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Bad News, Good News

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2023

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I'm convinced that whenever an innocent, sincere individual is taken advantage of, or has his faith ruined because of our greed or by our example, that God takes that very seriously, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1- 27: Philippians 4:8 ILL. Now that Federal Agencies have proclaimed the Covid pandemic is over, there have been several polls taken about changes in church attendance. One poll of 5,872 adults published ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Bad Enough To Be Saved

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 28, 2023

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I am the Assistant Chief of Sinners only because Paul took the Chief spot.

1 Tim 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-16, John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

How Bad Is Favoritism Really? Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

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On the topic of pure religion and our interactions with other people, James addresses the topic of favoritism.

Mean Girls and Bullies Are a common theme in the movies and entertainment in part because… It is a part of human nature - to be accepted and to be close to people who can help us get ahead. In school that might look like working your way into the crowd of cool kids - even if that means ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Bad Is It, Jesus?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 29, 2024

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How deep is the sinful condition of humanity? What is the remedy? Jesus gives us a lovingly deep answer.

9.1.24 Mark 7:15, 21-23 15 There is nothing outside of a man that can make him unclean by going into him. But the things that come out of a man are what make a man unclean. . . . 21 In fact, from within, out of people’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual sins, theft, murder, 22 adultery, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:15, Mark 7:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Riddance To Bad Rubbish

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 20, 2025

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Sin is bad rubbish. It is not only bad rubbish, it is the filthiest rubbish there is.

TEXT: ISAIAH 30:20-23 (NLT) "Though the Lord gave you adversity for food and suffering for drink, he will still be with you to teach you. You will see your teacher with your own eyes. Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, 'This is the way you should go,' ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:20-23, Isaiah 64:6, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

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When it comes to the principle of choices, men are always impressed by what they see, but not God. He looks at the heart. The people of Israel selected a king based on the externals - but God was looking at the heart when he selected David.

Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart (An Intro: Give Us A King – The People’s Choice V/S God’s Choice) 1. 1 Samuel 16:1-14 16 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Number One Draft Choice

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003

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Through no effort or work on our part, we have been chosen and blessed.

Number One Draft Choice Well, here we are in the New Year. New Year’s resolutions, the end of our breaks from school and work, and the end of the College Football Bowl games marathon. How many here watched any of the bowl games offered this year? Did anyone get burnt out watching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Authority Thing: Choice Or Coercion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

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To the Jewish people, the Greatest men of the Old Testament were Moses, David, and Elijah, and they expected the Messiah to be like all three of these men in some ways. Jesus proved Himself greater than them all.

The Authority Thing: Choice or Coercion? (Mark 1:21-34) Intro 1. Every quarter in our bulletins we have an insert from Voice of the Martyrs. 2. Today’s insert is about Li Dexian. Let me read part of it: Pastor Li Dexian has been beaten so hard by Chinese government officials that he coughed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tithing, A Clue, A Choice, A Command? Series

Contributed by David Hill on Aug 10, 2004

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What the Bible has to say about thithing.

Tithing! A Clue, A Choice, or A Command? Malachi 3:6-10 Introduction: Army firing range in basic training. One thing I quickly learned, if you want to get off the firing range unharmed you listen carefully to the instructions of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

America's Choice: Repentance Or Retribution

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

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I believe God is offering much the same call to decision He offered to Israel: Repentance or Retribution.

AMERICA’S CHOICE: REPENTANCE OR RETRIBUTION Text: Isa.1: 16-20 Intro: As one reads the first chapter of the book of Isaiah he will not find God’s people in a very promising situation. The Northern Kingdom, called, Israel, had undergone a long succession of ungodly kings, which had led her to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Diet: Healthy Choice Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 13, 2005

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If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians

The Threeattitudes: Philemon, 2 John, Jude A Church’s Diet: Healthy Choice Philemon If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians Introduction: In the last several years Americans have become gluttons over the various diets guaranteed to take off extra pounds. We ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Each Must Make

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 17, 2003

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Examining the responses to Jesus’ birth, we see the choice each of us must make.

A DECISION YOU HAVE TO MAKE - Read Matthew 2 This past week, Pinellas Circuit judge W. Douglas Baird ruled that Terri’s Law, the law governor Jeb Bush and elected state officials passed in order to save the life of Terri Schiavo by preventing her feeding tube from being removed, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Choices Determine Our Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 30, 2003

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Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual gr

Choices Determine Our Maturity (Heb 5:11-14) Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All About Choice Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

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Our motive for service proves our choice of master. Paul reminds us that if our motive of service proves Christ to be our Master, then the results should be a life of bearing fruit.

INTRODUCTION In our study last wee, taken from the 1st chapter of Philippians a verse 15, we found that “others” (15) were sharing “Christ”. Some of these were brothers whom Paul had earlier influenced and they had become more courageous and fearless in their spread of the gospel. **WOULDN’T IT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Your Choice: Muhammad Or Jesus?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 10, 2006

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Muhammad or Jesus? Remember a choice was once made between Barabbas and Jesus! This is a study in contrast between Islam and Christianity.

A Comparison in Contrast between Mohammad and Jesus… Muhammad: Lived and died. (c 570-632 AD) Jesus: Virgin Birth, lived a sinless life, died, and rose again from the dead. Muhammad: Never mentioned by the OT Prophets. Jesus: The fulfillment of all OT prophecies. Muhammad: Never made a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

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