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Shine Brightly For Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 6, 2022

You see faith in Christ is the beginning of a journey of growth and development. Growth and development is not automatic. Growth and development are brought about by God’s power working in us both the desire and the ability to fulfil His purpose in our lives.

Sermon: Shine Brightly for Christ In the New Year Philippians 2:12-16 “Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16, John 3:16, Amos 4:12, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Fool's Gold Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 4, 2022

Overcome the challenges and seek after God's Wisdom

Introduction People in hard hats working underground is what often comes to my mind when I think about how gold is mined. It is challenging work. According to what I read; it takes a long time from prospecting to mining to producing the finished product- refined gold. On the other hand, fool’s gold ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

New Testament Teaching With Roots In Zechariah

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Find many fasicinating New Testament truths couched within Zechariah regarding both the first and second comings of Christ and His present ministry in heaven as our intercessor.

So many dear and central New Testament doctrines are contained in the Old Testament. The Old Testament is the New concealed, the New Testament is the Old revealed. Unlike many topical sermons which pull verses out of context, we have here foundations of familiar New Testament verses. It is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Unclean, Unclean"!

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 3, 2005

Leprosy is a picture of the sinful heart, it is said that some of the Jewish Rabbi’s translated the words "Unclean, Unclean" as, "Avoid, Avoid." We look at the parallel of leprosy and sin.

Leprosy It’s Origins: (A) Leprosy would start out small in it’s beginning. It would lie concealed in the blood where human eye could not see it. There may be no visible signs or symptoms. Isn’t that also like sin, which lies dormant in our lives until it begins to bear it’s ugly fruit. Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fellowship Of Light

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on May 18, 2002

The basis of our fellowship with God and our brothers is our walking in the light. Often however, we break this fellowship by walking in darkness. John tells us of the blessings of walking in the light.

Introduction: The basis of our fellowship with God and our brothers is our walking in the light. Often however, we break this fellowship by walking in darkness. If we are walking in the light of God’s commands, in openness and transparency then we will be blessed with wonderful fellowship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Light Has Come

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 27, 2002

A small baby, the bearer of light, brings joy, deliverance and victory

THE LIGHT HAS COME “For those who lived in a land of deep shadows – light! Sunbursts of light!” (Isaiah 9: 2 – THE MESSAGE). “They lived in a land of shadows but now light is shining on them” (GOOD NEWS BIBLE). “The Light has come” declared the prophet Isaiah and that is what we celebrate every ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2

Denomination: Holiness

Faith Fitness 4: Watch Your Diet Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

Our spiritual diet can make a big difference in our lives.

Faith Fitness 4: Watch Your Diet 1 Peter 2:1-3 Getting our Faith Fit won't happen by itself - we are going to have to put our lifetime of effort into it. Just like with our physical bodies - appropriate action must be taken. *Today we're going to focus on that four letter word DIET. Nobody likes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Reward

Contributed by Dimeji Adebayo on Feb 6, 2009

Principles that will guarantee open reward

Beloved are you looking to the Lord to prosper you in your endeavour in this year 2009; then you need to put into operation the three principles outlined by the author and the finisher of our faith. Preamble A long time ago, there was a period of boom in a particular country's economy, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 18, 2013

We must be controlled by the spirit, not by our anger.

Anger June 16, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be controlled by the spirit, not by our anger. Focus Passage: James 1:19-20 Supplemental Passage: He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirits Fruit We Are To Bare

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2019

If every Christian would follow these rules of God we would have better churches.

HOLY SPIRITS FRUIT WE ARE TO BEAR Galatians 5: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. A. LOVE Philippians 1: 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Difining The Kingndom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Many of the parables start with “The kingdom of heaven is like....

DIFINING THE KINGNDOM OF HEAVEN Welcome in Jesus name. This is an introduction to the teaching: DIFINING THE KINGNDOM OF HEAVEN, from the series “the parables of Jesus.” INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson, which was an introductory lesson, we observed that the general “theme” of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11

Remembering The Past

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 23, 2022

Can we remember a time when God did something wonderful for us? Can we remember a time when the Lord did something for someone else? Can we remember a time when we were useful to the Lord?

The Feast of Purim has begun. In verses 17-22: • People sometimes have short recollections with regards to God’s reliability. • To help deter this problem, Mordecai recorded these events and urged a yearly occasion to celebrate the noteworthy day of Purim. • Festivities of eating, happiness, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:17-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Consequences Of A Marriage Built On Lies Is Like A House Built On Sand. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 9, 2024

Marriage is a beautiful union between two people, but when built on a foundation of lies,

Marriage is a beautiful union between two people, but when built on a foundation of lies, it can lead to devastating consequences. Just as a house built on sand will eventually crumble, a marriage built on deception will ultimately fail. In this we'll explore the dangers of dishonesty in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Ephesians 4:25

Telling The Truth

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2002

We can afford to be honest about our flaws and failings, because we are completely loved and accepted in Christ.

"Most Christians are habitual liars." Let me repeat that: "Most Christians are habitual liars." And quite proficient at it, too. Now, of course we don’t call it lying. And we don’t think of it as lying. In fact, we don’t think of it at all; we just do it, and that’s part of the problem. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

Robbed Of The King-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2011

1 of 2. Jesus wept over Jerusalem’s lack of discernment in the midst of her visitation. Our Savior is grieved over a lack of discernment in spiritual matters. But Why? 7 faults of spiritual ignorance. Spiritual ignorance Robs us of...

ROBBED Of The KING-I—Luke 19:41-48 Attention: Bob in supermarket/Elderly lady with a sweet, graceful, grandmotherly air about her, following him around staring at him. "Pardon me young man," she said, "I’m sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. It’s just that you look so much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-48

Denomination: Baptist