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Seeking, Yet Questioning

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds.

Last Sunday evening we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds including both ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Charge Of Insanity

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

The charges against Jesus ranged all the way from being demon-possessed to being a mere man. Jesus’ answer to all these charges against Him was perceptive.

Tonight’s passage is a difficult one to break down and try to explain. Jesus has gone to Jerusalem and in verse 14 from last week Jesus has stepped up in public at the temple and began to preach. What we have been looking at the last two studies are the reactions to Jesus’ claims. We ...read more

Scripture: John 7:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Search For Utopia And Light

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

It’s the message that needs to be proclaimed to the world. Man’s search for an earthly deliverer or Messiah is futile. Man’s earthly search for utopia is futile.

Tonight’s study will not be as long as others have been. We are only going to look at 4 verses tonight. READ. Jesus has just tried to explain to the Pharisees that He is the Light of the world. Of course they didn’t believe it. The Pharisees had just asked Jesus to show them His ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Meet The World's Desperate Needs

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

In this passage, we have Jesus revealing His authority. He shows everyone how true it is that He is in authority over life

For the next 4 weeks we will be studying from the John 5. This chapter deals with the authority and power that Jesus has. In fact, chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. Jesus is equal with God and is claimed later on in this chapter. So He is due the same worship, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 10, 2008

One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelism is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago, by faith, I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. Up to that time I was following man, wanting to be like Evangel

Hands of Jesus! One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelism is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago, by faith, I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. Up to that time I was following man, wanting to be like Evangelist T. L. Osborn. I worked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

El Profeta Prometido Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 12, 2008

Sólo Jesús es nuestro guía seguro

El profeta prometido Intro: Creo que estarás de acuerdo conmigo en que en un momento u otro de la vida, todos hemos necesitado alguien que nos guíe, que nos oriente, que nos dirija, que nos señale el camino, que nos muestre qué debemos hacer; quizá se trató de un problema relacional, de una ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your A Healing Jesus

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 3, 2012

Healing comes from p[lacing desperate faith in a faithful Saviour

You’re a Healing Jesus Mark 5:21-43 INTRODUCTION: Joe, a hard working factory worker and father of a little girl became depressed. Things were not going well at work, and he was bringing his problems home with him every night. Every evening he would eat his dinner in silence, shutting out his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Fixed The Roof

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010

After the paralyzed man was healed and the crowd returned home what happened to the hole in the roof?

He stood there staring up at the sky, he still couldn’t believe his eyes, and it was as if he was seeing the sky for the first time. In a way he was, even if it was the same old sky that he’d always looked at it, he was seeing it through a whole new perspective. Actually he was seeing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Wants To Use You To Make A Difference

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Feb 2, 2012

How God will use any one for His kingdom no matter what you came out of or what your background is.

God Wants To Use You To Make a Difference I want you to turn to your neighbor this morning and say: 1. Howdy Hoe good neighbor 2. God wants to use you to make a difference in 2001 3. God wants to use me to make a difference in 2001 With a new year upon us the Father is on a search. This search ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Man's Eyes Opened (Part I)

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

Jesus takes a man’s physical blindness and demonstrates the stages of spiritual insight and sight.

Tonight we cover part one of our study in John 9 concerning the opening of man’s eyes. Chapters 8 & 9 of John are still under the title, The Revelation of Jesus, The Light of Life. Man is spiritually blind, and our eyes need to be opened. The mission of Jesus is to open the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Relationship To Believers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012

Three little verses are all we will look at but three verses that show us the very special relationship that Jesus has with believers, a relationship that delivers us from an existence that is barren, empty, lonely, unmeaningful and otherwise sad without

Tonight I just want to take a few minutes to talk about the love that Jesus has for us as believers. Three little verses are all we will look at but three verses that show us the very special relationship that Jesus has with believers, a relationship that delivers us from an existence that is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Ways To Serve Your Generation (Rescued For What?)

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live” Lk 1:74-75

“We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live” Lk 1:74-75 Those who have followed my writings will notice that some terminologies and vocabularies tinkle my fancy or better said fascinate me or better said resonate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

It is true - we do reap what we sow, whether it be in training for a marathon, planting corn or beans, strengthening our marriages, disciplining our children, taking thoughts captive, or simply being kind to people.

Dance Lessons: Sowing and Reaping Galatians 6:6-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-28-2020 Run, Forrest, Run I stood at the starting line of the 2014 Christie Clinic Marathon in Champaign shaking like a leaf. Yes it was a bit chilly but that’s not why my nerves were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Recess Is Over

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 11, 2021

We have played church for too long. It is time to work as one.

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus 2

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 22, 2020

All churches should have an ongoing ministry that includes every member and regular attendee

The coronovirus is going to be with us for a long time. We all have a responsibility to ourselves and our families to take it seriously and follow every precaution directed and suggested. As time goes by, the inclination to become complacent and careless will become more and more tempting. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational