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Do Not Bear False Witness (Part 8 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Do not bear false witness Exodus 20 gives the commandment not to bear false witness, but the details of this command are given in Exodus 23:1-3 "You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 "You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure You Use Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 1, 2015

God anticipates that His people will be generous. His generosity toward us is to be reflected in our generosity toward others and toward His work.

“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” [1] I am certain that every Canadian is able to recite the biblical injunction prohibiting judging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Weeps Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007

This picture, much less this statement, surprises a lot of people. Some people think a deity ought to behave differently. Gods, so the popular image goes, sit far off, throw lightning bolts, or send angels. What kind of god would get so close to his su

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Wept John 11:25-27; 33-36 Just two little words. In fact it’s the shortest verse in the Bible. That alone gets our attention. Just two little words. But it’s not just the brevity of the statement that gets ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can't Get Any Respect Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006

How can we get a hearing in lost society? How can we create in environment for effective evangelism? How can we project a true image of ourselves, and, more importantly, the God we serve? How can we defuse and influence a hostile society, family member

I Can’t Get Any Respect (I Peter 2:11-12) 1. Take a minute and think about the answer to this question. 2. Can you think of two people who have significantly influenced Your growth in the Lord? 3. Take a moment to think. What was it about them that influenced you? 4. Did those people have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fragments Of Our Lives

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 12, 2018

Our God is concerned about the fragments about what is left. Yield to the will of God, Give him every portion every fragment of your life. Allow him to mold you, to refine you into the image of His Son. Our inadequacy makes room for His sufficiency! Updated July 2021.

Read one of the following Gospel Texts: Matthew 14:13-21 / Mark 6:30-44 / Luke 9:10-17 /John 6:1-14 We have a story before us ... in the Gospel text ...that has been told ... and retold. An event from which ... numerous lessons ... have been drawn. One of the blessings ... of having four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3, John 6:1-15, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, James 2:26, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-14, 1 Kings 17:13, Luke 21:1-4, Luke 9:10-17, James 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

I Am The True Vine

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 22, 2016

Believers depend completely on Jesus who came that first Christmas as the source of their spiritual life. He show that life through the images of The Vine (John 15:1a, 5a), 2) The Vinedresser (John 15:1b), 3) The Vine Branches (John 15:2–11)

To explain the impact of Jesus coming to this earth that first Christmas, the image of the branch and the vine was used to illustrate being in relationship with Him. Just as a branch depends entirely on the vine for life, sustenance, growth, and fruit, so believers depend completely on Jesus who ...read more

Denomination: Other

I Am The True Vine

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2016

Believers depend completely on Jesus who came that first Christmas as the source of their spiritual life. He show that life through the images of The Vine (John 15:1a, 5a), 2) The Vinedresser (John 15:1b), 3) The Vine Branches (John 15:2–11)

To explain the impact of Jesus coming to this earth that first Christmas, the image of the branch and the vine was used to illustrate being in relationship with Him. Just as a branch depends entirely on the vine for life, sustenance, growth, and fruit, so believers depend completely on Jesus who ...read more

Denomination: Other

While God May Be Found (July 17, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 15, 2022

Who would argue against the understanding that we live in a day when many take God for granted? One thing that eighth chapter of Amos makes clear is that moving away from God invites destruction. The opening image of ripe fruit cuts to the chase as a metaphor for God’s judgement.

WHILE GOD MAY BE FOUND Texts: Isaiah 55:6, Amos 8:1- 2, 8:11- 12 Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Hime while He is near Amo 8:1 This is what the Lord GOD showed me: behold, a basket of summer fruit. 2 And he said, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A basket of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6, Amos 8:1-2, Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

4 Areas Of Growth In Life Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 17, 2021

The ultimate goal for every believer is to become mature and be transformed into the Image of our Lord Jesus. From the time we get saved, we start to grow. But growing spiritually alone is enough? What about the other areas in life? Let us learn the lessons from the life of our Lord!

Luke 2:52 says that Jesus increased in Wisdom and stature and in Favor of God and men Here we see 4 areas of growth: 1. "In Wisdom" which is about Phycological Growth: - Jesus had shown His Wisdom all His life through His Words and Actions. He Himself is Wisdom! - What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:15, James 3:17, Proverbs 1:7, 1 John 1:7, 3 John 1:2, 1 Corinthians 1:30, John 2:13, 1 Timothy 4:11, James 1:5, Romans 12:17, Ecclesiastes 2:1, Galatians 5:16, Isaiah 40:31, John 10:10, Hosea 4:6, Titus 3:8, Luke 2:52  (view more)  (view less)

Sermon 9 - The Place Of Torment Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2025

Hell is just as real as heaven. The biblical images of heaven and hell are designed to convince us that we will want to go to heaven and won't want to go to hell. The good news is that no one has to go to hell because God has provided a way of escape and His name is Jesus.

A. Many of you have had the opportunity to travel on airplanes far more than me, but I question whether any enjoy it more than I do. 1. I’m like a kid in the candy store when I am on a plane - I’m fascinated with everything, from the notion of flight, to the view from 30,000 ft. 2. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, John 5:29, Matthew 24:38-39, Daniel 12:2, Romans 2:7-8, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009

In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Other

Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Bob Higgins on Jun 28, 2006

Unmask the lies that your life is built upon and discover the freedom that only the Truth can bring.

The Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances 1. Prayer 2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lies We Believe About Circumstances Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

Lie #1: If my circumstances were different, I would be different. Do you believe this?

2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

If The Foundations Be Destroyed

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Proposition: If the foundations be destroyed, the righteous must trust in the Lord, and experience His constant Presence.

IF THE FOUNDATIONS BE DESTROYED, WHAT CAN THE RIGHTEOUS DO? Text: Psalm 11 Key verse: Psalm 11:3 Proposition: If the foundations be destroyed, the righteous must trust in the Lord, and experience His constant Presence. Introduction: Tonight we are going to look at Psalm 11, and we are going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encountering God’s Providence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2012

Genesis records the immediate familial path to Abram. We continually walk within the paths of God’s providence. Where do we encounter it? We encounter/touch God’s Providence in/thru...

ENCOUNTERING GOD’s PROVIDENCE—Genesis 11:10-32 Attention: The House that Jack Built—All things are tied to others so that their relation one to another cannot be fully discerned. Need: Genesis records the immediate familial path to Abram. We continually walk within the paths ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:10-32

Denomination: Baptist