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The Bible Is God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2020

God spoke through the writers of the Bible, therefore it is God's desire to talk directly to people for salvation and to do good!

We start a new Message Series today with the Word of God from the Word of God. Our key passage for this Message Series is 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 3; this letter is the second letter sent to Timothy, a disciple of the Apostle Paul, then called as a Pastor. And so, what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Backyard Gospel

Contributed by Brian Tome on May 1, 2013

You are inadvertently sharing something or evangelizing for something all the time.

Know: You are an Evangelist Do: Get to know your neighbors You are inadvertently sharing something or evangelizing for something all the time. (Motorcycles, Camping, Cynicism, DWTS,) Gospel = Good News "You were courageous and honest and you got the goods for confessing! Way to go!!" -a young ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The City Of Oxyrhynchus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 29, 2022

Oxyrhynchus is an ancient town in the north of Egypt (situated near the modern town of al-Bahnasa), approximately 160km southwest of Cairo on one of the Nile's canals. Many ancient documents written on papyrus were found there—70% of all known papyri originated there.

The city of Oxyrhynchus Oxyrhynchus is an ancient town in the north of Egypt (situated near the modern town of al-Bahnasa), approximately 160km southwest of Cairo on one of the Nile's canals. Many ancient documents written on papyrus were found there—70% of all known papyri originated there. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Two Temples In Jerusalem” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 16, 2022

In the Gospel of John Jesus is the replacement for all Jewish theology, the temple, sacrifices, etc. Acts chapter 3 the first miracle by the disciples. Peter is "moved" by the Holy Spirit, a miracle happened. I'm sure Jesus also passed this same man but chose not to heal him.

In Jesus Holy Name June 19, 2022 Text: Acts 3:6 Redeemer Lutheran “Two Temples in Jerusalem” God is on the move. There are now 3,120 new Christians in Jerusalem. They did not stop going to the temple at the time of prayer, just because they now worshiped Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6, Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Joy

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 14, 2021

Easter Joy is the joy felt when realizing the power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Easter Joy Psalm 30 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Let us begin by my asking you a question. What brings you the most joy in your life? (Pause) That does not seem on the surface to be a difficult question, or is it? You may have many joys in your life that may immediately come to mind. Perhaps it was ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 11, 2021

The Bible says that our love for our enemies is proof that we are believers in Christ.

One of the more famous stories in all of literature comes from the earliest parts of our Bible. Cain and Abel, the children of Adam and Eve, are in conflict Cain actually murders Abel. God quickly confronts Cain with these words: “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Mark's Gospel's Place In The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 25, 2025

A message is part of the process by which God created the Bible.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK Chapters 1-8 Bob Marcaurelle MARK’S GOSPEL’S PLACE IN THE BIBLE HOW GOD GAVE US THE BIBLE “In the past, God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways / but in these last days He has spoken to us through His Son / He reflects the brightness of God’s glory and is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15, Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010

Today we are going to explore the symbol of Christ being the Bridegroom and we being His Bride. To help us understand this analogy we need to understand the phases of a Jewish Marriage. There is the symbol of Christ as the Bridegroom and the Church as the

Series: “The Be Happy Blessings of Revelation” Funny Opening Illustrations: Oops altar call! A minister was planning a wedding at the close of the Sunday morning service. After the benediction he had planned to call the couple down to be married for a brief ceremony before the congregation. For ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But I Don't Do Windows

Contributed by William Noel on Aug 12, 2001

Excuses Christians Use For Refusing to Serve the Lord

“…But, I Don’t Do Windows!” Luke 9:57-62 Introduction Ø OCCUPATIONAL HYMNS ~ Astronaut: "Nearer My God, To Thee" ~ Builder: "How Firm A Foundation" and "The Church’s One Foundation" ~ Civil Engineer: "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross" ~ Dentist: "Crown Him With Many Crowns" ~ Electrician: "O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Effective In Sharing The Good News

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

gives a hint of how to become effective in sharing the Gospel

How Do I Plan To Become More Effective In Sharing Christ? “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Cor 5:20 Introduction: I. The preaching of the good news, the sharing of Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Errors And Teaching Of Balaam

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. - Revelation 2:14 Solomon the wisest man on the earth said there is ..

There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. - Revelation 2:14 Solomon the wisest man on the earth said there is nothing new under the sun. And so it is that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exercise The Gifts You Have Been Given

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2025

Holiness is available by God’s grace to anyone who wishes to follow Christ, even when our own plans are disrupted.

Feast of St. Anthony of Padua 2025 (with readings from the Franciscan lectionary) Grace is indeed given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. When the Holy Spirit brings us into the Church, He gives us one or more gifts, as St. Paul teaches. They may be obvious, building on our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Psalm 40:3-4, Psalm 40:10-11, Psalm 40:17, Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

I Have A Friend Who Thinks That The Bible Is Just Another Book

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2003

If God who we know exists were to write a book - we would expect it to be unique (to be in a class all by itself) accurate (we could trust what it says) and supernatural (it would know stuff that only God could know) - I contend the bible is such a book.

I Have A Friend Who… (pt 2) Thinks The Bible Is Just Another Book Last week we began a new message series called – “I Have A Friend Who…” The theme verse is 1 Peter 3:15… “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Basics: The Bible - Book Of Books Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 14, 2010

The pages of the Bible show us God taking the initiative, giving us information about himself and revealing His purposes for us His creation. How we view the Bible is crucial because it holds the key to knowing for certain that God exists. There may be

What is the Bible? Bible means “book.” But what kind of book is the Bible? Some think it is a record of religious striving toward encounters with God an essentially human book. Traditionally, the Christian church has seen the Bible as more than this, the Bible is viewed as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Pentecostal

Submit, Who Me?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at the command for wives to submit to their husbands

His name was Ray Bartlett and he was famous. He wasn’t always famous. He wasn’t always famous, but he became not only famous but reviled and hated as well, right across Canada. Not bad for a small town lawyer. It was when Bartlett became a judge that he put the town of Truro on the map. All ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan