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Hello, My Name Is Elohim ( Series On The Names Of God - #1)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 2, 2024

In this series, we are going to talk about the many names of God.

It is interesting to study the origin of names. Humor: We are told that the Chinese get their names for their children by throwing a metal pan against a block wall and when it lands on the floor making the noise “Ping Pong Wong” that is what they name their children. Of course, I am only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Israel War & Prophecy 2

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 2, 2024

The Gaza Oct. 7 invasion has spread to Syria & Lebanon, and now has become a direct confrontation with Iran. Where is this war going? What does scripture reveal about God's purposes? What's the next step in the prophetic puzzle?

THE ISRAEL WAR & PROPHECY 2 Zech. 12:2-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Tampa Bay (Florida) Tribune reported that Rev. McDonald "gave one of the world's shortest sermons on Sunday. He announced that the focus of his talk would be on sin. 'Don't do it,' he said from the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Teach Us To Number Our Days

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024

Why should we number our days? (Material adapted from an article in Pulpit Helps and from Elad Nehorai at: https://endoflifewa.org/news/6-reasons-you-should-be-thinking-more-about-death/) (Also handed out Five Wishes from Aging with Dignity- order at: FiveWishes.org)

HoHum: Death is just a door to the joy that is awaiting, death is just a shadow into everlasting life, death is often thought of as a very sad occasion, for the child of God it’s just a door to brand new life. WBTU: Psalm 90:10, 12: “Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10, Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Luke 12:13-21, 1 Corinthians 15:32-33, Proverbs 3:7-8, Romans 8:1, Ecclesiastes 7:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Psalms

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024

Introduction to Psalms (Taught for a Sunday school class; material adapted from Ronnie Woolard, Professor at Mid Atlantic Christian University)

HoHum: Philip Yancey wrote in How I learned to stop hating and start loving the Psalms: “People around me seemed to use the book as a spiritual medicine cabinet. “If you feel depressed, read Psalm 37.” If you health fails, try Psalm 121.” That approach never worked for me. Instead, I would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discerning God's Voice: Does It Honor God?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 2, 2024

As God's creation, our lives are supposed to point to the glory of our Creator. God calls us to live for His glory. And it's in His glory that we find our greatest purpose.

Let's start off today talking about art. I am no artist but I appreciate art. When we look at a piece of art, we don't marvel over the canvas that it's painted on, or the type of paint that is used. We marvel over the artist. I am amazed how an artist can paint his thoughts on a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Tableland Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

In this message, we focus on what is before us— the table prepared by our Shepherd. Just as the shepherd leads the sheep to the rich tablelands, we too are invited to experience the fullness of life on "Heaven's Tableland," living in the joy and abundance of God's provision.

Heaven’s Tableland! Psalm 23:5 Introduction: 7 Different Positions in the Psalm: 1) Underneath me = green pastures 2) Beside me = still waters 3) With me = the Lord 4) Before me = a prepared table 5) Around me = enemies 6) Behind me = goodness & merch 7) Above me = the house of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

Though we often desire to bypass the valleys, the Shepherd knows we must journey through them to reach higher ground. Yet, even in the darkest valleys, God's protection and guidance bring us comfort, allowing us to declare with confidence, "It is well with my soul."

It Is Well with My Soul! Psalm 23:4 Introduction: Reminded that Psalm 23 is a psalm of relationship = describes our relationship with God with that of a sheep and its shepherd! Ps. 23:4 = halfway point of the Psalm… entered the valley of the shadow of death… learned that valleys are temporary… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

How Deep Is Your Valley? Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

Psalm 23 is not just a still-life image of peace and tranquility--our Shepherd guides us through life’s darkest valleys, too. But no matter how deep or dark the valley, we are never alone. We have an all-sufficient Shepherd who walks with us every step of the way.

What Is in Your Valley? Psalm 23:4 Introduction: Ps. 23 = is not a still life scene; it is not a stationary picture in a storybook. It is a journey… reminder that life is not stationary…. always moving. Journey of life the Shepherd takes us into the green pastures of His peace and contentment… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Patsy Ann Cundiff

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 2, 2024

Service for a Christain lady who has go to be with Jesus.

• Scripture: Job 19:25-27 My Redeemer Lives and so will Patsy Ann Cundiff Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Patsy Cundiff”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Son

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 2, 2024

The Son is the name of Jesus, the son is the image of God, the Son is the likeness of God.

“The Son” Hebrews 1:1-4, Hebrews 2:5-12 1. Consider the Names of Jesus • Jesus is known as the Christ which comes from the Greek “Christos,” meaning “anointed one” or “Messiah.” • Jesus often referred to himself as the “Son of Man,” a title found in the Old Testament book of Daniel, which ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Methodist

He Leadeth Me Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

Psalm 23 uses the powerful image of a shepherd and his sheep. Sheep are helpless creature. They need a shepherd—just like we need the Lord. But just as a shepherd leads his sheep, so too does the Lord guide us.

He Leadeth Me! Psalm 23:3b Introduction: Cf. Psalm uses the imagery of a Shepherd and his sheep to describe relationship of the Lord to those who belong to Him. Lord = Shepherd Saved = Sheep Oh, sheep are such cute, fluffy little creatures… well when God compared us to sheep; He wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Back In The Fold Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

Christians can find themselves drifting farther from the Lord. Psalm 23 gives us a vivid image of this reality. But here’s the good news: no matter how far we stray, our Shepherd is always there to restore us.

Back In The Fold! Psalm 23:3a Introduction: Illust: Two students working for the summer got a job with the Public Works Department. They were given the job of painting the center lines of a rural road. The supervisor told them that they were on probation and that they must stay above the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Beside Still Waters Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

We live in a world that constantly craves more. The truth is, peace and satisfaction can’t be found in worldly pursuits, but Psalm 23 reminds us that the Lord is our Shepherd, and in Him, we find the rest, peace, and satisfaction our souls long for.

Beside Still Waters Psalm 23:2b Introduction: Illust: Article – “Baby Boomers – Then and Now Then: Getting out to a new, hip joint. Now: Getting a new hip joint. Then: Acid Rock Now: Acid Reflux Then: Being called into the principle’s office. Now: Storming into the principle’s office. Then: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

More Offering Instructions (Leviticus 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 2, 2024

What can we learn about the various offerings and how they apply to Jesus? Let's look at Leviticus 7.

Are there more instructions expanding the various offerings? Is a fuller understanding often found in various passages scattered throughout the Bible? Let’s look at Leviticus 7. Guilt Offering What are further priestly instructions about the trespass, reparation or guilt offering? Likewise this ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Living - Watch Your Speech Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 2, 2024

Continues series in James. Addresses the power of our speech

James 1:19-21, 3:1-12 Speech - Read James 1:19-21 Prayer On a wind-swept hill in an English country church yard, stands a drab slate tombstone. The faint etching reads, Beneath this stone, a lump of clay Lies Arabella Young Who, on the twenty-fourth of May Began to hold her ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, James 1:19-21, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist