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Not Such A Silent Night

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

If your Christmas isn't coming together the way you would like, remember that our God is a God for the rough times, too. Look what Mary went through on the first Christmas.

If a good fairy appeared and said you could make a list to put together your perfect Christmas, what would you put on your list? Every year around Christmas time we get several chances to watch various versions of Charles Dickens’ classic story about Ebenezer Scrooge and the various spirits of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Lessons From The Temptations Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 25, 2023

The first Adam was tested by Satan and was defeated. The New Adam, Jesus, faces three temptations from Satan and is victorious. We can learn what was really behind those temptations to live sanctified lives!

TEMPTATION! WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH OUR HUMAN NATURE AND SIN, WE KNOW THAT “HINDSIGHT IS 20/20!” YES, IT IS EASY TO SEE SIN FOR WHAT IT IS WHEN WE ENCOUNTER AND DEAL WITH ITS EFFECTS FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD. WHAT IS NOT SO APPARENT IS HOW WE GET TO THIS POINT. WHEN LEFT UNTREATED AND IT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Psalm 91:11-12, Deuteronomy 6:16, Deuteronomy 6:13, Romans 6:6, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Finishing Well

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

The last six chapters of 1 Kings and the first two chapters of 2 Kings detail the work of Elijah among the northern tribes of Israel. He is one of the most remarkable figures in Israel’s history.

Introduction. The last six chapters of 1 Kings and the first two chapters of 2 Kings detail the work of Elijah among the northern tribes of Israel. He is one of the most remarkable figures in Israel’s history. His importance is seen in the religious reformation he sought and the fact that the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1, 2 Kings 2:11, Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brokenness - The Road To Power

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 23, 2022

The most critical need of believers today is not power, but the spirit of brokenness. If we want to partake in the power of resurrection then we must first be enveloped in the fellowship of his suffering. Meekness is the price we pay for power.

TEXT: PSALMS 34:18; 51:17 "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." WHAT IS BROKENNESS? The most critical need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17, Matthew 23:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Emperor Domitian Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2022

Domitian was a good administrator and a competent ruler despite all his transgressions. He was the first Roman Emperor who spent most of his reign out of the capital, touring the provinces of the gradually growing Empire.

Emperor Domitian Emperor Domitian was an immoral man who thought he was divine and promoted the worship of the Roman gods. Domitian Roman Emperor Description Domitian was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 81 to 96. The son of Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus, his two predecessors on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Your Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Mark tells us that the very first message that Jesus preached was that the kingdom of God was near and, therefore, people are to repent and believe the good news. This was the same message that John the Baptist had been preaching.

A mother calling to her son shouted, "Johnny, tell your sister to get in the house out of the rain." "I can't mom," came the reply. "And just why can't you?" demanded his mother. "Because we are playing Noah's Ark mom, and she's one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Sermon: The Call To Reign In Life Through Jesus Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 29, 2024

First, we are created in the image and likeness of God with unlimited potential and creativity and told to have dominion. Second, we can reign in life through Jesus Christ regardless of the environment in the world, country, or the state.

Sermon: The Call to Reign in Life Through Jesus Christ Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28 “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness. Let them rule the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the domestic animals all over the earth, and all the animals that crawl on the earth. So God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 5:17, Psalm 115:14-16, Psalm 18:39, Galatians 6:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Reluctant Prophet: Lessons From Jonah

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jun 27, 2025

We are a lot like Jonah Reluctant to do God's calling at first... But when we get back on track and follow the directions of God we enjoy the abundance that He has to offer.

Introduction: Jonah was a prophet who runs from God's call and jumps on a ship going in the exact opposite direction than where God told him to go, So then God caused a great storm to come up and it was about to sink the ship… What they thought was going to be the death of Jonah turned into a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

Light is one of the most powerful metaphors used in Scripture to describe the nature and presence of God. From the very beginning, when God said “Let there be light,” it marked the first divine act that shaped creation.

GOD OF LIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 1:5 Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:4-9, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 60:1-3, James 1:17 INTRODUCTION: Light is one of the most powerful metaphors used in Scripture to describe the nature and presence of God. From the very beginning, when God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Take One Small Step Toward God - Psalm 8:3–4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 14, 2025

20th July 2025 is the 56th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing. But, the greatest leap in all of history wasn’t made by man reaching for the moon. It was God reaching down to Earth.

Go! And Take One Small Step Toward God - Psalm 8:3–4 Date: 20th July 2025 – 56th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We thank You for moments in human history that stir our sense of wonder. As we remember a moment in history when man first set foot on the moon, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4, Genesis 1:16, Luke 12:6-7, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, Acts 3:19, Philippians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Built On The Foundation Of Christ.” 1 Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 21, 2023

Today, we will continue to discover Apostle Peter’s first epistle regarding the description of the people of God as referenced to the Chief Cornerstone, or Head stone who is the Rock of our salvation into His eternal kingdom.

1 Peter Series Part 9 Sub Series C: Second teaching section (2:4-10). A description of the people of God Title: “Built on the Foundation of Christ.” Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 INTRO: A home is built on a foundation. When one starts a home, after the pouring of a base of cement. One starts with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Heaven Speaks, Do Churches Listen? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 22, 2002

If Jesus sent a message to your church, what would he say? He did just that in the first part of Revelation, we can still hear his voice to us if we listen in.

Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 1-3 Lesson 2 When Heaven Speaks Do Churches Listen? Just imagine meeting Jesus today! When Paul saw the resurrected, glorified Jesus he fell down and was blinded. When John sees him on the isle of Patmos he falls down as a dead man. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience And Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

The point of this study is to see the necessity of obedience in this first matter (they were to do this so as to provide for the Levite, the stranger, the widow, and the orphan of those among them) before a prayer for blessing can be uttered by the Israel

Introduction: Last Wednesday PM we examined what Deut. 26:1-11 teaches. We examined it from the perspective of giving thanks in prayer for all that the Lord has done for us. The Israelites here were to review their past history of how the LORD had rescued them and preserved them and brought them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Delcares War On God Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 17, 2003

The first in a series on spiritual warfare titled "THIS MEANS WAR!" Explore and reveal the five ways in which Lucifer wants to overthrow God, by trying to take His place, position, power, purity and prestige.

GOD’S PLACE - SATAN WANTED A PLACE THAT BELONGED TO GOD “I will ascend into the heavens…” Satan expresses his desire to occupy and settle heaven and establish a superiority over God. “Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Distractions At Easter”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 18, 2025

Life can bring distractions. the first distraction was created by the Pharisees 2000 years ago . a story by Charles Colson (I've used it before) a quote from Leonard Sweet Jesus A Theography

In Jesus Holy Name Easter 2020 Text: Matthew 28:2,11 Redeemer “The Distractions at Easter” Welcome to Easter! He is risen! He is risen indeed! But There many distractions. The first distraction happened 2000 years ago when the Pharisees paid he soldiers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2, Matthew 28:11

Denomination: Lutheran