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The Divine Shepherd's Assurances

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 17, 2018

To establish that like David, we too have the divine shepherd’s assurances. That He is our eternal and everlasting shepherd; He is always present with us in every life’s challenge; and His goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. His Eternal Pre-existence 2. His Everlasting Presence 3. His Endless Provisions Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “the divine shepherd’s assurances.” David’s 23rd Psalms, outlines these great assurances: “The LORD is my shepherd; I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pastor Whose Ministry Was Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2018

An interactive Bible teaching study on 1 Thessalonians 2

The Pastor Whose Ministry Was not in Vain Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh February, 2017 NOTE: This is the fourth lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which require no guidance or correction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson will deal with the saint’s love, dedication and devotion to Christ and Christian service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Mind of Submission 2. A Mind of Sacrifice 3. A Mind of Serenity E. Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Private Worship Is Essential For A Healthy Relationship With God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 17, 2018

Though public worship is vital to the growth of a congregation, private worship must never be neglected. In fact, private worship is essential if we will worship corporately. The message explores by examining an incident in the life of Gideon.

“As soon as Gideon heard the telling of the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped.” [1] Pastors will not have spent much time in the pastorate until they learn the awful truth that preparing for worship is such intense work and so demanding that worship may often be ignored! It is a tragic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Seeing God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2016

Familiarity with God can result is treating Him with casual disregard leading to judgement.

“Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel went up, and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness. And he did not lay his hand on the chief men of the people of Israel; they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Consecrated Without Communion Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2015

A study of the book of Judges chapter 13 verses 1 through 25

Judges 13: 1 – 25 Consecrated Without Communion 1 Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years. 2 Now there was a certain man from Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pardon From The Prison Of The Past

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2021

Christ sets us free so that we do not need to live under the dark cloud of condemnation from past sins.

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Commentary 1 John, Ch. 4 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021

The mention of faith in 1John 3:23 had reminded the Apostle John of the danger of intellectual and moral error. After the last paragraph, the mention of God’s Spirit gave him a form to clothe the discussion of truth and falsehood in its human manifestations.

TRIUMPHAL ENTRY COMMENTARY 1 JOHN, CH. 4 Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. King James Bible Testing the Spirits 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 28, 2021

The Holy Spirit Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 28, 2021 Intro... I want to add my warm welcome to each of you. We are continuing our weekly engagement with the central truths that are identified in what has been called The Apostles Creed. These are the truths... that were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tyranny Of The Experts

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2021

A study of the danger posed when experts assume control over a society, over a community, or over a church. The message is a call to participatory Christianity.

“Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Certainties Of The 110th Psalm! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jan 4, 2021

With the dawning of a new year the universal cry of HAPPY NEW YEAR rings out! What will your hope and confidence of the New Year be founded upon? May I encourage you to establish them on the certainties of Psalm 110!

Intro: With the dawning of a new year comes a universal cry that is heard in every language – HAPPY NEW YEAR! The thought is may you experience a happy, healthy, better year than the year before! But the question that I would like to ask is, what will be the basis upon you build that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Learning To Walk Naturally In The Supernatural Anointing Of God - Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 5, 2021

Steps to Walking Naturally in the Anointing – Part 2

A. Put on the Armor of God “The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (Rom 13:12 NIV) “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world." (John 9:5 NIV) Jesus is light. There can be no shadows ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12, John 9:5, 1 John 1:5-6, 1 Timothy 6:16, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 6:13-18, Isaiah 58:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Makes Room For Misfits Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 9, 2021

A study of Jesus' ministry to the outcasts of society.

“[Jesus] returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay his hand on him. And taking him aside from the crowd privately, he put his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Run Away! Run For Your Life! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2021

Attempting to stand against the pressure of the evil one is a recipe for defeat, unless and until we are strengthened by the Risen Saviour.

“[The soldiers] seized [Jesus] and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

You Gonna Eat That? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 17, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 10: 1 - 48

Acts 10: 1 - 48 You gonna eat that? 10 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, 2 a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always. 3 About the ninth hour ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel