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Can Music Heal?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 23, 2019

There has been a growing interest in the healing ability of music within the church. That has led some to explore ancient religious music traditions and practices as people seek supernatural encounters and deeper intimacy with God.

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn — shout for joy before the LORD, the King.” (Ps 98:4-6 NIV) Music has always been an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:11, Ezekiel 28:13-15, Psalm 98:4-6, Isaiah 53:5, Revelation 5:10, Ephesians 5:19-20, Colossians 3:16-17, Revelation 15:3-4, Acts 16:25-26, Isaiah 24:16, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Romans 8:26, Jeremiah 2:13, Matthew 8:7, Exodus 15:26, Psalm 103:3, Psalm 33:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bio Of A First-Class Dad

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 15, 2019

Why was Abraham called "Father of us all?" Because he was a first-class Dad. He was a Man of Leadership, a Man of Faith, and a Man of Prayer. If we want to be first-class Dads, we should follow his example.

BIO OF A FIRST-CLASS DAD Gen. 17:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE DEFINITION OF BARBECUING It’s the only type of cooking a "real man" will do. When a man volunteers to do the ’BBQ’ the following chain of events are put into motion: 1. The woman goes to the store. 2. The woman fixes the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Even

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2023

We can be sure that if payment needs to be made, God will see to it - and he keeps better accounts than you and I ever could.

Robert Simon is dead. He was killed last Tuesday. His family knew him as Robbie. Maybe you know him better as “Mudman.” And maybe you thought, as I did when I heard the news, that justice had been done. Because, you see, Mudman Simon killed Franklinville police officer Lee Gonzalez four and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons Learned From The Mistakes Of A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 14, 2022

Let's look at Nebuchadnezzar's mistakes and learn from them.

Lessons Learned from the Mistakes of a King Dave Hartson / General How is Your Shine / Da 3:1–9   Introduction As we turned to Chapter 3 in the Book of Daniel, it has been seventeen years since Arioch, the captain of the Babylonian guard, has brought Daniel into the presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Just How Great Is Our God Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 25, 2022

Nebuchadnezzar reveals to us the awesomeness of our God

Introduction Sometimes we as Christians forget how great and powerful our God is. And it takes an unbeliever to call to our attention just how great our God is. Have you ever had a person you know who is not a Christian, ask you to pray for them? That is God showing you through an unbeliever His ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceiver Is Deceived Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 6, 2022

Jacob came out of the womb grasping to the heal of his older twin brother Esau. His name meant grasping. Figuratively his name meant deceiver. Jacob deceived his father Isaac into thinking he was Esau so he would receive the blessing intended for Esau.

The Deceiver is Deceived Genesis 29-31 Isaac and Rebekah are one of the great love stories of the Bible. They waited 20 years to conceive and then they were expecting twins. These twins jostled in Rebekah’s womb. She wondered what was happening in her womb. The Lord spoke to her: 22 The babies ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Downwardly Mobile

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 16, 2023

The terms of our peace with God are humility and obedience, the very same humility and obedience that Jesus displayed in his entry into Jerusalem.

How many of you have ridden horseback? Do you remember the first time you got on one? Most people feel either terrified or omnipotent - but both have to do with how far off the ground you are and how much power you are sitting on top of. Horses are big. And no matter how you feel, the person on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kingdom Keys - Titus Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Metanoia leads to a process of Christian evolution which demonstrates the inner change by an eagerness to be more like Jesus in word and deed.

Creative: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/Titus (8:21) References: Quest Bible Overviews p:1756-59, The Bible Exposition Commentary (Wiersbe) Volume II, p. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Different Kinds Of Prayer – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 14, 2024

When we sit in His presence, we are still in an attitude of prayer but instead of asking, we are listening.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER – Part 2 A. Introduction In lesson 2, we learnt about 9 different kinds of prayer as listed below. 1) Prayer Of Thanksgiving 2) Prayer Of Praise 3) Prayer of Forgiveness 4) Prayer of confession 5) Prayer of Agreement 6) United ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

How? Now? Wow!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2022

I believe that the angel Gabriel left Mary thinking at least three different thoughts: How? Now? Wow!

How? Now? Wow! Luke 1:26, 34-35NKJV One well-known Christian author, James Montgomery Boice, once documented some amazing things about Jesus’ virgin birth, sinless life and sacrificial death accomplished for mankind as an amazing sign of His love: Jesus endured a human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, Luke 1:34-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Deep Roots

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 10, 2023

The picture seen around the world - NFL Players and staff on their knees in prayer. What does that say to us and were all those prayers indeed heard and answered? Why is this answer important for believers today?

It was the picture of 2023 seen around the world. Even non-sports fans were impacted as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest following a play on Monday Night. Medical teams rushed in. For 10 agonizing minutes CPR was administered. Finally, a faint heartbeat was detected. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-13

The Promise Of Living Water Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2022

The priest would dip the water and pour it out before the altar, and Jesus choose this moment to deliver a wonderful discourse about living water and extends this great invitation.

Sermon - The Promise of Living Water Scripture Lesson: John 7: 37-39 “On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Isaiah 55:1-3, Acts 1:4-8, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

An Intense (And Harsh) Introduction – Ruth, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2022

When you choose to rebel against God, bad things can/do happen - however, God is still faithful to Himself and each of us has an opportunity to return to Him (and find comfort)!!

“An Intense (and harsh) Introduction” – Ruth, Part 1 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 1 Ruth 1:1-10 Introduction - Author of Ruth is unknown; some suggest prophet Samuel (11th century BC) -- However, there is no significant proof to give it solely to Samuel -- Many suggest it was around 5th century BC ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-10, 2 Timothy 4:3, Deuteronomy 23:3-6, Isaiah 25:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"hope And Renewal" 1 Thes 4:13-18

Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 1, 2022

How should Christians approach the death of a loved one? What are some bad assumptions Christians make around grief? How does the Gospel offer hope in the face of Death

Deadline Slide 1 Every once in awhile, the semantics for a word study intrigues me. A word peaking my interest this week was the word “deadline”. Today, we use deadline as a point in time which something must be completed. There is a deadline to mail my taxes. Or in the case, of submitting an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

"What Does It Mean To Be The Church Of Jesus?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 1, 2018

A sermon about the importance of doing what we are supposed to be doing.

“What Does It Mean to be the Church of Jesus?” John 2:13-22 Recently I read an article in Christianity Today entitled “Boring Church Services Changed My Life.” The author writes that there was never a day in his life when he wasn’t going to church. His parents were both heavily involved in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist