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Valentine's Day Through The Ages

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 28, 2025

Valentine's Day is more than candy and flowers.

Valentine’s Day Through the Ages We celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th each year. We exchange candy, flowers, cards, and gifts between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. As is often the case, we participate but don’t know why. Let’s consider this ancient Christian and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses Or Obedience Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 7, 2025

We will leave Saul alone with little to do but wait as Jesus had directed him to do; and we pick up our passage with God speaking to another servant.

“Excuses or Obedience” Acts 9:10-18 We left off last time with Saul being led by others to Damascus and left alone with strangers for 3 days. He did not eat or drink during that time. Vs. 6 “And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Inner Circle: Andrew, James And John (Matthew 10: 1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 20, 2025

Our look at the twelve apostles continues with the “ inner circle”, or most notable in the Scriptures due to their words and work.

The list of the twelve ordinary men commissioned by the Lord Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel always lists Simon Peter as the first due to his character, his devotion to Jesus, and was given the task of being the leader of the twelve and be both the pastor and teacher to the “ sheep” and “lambs” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, John 1:35, John 12:21-22, Mark 10:35, Acts 12:2, Luke 9:49, Acts 3:1, 1 John 2:9-10, Revelation 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Peter: A Case Study On Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Through Peter’s story, we will examine the causes of backsliding, the dangers it poses, and the pathway to restoration. His journey teaches us that anyone can fall but also that God’s mercy is available for restoration.

PETER: A CASE STUDY ON BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:54-62 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 10:38, 2 Peter 3:17 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a spiritual decline where a believer moves away from their faith, devotion, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 10:38, 2 Peter 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judas Iscariot: A Blessed And Cursed Man

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 5, 2025

Judas Iscariot lived together with Jesus and other disciples for more than three years. They ate, prayed, and traveled together. They have built a strong relationship and spiritual bond. How could he betray Jesus?

Today we will discuss this topic: “Judas Iscariot, a Blessed and a Cursed Man,” taken from Mark 14:43-52. Who is Judas Iscariot? The Bible and history do not provide much information about the origin of Judas. What is certain is that he was one of the twelve men that the Lord Jesus chose to be His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52, Luke 6:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Families, Politics, And Unity

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2024

He told me that means the only thing they never discuss are the two most important things in life.

Clergy Corner for 7-28-24 Today’s brief reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians has an exhortation from the writer’s heart, right from the deepest part of his conscience, mind and will. He calls himself “prisoner for the Lord,” so we think immediately of the end of his life, when he was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, John 6:1-15, 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: Catholic

The Brothers Return (Genesis 43)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2024

Can youthful egos be turned to humility? Can God finally bless us when they do? Let's look at Genesis 43.

Does the reality of life often turn youthful bragging and lack of wisdom into humility? Does God sometimes bring wonderful surprise blessings after many years of trial and testing? Let’s look at Genesis 43. Why did Joseph’s brothers eventually need to return to Egypt? Now the famine was severe in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Told Stories/Parables - Introduction Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

Parables: One of Christ’s most popular forms of teaching.

A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

To Sin Or Not To Sin

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022

intentional sin can give a different result for forgiveness

To Sin or Not to Sin Mark 6:14-32 14 And King Herod heard of it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him." 15 But others were saying, "He is Elijah." And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Friend Factor – Week Three

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 18, 2025

Week One taught us that He’s that kind of friend. Week Two showed us He’s our Keeper. But now in Week Three, we step into another dimension: He doesn’t just walk with us. He doesn’t just keep us. But, He also defends us. (Bible Study)

Series: The Friend Factor – Week Three He’s My Defender Isaiah 59:19 —When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Week One taught us that He’s that kind of friend. Week Two showed us He’s our Keeper. But now in Week Three, we step into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Baptist

Undoing Sin (Nehemiah 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 13, 2025

How far do we go in undoing sins?

Are revival, reformation, repentance helped by undoing the effects of sin? Are drastic steps sometimes needed to undo sin? Let’s look at Nehemiah 13. Do we read the Bible with teachable hearts, ready to repent of sin? Later that day the book of Moses was read aloud so the people could hear it, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"disarming The Principalities And Powers."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 26, 2024

This message emphasizes the significance of the believer's authority and the power of prayer. We can derive strength and guidance from Him by following God's teachings and maintaining a dedicated prayer life, which will disarm the principalities and fulfill God’s plan for his church.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Ephesians 6:10-11) (10) "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." (11) "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18, Ephesians 6:10-11, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Luke 10:19, Matthew 10:7-8, Luke 22:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

James The Son Of A Soccer Mom Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple James

Do you have someone at your workplace that is always promoting themselves? Perhaps your kids play on a sports team and there is always a particular parent that is brown nosing the coach so their kid can get more playing time. This is exactly how Jesus’ disciples felt when James and John’s momma ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Christian Citizen Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God has drawn a moral standard, a line. “That’s my boundary. That’s my spiritual fault line. You better move your life to get in line with it.” And too many Americans are saying, “No, I want to move God’s line and change God’s standard to fit my life.”

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 13. I think sometimes our families are sent by God to keep us humble. I remember when I was pastoring a church in Alabama, and Jenni was a little girl. She saw me get up to preach and she said, “Daddy, what are you doing before you get up to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A. B. C. Good Friday. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2024

April 3rd, 2026.

Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12; Psalm 22:1-31; Hebrews 10:16-25; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42. (A) JESUS THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Psalm 22:1-31, Hebrews 10:16-25, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational