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Divine Dialogue -- Perspective On Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

First in a series on Prayer dealing with a proper perspective of prayer.

“Divine Dialogue” Part One Prayer is one of the most talked about topics in the Bible. It is also one of the most misunderstood and mysterious topics of the Bible. Prayer is probably the least practiced discipline among God-followers. At its simplest level, prayer is talking with God rather than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Divine Dialogue -- Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Second in prayer series dealing with the purpose of Prayer

“Divine Dialogue” Part Two I. PERSEPCTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is it? A. PRAYER MISUNDERSTOOD & MISUSED B. PRAYER PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD As we have emphasized, prayer is simply humble conversation with God both as Sovereign King and Loving Father. Prayer is honest expression of our heart to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 4:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Divine Dialogue - Prerequisites For Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Third in a prayer series dealing with who can pray or prerequisites for prayer

“Divine Dialogue” Part Three I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? A. PRAYER FACILITATES INTIMACY WITH GOD B. PRAYER FOSTERS HUMBLE DEPENDENCE C. PRAYER FURTHERS GOD'S WORK D. PRAYER FORTIFIES THE SOUL AGAINST TEMPTATION E. PRAYER ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Divine Dialogue -- The Disciple's Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Seventh in a prayer Series dealing with some of the pattern of prayer we have in the Disciple's Prayer.

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 7 Patterns of Prayer – The Disciples Prayer I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? IV. PROMISES REGARDING PRAYER – What does God promise to do? V. PURPOSES FOR UNANSERED PRAYER – Why doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Divine Comedy - Easter Day

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Apr 17, 2018

Jesus has the last laugh! In Jesus' resurrection, the Creator of the Universe gives His answer to the rejection of His Son at Calvary. In Christ, our lives no longer end in our funeral but rather in the Wedding of the Lamb.

Jokes can be pretty mean, and maybe April 1st, being April Fools Day in some parts, can be a pretty worrying time – you might be always looking over your shoulder, not sure if you’re going to get pranked before mid-day strikes. However, this April 1st, this April Fools Day, also happens to be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Divine Order For Worship

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 30, 2017

The early Church walked in Pentecostal power. Church services were powerful and what we call today “Spirit-filled or Full Gospel”. They featured spiritual worship, anointed preaching, teaching, and the supernatural gifts of Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. INTRODUCTION • The early Church walked in Pentecostal power. Church services were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Advent: The Preparation For Divine Intervention

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 29, 2017

Advent in the postmodern period

In the Christian community Advent has seen changes. The word is taken from the Latin Adventus, meaning to move towards. We Christians are moving towards the birth of Christ which will come at Christmas. In the Church, we are called upon to prepare our hearts and minds to receive Christ. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Divine Intervention For Supernatural Conquest

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 19, 2020

God is the very present help in times of need, and with Him all things are possible. When you trust in God, He can move in your situations for a supernatural conquest.

Divine Intervention for a Supernatural Conquest: Study Text: Joshua 6: 1 - 7. Introduction: - There comes a time in everyone’s life when one is faced with what seems like an impossible task or situation. Such as: 1. Having a difficult task or responsibility to carry out. 2. Meeting a a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Defends His Divinity

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 27, 2022

Shortly after Jesus healed the crippled man at the pool of Bethsaida (John 5:1-15), He was confronted by the religious officials who wanted Him dead for saying that God was His Father, making Himself equal withe God. Jesus responded with facts to back up His claim.

If there was an apt description of the attitude of the Pharisees towards the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ (John 5:18), it is this, "There are none so blind as those who will not see". All throughout this account of the Lord's life and work and in the other Gospels as ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-23, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:14, John 20:28, Romans 9:5, Hebrews 1:8, Matthew 28:18, Colossians 2:3, Luke 4:16-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Rightness Of Divine Self-Promotion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 1, 2021

While it is wrong and inappropriate for us to make it all about us and to devote our lives to self-promotion, it is altogether right and good to make it all about God and for God to be engaged in divine self-promotion.

A. One day a little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted on to the baseball diamond wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat, “I’m the greatest hitter in the world,” he announced. 1. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. 2. “Strike One!” he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3, John 12:27-28, John 17:4-5, Leviticus 10:3, Exodus 14:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Joy Or Just Happiness

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Dec 4, 2021

Understanding that not all people are happy in their lives but in the sense of knowing that even in that time there is a joy that comes from within

Divine Joy or just happiness: Happiness is the feeling you get when things are going well; it’s based on your circumstances. Joy, on the other hand, is a deep sense of pleasure, delight, gladness, and well-being that is independent of circumstance. Joy flows from a deeply rooted conviction that not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Is Our Divine Deliverer! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2021

Here God gives us some important lessons... 1. About demonic spirits (vs. 1-10). 2. About our divine Savior (vs. 8-13). 3. About deceived sinners (vs. 14-17). 4. About the delivered saint (vs. 18-20).

Jesus Is Our Divine Deliverer! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 18, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today we are going to look at one of the most drastic and devastating examples of demon possession found in the Bible. Thankfully, it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

28 The Divine Deliverance Again Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 28, 2021

This devotion is about God's deliverance to Jonah from the scorching sun in rebellion to God's mercy on the people of Nineveh. This is the 28th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah.

# 28 - The Divine Deliverance Again Jonah 4:6: ”And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant.” “Then the Lord God provided a plant that it might come up over Jonah…” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:1, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Presence In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 8, 2020

No matter what we face in life as children of God, the presence of God is always with us according to His promises, and we are never left alone nor forsaken.

DIVINE PRESENCE IN TIMES OF TROUBLE Study Text: Psalms 91:14 - 16 Introduction: - One of the greatest promises and assurances given by God to His people is His presence with them in times of trouble. - The secret of receiving God's attention and protective care in times of trouble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Nature Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

Jesus reflects the one who gave Him God the Father God’s gift of His Son reflects knowledge of our needs the gift of Jesus is of a nature and quality that will hold its value as time goes on

** Jesus reflects the one who gave Him __God the Father ** God’s gift of His Son reflects knowledge of our needs ** the gift of Jesus is of a nature and quality that will hold its value as time goes on ** Jesus was God in the flesh ** How would know that Jesus was God? __John 10:30-38 __Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Denomination: Other