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To The Church In Pergamum. Reading Revelation 1:9-11 & 2:12-1 Series

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014

The end times?

Letter three. To the Church in Pergamum. Reading Revelation 1:9-11 & 2:12-17 We have seen over the last couple of weeks that the Apostle John was told by Jesus to write to the seven major Churches in Asia. We have already looked at the first two, the letter to Ephesus and the letter to Smyrna. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And The Sycophants Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013

You might want to look up the word 'sycophant' in a dictionary. It well describes Jesus' opponents in this passage

Jesus and the Sycophants John 5:31-47 Introduction Last week we talked about the heated discussion that erupted between The Jews who were angry that Jesus had healed and done other work on the Sabbath and Jesus. The Jews got further enraged when Jesus answered them in a way in which He had ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Purposing

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014

How did Daniel have the power to do the right thing when everyone else was doing wrong? PURPOSING... he purposed in his heart. How do we "purpose"?

Purposing 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming … ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Purposing Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Let me give you a life principle Commitments are not made in the heat of battle but before the battle begins. The decision not to defile yourself sexually is not made in the back seat of a car in the heat of passion… they are made before.

Purposing Daniel 1:18 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Sundays Are Meant For Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 7, 2015

Worship, The Body of Christ, The Church

4 NEW ATTITUDES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE – Sundays Are Meant For Worship 1 Corinthians 11:17-30 (p. 799) January 11, 2015 Introduction: I’ve noticed something about people...or at least some people...They do not have a filter that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pouring Out Of The Bowl Judgments Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

There is a big difference between the bowl judgments and the other judgments. The seal judgments and the trumpet judgments will be limited judgments. But the bowl judgments are total judgment. The bowl judgments will stop man’s ungodly ways upon earth.

At the end of the world, right at the close of the period of history that the Bible calls the great tribulation there is judgment coming to this earth. There are three judgments during the last days of human history. 1. The seven seal judgments 2. The seven trumpet judgments. 3. The seven bowl ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Saved?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD saves us from His Divine efforts by merely assenting to His WORDS and believing that He raised JESUS from the dead.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved? Yes. JESUS saved me from sins and hell while I'm still alive, I know I am SAVED. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD saves us from His Divine efforts by merely assenting to His WORDS and believing that He raised JESUS from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 16, 2016

The Holy Spirit is a mysterious part of the Christian's walk with God. We are blessed to have his presence in our hearts and lives.

1. Too Complicated Several years back, when having a computer was a fairly new experience for most people... a lot of folks got flustered over little things: * One customer called in to customer service department to complain that he kept getting an "Access Denied" message every time he tried to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Upraised Hand

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

God does not lower his hand saying that he will try to be more understanding. He lowers his hand against us because he raises it against his Son Jesus Christ, who gladly receives it for our redemption.

Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4 The Upraised Hand 2/25/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction The passages about the Messiah and his kingdom are refreshing. They lift our spirits as we think about the glory of our Redeemer and that redemption he brings. But as much as we like, we are continually brought back ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Sadness To Singing Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 22, 2008

Discover how God can change sadness into singing when you face trials.

Have you ever been sad to the point that it showed on your face? All of us have faced sadness. All of us have been discouraged. All of us have experienced down times. The important thing is that we find strength to pull us out of those dark moments. God will give strength to change sadness into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unto The Church In Pergamum, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013

Either you are for Jesus, or you are against Him

Unto the Church in Pergamum, Write Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction Pergamum was the third of the seven churches to which John was directed to write. Pergamum was the political capital of the Roman province of Asia. The governor of the province, which included the territory where the seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choose Your Lord Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2024

What does it mean to say that Jesus Christ is our Lord and how do we live so that others will believe it?

OPEN: Does anyone know what happened on the moon 55 years ago? That’s right, that was the first time mankind set foot on the Moon. In July of 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the surface of the Moon and they spent over two hours exploring the site. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have Found The Messiah: An Exposition Of John 1:35-42

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018

Do we find Him, or does He find us?

We Have Found the Messiah: An Exposition of John 1:35-42 The previous passage was accented by John’s verbal testimony of the Christ when he calls out: “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” John the Baptist not only used the sign of water baptism as a testimony, but also ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 6 in a series exploring the essential elements to a healthy spiritual focus. These are the three basic Biblical directives. This message begins discussion of the second element -- Pursue meaningful relationships.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 6 I. Cleave to and continually cultivate relationship with Christ A. Humbly Connect to Christ B. Gratefully consecrate (present) your members to His service. C. Continually renew our thinking or perception D. Sincerely draw near to God E. Live in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:9-11, 1 John 5:16-17, James 5:14-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

One World Government

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 24, 2019

A study in Psalm 67: 1 – 7

Psalm 67: 1 – 7 One World Government An Invocation and a Doxology To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. 1 God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah 2 That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. 3 Let the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel