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What Is Our Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 6, 2023

What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty?

What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within the church, the church service, our Christian service in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 21, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Adam and Eve sin against God and it has repercussions that have affected the human race ever since. The Cambridge Bible (1921) – Genesis 3 The Temptation – Genesis 3:1-5 The Fall – Genesis 3:6-8 The Enquire – Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Wonderful Lord

Contributed by Jamie Hudson on Oct 6, 2014

Reflections on the mecy, miracles, and majesty of God.

OUR WONDERFUL LORD HOOK – (Read Isaiah 9:6) We are all familiar with the hymn “His Name Is Wonderful.” Lucy Adams writes: Hugging my young son, Ben, was always a joy. Now that he is a grown man, I don't remember every hug, of course, but one special one I will never forget. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Adam - The First And The Last

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

Adam, as founder of the human race sinned, bringing death to himself and posterity, but the apostle Paul argues that Christ, the LastAdam, brought life through his death on the Cross.

ADAM - THE FIRST AND THE LAST When our Lord walked this earth, the Jews of his day had a special reverence for two of their founding fathers - Abraham and Moses. Their importance in God’s revelation of himself and their significance in the story of his plan of salvation for mankind is seen in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - We Will Awake!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002

In this passage we see 2 different kinds of life, 2 different kinds of death, and 2 different kinds of resurrection.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is Easter, & today many churches are experiencing their biggest crowd of the year. I wonder why? Why do some people go to church on Easter when for the most part they never go to church at any other time of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Job 14:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Psalm 32

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Psalm 32 Title: “Forgiveness” According to the tradition of the Church and because of its emphasis on the confession of sin, this is one of the seven Psalms of forgiveness which include Psalm 6, 32, 38, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Flying Stand-By?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 6, 2006

Many "hope" they will be saved, but don’t have the assurance God wants them to have because they don’t have the right attitudes.

Let’s start today’s message by talking about confidence. When I was in the Navy, I was a flight weather forecaster, and I gave weather briefings to pilots all the time. If you have ever been around a bunch of military pilots before, you are very aware of what ultra-confident folks they are. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: *other

Holding Fast In Changing Times Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 27, 2006

God never changes, therefore we can hold to him.

Title: The Courage to Fear He was still young when his world came crashing in around him. In his parents’ time, the kingdom had seen its last great ruler. But, in an instant, the king had been killed at the height of his power and greatness. And now, a succession of less than stellar kings had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8, Acts 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

"Happy After Persecution" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2006

Sermon 7 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Orthodox

"Yes I Am"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 7, 2008

A sermon for Resurrection Sunday

“When it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying, 67 “If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe; 68 and if I ask a question, you will not answer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Orthodox

After Here, What's Hereafter Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

Final of a three part series exploring what the Bible reveals about life after death. Clues which bring great hope and reassurance about Heavenly life after the end of our earthly life.

AFTER HERE, WHAT’S HEREAFTER? (PART 3) THE GIFT 1. A REVIEW OF LAST WEEK – SUMMARY 2. REVIEW LUKE 16:23-26 a. Point – Tormented rich man not in hades because he was rich. i. Bible teaches riches, or lack of them does not dictate our eternal destiny. b. Christ told story to jolt greedy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Working Toward A Great Marriage, Part 1 – Six Principles We Can All Apply

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 24, 2010

First in a two-part series on marriage.

Working Toward a Great Marriage Part 1 – Six Principles We Can All Apply Various Scriptures May 16, 2010 Me: In our year-long emphasis called, “The Year of the Family,” we’re focusing on how we can become a stronger family within the family of God, and also looking at ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Scariest Place Of All

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 1, 2010

Today is Halloween. The day when we think about scary places like graveyards and haunted houses. I thought it would be pertinent to talk about a place that’s scarier than any graveyard or haunted house. Today I’m going to talk about a place called Hell.

THE SCARIEST PLACE OF ALL INTRODUCTION: Today is Halloween. The day when people talk about scary things like ghosts, witches and vampires. The day when we think about scary places like graveyards and haunted houses. I thought it would be pertinent to talk about a scary subject on this scary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom And Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012

Presents the wisdom and power of Christ's atoning work.

Introduction Some wonder how I can come up with so much to say each Sunday. That may be a nice way of saying I preach a long time. In most cases, my problem is not coming up with enough to say, but having to limit myself. More often than not, I end up cutting material out. I did that last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel In Five Words Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 2, 2013

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the summary explanation of who he is and what he accomplished for us.In this study we will explore the practical issues surrounding, Redemption, Repentance, Reconciliation, Restoration, and Resurrection. The Five major words

The gospel is exceptionally most important communication of God to man. In Jesus, who is God the Son, The gospel of Jesus Christ is the summary explanation of who he is and what he accomplished for us. The word gospel literally means "good news". It's good news because it's an answer to our basic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational