my family the least of all the families of the tribe?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrong Way To Try To Impress God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 12, 2026

We learn here what impresses God and what doesn't.

THE WRONG WAY TO TRY TO IMPRESS GOD: We will not be justified by our resume but by our repentance. - Luke 18:9-14. - There are a variety of ways that we could classify the Pharisee and the tax collector. I’m going to choose a way that I hope is memorable: the Pharisee is trying to be justified by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing And The Chains: How The Apostle Paul Came To Rome

Contributed by Richard Deem on Mar 12, 2026

There are moments in the Christian life when God gives us a promise, a direction, a certainty—and we begin to imagine the path by which He will bring it to pass.

THE BLESSING AND THE CHAINS: HOW PAUL CAME TO ROME A Sermon on Romans 15:29 and Acts 21–28 ________________________________________ Introduction: When God Fulfills a Promise in a Strange Way There are moments in the Christian life when God gives us a promise, a direction, a certainty—and we begin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:29

Denomination: Church Of God