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Giving To Get - Philippians 4:15-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2022

There is a sinful kind of selfish giving. But the Bible does call us to seek reward for our giving. What's the difference?

Philippians 4:15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

Colossians Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Chapter 3 Introduction: The apostle exhorts the Colossians to heavenly-mindedness after the example of Christ, that they may be prepared to appear with him in glory, Colossians 3:1-4. Exhorts them also to mortify their members, and calls to their remembrance their former state, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaac A Type Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 21, 2020

To establish that Abraham’s son, Isaac, was a type of Christ. He was his only begotten son, who was offered unto God; and, raised off the altar of sacrifice, through faithful obedience, unto his father. We will examine how Isaac’s life, offering, and obedience, was a type of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Isaac a Type of Christ Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Isaac a Type of Christ." This is the fourth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19, Hebrews 5:8-9, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judgment Of God Is Described Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2018

Israel missed the opportunity to be a Witness for Jehovah. The nations in Canaan were in terrible bondage to ignorance, idolatry, and immorality, and they desperately needed to know the true God of Israel.

Chapter 10 Judgment of God Is Described [Judges 2.11-19] Scripture 11 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim: 12 And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostle John Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2022

During his life, John wrote the Gospel of John and the first, second, and third books of John and the book of Revelation. Near the end of his life, it is said that he constantly repeated the phrase, "Little children, love one another!"

QUESTION: What is the history of John, the disciple of Jesus? ANSWER: To learn the history of John, the disciple of Jesus, we begin with his life before he met Jesus. John, his brother James, Peter, and Andrew were all partners in the fishing business before becoming disciples of Jesus. John was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mantenerse Firme En Tiempos Difíciles Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 8, 2025

¿Estamos preparados para permanecer firmes en tiempos difíciles? Esta exposición de Filipenses 4:1-3 examina la instrucción de Pablo para permanecer firmes. No podemos hacerlo sin la actitud mental correcta. No podemos hacerlo sin unidad.

Introducción Estamos estudiando Filipenses; nuestro texto de hoy es Filipenses 4:1-3. En los tres capítulos anteriores, Pablo ha enfatizado la importancia de mantenerse firmes frente a la persecución y otras dificultades. En el capítulo uno, exhortó: “Solamente que os ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Philippians 1:27-28, Ephesians 6:10-14, Philippians 3:20-21, Hebrews 10:35-37, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15, Jude 1:3, Matthew 12:25, Philippians 2:1-5, Matthew 18:15-18, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God Spoke Series

Contributed by David Israel on Sep 25, 2023

After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua. It all begins there. God spoke. He is the Author of our faith. The day God speaks to you personally will change your life.

God Spoke! Pastor James www.gracetabernaclehyd.org Father this morning we come to You. Father I pray ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Paul's Solemn Plea To Rome Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 19, 2024

To herald Paul’s solemn plea and message to the church in Rome, to mark and turn away from those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine they had heard, learned, believed, and obeyed according to “The faith, once delivered to the saints.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Causes Divisions and Offenses 2. Serves not the Lord Jesus Christ 3. Deceives the Hearts of the Simple Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will present the message: “Paul’s Solemn Plea To Rome.” This was an urgent and solemn plea from the beloved apostle Paul to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Deity And Divine Nature Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 11, 2025

To establish that the Scriptures reveal Jesus Christ as God, Lord, and Savior. Class is still out for some of our Scholars in this regard; some would have Him yet in the tomb, while others see Him no more than a mere man. We seek to identify Christ’s true divine nature!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Jesus Christ Is God 2. Jesus Christ Is Lord 3. Jesus Christ Is Savior Introductory Remarks. 1. During our research and development on the lesson on being “partakers of the divine nature of Christ,” as described in 2 Peter 1:3-4, a great truth emerged. And that was that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 5:18, John 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reigniting Your Passion For God

Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008

God wants us to love him passionately, with all of our heart. Using Mark 12:30 and Romans 12:11, Pastor Rick looks at a list of passion killers, things that rob us of joy, and teaches us how to reignite our passion for God. The service ends with communion

For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com REIGNITING YOUR PASSION FOR GOD BY RICK WARREN The creative force behind all great art, all great drama, all great music, all great architecture, all great writing is passion. Nothing great is ever accomplished in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Romans 12:11, Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 3:14-21, John 20:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Csot Bd-101 Basic Doctrine - Obey Series

Contributed by Skip Moran on Sep 13, 2012

OBEY- God has provided every element required for Obeying Him in The Scripture. From Scripture we learn Who God Is, Who we become without Him. From Scripture we learn there is a disciplined process of study one must use to gain Godliness. God identifies

Cebu School of Theology- FIRST YEAR Basic Doctrine 101 Class 2 Last: TRUST God is the only source of Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth, and Love… Therefore we must turn first to God as our source of Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth, and Love The Christian Life is one of seeking, gaining and keeping ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-One Reasons Not To Sin (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

Let’s take a look at just twenty-one of the pitfalls of sin. Let this message serve as an encouragement to live a holy life.

Twenty-one Reasons Not To Sin (Part 1) I. Introduction To Sin Praise the Lord! Tonight I want to begin a series called 21 Reasons Not To Sin. To make a long story short, over the next 3 or 4 weeks I’m going to be preaching on sin. See sin has always been a touchy subject in the Church! It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4

The Direction God Gave Gideon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 1, 2018

The really dangerous enemies were within the hearts of Gideon’s soldiers. Fear was one of them, and he sent 22,000 men home.

Chapter 23: The Direction God Gave Gideon for the Modeling of the Army Judges 7.1-7.8 Scripture 1 Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, and all the people that were with him, rose up early, and pitched beside the well of Harod: so that the host of the Midianites were on the north side of them, by the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus Ii

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 2: 1 – 70

Ezra 2: 1 – 70 Exodus II 2 Now these are the people of the province who came back from the captivity, of those who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away to Babylon, and who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, everyone to his own city. 2 Those who came with ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Spiritual Dilemma

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 2, 2018

To establish that saints will find themselves faced with undesirable or unpleasant choices, in their walk of faith. Like Paul: “For the good that I would, I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.” This lesson deals with our ability to overcome the weaknesses of the flesh.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Perplexing Position 2. A Pitiful Plight 3. A Perfect Provision Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “A Spiritual Dilemma.” This will be one of our “Expository Sermons.” We will read the text, explain the text; and apply the text to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ