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Behold He Comes: So What Were You Expecting Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

JUST AS WHEN JESUS RODE INTO JERUSALEM, FEW OF US WILL GET MORE OUT OF A MODERN PALM SUNDAY CELEBRATION THAN WHAT WE WERE EXPECTING.

Behold He Comes: So What Were you Expecting John 12:12-19 April 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION Flashmob A flash mob (or flashmob) is a term coined in 2003 to denote a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and sometimes seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Receiving From The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

How to receive from the Lord

1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14Amplified Bible (AMP)But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or admit into his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Which Brand Of Christianity Do I Follow, Man’s Or God’s?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 27, 2014

In a book entitled “Revival Fires and Awakenings” Mathew Backholer describes thirty moves of the Holy Spirit that produced revivals or Awakenings (big revivals) in various parts of the world over the last 300 years.

Which brand of Christianity do I follow, man’s or God’s? 1 Pet 1:15 But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct In a book entitled “Revival Fires and Awakenings” Mathew Backholer describes thirty moves of the Holy Spirit that produced revivals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Abraham, Part 4: Abraham Meets Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 7, 2014

Just who is this mysterious Melchizedek?

The Life of Abraham, Part 4: Abraham Meets Melchizedek Genesis 14:1-24 Introduction In the last lesson, we were met with the ominous words that the men of Sodom were exceedingly wicked before the LORD. Yet Lot chose to live in a house there rather than pitch his tent on the backside of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Life Seems Hopeless

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 24, 2012

Here are three truths we can learn from Abijah`s experience when we face overwhelming difficulty or when life seems hopeless

When Life Seems Hopeless 2 Chronicles 13 Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, decided to tax the people more than ever and the people rebelled. The rebellion was led by a man named Jeroboam who wasn’t faithful to the Lord. The result of the rebellion was a split Israel. Jeroboam was king of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:1-22, 2 Chronicles 13:5-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Built We The Wall Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 14, 2009

There will always be obstacles and opposition when we attempt things for the Lord. But if we commit it to Him, we will achieve His will.

In 1975, Steven Spielberg shocked America with his classic film, Jaws. Following the story line of Peter Benchley’s novel, a mammoth great white shark terrorized Amity, a fictional New England coastal village. Newspapers in 1975 reported an actual decline in beach tourism during the popular run of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Economics, Politics, And Religion Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:13-17 about Jesus’ confrontation with Pharisees over the taxes issue

Text: Mark 12:13-17, Title: Economics, Politics, and Religion, Date/Place: 10/12/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Lots of really dumb things have been carried out in the name of these three B. Background to passage: this is during Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem, and He has just told the parable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Part #2 Ready, Watching, Vigilant (Think Ahead)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2016

What message are we really sending to those around us. Could we be leaning on a bruised reed? This problem might reveal a real weakness within the heart?

READY, WATCHING, VIGILANT--- Think ahead. PART #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND IT OFTEN TIMES IS EASIER TO START A FIRE THAN IT IS TO KEEP THE FIRE BURNING? You have to be vigilant to keep the home fires burning. 1 Corinthians 14:8 For if the trumpet give an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part #1 Ready, Watching, Vigilant (Preparation) Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2016

This is part 1 in a 3 part series: READY, WATCHING AND VIGILANT... We must be ready and prepared for the journey ahead. Life is like a game of chess, we must look forward.

READY, WATCHING, VIGILANT--- PART #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND IT OFTEN TIMES IS EASIER TO START A FIRE THAN IT IS TO KEEP THE FIRE BURNING? You have to be vigilant to keep the home fires burning. 1 Corinthians 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prayer That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 30, 2017

The prayer that pleases God is one that ask for what God wants, trust in the goodness of God, and recognise our true needs.

1 Kings 3:1-15 THE PRAYER THAT PLEASES GOD ES 30 Apr 17 1637 Solomon had an exceptional encounter in 1 Kings 3. God appeared to him in a dream and posed this: “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (3:5) • What would you ask for, given the chance? This is not easy as it sounds. There may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayers To Locate And Connect With Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Olu Mike Omoasegun on Jul 8, 2017

There is a particular woman that attached to particular according to God’s plan, once both miss themselves there will be problem in such person’s marriage. There is EVE that attached to ADAM. Dear reader, if you are woman, there is Adam destined from God,

Everyone desire to have happy home and enjoy their life as long as they lives. However many people could not achieve such desire as a result of wrong partner they married. At the same time, many marriage if like hell on earth. In order to fulfill your purpose of existence, there are 3 things you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Altars Of Abraham

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 20, 2015

Every day we must set aside time to come to our personal altar where we read His word, worship Him in song and pray. Here we will encounter Him afresh and He will teach us His ways. If we don’t have such a time we must build it now!

THE THREE ALTARS OF ABRAHAM (Putting God First) Book Ezra: Altar, Temple and Walls – Remnant People Genesis 12:1-18 INTRODUCTION: True worship takes place in the context of obedience to God (Genesis 12:1-5) - not merely a feeling or a form. For Abraham it was in the process of obeying ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay The Course Sermon V: Faithful To The End Not A Foregone Conclusion Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, remaining faithful to our Lord in and through it all is not easy and we may falter at times, but God is merciful and honors consistent faithfulness.

FAITHFUL TO THE FINISH NOT A FOREGONE CONCLUSION "It ain't over 'til it's over" - one of those old sayings in baseball to remind players that it's a nine-innings, twenty-seven outs game- like the other night when the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-13

What In The World Is Going On? Are We Creating A Frankenstein?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2019

Blindness is a sad medical case, but mental blindness will create terrible problems? Are we creating a FRANKENSTEIN?

ARE WE CREATING A FRANKENSTEIN? WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FRANKENSTEIN: is the creator of a fictional man like monster which eventually turns on the master. This term is used as a monster thing that becomes destructive and terrifying and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-16, 2 Corinthians 3:14, Romans 1:20-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parables Of Matthew 13 "a Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 23, 2020

What is the kingdom of God? What is this kingdom of Heaven in these two parables? William Barclay offers this helpful definition: The kingdom of God is “a society upon earth in which God’s will is as perfectly done as it is in heaven.” Are you the Pearl of Great Price?

In Jesus Holy Name July 26, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:44 Pentecost VIII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” Hidden Treasure & A Pearl of Great Price A pair of treasure hunters using their metal detectors, Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, made the discovery of a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Lutheran