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Trials And Persecutions

Contributed by Timothy West Sr. on Aug 11, 2010

There are many reasons we face trials in life.

Why Do We Face Trials I. We must all face trials and persecutions in our walk with God. A. Our trials are fiery trials  I Peter tells us that as believers there WILL be times that we will face problems, persecution, and trials of our faith!!  He compares our trials to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Denomination: Charismatic

A More Just And Believing Society Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2015

Putting aside our self-will is the key to evangelizing our society.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2015 Joy of the Gospel What does it profit a human being to gain everything and lose himself in the process? These words are stark and challenging, like an ice-water drenching for our minds and hearts here at the beginning of Lent. I think of pop icons, both secular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Unruly Freedom Of The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2014

God's plan is truly a surprise, but it is always directed toward our salvation and the spread of the Gospel.

Thursday of the 28th Week in Course 2014 Joy of the Gospel The Holy Father’s letter on the Joy of the Gospel tells us: “God’s word is unpredictable in its power. The Gospel speaks of a seed which, once sown, grows by itself, even as the farmer sleeps (Mk 4:26-29). The Church has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:47-54

Denomination: Catholic

A Different Drummer Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012

Not much is said about self-denial and sacrifice in today's church and society, but it is central to the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Mark 8:31-38 “A Different Drummer” INTRODUCTION Selective hearing is a curious human phenomenon. We have the ability to hear only what we want to hear. Teenagers can hear the word “food,” but they have trouble hearing, “Do your homework,” or “Take ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Yet In All These Things

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 29, 2012

If I were to choose a Scripture to sum up the believer’s life, it would be this one. It combines an intense realism with an amazing assertion of victorious optimism.

Yet In All These Things Romans 8:35-37NKJ 5-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone: “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

From A Boy To A Man

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Aug 29, 2018

We are called to grow spiritually from a boy to a man!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 13:11 & Hebrews 5:13-14 Study Taught at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 25, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 13:11, “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1, Hebrews 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Advents

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2018

The uncompromising preaching of John. Bearing fruit that proves our repentance. Practical moral guidance. Redirecting Messianic expectations.

THE TWO ADVENTS. Luke 3:7-18. In the fullness of the times (cf. Galatians 4:4), John came ‘preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins’ (Luke 3:1-3). Being 30 years old, you might expect him to be starting his priesthood in the Temple in Jerusalem (cf. Numbers 4:3), but God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Plan For Economic Freedom

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2018

Are there national economic principles in the Bible? Does God believe in economic equality? Is there a biblical basis of economic equality?

Prelude Are there national economic principles in the Bible? Does God believe in economic equality? Is there a biblical basis of economic equality? Purpose: Let’s look at one of the most wonderful economic laws ever written and its implications for us. Plan: Let’s look at the Jubilee, how it could ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Live Is Christ Means What?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017

What does it mean TO LIVE IS CHRIST? What does it mean to you?

In Philippians 1:21, Paul said, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Have you ever thought about that statement? What does it mean TO LIVE IS CHRIST? What does it mean to you? Now if we look at the whole verse we can see that Paul is talking about staying here and completely God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing, Lament, And Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 26, 2020

The blessing and suffering of God's people.

BLESSING, LAMENT, AND BLESSED ASSURANCE. Psalm 41. This is a Psalm of David. It is quite possibly about David. It is also about our Lord Jesus (except that Jesus has no personal sin to confess, unlike Psalm 41:4). It is even quoted by Jesus (Psalm 41:9; cf. John 13:18). It is also about His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2021

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37.

Prelude Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Purpose: Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37. Jesus Mark 9:30-31 “Then they departed from there and passed through Galilee, and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call Of Gideon Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 19, 2019

Gideon responded positively to the initial conversation about God and God called him to save Israel from the Midianites, who oppressed them for 7 years.

Before we look at our main passage for today, open your Bibles to Hebrews 11 for a moment…. Look at verses 1-2…… and then we read the “ancients” men and women who lived by faith believing in what God said but actually doing it! Look at Hebrews 11:32-35…. God called Gideon a man of faith. Gideon, a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Usury & Extortion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2024

Why do western banks engage in usury and extortion? Why do Christians go along with it without trying to change this practice?

One of the earliest principles of money lending is a law against usury. If you lend money to any of My people who are poor among you, you shall not be like a moneylender to him; you shall not charge him interest. (Exodus 22:25 NKJV) This is the exact opposite of how western banks operate today. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness

Contributed by Matt Newburg on Aug 3, 2023

God is calling us to have his heart toward others. The Book of Jonah is a portrait of how this looks in action. It's just might be one of the toughest lessons in the Bible!

“FORGIVENESS” I. BOOK OF JONAH! A. Jonah lived in Gath Hepher, next to Nazareth 1. He’s called to travel to Nineveh 2. “Nineveh” - Capital of the Assyrian Empire...modern-day Northern Iraq. 3. ASSYRIAN EMPIRE – Huge influence at this time!! B. 2 Kings 14:25- Jonah known prophet during ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 5:43, Jonah 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Ready For The Rain

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Aug 13, 2023

Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today.

1 Kings 18:41 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. (KJV) Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today. Title: ~~~ I) Drought We all know the story. Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God