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A Final Warning

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 24, 2024

Series on I John

Title: “One Final Admonition” Scripture: I John 5:21 Type: Expository/Series Where: GNBC 8/25/24 Intro: A Newsweek article many years ago (1/31/1983) told about how treasure hunters looking to make a huge profit were stealing rare idols from the Hopi Indian reservation. The worst theft ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Careful What You Say On The Campaign Trail

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 24, 2024

In the Epistle of James, we are called to a life of integrity, one that aligns our words with our actions and our faith with our deeds.

Uncommon Wisdom: FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B Title: Be Careful What You Say on the Campaign Trail Scripture: James 1:17-27 (NRSVue) “But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-24, James 1:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

When God Fills The Church

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 24, 2024

Introduction: In the dedication of Solomon’s Temple, we witness a profound moment where God’s presence descends like a cloud, filling the house of the Lord with His glory. This event is more than just a historical account; it is a powerful reminder of what it means for God to fill His church today.

25 August 2024 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Dedication of the Temple 8 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the ancestral houses of the Israelites, before King Solomon in Jerusalem, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1-6, 1 Kings 8:10-11

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:44-48 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 24, 2024

Jesus made a comment that shook the world and has captivated the attention of mankind for 2000 years. “Love your enemies.” If they are enemies, how can I love them? And if I love them, how can they be enemies?

Matthew 5:43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-48

What Are You Doing More Than Others? - Matthew 5:43-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 24, 2024

Matthew 5:47 …what are you doing more than others? That question speaks volumes about what the Lord expects from the Christian life. Jesus requires that citizens of His kingdom have a kind of love that is fundamentally different from the world’s kind of love.

Matthew 5:43-48 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Manna Won't Save Us

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 24, 2024

The great "I AM" comes to us as the bread of life. Do you really have to eat his flesh and drink his blood?

The very purpose of Jesus coming into the world was to open the doors to eternal life for all of humanity. Aren’t you glad for that? He was the Lamb of God slain from the foundations of the world that would take away our sins. People of Jesus' day did not know about that. And so as it was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47-67

Denomination: Anglican

Well, Have You?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2024

The Holy Spirit is omnipotent-All powerful. The Holy Spirit is omniscient. All Knowing. The Holy Spirit is omnipresent. forever present!

Well, Have You? Acts 19. The latter part of, Acts 18 and 19 is the document of Paul's three-year stay in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. Paul had visited Ephesus for a very short time at the end of his second missionary journey. The apostle Paul entered the synagogue, as usual, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Revelation – Light.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2024

The practical side of these 20 verses, is they take the believer into a deeper walk with Jesus, but also Paul is getting believers ready to go deeper into their marriages, and other relational affairs.

Revelation – Light. Ephesians 5:1-20TPT The apostle Paul writes this letter from a prison cell. Paul understands that over the long haul there has to be a continual relationship between you and Father. There is too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:17-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cross Made The Difference

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 24, 2024

The Cross of Jesus made a difference for BARABBAS, for THE DYING THIEF, and for the CENTURION. It changed their lives, their direction, and gave them a vision of eternity. Has the Cross of Jesus made a change in your life?

THE CROSS MADE THE DIFFERENCE Colossians 1:19-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COMING UP SHORT 1. A man retired from British royal service. Three years later he was invited back to a party. He saw a woman across the hall that he recognized. 2. Suddenly her eyes fell on him, she smiled and started ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Head Of The Corner Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 24, 2024

Just imagine Peter, John and now this healed man all detained. The reason; A man was healed without the permission of the leaders of the Temple.

“The Head Of The Corner” Acts 4:5-11 Just imagine Peter, John and now this healed man all detained. The reason; A man was healed without the permission of the leaders of the Temple. They spent the night in jail and I can only imagine what is going through their minds. Since we have no statements ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Open The Window Of Opportunity. God Is Enough.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2024

We have opportunities all around us. There is a window of opportunity we must learn that God is enough to handle our situation.

OPEN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY? GOD IS ENOUGH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) DEFINE: *OPPORTUNITY: to make possible, favorable, a good chance, something you want to do. *POTENTIAL: capacity to develop into something, able to develop, to achieve, have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-17, James 3:7-8, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Rock Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 24, 2024

The Old Testament knows God as the Rock. But Jesus is also The rock. He is the only firm foundation to build our lives on. But we need to learn from the ancient Israelites. They were unfaithful and most were destroyed. We must not make the same mistake.

INTRODUCTION We’re in a series looking at descriptions of Jesus. The Bible is full of descriptions of God the Father, of Jesus, and of the Holy Spirit. Last week, we looked at one of Jesus’ descriptions of himself. He said, ‘I am the good shepherd’ [John 10:11]. We looked at what shepherds were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Disagreement Among Missionaries Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 24, 2024

In the same way Split brings destruction in the church. Unity keeps peace and prosperity. Many denominations, organisations are the out come of personality clashes and self projected leaders. How to resolve the problem?

Text: Acts 15:36-41 Theme: Disagreement among missionaries   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   I request you to kindly turn to the Bible passage. Observe the Text: Paul and Barnabas, planning for second missionary journey. John Mark, Sharp Disagreement; Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Ministering To The Hungry, Angry, Lonely, And Tired In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 24, 2024

How do we minister to people who are hungry, angry, lonely, and tired? In this fast-paced, often disconnected 21st century, more people than ever are struggling with these feelings.

Ministering to the Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired in the 21st Century Matthew 25:35-40 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we’re going to address a topic that is increasingly relevant in our world: How do we minister to people who are hungry, angry, lonely, and tired? You may have heard the acronym ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40, John 6:35, Isaiah 55:2, Ephesians 4:26-27, James 1:19-20, Psalm 68:6, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miracles Of Jesus: Moved With Compassion Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 24, 2024

The Gospels give us numerous accounts of miracles, each with a unique context, but what ties them together is Jesus’ compassion for those He encountered.

Miracles of Jesus: Moved with Compassion Scripture Focus: John 4, John 3, Matthew 27:57, Luke 8:42-48, Luke 8:26-39 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we will consider into a profound theme in Scripture: the miracles of Jesus that were driven by His deep compassion. The Gospels give us numerous accounts ...read more

Scripture: John 4:50, John 3:3, Luke 8:48, Luke 8:39, Matthew 27:57, Psalm 103:13, Isaiah 30:18, Matthew 9:36, Psalm 34:17, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal