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The Portrait Of The Church

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

How does Paul portait the Church in Ephesians

The Portrait of the Church (Seen in Ephesians) Christ’s Church is not an after-thought of God. It is not a plan “B” for something that He planned but just didn’t turn out as God had wished or hoped for. Being planned from eternity, "His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Master Passion Series

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 23, 2022

Jesus is misunderstood by His family and accused of being demon possessed by the Scribes

Master Passion (11/27/22) Mark 3:20-35 Good Morning, Passion can be defined as an inclination or desire to do something a person likes to do or thinks is important. The Spanish poet and theater director Federico Garciá Lorca used the word duende (Dwen-day), or life force, to signify a deep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Come All Ye Faithful

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 12, 2022

Joseph and Mary travel for a census

O Come All Ye Faithful Luke 2:1-20 Good Morning A mother telling one of her favorite Christmas stories said, “My proudest moment came during the children's Christmas pageant. My daughter was playing Mary, Two of my sons were shepherds and my youngest son was a wise man. This was their moment to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage According To Jesus

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 20, 2023

The Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a question about divorce

Marriage According to Jesus Mark 10:1-12 Chip Ingram has said, “Imagine a giant 15,000-piece jigsaw puzzle in a big cardboard box. Now imagine a married couple locked up in a room together where the only way out, is to solve this jigsaw puzzle without the box top. Without the box top they won’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Adoption Plan

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 8, 2025

We can call the LORD, Abba Father

God’s Adoption Plan Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7 Good morning, Please open your Bibles to two places, turn to Galatians 4, place a bookmark there, and turn to Romans 8. I want to share the top five things you’ll never hear Dad say… 5. You know, Pumpkin, now that you're thirteen, you'll ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of God's Presence

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 22, 2025

Stephen's defense before the council using the promise of God's presence

The Promise of God’s Presence Acts 7:1-8 Good Morning John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. NKJV Charles Williams said, “In Jesus, the truth and self-expression of God has become human; the meaning of life and all existence has become ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of The Church

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 18, 2025

All things in common

The Beginning of the Church Acts 2:40-47 As we have studied Acts, we have learned some basics of the Gospel message. Jesus left heaven and came as a baby, taught about the kingdom of God, and died on the Cross for our sins. Jesus then rose again and is currently seated at the right hand of God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Been With Jesus

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 17, 2025

Peter and John brought before the Sanhedrin

Been with Jesus Acts 4:1-17 Michael Rogers told a story from over 200 years ago of a man in civilian clothes who rode past a small group of tired and battle-weary soldiers. They were digging out what appeared to be an important defensive position, but their leader wasn’t helping at all. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Exalted Christ

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 29, 2024

Jesus has the name above every other name

The Exalted Christ Philippians 2:9-13 (part 3) Good morning. Bowing is a sign of respect or submission to a higher authority, often done before a King or a ruler. Bowing used to be a custom in the United States, where people bowed while being introduced to someone as a greeting. But bowing fell ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Owner Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 7, 2023

Jesus' parable about the wicked vinedressers

The Owner of the Vineyard Mark 12:1-12 Good morning. Imagine owning a business for a long time and all of sudden, you have to leave town for an extended period, for some reason. You have poured your heart, soul, and all of your energy into this business, so it means everything to you. Since you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death And Taxes

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 14, 2023

Jesus was questioned about taxes paid to Rome

Death and Taxes Mark 12:13-27 In 1789, Benjamin Franklin said, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency. …but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Is that statement true; nothing is certain except death and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Active Church

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 19, 2025

The Church continued to grow

The Active Church Acts 5:12-28 A little over thirteen years ago, the Elder Board of Living Faith Fellowship asked me to write an essay on my ideal Church. Part of what I wrote said, “The vision of the church is: We exist to bring Praise and Glory to our King, Jesus Christ. We do this by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Mercies

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 29, 2024

The Lord has removed our sin

The LORD’s Mercies Psalm 103:1-13 Good morning, As a child, I remember my grandfather talking about going through the Depression and trying to find work. I remember him telling stories of how, in the pre-union times, if you were sick, you didn’t get paid. If you got hurt, too bad; go home, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 25, 2025

Peter and John were told to stop teaching about Jesus

The Name of Jesus Acts 4:18-31 What’s in a name? What’s in a name? Typically, we use names to distinguish one person from another and names don’t have much significance. Any meaning attached to a name is either unknown to the person or the person is not concerned with the meaning of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passed Down Faith

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 6, 2025

Moses's mother passed down her faith to her children

Passed Down Faith Exodus 1:15-2:10, Hebrews 11:23-29 Good morning, Happy Mother’s Day! Please open your Bibles to two places, first turn to Hebrews 11 and put a bookmark there, and then turn to Exodus 1. Throughout history, Mothers have often served as their children's primary role models ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational