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Study In Revelation 7 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 22, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

Study In Revelation Pergamos, The Corrupted Church: Rev. 2: 12-17 Pergamos is a church that has been corrupted by the world. There is great danger of becoming a corrupted church by allowing a worldly mind set to take over… 1. list some things that could be considered a worldly mindset and that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Eye Of The Needle Principle

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 21, 2011

One of the most difficult teaching (Yet true) teachings of Jesus concerns the "eye of the needle". While this is not a theological exegesis of the text, this message speaks to practical truths found in this text.

The Principle of “The Eye of the Needle” Luke 18:18-30 * "How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." These are the words of Jesus as recorded for 3 of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Contain Our Anger, Or Should We?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 12, 2014

Why did Jesus get so angry in the temple when legal trading of animals was necessary as part of the ceremony. Look for the anger which resulted from the corruption hidden in the name of God.

Title: Can we contain our anger, or should we? Word Count: 1546 Tabs: Lent 3, Anger, Rage, Corruption Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 Summary: Why did Jesus get so angry in the temple when legal trading of animals was necessary as part of the ceremony. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Healing Our Sick Hearts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2018

There is, in fact, something in our nature that yearns for the divine, that longs for goodness and beauty and truth. Original sin has wounded us, but only our own deliberate actions can spiritually kill us.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Lent 2018 Reformation/Revolution “More tortuous than all else is the human heart, beyond remedy; who can understand it?” If any Scripture verse summarizes the view of the Protestant reformers about the nature of humans, this one from Jeremiah must be it. The RSV renders it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Church Is Ever Being Reformed Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2017

On the eve of the Protestant Revolution/reformation, there was both piety and corruption in the Church.

Thursday of the 22nd Week in Course 2017 St. Paul’s prayer for the Colossians, and for us, is simple and yet profound: “that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, to lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Go With Them

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2015

To show that we have to choose people that we go with. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you go with good companies? Yes. Even it makes me a loner. 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:12, 1 Corinthians 15:55

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Make Covenant With Unbelievers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 20, 2015

To show that GOD separated us from sinners by turning us into the sons of light to share gospel to those who are in darkness. Acts 26:18 (Amplified Bible) To open their eyes that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, s

I. EXORDIUM: Are you associating yourself with sinners? No. 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:33 (The Message) But don't fool yourselves. Don't let yourselves be poisoned by this anti-resurrection loose talk. "Bad company ruins good manners." II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cycle Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2022

The Christian life is not believing in the cycle of birth but there is a cycle of redemption, a cycle of reformation, a cycle of resurgence and revival. I would like to leave with you three spiritual insights as Corrupted people, Compassionate God, and charismatic leaders in the cycle of redemption.

Theme: Cycle of Redemption Text: Judges 2:10-23 Greetings: ‘The Lord is good. His love endures forever.’ Introduction to the book of judges: This book is part of former prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1, 2 Samuel, and 1, 2 Kings). Judges are called Sophetim. It describes the exploits of the number of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-23

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that we have a genealogy of the race of humans from Adam until the flood. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 5 This chapter is the only authentic history extant of the first age of the world from the creation to the flood, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciplined Living Sermon Iii: Staying Focused In A Self-Centered Society Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians stay focused on the Savior no matter the degree of hostile attitudes toward Christianity or the extent of threats by activists who would destroy.

STAYING FOCUSED ON THE SAVIOR IN A SELF-CENTERED SOCIETY In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy that occurred in Texas on a Sunday morning – when innocent church goers were the victims of one sin-sick crazed specimen of evil – the local sheriff called on a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:26-34, John 3:26-30

She Gave Her All Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

the widow gave all she had in faith

We just heard Jesus condemn the officials of the church for being pompous, strutting around like peacocks and preying on the poor and defenseless (Mark 12:38-44). In Jesus’ time, a woman who was widowed was the lowest form of humanity. The men owned everything (even any money and property a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Episcopal

The Pathway Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

They exchange the glory of God for the corruption of man.

1. Downhill. That’s the path painted by our Pastor Paul. • Man is not improving, going up toward God. • But rather doing down hill… and going FAST! • It’s NOT an evolution toward God is it? NO. • It’s a DEVOLUTION downward away from God. • And the one of the strongest evidences of this is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

But what the world knows as power and authority is only a corruption of the true power of God. It has been said that absolute power corrupts absolutely, and that may be true. If it is, it is because of our corrupt, fallen nature.

Mark 1:21-45 7-14-13 21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God In The City

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2014

A word picture of the justice and mercy of God, set against the dark backdrop of a rebellious people.

GOD IN THE CITY. Zephaniah 3:1-5. A Christian applied for a job which would involve helping some of those on the margins of society. ‘Why would you want to work in this God-forsaken place,’ asked the interviewer. ‘Because it is not God-forsaken,’ replied the candidate. This short passage of ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Are You Living Your Christian Life?

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.

“Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal