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Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.

I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-46

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again?

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jun 5, 2021

People are confused on what it means to be "born again." The understanding of it can literally determine whether one enters heaven or hell!

John 3 (NIV) 1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.” 3 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Prayer Keys - With Understanding Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 11, 2012

When we pray in public, we should not be concerned with tongues. We should be concerned with clearly making our requests to God. In public, we should pray in a language everyone understands.

PRAYER KEYS - WITH UNDERSTANDING “So what shall I do? I shall pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind...” 1 Corinthians 14:15. A breakdown in communications can be frustrating. A man trying to move a sofa by himself got it stuck in the door, so he called a friend for help. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Grace

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 12, 2002

"Growing in Grace" is a practical step by step topical teaching that encourages growth in a ’how to’ manner. Full of crisp, relevant contemporary language and illustrations. A transition to communion is included at the close.

"Growing in Grace" II Peter 3:18 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: As many of you know our newborn baby is 10 days old now. And it’s really quit amazing, because we can already see some growth taking place. When a newborn baby arrives, a small amount of initial weight loss occurs. In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Hope And Struggle Of Being Christian

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A CONSTANT STRUGGLE WITH SIN INVOLVING TENSION, CONFUSION AND CONTRADICTION BUT WITH THE SURE HOPE OF COMPLETE DELIVERANCE THROUGH CHRIST 1.

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A CONSTANT STRUGGLE WITH SIN INVOLVING TENSION, CONFUSION AND CONTRADICTION BUT WITH THE SURE HOPE OF COMPLETE DELIVERANCE THROUGH CHRIST 1. The Christian Life is a Constant Struggle Between Two Opposing Natures -- the old persisting sin nature and the new inner man a) Not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001

Are you in a state of readiness or state of confusion? In Joshua 1 we find the people of God in one of their greatest states, a position of readiness.

Are You Ready “A State Of Readiness” In Joshua 1 we find the people of God in one of their greatest states, a position of readiness.  Josh 1:16 And they answered Joshua, saying, "All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. Ready To Answer 1 Pet 3:15  ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Joshua 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Indeed Is God Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jul 20, 2004

In the Bible, God seems to allow confusion about who he is to last only so long. Eventually, the issue has to be settled.

INTRO Today is the 4th of July. When I was teaching at Bluffton College, I sometimes gave a test to my students to see how well they were listening. Here are some of the questions: 1. Does England have a 4th of July? 2. How many of each animal did Moses take into the ark? 3. How many 2-cent ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

God See's Behind The Disguise

Contributed by Keenan Darnell on Jan 14, 2008

Under the mask of confusion, and lies, God see’s direct to the intentions of the heart. You can’t hide from God.

1Kings 14:1-6 Before we get to the text, lets take a look back a couple of chapters. During a very rebelious stage in the lives of the children of Israel in 1 Kings 12: 19, 20 we find the 10 tribes rebeling against the House of David, because of the lack of wisdom on the part of Rehoboam. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Disillusionment

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2002

Even amidst life’s harships, confusion, and pain, we can discover a new and clearer vision of Christ Jesus as the Messiah.

THE PERSON WHO HAS NEVER TAKEN THE RISK OF HAVING TO TASTE WHAT IS BITTER HAS NEVER REALLY KNOWN THAT WHICH TASTES SWEET. THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ENORMOUS DISCOMFORT, INCLUDING THE PROSPECT OF DEATH, IF THE CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE SENSE. MANY MARTYRS, POLITICAL PRISONERS, AND WAR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Holy Spirit Job Description Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 12, 2002

The basic truth of this message is that God is clear and concise in the mission of the Holy Spirit in the world. He is not confused about his purpose and plans.

John 15:26-16:9 NIV: John 15:26 “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. 27And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. John 16:1 “All this I have told you so that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Israel In The End Times

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

It can get very confusing when we talk about Israel and the end times. But here is what Jesus says on the matter.

Passage: Matthew 24:15-28 Intro: Any study of the end times can get very confusing very quickly. 1. approaches, viewpoints, interpretations abound. 2. but the more I study God’s word, the more I am convinced that God speaks with incredible clarity. 3. and we need to come to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Roadsigns Of Faith

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

In times of confusion and angst, sometimes people want a sign that God is around. This message reveals God's roadsigns, that point to life with him.

INTRO Have you ever wanted proof – a sign, something tangible that you could see, touch, taste, feel with your senses that God really exists, something beyond the extraordinary? People everywhere are always looking for a sign that God exists, that God is moving in and through their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Why They Turned Down The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 15, 2020

This section is lengthy and confusing. There is a lot going on. This message unpacks it by focusing on five of the key reasons the crowd rejects Jesus here.

- A couple things up front. - First, there is a lot in this passage, yet the passage needs to be taken together. A lot of ideas are brought out, but it’s all a cohesive whole. So we are going to cover a lot of ground this evening. - Second, there is so much in this passage that there are ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-71

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelization--Sacred Vs Secular Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2015

The pope encourages us to understand that non-Western cultures are suspicious of Christian evangelization because they confuse it with the spread of secularism and the culture of death.

Thursday of the 4th Week in Course 2015 Light of the Gospel St. Mark’s Gospel is rarely verbose. He always tells the story of Jesus using an economy of words, perhaps because the Church of Rome was too poor to supply him much in the way of writing supplies, or because it was often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

He Is

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 27, 2015

With all the confusion about what to follow these days, we have a Friend, a Redeemer, HE is Jesus and HE still is relevant today

He Is Col 1:15-23 Using market research and focus groups a certain congregation/denomination has designed weekly services that deliberately de-emphasize Jesus Christ. One of the founders of the congregation has said, “The sad fact is the name of Jesus Christ has become for many people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ