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The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 9, 2015

An explanation of what the Rapture is, and what the Bible says about when it will occur.

Each time we observe Communion, we read the passage in 1 CORINTHIANS 11 that tells us to eagerly look forward to the return of Christ. But nobody knows when that will be. Today, we will find out what we are supposed to do with that information. Let me begin by telling you a story of a man who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:10

Denomination: *other

Four Life Questions Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 18, 2015

book of James

Four Life Questions James 4:13-17 1. What will be on to tomorrow? 2. What is your life? 3. Will God be included in your plans? 4. Will you do right? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Nov 17, 2016

This sermon is about crossing the Jordan River of our lives. As the Old Testament promise was land the New Testament promise if the Holy Spirit. Included is a description of the "ites" and their symbolic significance as they relate to the believer today.

INTRODUCTION: During the time of this narrative the Jordan River normally was approximately 100’ wide. However, we are told it was flood tide. That means the river could have been over a mile in width. It was flood tide and an uncrossable river stood between the Children of Israel the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jepthah-- A Hero Or A Zero?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 26, 2015

Have you ever had a person in your life who made you wander if he was a good influence or a bad influence? There are things that have to be weighed out to make a right judgment. Some things may not be as they seem to the casual observer. God knows.

JEPHTHAH- "whom God sets free" No time to be idle or enveloped in a pity party. Heb. 11:32 ¶ And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Central Reading ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Man in the Mirror James 1:19-27 I. Introduction A. Well, we're continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We've talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of endearment that we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Antichrist? Daniel 8 And 9 Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 22, 2015

The Prophet Daniel and the Apostle John are key in determining who antichrist is and will be. No need to check the daily news or watch the world powers come and go. He's in your Bible, this antichrist.

2. DANIEL'S EIGHTH CHAPTER I assume that the prophecies of Daniel and the history of Daniel, the words on every page, are true. This is the famous man who has been subjected to hungry lions and hungry critics desiring but unable to rip him to shreds. Only unbelievers continue to discredit this ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church's Justification

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE CHURCH'S JUSTIFICATION

THE CHURCH'S JUSTIFICATION Numbers 23:1-24: Introduction Israel's wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

Life & Death

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Life & Death

Numbers 23 v 1 - 12 Life & Death 1. Balaam's Danger He was A Sought Man Num. 22:7 And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Death Of The Righteous

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The death of the righteous

Numbers 23:1 - 12 The death of the righteous 10 Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his! BALAAM SAW:- 1. THE REALITY OF DEATH. 10 Let me die 2. HIS RESPONSIBILITY TO DEATH. 10 the death of the righteous 3. THE REMEDY TO DEATH 10 and let my last end be like ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

“i Love The Lord"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

“I love the Lord"

“I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplication.” —Psalm 116:1. Devotion Because Of :- I.OUR PRAYERS. (a) How Frail Luke ch11:1 " And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

"Where Is Thy God?"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

"WHERE IS THY GOD?"

Psalm 42 - 43 "WHERE IS THY GOD?" I. The Provocation Of The Scoffers - A. The Irritation - 3 while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? 1. The Desire - 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Desire for a Person, - O God, Desire ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

How To Get Up When You're Down

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

HOW TO GET UP WHEN YOU'RE DOWN

Psalms 42 & 43 HOW TO GET UP WHEN YOU'RE DOWN This Psalm was written by David in exile by Absalom's rebellion. The heading of this Psalm is a “maschil,” - “a psalm of instruction,” In Psalm 42 and 43 (which go together) the Psalmist was “in the pits.” He was ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Picture Of God's People, Part 2

Contributed by Chris Beam on Dec 7, 2015

Revelation 7:9-17

A PICTURE OF GOD’S PEOPLE, PART 2 Revelation 7:9-17 THE GREAT MULTITUDE (Vv. 9-12) Last week we left off with John hearing the 144,000 from the tribes of Israel being numbered. And so, having heard this, he looks up and expects to see 144,000 people. But instead, he sees something ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Judges (Samson) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

God uses imperfect people! That's the message of the book of Judges. In the third sermon in this series we see Samson's Rage, Samson's Romances, and Samson's Repentance.

Judges: Ordinary People in the Hands of an Extraordinary God (Samson) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/20/2014 Charlie Brown scuttled onto the pitcher’s mound as Lucy took her position behind home plate, ready to warm up before the game. “Are you ready, Charlie ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Skies Dark And Waves Rough? Just Be Held!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 25, 2016

You may feel like a tin can in a raging sea, but God will bring what He promised to pass.

Number 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? If you know that God had promised you something you can count on it. If God gave you a vision/mission/calling ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Baptist