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Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ, Part 6 Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 19, 2014

The apostle Paul, on the other hand, brings us face to face with the startling reality of how we really were before Christ.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 6 Resurrection Living Ephesians 2:1-7 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Trumpet Has Sounded

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 2, 2014

Watchman blow the trumpet and warn the people that judgment is on the way. For judgment must begin at tghe house of God.

THE TRUMPET HAS SOUNDED By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. EZEKIEL 33:1-5: “Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword (judgment) upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Restoration And Renewal

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 5, 2020

Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point.

Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point. Therefore we must start in the beginning. In the book ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How God Views Religion Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022

Amos 4:1-5:17 shows us how God views religion.

Introduction In The Washington Post on February 2, 2018, Bob Smietana wrote an article titled, “For Tom Brady, Football has Become Religion. No, Really.” He noted that Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots (at that time), is on a spiritual quest. Football has become Brady’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gifts Of Christmas: Love Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Love Scott Bayles, adapted from Outreach Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/11/2016 What would Christmas be without the songs and carols? Even if you wanted to, there is no possible way for you to escape hearing Christmas carols over the next few weeks. In church, while ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Christian Church

God’s Immense Love

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 13, 2022

On this day, the day prior to Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share with you what I see as the absolute immensity of God’s love, which is ever expanding through the breath, length, depth, and height of the love of Christ for us.

God’s Immense Love Ephesians 3:18-19 Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lSTBdb_n58 Seeing that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I have for the past 25 years always given messages of God’s love for us, and our love for God. And then, during 2020 and the initial outbreak of the COVID virus, did a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Prophetic Lessons From The Tabernacle - Part 2 - Most Holy Place - Golden Lampstand - Altar Of Incense - Holy Of Holies And Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 17, 2023

The Tabernacle occupies a prominent place in the Bible. It is essential to learn the meaning of its structure to understand the books of Hebrews and Revelation to help teach spiritual truth and explain the ways of God.

The Golden Lampstand The Golden Lampstand is also known as the Menorah. It had a central shaft, three branches with lamps rising up and out from the two sides, and was shaped like the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden (Exodus 25:32). It was placed at the south side of the Holy Place so that it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us In The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 11, 2021

A Christmas series about God's presence as our Immanuel, God With Us!

God With Us - Storms December 12, 2021 Matthew 1:23 As we move closer and closer to Christmas, just 13 days away, we're talking about the presence of God in the difficult moments of life. As I’ve said, it’s always easy to say God is with me in the mountain top experiences. On those milestone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Psalm 46:1-3, Acts 27:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

A. B. C. Epiphany Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2021

JANUARY 6TH, All Years.

Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12. A). ARISE, SHINE, YOUR LIGHT IS COME. Isaiah 60:1-6. Zion was enveloped in a thick spiritual darkness on account of her sins (Isaiah 59:9-12). It was a darkness like the deepest discouragements and depression of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:10-14, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven’s Strategy For Revival Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024

Heaven’s Strategy for Revival" reveals God’s blueprint for awakening and spiritual renewal. This sermon focuses on the church’s role in revival—humbling ourselves, seeking God’s face, and turning from sin—to ignite a move of God that transforms lives and communities.

Revival is not a human invention; it is a divine intervention. It’s a moment when heaven touches earth, when God moves in extraordinary ways, and when lives, churches, and communities are radically transformed by His presence. Throughout history, we have seen pockets of revival—moments when God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Other

Who Is The "weak" Christian? An Exposition Of Romans 14:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 9, 2023

There are "strong" Christians. There are "weak" Christians. Then there are growing Christians.

Who is a "Weak Christian? An Exposition of Romans 14:1-12 There are “strong” or “mature” Christians. And there are “weak” Christians also. Paul here does make a distinction here. But what constitutes being a “strong” Christian or a “weak” Christian? We might suppose that the strong Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David Sinned, And The Son Must Die: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2023

What should we make of such a miserable passage of Scripture? And what does this have to do with Christ the King Sunday. Read and find out.

Adam Sinned, and the Son must Die 2 Samuel 12:9-14 Sin has dire consequences. It not only affects the sinner but also everyone around him. In this case, David's newborn son with Bathsheba is struck down by the LORD, even though David is allowed to live. But an even greater Son must die, not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blood Covenant: A Life Changing Understanding Of Our Relationship With God

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024

You might be wondering: Can I ever lose my salvation? What is God’s special plan for World History & for Israel? What did Jesus mean by: “This is the New covenant in my blood?” Understanding Blood covenant powerfully answers these important questions.

BLOOD COVENANT: A Life Changing Understanding of Your Relationship with the LORD God Almighty (Genesis 12, 15, 17, 18) Some of Life’s most Important Questions are answered by understanding Blood Covenant: Can I ever lose my salvation? What is God’s special plan for World History ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Know That My Redeemer Lives. What Hope This Sweet Sentence Gives!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 29, 2024

In the midst of being buried alive, we can have hope in the resurrection, as Job declares!

3.31.24 Job 19:23–27 (EHV) 23 Oh how I wish that my words were written down. Oh how I wish that they were inscribed in bronze, 24 that they would be engraved in rock forever with an iron tool and letters filled with lead. 25 As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the end of time ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 - Lead Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 26, 2023

The heart of this stanza in the Lord’s Prayer is the distrust of the self. And because I don’t trust myself, I rush into the presence of God as my refuge from temptation.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This is the last message in the Lord’s Prayer. What a fantastic series of messages we’ve encountered in the midst of our series of the Sermon on the Mount. We’ve come to the last stanza in verse 13 “And do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Brethren