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Educational Evangelism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Paul knew that nobody could be saved without the knowledge of the Gospel, and so in preaching he imparts to Jews and Gentiles alike the knowledge which can, if they believe it, lead them to eternal life in Christ.

Marcus Bach tells of vacationing in Arizona where his 7 year old son came in to the house with a snake in his pocket. "What kind of a snake is this daddy," he asked? "I don't know," he responded. "Some harmless snake suppose. You wouldn't be carrying it around if it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Love Reigns (Easter) Week 1.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2023

Jesus is the true king over everything. He proved his authority by resurrecting from the dead. Can you imagine the power of God behind Jesus’ resurrection? 
Can you imagine the power of God that brought salvation?

Love Reigns (Easter) Week 1. Matthew 27:32-42.   As Jesus was being crucified, the soldiers mocked him by placing a crown of thorns on his head and placing a sign over his head that read, “King of the Jews.” They did not see him as the true King who rules and reigns. After Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-42, 1 Corinthians 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conversion Of A Sinner Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2025

Acts 16:11-15 teaches us that God is sovereign in the conversion of sinners.

Introduction William Ashley Sunday (1862 - 1935) was a professional baseball player who played in the National League for eight seasons. On a Sunday afternoon in Chicago, during either the 1886 or 1887 baseball season, Billy Sunday and several of his teammates were out on the town on their day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Wise To Follow The Wise Men For Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 10, 2004

We need to choose asthe wise men did.

IT IS WISE TO FOLLOW THE WISE MEN FOR LIFE MATTHEW 2:1-16 When one takes time to read both sacred and secular history they will come across some people of great learning and great purposes in life who have chosen to follow Christ. Many who have been distinguished in scientific knowledge have also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Learning To Forgive

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

If we had an understanding of how much we had been set free from, we would find it easier to forgive others;

MATHEW 18: 23 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35, Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are People Really Good At Heart?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18)

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18) Illustration:[According to a recent poll] 88% of Catholics and a majority of Presbyterian and Methodist evangelizers [those who actively try to share their "faith"] believe that "if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Adventurous Advent Season

Contributed by Reginald Mortha on Mar 13, 2002

The expectation and hope instilled by the birth of Jesus among the people of the world is the salvation of history.

LK1: 26-36 On this 2nd Sunday of the advent season, we are called to reflect on the episode of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to an unwed mother called Mary. Let me invite you to spend some time with me to meditate on Luke 1:26-36. In the 1st chapter of LK, there are two important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Characteristics Of A Revived Church

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008

Challenges a declining or plateaued church to begin the process of revival.

Acts 2:40-47 “Characteristics of a Revived Church" Most churches in America are either plateaued or in decline. Between 7000 & 8000 churches close each year in America. One of the greatest needs of the churches in America today is revival. How do we know whether our church is alive and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Things Are Sacred

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Some things are sacred and are not meant to be touched or altered even when we have the best of intentions

Some Things Are Sacred 2 Samuel 6:1-12 There are passages in the bible which sometimes leave us a little confused or even disturbed when we try to understand why things worked out the way they did in 2 Samuel Chapter 6:1-12 we such an example. This week God used the everyday events of my life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"A Walk To Emmaus - Just Another Day" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

How does discouragement affect our lives and our walk with Jesus Christ? When we are discouraged, we are to seek God’s Will and read His Word, even more than ever.

Prior to His arrest, Jesus traveled up and down the strip of land once ruled by David and Solomon, inviting the people of Israel to become a part of His kingdom, promising abundant life. His followers fully expected that He would become their king and that Israel would again be prosperous and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Belief In The Resurrection Of The Dead

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Nov 6, 2010

The Sadducees try to ridicule Jesus with a stupid question about what happens in heaven. The answer of Jesus is not about the how but they why. If we don't believe in a life after death, we will have no purpose for our life on earth.

People sometimes ask stupid questions. They know it is stupid; but they ask them anyway. When somebody asks a stupid question, we can assume that either they are too naïve, or they are sarcastic. And most of the time they are not naïve; they are trying to make us look foolish trying to answer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

A Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2008

Timothy and Epaphroditus served God with reckless abandon. They were willing to go wherever God led them.

There’s a subject in school you either love or hate--History. People who lack an appreciation of history don’t learn from it. Military leaders study the lives of great generals and the strategies of past battles. Even with the advent of sophisticated technology on the battlefield there is still ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Congregational

Each Person Is Accountable For Their Sin Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

Why was God punishing his people? They thought God was unfairly punishing them for their father's sins. But it was their sin that made them subject to God's righteous judgment

A favorite way that people today make excuses for their mistakes is to simply blame them on somebody else, and the blame most of the time is given to someone that is not there to defend themselves. It is our parents’ fault, our spouse’s fault, or even society’s fault. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Will You Die?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 27, 2016

will you die alone or with God

HOW WILL YOU DIE? We are afraid to die, we are afraid of what happens when we die, it is our biggest fear and it is a problem. Come on let’s face it, we are scaredy cats, cowards, we are even afraid of the dark, of spiders. Life is so short and so uncertain, a clever man can find a way out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Gifted For Growth Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012

If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist