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Boasting

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

What Paul is about to do in this passage is contrary to his character. He never had any problem boasting about Christ and telling of His sufferings, but he was always hesitant to speak of his own painful experience as a servant of the Lord. However, bec

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A sightseeing bus was making the rounds through Washington, D. C., and the driver was pointing out spots of interest. As they passed the Pentagon building, he mentioned that it cost taxpayers millions of dollars and that it took a year and a half to build. A little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Mornings For Christ

Contributed by Ric Feeney on Mar 10, 2005

The Lord made us in His image. But we’re not made well enough to make it very far without Him.

RECLAIMING YOUR MORNINGS FOR CHRIST The Lord made us in His image. But we’re not made well enough to make it very far without Him. Whether we’re acting out of arrogance, busyness or from an overwhelming zest for life too many times we charge into our days... leaving the most important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3, Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Brethren

Promises

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

Misunderstandings are often very difficult to untangle, because one misunderstanding often leads to another. This is what had happened to Paul as he was forced to make a change of plans. In Paul’s initial itinerary, he had intended to go immediately from

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: C.S. Lewis in his biography tells of the suffering he endured because he kept a promise he had made to a buddy during World War I. This friend was worried about the care of his wife and small daughter if he should be killed in battle, so Lewis assured him that if that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Womans Role In Worship Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 31, 2004

What God’s word says concerning worship assemblies.

1 Corinthians 14:33-40 INTRODUCTION Worship was designed by God to be offered unto God. There are two types of worship, personal worship and corporate worship. Personal worship entails the way we glorify God in our everyday life (Rom. 12:1). "Take your everyday, ordinary life; your sleeping, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11, 1 Corinthians 14:33-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Passes Through Our Life

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 19, 2007

Knowing the blessing in Jesus passing through our lives.

WHEN JESUS PASSES THROUGH OUR LIFE Luke 17:11-18 INTRO: I. HE WAS PASSING BETWEEN SAMARIA AND GALILEE A. There are places that nobody wants to go to 1. Samaria was a place for the despised 2. Galilee was a place for the uneducated B. Jesus does passes through our lives 1. When nobody gives you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Adornment Befitting A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 5, 2003

More important than attractive outward apparel is the adornment of a holy life. The incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit is very precious in the sight of God.

ADORNMENT BEFITTING A CHRISTIAN "Do not let your adornment be merely outward--arranging the hair, wear-ing gold, or putting on fine apparel--rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To Effectual Prayer

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

Prayer is such a vital part of the Christian life that we need to be mindful of some things that are hinderances in our prayer life.

HINDRANCES TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." I Peter 3:12 James 5:16 tells us that "the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." Let us consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12, James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note that God demands humility when we approach Him.

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18.9-14 Thesis: To note that God demands humility when we approach Him. Introduction: (1) This parable was “originally spoken for those who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others” (Lightfoot 50). (2) In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 11, 2008

This defines the many miricles Jesus had performedin the latter part of his ministry,nevertheless; the miricle he had performed in this event was to be an impression upon the disciples.

Waiting on God Beyond Expected Time John 11:4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. When Jesus had gotten notice of Lazarus’s sickness he did not hasten to heal him nor come ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Table Etiquette In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2016

This is God's work, and the order of priority in God's kingdom.

TABLE ETIQUETTE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Luke 14:1; Luke 14:7-14. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus (Luke 14:1). It was on this occasion, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowledge Without Love Is Incomplete

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 12, 2019

Without knowledge we perish but without love we destroy each other and don't manifest the Jesus we serve

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT LOVE IS INCOMPLETE* 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 8 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Get Rid Of Bad Attitudes! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

Bad attitudes are sins of the heart which keeps us away from all of our relationships and also from God .

Bad attitudes are sins of the heart which keeps us away from all of our relationships and also from God .It blocks the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and leads to many sin and temptations and causes us to hurt other people. The bad attitudes are displayed outwardly in the form of our words ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Ephesians 4:23

The Oil Stopped Flowing.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

We are spiritual vessels and we need a higher authority (God) to empower us to fulfil destiny.

"When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.” But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing." When the widow came to the prophet to ask him for help, she did that because she knew she could not help herself, she believed that going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Boss Is Firm Yet Fair

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 30, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 2; 1 – 36

1 Samuel 2; 1 – 36 My Boss Is Firm Yet Fair 1 And Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. 2 “No one is holy like the LORD, for there is none besides You, nor is there any rock like our God. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Danger Of High Places Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2018

Haughtiness is a deceptive sin. It's the type of sin that often traps religious people. Do you know how to recognize this sin in your life... and how to protect yourself against it?

POEM: A lion met a tiger as they drew beside a pool. Said the tiger, "Tell me why you're roaring like a fool" "That's not foolish," said the lion with a twinkle in his eyes. "They call me king of all the beasts because I advertise." A rabbit heard the talking and ran home like a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ