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Tisha B'av

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2009

Tisha B’Av, Jerusalem, the World, & God’s Word

(pronounced tee sha b’ahv) - For 2009 is July 29 Ps 48:1-8 - Joy of God found in Jerusalem - Note Ps 48:8 Zechariah 12:2-3KJV 2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. 3 And in that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In Pentecost

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 26, 2019

What God has for us to work with.

THERE IS POWER IN PENTECOST Results of Pentecost. Brings about a change in the church also the secular world. 32 years after Pentecost almost every person has heard of CHRIST. The same power that changed Peter from a rred to a rock can change us today. Three things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing In Church Closure

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2020

Sometimes we should rejoice in the death of a church rather than mourn. After a long painful disease, we express relief when a person passes into Glory. Many churches suffer a slow and painful death. Out of that death life and renewal may come.

Revelation 2:4  Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.  5  Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2020

we are called to be a light into the life and teachings of Jesus

You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Exceptional Followers Build Exponential Churches Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Building Exponential Churches

1. My followers become exceptional. a. To fishermen, “Come follow Me, I will show you how to fish for men . . . they left their nets . . . and followed” (Matt. 4:19-20, NLT). b. If any man will come after Me . . . deny self . . . take up cross daily . . . and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). c. Powerful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Acts 11:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Passover Jesus To Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

How much do we really understand about the context behind the trial and death of Jesus. Why were the Jews so insistent that Jesus should be put to death and what's more by the hated Romans?

Passover Jesus to Pilate It is the feast of the Passover in the city of Jerusalem around AD30. The city is full of pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean world to attend this great national festival when they celebrated their release from slavery in the land of Egypt. Now they were effectively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25

"Parable Of The Toy Story(Much More Than A Toy)” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 26, 2018

In Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear is given to a boy named Andy Davis from his mother as a birthday present. He also believes that he is a real space ranger,rather than a toy. Buzz Lightyear quickly becomes Andy's favorite toy. There is a great similarity to us

Introduction: Inspiration and Similarity: In Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear is given to a boy named Andy Davis from his mother as a birthday present. He also believes that he is a real space ranger, rather than a toy. Buzz Lightyear quickly becomes Andy's favorite toy, making Andy's original favorite ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Hypocrites Give Bad Directions #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

When Christians fail to follow God's Positioning System in favor of our own, they degrade the witness of Jesus Christ leading in our own lives.

Last week, we began a six-week sermon series entitled, “In need of a GPS.” Over the course of this sermon series, we will cover the entire letter to the Galatians moving at a rate of one chapter per week. In our first week, we learned that this letter was written in 54AD to the churches Paul had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrine Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

Not every church represents the true church. That is very clear when we read about the different churches Jesus speaks about in Revelation and His pronouncements on each. The same applies today especially in these final days of the church age. The true

The Doctrine Of The Kingdom Not every church represents the true church. That is very clear when we read about the different churches Jesus speaks about in Revelation and His pronouncements on each. The same applies today especially in these final days of the church age. The true church is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Charismatic

Revelation Studies Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Church at Sardis

Rev. 3:1-6Church at Sardis 3:1SardisIt was a dying church. It was a capital of Lydia. 50 miles from Smyrna, fertile valley, river Pactolus flows out of munt Tmolus. Extensive fruit orchards, textile industry, jewelry factories, gold mined river sands. The world’s first coins were minted. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Fighting For The Freedom The Gospel P

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Fighting for the Freedom the Gospel Promises us

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Fighting for the Freedom the Gospel Promises us Galatians 2:1-10 A neglected metaphor of our walk as Christ Followers is seeing life as war and a fight. Paul uses fighting imagery for his walk with God, his ministry, and his mission. He fought against his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Live As A Christian

Contributed by Joshua Thompson on Jul 25, 2011

One example of how Peter tells us how to live as Christians.

How to live as a Christian What I would like to do is look at 1 Peter 5:8-9, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

God So Loved - That He Went Out Of His Way

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jan 29, 2013

From a Hebraic concept "love" means to provide for and protect that which was gifted. God truly loves us!

Quotes: “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are.” ~ Paulo Coelho "Love isn't finding a perfect person. It's seeing an imperfect person perfectly.- Sam Keen “Love is not who you can see yourself with, rather it is who can’t see yourself without.” - ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compelled To The Corss

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 30, 2012

Taking up the cross.

Compelled to the Cross Intro: Simon the Cyrenian 1: Who was he? a) man from north Africa b) a larger city, in what is eastern modern day Libya c) he was in Jerusalem at Passover during the crucifixion of Christ d) not much else can be known of Simon the Cyrenian Fact: The Gospel of Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Other

The Wedding Garment

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 30, 2017

There was no procedural compliance in terms of the man’s dress which is symbolic that he was not clothed in his white baptismal garment (saved).

The Wedding Garment— An old Baptist preacher’s story tells of a parishioner who greeted his minister at the close of the service with the same observation, Sunday after Sunday: “You really gave it to them today, Preacher!” Over time, the minister became concerned that this parishioner never seemed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic