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  • "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (3 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 2,296 views

    In Acts 9, we read of the exciting conversion of the Apostle Paul as he traveled to Damascus to persecute the New Testament Christians.

    After the Lord miraculous converted Paul, the Lord told him to go into the city and he would be told what he was to do. The apostle Peter's conversion was unusual as well. The Lord first met him by the sea of Galilee. Look Matthew 4:18, “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

  • Are You Willing To Stand In The Gap? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    Paul "stood in the gap." Heresy was threatening the churches in Galatia that was so powerful that even Peter and Barnabas were swayed by its influence. What Paul did can tell us a lot about the importance of standing firm against false teachings and standing up to protect God's people

    OPEN: About 500 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a famous battle took place in mountain pass called Thermopylae in Greece. The Persians invaded Greece with approximately 150,000 soldiers, and King Leonidas of Sparta led a small force of soldiers to oppose them. The Spartan strategy was to ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Budding Fig Tree: Signs Of The End Times Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022
     | 1,954 views

    It was AD 70, 40 years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the walls of Jerusalem, the capital of Israel were surrounded by Roman soldiers numbering over 60,000.

    It was AD 70, 40 years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the walls of Jerusalem, the capital of Israel were surrounded by Roman soldiers numbering over 60,000. The walls were crumbling, the Romans were advancing, thousands had already died when various cities in the north and eastern ...read more

  • Merciful But Tough: The Story Of The Woman Caught In Adultery Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 25, 2023
     | 1,994 views

    Jesus showed mercy to the woman caught in adultery. But he didn't water down his demands.

    INTRODUCTION I imagine we really like this story of the woman caught in adultery. We especially like the fact that Jesus didn’t condemn the woman – even though the religious experts said that she should be stoned. But as we reflect on the story, we find that it gives us some quite uncomfortable ...read more

  • The Power Of The Presence Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    When Jesus told us we needed to tell others about our faith in Him, did He leave us to do it all by ourselves? Or does God help us when we witness?

    About 350 years before Christ was born in Bethlehem, there was a man they called Alexander the Great. Over a period of 15 years Alexander the Great was in almost constant warfare and conquered most of known world. He never defended a walled city, almost always met his enemy in the open field, and ...read more

  • The Forbidden Chapter Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    Jews don't read Isaiah 53 in the Synagogue anymore. Why not? Is it because of what they don't understand in that chapter, or because of what they do?

    Many people refer to Isaiah 53 as being the “forbidden chapter” of the Bible! For centuries, Jewish synagogues would include this chapter in their yearly readings. But not anymore. Today when Jewish people read Isaiah 52 in the Synagogue, they stop before they get to end of the chapter (at verse ...read more

  • Are You Thirsty? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 620 views

    This sermon explores God's perfect love, His transformative grace, and the hope for transformation through the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be with you today, gathered in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are perfectly loved by a God who sees us, knows us, and desires to transform us by His grace. Today, we are going to turn our hearts ...read more

  • What Has The Lord Heard From Us Lately?

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    OUR PRAYER LIFE AND CONCERNS

    WHAT HAS THE LORD HEARD FROM US LATELY? 1.CONCERNING OUR SPEECH. (give ear to my words) a. prayers...unto thee will i pray...call on him-gen. 4:26...seth and enos...cry unto him-rom. 8:26...come unto him-heb. 4_let us therefore come... b. praises..."my king and my God...heb. ...read more

  • The Thyatira Attitude Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    This is the fourth message in a series of seven that deals with the attitudes of the seven churches of Revelation.

    The Thyatira Attitude Rev. 2:18-29 I. The Positives to Be Noticed (v. 18-19) A. They were reminded of the Power of Christ (v. 18-19a) 1. Reminded that He was the Son of God 2. Reminded that He knew the intentions of their heart & mind 3. Reminded that He was the Judge of all B. They seemingly had ...read more

  • The Name Of Our God

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    Our protection and salvation is in His Name only

    The Name of Our God TEXT: PSALM 20 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.>> The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; 3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt ...read more

  • A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    A life lived without God is an empty life. A life lived with God is full and meaningful.

    A Life Worth Living Psalm 127:1-5 Only two psalms are attributed to Solomon, this one and Psalm 72. Scholars class Psalm 127 as a wisdom psalm. It is the eighth in a series of psalms called “songs of ascent” or “songs of degrees”. The psalm says two things about life: life without God is empty and ...read more

  • God's Justice Misconstrued!

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    How can I keep from misconstruing God’s justice?

    God’s Justice Misconstrued! Job 8:1-22 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is perfect, you must trust in His justice. I. Maintain a biblical view of the character of God. 8:1-7 A. God is just! (1-6) 1. God’s justice defended (1-2). be careful how you speak to God don’t impugn His ...read more

  • Love Or Hate?

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,698 views

    Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12 (NIV)

    I. Today's message will be one talking about Love or Hate. a. By the end of the message you will have been done reflected on love and also hate. b. Theses two small words actually go hand and hand in today's society. c. You can love some people and hate others, but is that what God would have us to ...read more

  • Why Do You Believe In God?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021
     | 1,521 views

    If someone asks me, "Why do you believe in God?" I don't necessarily say "I just have faith."

    If someone asks me, "Why do you believe in God?" I don't necessarily say "I just have faith." Many might say that. But for someone who asks that question, I need to know how to defend my faith. So my response is this: I think it's very reasonable to believe in God. ...read more

  • The Warmth Of God's Love Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,367 views

    We are the sons and daughters of God! We are washed with the blood of Jesus! We are safe and protected under the warmth of God's love. The warmness of God's love guarantees our daily provision, care, support, and security!

    OASIS WORD BANK Opening Passage What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31 (NLT) Title: THE WARMTH OF GOD'S LOVE Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 00122307 Devotional The power of ...read more