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Christmas And Covenant

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 10, 2006

The Covenant means that: 1. God is relational. 2. God is faithful. 3. God is on the move.

In the song of Zechariah (father of John the Baptist) the Scripture says he was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Methodist

Radical Love!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 14, 2001

Your faith, what you have been taught, what you believe about God & His will for your life, makes all the difference in the way you act, in the values you hold dear, & in the standards that guide your life.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Matthew 5:38-41; Luke 23:34 A. Fifty-two years ago Ethel & I became acquainted with Dr. Vijai & Pushpa Lall of India. The story of their family’s introduction to Christianity & their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41, Matthew 27:54, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God In A Body Suit

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 21, 2016

Jesus is more than just a baby in a manger. He is Lord; worship Him. He is Light; welcome Him. He is Love; trust Him with your life.

On January 12, 2007, Joshua Bell emerged from the Washington D.C. Metro and positioned himself against a wall beside a trash basket in the station. He was a young white man in jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt, and a Washington Nationals baseball cap, pretty nondescript. From a small case, he removed a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

River Rafting 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

It’s important to understand that river rafting has many dangers and difficulties just as the journey of life does. We must know how to ride the river and manage the spiritual journey of life.

Series: Let the river flow pt 2/3 John 7:37-39 “Jesus has the life giving water!” • 37…Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” 39By this he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas' Apostatizing Fulfilled Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2017

“Peter stood up” means Peter standing up, or rising. This is a customary expression in the Scriptures when one begins to do something, “I will arise and go to my father…” (Luke 15:18; KJV). Peter, was respected as the chief apostle . . .

May 23, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Judas' Apostatizing Fulfilled Scripture: Acts 1:15-20 Acts 1.15-20 (KJV) 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 16 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019

Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18, Genesis 3:12-13, Job 1:22, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Three Hour Tour Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 14, 2017

A study in the book of Acts 27: 1 – 44

Acts 27: 1 – 44 Not a three hour tour 27 And when it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment. 2 So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Freedom

Contributed by Don Jones on Jul 2, 2007

True freedom comes in knowing Jesus Christ and doing His will.

Freedom’s Price Galatians 5:13-18 Introduction Thus may the 4th of July, that glorious and ever memorable day, be celebrated through America, by the sons of freedom, from age to age till time shall be no more. Amen, and amen. Virginia Gazette, July 18, 1777 I am apt to believe that it will be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

He who the Son sets free is free indeed

Saturday, June 24, 2006 Freedom Gal. 4:26 – Gal 5.1 Have you ever a thought yourself to be in bondage? We have people today that we call terrorist that wants us to live in bondage. **read the list** In 1767 they threw a party! The Boston Tea party it was called – they dressed up as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus Into Good Works

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2009

Jesus invites us to follow Him - this means doing what He did.

Following Jesus into Service Recap from Last Week Nooma: Rich 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: *other

Adoption, Une Nouvelle Relation Avec Dieu

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 19, 2003

This word adoption falls à.pic in this generation from young people and children who have parents present less and less, or an abandonment of stations of their parents.

ADOPTION, UNE NOUVELLE RELATION AVEC DIEU Lecture : 1 Jn 3/1. « Voyez quel amour le Père nous a témoigné, pour que nous soyons appelés enfants de Dieu! Et nous le sommes. Si le monde ne nous connaît pas, c’est qu’il ne l’a pas connu. » Ce mot adoption tombe à pic dans cette génération de jeunes et ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

A look at the name of Jesus and what it means for mankind.

What’s In A Name? Matthew 1:18–25 INTRODUCTION Paul Harvey tells the story about a family just around Christmas. This family had a tradition, although not regular church goers, the mother and children would go to a Christmas Eve service, and the Father would stay home and read the paper. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of History

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 26, 2011

A brief devotional (about 10 minutes) great for a Christmas program where only a short, targeted thought about the Incanation is needed. This is part of another of my sermons, Do You See What I See.

The Mystery of History (Devotional) Chuck Sligh December 24, 2011 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this short message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ` TEXT: Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

"An Attitude Of Gratitude"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 28, 2017

There are certain things that parents try to teach their children as they are growing up. And we usually focus on two things. Their actions and their words.

“An Attitude of Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19 There are certain things that parents try to teach their children as they are growing up. And we usually focus on two things. Their actions and their words. Their manners. We taught our children to say “yes sir” and “no sir,” “yes ma’am no ma’am.” Please ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Some Myths About Divorce

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

This sermon deals with myths surrounding divorces, reasons for divorce and alternatives to divorce.

The Myths Of Dating Marriage & Divorce Part V 7/16/2000 Malachi 2:10-16 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 & 39-40 The next myth is that it is okay for me to date someone who is in the process of getting a divorce. A person is married until they are no longer married. To date this person is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed