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Acts: A Bridge To Grace

Contributed by Jay Parr on Oct 18, 2000

The Acts of The Apostles, commonly referred to as the book of Acts, can arguably be considered one of the most important, if not the most important books of the most divine writing ever scripted, the Holy Bible.

The Acts of The Apostles, commonly referred to as the book of Acts, can arguably be considered one of the most important, if not the most important books of the most divine writing ever scripted, the Holy Bible. While Genesis contains the answers to man’s question, “Where did I come from ?”, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Who Am I More Important Than? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 30, 2011

Divisions are never good in the body of Christ. But when the divisions take place over a celebration of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, things get serious real fast. In this lesson, we learn about avoiding the things that separate us, and clinging to that

Among the many problems of the Corinthian church was division. Earlier in the letter he talked about division around choosing one leader over another. In the second half of chapter 11 he focuses on another type of division that was splitting the Corinthian church: the division of rich and poor and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

End Time Instruction

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 13, 2010

There are responsibities that believers and unbelievers have as we anticipate the coming of Christ.

End-Time Instruction Matthew 13:24-30 INTRODUCTION A. Little boy petting a beagle dog. 1. Mother remarked, “That dog sure has a sad face.” 2. Boy, “Yep, he sure does.” Saw the tail, “But mommy, he has a happy ending.” B. Life in this world is often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hallowing Vessels

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 29, 2009

A Christian is to pursue righteousness, which means giving both to men and to God their due; at faith, which means loyalty and reliability which both come from trust in God; at love, which is the utter determination never to seek anything but the highest

Opening illustration: Many years ago, there was a learned Hebrew professor at Princeton Seminary named Robert Dick Wilson. He could read more than 30 Semitic languages! One time about twelve years after Donald Grey Barnhouse had graduated; he went back to the seminary to preach to the students. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 21 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 21 1. And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Living A Wise Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2011

Proverbs is a guide book that teachings its readers how to lead wise, godly lives and how to avoid the pitfalls of unwise, ungodly behavior.

PROVERBS 1:1 LIVING A WISE LIFE [Proverbs 10: 17] The book of Proverbs is sound sense for successful living. It is so needed today because as late British poet T. S. Eliot asked; "Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" We are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Victory In Defeat

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 14, 2014

God can bring victory out of defeat-Following God's direction.

GOD'S VICTORY IN DEFEAT Scripture: Joshua 8:1-8: 1Now the Lord said to Joshua: “Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; take all the people of war with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land. 2And you shall do to Ai and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2016

Many of us here have struggled and continue to struggle with a holiness-deficiency. Holiness demands our separation from the world and sin to live a life of purity before and for our Creator.

Opening illustration: A California driver’s license examiner told about a teenager who had just driven an almost perfect test. “He made his only mistake,” said the examiner, “when he stopped to let me out of the car. After breathing a sigh of relief, the boy exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel 8: He's Got This Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

Nothing is a surprise to God. God is in control.

HE’S GOT THIS—Daniel 8 Do you sometimes feel like the world is spinning out of control? The safe and secure life some of us remember seems more chaotic, less innocent, and somewhat scary. Family and cultural values are changing—not always for the better. Religious freedom is under attack in many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31, Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Jesus You Need

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 22, 2016

While the Baby Jesus of Christmas is important, Jesus pointed to another time in His Life as necessary for the benefit of man

• IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE A CHILD. ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR! • THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS...SANTA CLAUS, GIFTS, FAMILY COMING TOGETHER...ALL THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SEASON! • IT'S EASY FOR CHILDREN TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS. • EVEN SWEETER STILL TO BE A BABY AT CHRISTMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5, Galatians 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Jesus Do You Need?

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 27, 2016

The Gospels show many illustrations of Jesus. Which did He consider to be the most important?

• IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE A CHILD. ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR! • THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS...SANTA CLAUS, GIFTS, FAMILY COMING TOGETHER...ALL THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SEASON! • IT'S EASY FOR CHILDREN TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS. • EVEN SWEETER STILL TO BE A BABY AT CHRISTMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5, Galatians 12:23-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 19, 2018

Parables are easy to understand but hard to live.

The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:13-21 There is nothing like a simple store to illustrate a point. We gravitate to storytellers, and Jesus was a master of the story, in particular the parable. They are stories from everyday life. This makes them easy to understand. One does not need to go into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confronting The Inevitable

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

We all must deal with the Consequence of our own Character-Our Esau. This message deals with How to Confront The Inevitable Confrontation with Our Past.

SOONER OR LATER WE MUST FACE ESAU! Verse 1 says: "And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and,behold, ESAU CAME and with him four hundred men." For 21 years Jacob had avoided a face-to-face encounter with Esau. At the age of 40, Jacob had to leave home unexpectedly to save his life on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009

If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Signs Of An Old Story

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Our world is filled with all kinds of signs...the Bible tells of other signs.

New Signs of an old Story I guess I will share with you that I can sometimes be directionally challenged. I don’t really get worried about being lost…I am not sure that most to the times I take an original route to some place that I would ever say I was really lost. I have told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Congregational