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  • Signs Of Christmas!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,202 views

    I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

  • Unwrapping God's Gifts Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,989 views

    If you aren’t actively seeking out or using your gifts to build up the body of Christ, why not? It’s why you were made.

    I love bumper-sticker theology. And one of my favorites is, “Life is hard try reading the instructions.” Those of you who have assembled toys or furniture may have discovered this principle the hard way. I’ve neglected to count the parts. I’ve put things together upside down and backwards. When I ...read more

  • Following Jesus: Mark 3 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022
     | 2,997 views

    Part 3 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 3.

    Following Jesus (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 3:1-6 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/15/2017 If you were with us the last couple of weeks, you know we recently began a sixteen-week journey that will take us from the banks of the Jordan River to an empty tomb on the outskirts of ...read more

  • Joseph Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 9, 2022
     | 2,283 views

    From a petted child to a man.........

    June 25, 2022 Last week we ended the story of Jacob with a blessing and a name change: Jacob would now be Israel – from “Heel grabber” to “Overcomer”. Now to the story of Joseph – which will occupy 13 of the final 14 chapters of Genesis. As we noted last week, Joseph was born in Charran at the ...read more

  • Loving Enemies Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 21, 2022
     | 2,669 views

    Matthew 5:43–48 continues Jesus' teaching on love and humility, a part of the Sermon on the Mount. After commanding believers not to seek revenge in the face of insults, Jesus expands the idea of love to include one's enemies.

    Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:43-48 (Loving Enemies) MATTHEW 5:43-48 43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes ...read more

  • Simeon And Levi, United Then Divided Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2022
     | 2,565 views

    This message is about Simeon and Levi, the second and third sons of Jacob and Leah. They were very cruel to the inhabitants of Shechem (Gen. 34). Jacob never forgot about it and reminded them before he died.

    Introduction: Simeon and Levi were Jacob’s second and third sons. Leah was the mother of both. These two brothers aren’t mentioned often in Scripture, but both are known for one specific incident of cruelty at Shechem (Genesis 34). Jacob never forgot what they had done and when he was dying, gave a ...read more

  • An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022
     | 1,711 views

    The Rapture allies with hope and the hope of the Christian is looked at. This part will examine the crown of righteousness, and exactly what the "APOSTASY" of 2 Thessalonians really is. The Holy Spirit is the Restrainer and the Lord delivers His Church from the wrath to come

    AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 2 OF 4 Greetings everyone. We are going to continue today with the second part of the examination of the Rapture, having done PART 1 last time, and we might start with just one verse that contains a beautiful expression. It is this one – ...read more

  • Plans And Prayers

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 26, 2022
     | 1,624 views

    A month ago I saw a plaque that had a different take on Robert Frost's poem. It said something like this: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by. Now where in the world am I?

    Alba 7-24-2022 PLANS AND PRAYERS Romans 15:22-33 In determining the purpose in the will of God for us, sometimes we just don't get it right. There once was a middle-aged farmer who had been desiring for years to be an evangelist. He was out working in the field one day when he decided to ...read more

  • Make The Most Of Your Opportunities!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 29, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,759 views

    What is the value of a seed? We worry about the harvest of today... God is more concerned about the seeds we plant today. If we plant there will be a harvest.

    MAKE THE MOST OF THE OPPORTUNITIES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson.) LET US ASK AN EASY QUESTION… WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SEED? Profit potential --- bushel potential? Truck potential? Let us calculate 15,000 seeds per acre… the return is huge… A SEED ...read more

  • Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 2 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022
     | 1,546 views

    The glorious revelation of Jesus Christ continues and we we see Him in the excellence of His Person and His work. These verses reveal picture after picture of the glories of the Lord Jesus. God bless you as you read.

    REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 2 OF 6 The purpose in this examination is to open the window on only a small portion of this book because we only want to scratch the surface with this introduction. I want to open the window on the revelation ...read more

  • More Than Just Greetings

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 31, 2022
     | 1,726 views

    Now I know they didn't have church buildings then, but as you read this chapter you can almost visualize yourself walking in through the open door of the church at Rome, wandering down the aisle and meeting the various members.

    Alba 7-31-2022 MORE THAN JUST GREETINGS Romans 16:1-16 Jeff Strite, minister with the Church of Christ at Logansport in Logansport, Indiana tells a story about how the way we greet one another makes a difference. Here is how he told the story: Years ago, I was preaching in a congregation where a ...read more

  • Removing The Hindrances

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 4, 2022
     | 3,983 views

    In the race of life we must remove the hindrances from our lives so that we can run the race to win it.

    Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1)” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will to ...read more

  • Discerning The Times

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2022
     | 3,606 views

    Why is it important to use discernment.

    Discerning the Times Luke 12:49-56 The Revised Common Lectionary sometimes has a very awkward passage selection. In this case, the passage begins in the middle of a discourse by Jesus. If one has not read the previous portion of the discourse, one might not understand this passage as one ought. ...read more

  • Living Victoriously

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2022
     | 2,644 views

    How do we know what suffering is coming our way? We don't. But as we will see in John's writing and in Jesus's words, Jesus has already secured victory for us, no matter what we face. How privileged we are to have a Savior who has won the war for us.

    2 weeks ago as I sat in the office of my lawyer, he showed me a photocopy of a handwritten letter from Abraham Lincoln that was written to my lawyer’s great-great uncle. The uncle happened to be the president of the University of Pennsylvania at that time. He was involved in writing a pamphlet on ...read more

  • Joseph: Rejected But Respected Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 11, 2022
     | 4,444 views

    The life of Joseph, son of Jacob, is one of the most interesting in the Bible. This message is mostly a summary of his life, from slave to sovereign to sustainer. Don't we all wish there were more Josephs!

    Introduction: What comes to mind when you think about Joseph, son of Jacob? Many of us, including me, tend to think first of his “coat of many colors” and his dreams. That’s true, but that’s only part of the story. In fact, Joseph spent several years away from his family in a foreign land, rising ...read more