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Justice And Injustice In Court - On Trial – But What Is The Verdict? Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 28, 2022

Justice is crying out for satisfaction in this horrible unjust world. Justice is allied to TRUTH so truth must be pursued so that justice can be implemented. Injustice, Justice and Truth are explored.

JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COURT - ON TRIAL – BUT WHAT IS THE VERDICT? PART 2 OF 2 I would like to take up our examination from last time and am repeating the last two paragraphs. This time we will be looking further into biblical justice. JUSTICE IS CRYING OUT FOR SATISFACTION Our governments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-19, Isaiah 33:7-8, Zechariah 8:3-5, Isaiah 10:1-2, Romans 4:3, Romans 6:13, Philippians 1:11, Hebrews 12:11, Micah 3:1-3, Micah 3:4, Galatians 6:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We More Wicked Now Than In Times Of The Past? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022

How wicked is our current world when compared with the past? We will look at the advance of evil in this world to try to answer that question. To help us, we will look at some quotes from an ancient document called "The Epistle of Barnabas". We are in wicked times.

ARE WE MORE WICKED NOW THAN IN TIMES OF THE PAST? In this address we are going to consider our current world and contemplate the question, “Are we more wicked than in the past?” We will look at a portion from the ancient “Epistle of Barnabas”. This message relates to the last days of the Church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:13, Revelation 9:20-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8, Matthew 24:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

Nobody wants to talk about it... it is not Politically Correct... but the wrath of God is REAL!

THE WRATH OF GOD Romans 1:18-23 Today we are addressing one of those “sore spots” for Christians. The scripture boldly declares… not defends… boldly declares the WRATH OF GOD. Most churches and most Christian run away from it or try to defend it, or explain it away. But if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 19 – Judah Is Heading For Big Trouble - And Lying Prophets Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 29, 2024

Governments and rulers and institutions and people have turned away from God. Why is that we might wonder? Has the message been passed from one generation to another? Have the churches been faithful in relaying the gospel, or has Christianity become something infused into the culture?

PERSONAL STUDY AND TEACHING IN JEREMIAH – PART 19 – JUDAH IS HEADING FOR BIG TROUBLE - AND LYING PROPHETS PART 19 - Jeremiah 5:10-27 CHAPTER 5 [A]. THE VINEYARD STRIPPED OF ITS TREACHEROUS BRANCHES {{Jeremiah 5:10 “Go up through her vine rows and destroy, but do not execute a complete ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:10-13, Amos 3:11-12, Matthew 7:13-14, Acts 17:30-31, Jeremiah 5:14-17, Exodus 22:2, Jeremiah 23:29, Isaiah 33:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Humbled Life (Palm Sunday) Version 2

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021

When we become Christians, hopefully, we come to the realization of our own vanity when we realize how the world really does not revolve around us! The day will come when every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.

LIVING A HUMBLED LIFE (Palm Sunday 2020) Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Philippians 2:5-11 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, (6) who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, (7) but emptied himself, by taking the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Adventurous Living

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Life is an adventure and we can learn how to make the most of it through Christ.

Turn to Joshua 3, I want to talk to you about adventurous living, having an adventurous life. Joshua 3: Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. After three days the officers went throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beginning Of… Creation Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

God centers his creativity on the earth, forming a “nursery” for his children and revealing himself as gloriously worthy of worship.

Scripture Introduction Scott Adams, on several occasions, used his comic strip to mock the silliness of evolution. In one, Dilbert says to Bob the dinosaur, “Hi Bob. I haven’t seen you lately.” Bob replies, “I was doing some evolving. I noticed I have a zit that’s sensitive to sunlight. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Really Needs Help? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Christ will act towards you on his terms, not yours.

There is a scene in C.S. Lewis' children's book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in which the children of the story are learning about the great lion king Aslan from Mr. & Mrs. Beaver. One asks the question, "Is he safe?" Mr. Beaver replies, "Safe?… Who said anything about safe? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Word Is Good News

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 21, 2017

* God's word cleans completely, lasts forever, and helps us grow * Act accordingly - love each other sincerely, stand firm, and grow

It took Balfour Beatty 11 years to finish cleaning and painting the Forth Rail Bridge – sandblasting and using the latest epoxy-resin paint – 240,000 litres! Now it looks better than new, and the bridge’s cleaning and painting reputation (being a never-ending task), has gone forever. Or has it? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Truth In The Psalms Stemming From The Third Epistle Of John To Gaius About Truth

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 25, 2024

The Apostle John featured TRUTH often in his writing and in his letter to Gaius (3John). This time we look at TRUTH as it is revealed in the Psalms. Walking in truth is what Gaius did and what God requires. The Psalms teach about truth.

TRUTH IN THE PSALMS STEMMING FROM THE THIRD EPISTLE OF JOHN TO GAIUS ABOUT TRUTH This message/study is in conjunction with 3John and walking in truth. That one is found here - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:14-15, John 14:6, John 8:44, Psalm 15:1-2, Romans 3:10-11, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 119:160, John 17:17, Psalm 26:2-3, Psalm 26:4-5, Psalm 40:11, Psalm 40:9-11, Psalm 43:3, Psalm 51:6, Psalm 85:10-11, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 119:142, Psalm 132:11, Zechariah 14:9, Psalm 138:2, Psalm 145:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Endgame Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021

Every single person and every single race are “heirs together,” “members together,” and we are “sharers together.” We are together, together, together! The Bible says this is a secret that is now being shared.

Avengers Endgame Movie The biggest opening weekend box office hit was Avengers: Endgame. The movie grossed over $350 million on April 26, 2019. Avengers: Endgame went on to make over $1 billion in just 5 days! Now, why was this movie so popular? One reason: did you know that 60% of people between ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-10, Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Legacy Of Work Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 10, 2016

This message looks at work and how it is our legacy and provides a legacy.

Legacy of Work Can you remember your first paying job? I can I was. 14 and got a job as a pile it. You might think that is a strange first job for a 14 year old but it is what it is. We lived in Hammond River just outside of Saint John New Brunswick and the Jr. High School I attended was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Titus The Trouble Shooter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

No where do we find the Apostle Paul so troubled and restless that he cannot stand still and preach the Gospel. He had to hear from Titus, and until he did he could not concentrate on his ministry. This is the only record we have of Paul failing to go through an open door.

Somebody has to do the dirty work in life, and so all leaders need men who are trouble shooters. George Washington needed one when Benedict Arnold betrayed the colonies and escaped to the British forces. Washington was angry and was determined to get him back. He choose Sargent Major John Champe ...read more

Celebrating God's Provision Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As we’ll see this morning, even though God’s people faced the daunting task of building the Temple, it was a time of jubilant joy and unparalleled unity.

Celebrating God’s Provision Almost every pastor I know either gets excited about a building program or dreads it like the plague. Some feel very inadequate to the task. Others complain that it takes too much extra work. Many don’t like the tensions that arise related to cost, size, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort My People

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

The Lord is the everlasting God who will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom as He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak and offers salvation to all.

Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c I Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyB COMFORT MY PEOPLE Isaiah 40:21-31 Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Anglican