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God And Creation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022

Someone has said that Genesis 1:1 is read more than any verse in the Bible.

This is especially true in January, since many begin the year with the determination to read the Bible through that year, but often that is as far as they get. However, if they only read this one verse, it will tell them a great deal about the God of the Bible. This one scripture is considered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 25, 2008

You haven’t completed the race until you’ve passed the baton.

A number of years ago I heard about a survey of centenarians (people 100 years or older). The study asked these folks if they had any regrets about their lives. One of the top answers of the survey was: I wish I could leave something that lives beyond me. Another way of saying it is leave a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham And David Justified By Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 1, 2005

Abraham and David justified by faith

This chapter is pivotal in establishing that justification is by God’s grace through faith alone. Verses 1-8 demonstrate that justification is a gift and cannot be earned by works. Verses 9-12 argue that since Abraham was justified before he went circumcised, circumcision is not a basis of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

C-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-VI—Acts 1:9-14 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are Acts of... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 2, 2023

Satan’s schemes are prolific and we touch on only a few of them. This time I will do the selected men Satan used to murder hundreds of millions; and we look at the damage from Higher Criticism and liberalism in the churches. Prosperity teaches are looked at. We are conscious of Satan’s schemes.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 6 [20]. SELECTED AND PREPARED MEN OF MASS DESTRUCTION – SATAN’S PRIME OBJECTIVE One of the wicked schemes Satan has is the selection and nurturing of certain individuals he is going to use for great harm and destruction upon the human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:23-24, Revelation 20:9-11, Revelation 20:11-12, Revelation 20:15, 2 Timothy 3:1, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:5, Ephesians 2:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – The Church’s Home And What Lies Ahead - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 17, 2023

Our entire life as a Christian will be exposed in the judgement and all those years of being a Christian will be subjected to the test of fire. There you stand and the fire tests your works. What will the fire leave behind? Will it be precious or will it be ashes? Building on the foundation.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – THE CHURCH’S HOME AND WHAT LIES AHEAD - PART 8 [1]. THE CHURCH’S HOME - INTRODUCTION Maybe in this next posting in the series I might say some things that are new to you, but just follow along and search out these scriptures. Very little these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-10, Psalm 16:10, John 3:13, Romans 14:10, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 10:42, Revelation 19:11, Revelation 20:6-7, Revelation 21:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: God Has Great Plans For You

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 30, 2024

When our plans are upended, dreams are derailed, life can be scary and uncertain. How good it is to hear the Lord's still got a plan - a good plan to prosper us, provide hope and point us to the future he has prepared for us.

Sermon: God Has Great Plans For You Scripture Lesson - Jeremiah 29:8-14 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-14, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian - The Judgement Seat Of Christ – Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 27, 2025

Sin will keep us from reward and that is looked at. A problem considered – What happens about unconfessed sin at the Judgement Seat of Christ? I suppose in conclusion, we should have our lives tidied up, work for Christ in love, not a desire for reward. The Lord bless and keep us all!

THE CHRISTIAN - THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST – PART 3 OF 3 This is the vital passage regarding the Judgement Seat of Christ:- {{1 Corinthians 3:10-15 “According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it, but let each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 John 1:9-10, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Ecclesiastes 12:14, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Romans 14:10-12, Revelation 4:10, Philippians 3:7-8, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 22:12, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Matthew 10:41-42, Matthew 5:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pragmatism Within The House Of Faith. By F.martin

Contributed by Frank Martin on Apr 19, 2007

A look at the traditions of present day church

Pragmatism within the House of Faith. By F.Martin An approach to philosophy which holds that the truth or meaning of a statement is to be measured by its practical (i.e., pragmatic) consequences. A man stands within the confines of his office looking out at the gathered multitude. He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But We Were Hoping

Contributed by Rob Bailey on Jun 25, 2004

The hopes of the disciples on the road to Emmaus died when Jesus was crucifed. Oor hope must be based on the foundation of Jesus and not our own expectations.

BUT WE WERE HOPING Rob Bailey - New Life Church of God pastorrob01@aol.com Luke 24:13-21 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15So it was, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Knowing And Standing On What You Believe

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 29, 2024

I believe that the people of God are about to have their belief tried and our faith is about to be tested and shaken to its core, the form of godliness will not be able to stand.

Knowing and Standing on what you Believe By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - We are living in a time of uncertainty, darkness, fear, gloom, desperation, and anxiety as gripped our nation, people are literally sitting on the edge wondering what is coming next. It seems as if every 10 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Corinthians 2:5

Denomination: Apostolic

Jacob’s Trouble

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 26, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 30: 1 – 24

Jeremiah 30: 1 – 24 Jacob’s Trouble 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 “Thus speaks the LORD God of Israel, saying: ‘Write in a book for yourself all the words that I have spoken to you. 3 For behold, the days are coming,’ says the LORD, ‘that I will bring back from ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Recording His Vision

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 4, 2012

A Message on Tithing I dreamed that I was observing and then I was reading the message Bible. I was reading in Malachi about tithing. I was then examining between the testaments. I was comparing it to my Message Bible. I knew that it was the same.

Recording His Vision Haggai 1:1-7 1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, 2 Thus ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Closing The Loop Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008

I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

“Closing the Loop” Acts 14:19-28 December 30, 2007 If you really, really believe that you are right, what does that belief produce in you? Atheist Christopher Hitchens, as I’ve mentioned before, has written a book entitled God is Not Great, wherein he details all the myriad problems he has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How You Can Know The Bible Is The Word Of God, Pt. 1

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Intriguing look at the Scientific, Historical, Archaeological, Scriptural, and Practical Proofs...pt. 1

HOW I KNOW THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD “Questions People Ask” II. Tim. 3:14-4:4 The major division between professing Christians today is: no longer the denominations. The division is between those who believe the Bible is true, and those who do not. Our passage tonite predicted this would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist