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Steadfast Prayer, Faithful Witness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 19, 2025

Paul's exhortations about speaking to God for the world and speaking to the world for God. Let us stay connected to God and live out the Gospel faithfully.

ES Col 4:2-6 Steadfast Prayer, Faithful Witness As the redeemed of Christ, we are called to live out God’s design for our lives. • This is possible because we have a new life with Christ and a reconciled relationship with God our Father. • Paul concludes his letter with an encouragement to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Speaking In Tongue Scriptural? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries.

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries. While some claim it is a spiritual gift, others argue it is not supported by Scripture. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical objections to tongue speaking. Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 14:23-25, Acts 2:4-12

Yes - God Is At Work In The World

Contributed by John Huyser on Jun 4, 2024

As people of God’s Word, we may approach the Bible with a bad assumption: We presume somehow God is less active now than he was in the narrative of the Bible.

I. Introduction – Slide 1 In Acts 16 and 17, Paul’s second missionary journey left little question. God was at work in the good and tough times: • In Derbe and Lystra, the churches there are growing. There God brings Timothy into Paul’s life. • In Phillipi, God brings Lydia and her entire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

The Disintegration Of The Family As A Unit In Today’s Society : A Biblical Examination Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 27, 2025

The family, ordained by God from Creation (Genesis 2:24), is under unprecedented attack in modern times. As society drifts from biblical foundations, we witness the tragic disintegration of what God designed as the primary institution for nurturing faith, morality, and human flourishing.

I. Historical Context: God’s Design vs. Human Fragmentation Biblical Foundation a. God established the family before governments or churches existed. His design included: - Marriage as a sacred covenant (Malachi 2:14, Matthew 19:6) - Children as blessings to be raised in godly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did God Do Wrong To Kill All The Canaanites?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2024

Numerous times during my career, unbelievers have used God's judging the Canaanites as an excuse not to believe in God. They insinuate that God did evil in executing the people, particularly the children. Let's correct the view; God did the just thing!

DID GOD DO WRONG TO KILL ALL THE CANAANITES? Genesis 15:16 INTRODUCTION A. REMOVING A STUMBLING BLOCK Numerous times during my career, unbelievers have used God's judging the Canaanites as an excuse not to believe in God. They insinuate that God did evil in executing the people of Canaan, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Did It For Me

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023

It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Creature Of Habit 04 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT THE FINAL HABIT WE SHOULD BE DEVELOPING -- IMMITATION. JOHN USES TWO PEOPLE HERE IN THE CLOSE OF THIS BOOKS TO CHALLANGE GAIUS REGARDING WHO HE SHOULD IMMITATE IN THE FUTURE.

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT PART 4 3 JOHN 1:11-14 DEAR FRIEND, DO NOT IMITATE WHAT IS EVIL BUT WHAT IS GOOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS GOOD IS FROM GOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS EVIL HAS NOT SEEN GOD. 12 DEMETRIUS IS WELL SPOKEN OF BY EVERYONE--AND EVEN BY THE TRUTH ITSELF. WE ALSO SPEAK WELL OF ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

"he Died."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 19, 2025

"Death is an inevitable appointment that each of us will eventually keep, a final date that awaits all living beings. It serves as a reminder of the temporary nature of life, urging us to reflect on our journeys and cherish the moments we have while we still have them.”

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Genesis 5:27) “And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.” (Hebrews 9:27) “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:27, Hebrews 9:27, James 4:14, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Live From A Godly Perspective Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 20, 2023

Our salvation gives us a new look, a new perspective, on life so that changes how we deal with things that come into our life.

Our Salvation in Jesus Christ does not merely give us hope for some point in the future. I don’t want to take away anything from that important aspect of salvation-a salvation that gives us assurance that someday we will be with Jesus for eternity either by our physical death or the rapture of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Is Hidden From The Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

The Lord knows the lies. The Lord shows the truth.

NOTHING IS HIDDEN FROM THE LORD (Outline) July 30, 2023 – Pentecost 9 – JEREMIAH 23:23-29 INTRO.: The Lord God knows everything. He knows our hearts. Hears our words. Sees our actions. There is nothing done or not done that the Lord does not see. Or know. “For there is nothing hidden that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 23, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, brought a lot of great blessings to everyone who truly believes in Him.

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away Study Text: Mark 16:1 - 4 Introduction: The women went out early in the morning to go and beautify the tomb of Jesus, but suddenly remembered the great stone at the entrance which they are not capable of rolling away. Therefore, they asked: Who shall roll away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who’s Standing In The Gap For You? Besides Jesus? Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 10, 2025

God was searching for someone to stand in the gap, to intercede, to hold back judgment, to cover the people in prayer. But He found none! Are you willing to stand in the gap?

Who’s Standing in the Gap for You? Besides Jesus? Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV) “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” Introduction: Church, I came to ask you today: Who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Fire Fails And The Whisper Comes

Contributed by Ava Ch on Aug 26, 2025

rguably the greatest prophet in ancient Israel, Elijah is a perfect example of how narcissism can mess you up. It is in today’s reading that the seer has an astonishing “aha” moment that will change his life forever.

“There are only two ways to live your life,” Albert Einstein once said. “One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is.” We live in an age where many live as though they themselves are the miracle. Ours is a world of self-promotion. Instagram. TikTok. A culture of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The sermon's main point is the importance of unity among God's people, and how living in harmony brings blessings, as illustrated in Psalm 133.

Good morning, Church family! We're going to talk about a beautiful psalm today - Psalm 133. This psalm, though short, is packed with wisdom. It’s all about unity, the blessing it brings, the consequences when we don't uphold it, and God's command for us to strive for it. As A.W. Tozer once said, ...read more

Topics: Unity, Blessing

Season Of Favour PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the message of God's favour, comfort, and guidance in times of trouble as depicted in the book of Isaiah, encouraging believers to trust in God's wisdom and love even in challenging circumstances.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Isaiah, one that speaks to the very heart of our walk with Jesus. It's about God's favour in times of trouble, His promise of comfort and restoration, and His blessing of divine guidance. These are themes that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-22

Topics: Weeping