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Sadducees Question The Resurrection Of The Dead Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 10, 2018

The Sadducees were the liberal theologians of that day. They denied the Resurrection of the body, the existence of angels, and miracles. In fact, their denials of all supernatural occurrences were more numerous than their affirmations.

-Tuesday- Jerusalem (7) Sadducees Question the Resurrection of the Dead (Exodus 3:6) Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40 (focal passage) Luke 20:27-40 27 Then some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a Resurrection, came to Him and asked Him, 28 saying: “Teacher, Moses wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

Is He Crazy?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 7, 2018

Some thought Jesus was either crazy or possessed? did that include Jesus' own family?

Is He Crazy? Mark 3:20-35 In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus had just finished calling the twelve for the ministry. Matthew gives a little more information including a long sermon to prepare the disciples for opposition which would eventually come to them on account of Jesus even though the tour they went on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fraternal Correction With Integrity And Love

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 2, 2017

Jesus is saying that we are not to be only concerned with someone’s material well- being but also for their moral and spiritual good. Hebrews 13:17 says to “watch over souls as one who will give an account.”

23A “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."-- This verse from Matthew’s Gospel for today reminds me of a story of a pastor of a small Baptist church in a drought-stricken part of Alabama last summer who implored his people to pray for rain. In ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Lesson: 37: Abimelech King Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2019

At first glance, it might appear that this pitiful tale of the scoundrel Abimelech is unimportant. However, the events of this chapter came very near to being the end of the nation of Israel.

Chapter 37 Abimelech King of Shechem [Judges 9.1-9.6] Scripture 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #9 [2c1]: Both Were Faithful (Hebrews 3:1-2) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 26, 2019

Next to Abraham, Moses was undoubtedly the man most revered by the Jewish people. To go back to the Law meant to go back to Moses, and the recipients of this letter to the Hebrews were sorely tempted to do just that.

6/30/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #9 [2C1]: BOTH WERE FAITHFUL (HEBREWS 3:1-2) Introduction: At least some of the first readers of the Book of Hebrews were believers who came to Christ out of a background of Judaism. They were steeped in Old Testament understanding. When they heard the Gospel, they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Motivational Atrocity-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 10, 2019

3 of ? Amos declared God’s wrath to be justified/warranted due to nationally motivated atrocities. Why/When/How do nationally motivated atrocities move God to anger & retribution? National atrocity motivates God’s retribution when that nation endorses...

MOTIVATIONAL ATROCITY-III—Amos 1:9-10(1:3--2:5) OR--Indefensible National Atrocities/Pride Attention: Self-Control, Sir! A man walks into a bakery, carrying a pie box. He approaches the baker who is at the counter. The baker says, “Yes, sir, what can I do for you?” The man replies, “I want my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Good Samaritan?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019

Sometimes the most 'Christian' person is one who does not follow Jesus, but cares for his fellow man

Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. Teacher, he said, what must I do to inherit eternal life? He said to him, What is written in the law? What do you read there? He answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

The Other Side Of The Story

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 4, 2023

I’m sure that almost all of you remember that back in the day there was this radio news pundit called Paul Harvey...

The Other Side of The Story Luke 15:11-32 I’m sure that almost all of you remember that back in the day there was this radio news pundit called Paul Harvey. I used to love listening to him, even though I was just a kid and he was talking about stuff that really wasn’t within my radar at the time, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Sibling Rivalry Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2023

Joseph and his brothers clearly didn't get along and it wreaked havoc on the family. What causes things like sibling rivalry and how can God work through our imperfect relationships? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Did I ever tell you I have three sisters? Growing up, we were quite competitive in just about everything. Be it sports, games, music, acting- there was always something for us to try to outdo each other. If our family had been the one in today’s text, my sisters would likely say that I was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus High Priest (Hebrews 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2024

Do we pay close attention to what Jesus taught so that we don't drift? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 2.

Must we pay much closer attention to what we have heard about Jesus, so that we do not drift? How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Did Jesus taste death for everyone? Is Jesus ashamed to call us brothers and sisters? Did Jesus partake of flesh and blood so that through death He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness Is A Choice

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 9, 2022

Joseph had to choose to forgive his brothers. He saw God's sovereignty in the betrayal, he saw the same nature was in him and he tested their hearts with his brother. He forgave and never brought up the subject again.

FORGIVENESS IS A CHOICE Gen. 45:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: sometimes it’s better not to know so much 1. In France, in the 1790’s, a priest, a lawyer and an engineer were arrested & about to be guillotined. The priest put his head on the block, they pulled the rope and nothing happened. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(When God Shows You Favor)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

Joseph's brothers hated him because their father favored him. In fact, Joseph's father loved him so much that he had a coat of many colors custom tailored made just for him. The brothers were so angry and jealous

Genesis 39:1-6 (KJV) 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments In Verses Lived Out

Contributed by Your Brother In Christ A on Jun 15, 2013

love is the fulfulment of the law Pro_19:11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.

I believe in love, sometimes people just want to spread the Word and Love the Lord but all christians sometimes makes mistakes by acciden, you know they copy and paste the wrong love song in the wrong spot, guess what they get persecuted by well meaning other Christians. what happens, they scare ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:18, Matthew 5:23

Denomination: Methodist

The Choice Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2012

The present situation of rejection by Abraham's physical seed reproduces a pattern of divine action which has been unfolded often enough in the past. Through God's choice of Isaac but not his brother Ishmael, & Jacob instead of his older brother Esau, Go

ROMANS 9: 6-13 THE CHOICE OF GOD [Genesis 18:9-19] If the Jews have rejected and crucified Jesus, the Son of God, does that mean God's purposes were frustrated and His plan defeated? Paul provides an argument from ancient biblical history to prove otherwise. The present situation of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Taught People To Bridle Their Speech

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew the His brother James would write, "We all stumble in many ways.

1. Jesus knew the His brother James would write, "We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, He is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord Jesus was the only man who constantly controlled His speech. Ask the Lord to help you model ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational