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Angels And Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 17, 2021

Call upon the Lord for spiritual strength to continue your battle. Guard your heart and mind and soul, for the Lord and His angels are always watching over you. Spiritual warfare is not an easy battle but know that God and His angels are right by your side.

Angels & Spiritual Warfare “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” - Ephesians 6:12 For the last two weeks, we have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 69. From Sinking To Singing.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 12, 2021

This is an outline for a Bible study. Psalm 69 describes David's experience. It contains remarkable prophecies concerning Jesus and his ministry. And it presents a picture of the Christian life that is true for many of us.

‘FROM SINKING TO SINGING’ Read Psalm 69 Q: General impressions? INTRODUCTION Psalm 22 and Psalm 69 are the two most-quoted psalms in the New Testament. Both ‘messianic’ psalms Both psalms of David. Both psalms of lament. Psalm 22 more popular with preachers. Psalm 69 contains curses ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Boaz's Character As A Man Of God

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Aug 20, 2020

It's sad---but too many men need to relearn how to be a Biblical man---Boaz has a lot to teach us in this regard

Boaz’s Character- a Man of God, Aug 9nd 2020 Ruth 2 Hello, I'm Pastor Greg with Calvary Reformed Church. We started a series last week on the book of Ruth. I'm finding this to be a pretty amazing series. Before we start, let's have a word of prayer: Father God as we come before You we ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcome By Persistence Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 4, 2021

We need to keep on keeping on - Don’t ever give up!

OVERCOME BY PERSISTENCE 1 Kings 19:1-18 Introduction Today we conclude our series called THIS IS HOW WE OVERCOME. We overcome life’s challenges by … -Trusting God in the Chaos - Obeying God when we do not understand - Turning to God for Redemption - Rejecting reluctance and embracing His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can Do It.

Contributed by Drexwell Seymour on Sep 9, 2018

I can Do It. You Can Do It. We Can Do It.

I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Introduction Fear is the one of the primary factors that is causing many of us to use the words I can’t. Because we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:7

...and He Made The Stars - Creation Day 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 26, 2021

When you get to understand how big our world is, the more motivated you are to turn your life over to the Lord

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Introduction And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19, Psalm 8:3, Job 26:14, Psalm 146:6, Isaiah 40:26, Psalm 147:3-5, Psalm 33:11, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Run Or Hide Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 3, 2021

We can never outrun God or hide from His presence. No matter where we go be it to the highest heavens, or the depths of hell or as far away as we can imagine, the Psalmist declared that His hand is able to hold and guide us.

Freedom from captivity Chapter 11 – Are you trying to Hide or Run? We read in 2 Corinthians 5:18, “All this is done by God, who through Christ changed us from enemies into his friends and gave us the task of making others his friends also.” (GNT) Have we considered all the marvelous things God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Other

Keep Your Lamps Burning Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

This message looks at the believer’s responsibility to remain faithful in sharing the light of Jesus and proclaiming the gospel. It also views the horrible fate that awaits those who do not have the light of Christ abiding within them.

This evening’s message is entitled, “Keep Your Lamps Burning,” and it’s taken from what is called, “The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins.” Back when I was in high school, our choir once sang an old Negro spiritual that went like this: “Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, for the time is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Bible Secret 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way.

When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Salty And Bright

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

The world is your huge mission field, and the Holy Spirit is looking for people He can use to reach the world with the Word of God.

There are 8 billion people in the world today. Lifeway Research notes that there are almost 2.56 billion Christians today. By 2050, that number is expected to top 3.33 billion. It is easy to see that nearly 5 billion people worldwide still need Jesus! The world is your huge mission field, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50, Acts 1:8, John 8:12, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Trust God: This Problem Could Be An Opportunity

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2018

God has a plan. God ask us: TRUST MY PLAN.Will I allow my moods and emotions to get me to react to this problem? Or will I act by faith to this problem? God does his best work we there is nothing we can do?

TRUSTING GOD: THIS PROBLEM IS AN OPPORTUNITY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 37:3 Trust ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Uses The Word To Invoke Deeper Thinking Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 15, 2018

The battle of the heart is won by winning the battle of the mind. To win the battle of the mind, Jesus worked to get people to think on a deeper level.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to take another look at a story that is familiar to many. We have examined this narrative in the recent past, but today, we are going to examine this story of the Woman at the Well through a different lens. • One of the things that seem to have happened ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are Jesus' Genealogies In Matthew And Luke Different?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 21, 2023

From https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/why-are-jesus-genealogies-in-matthew-and-luke-different This post is adapted from the Four Portraits, One Jesus: Jesus’ Birth, Childhood, and Early Ministry, a free online course taught by Dr. Mark Strauss. My notes will be added later.

The birth narratives in both Matthew and Luke help answer the question, “Who is Jesus and where did he come from?” One of the ways each book does this is by recounting Jesus’ genealogy. The problem is: the genealogies are different. The Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would come from the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

We Need Help

Contributed by Justin Owens on Mar 6, 2016

Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year C - God steps into History to assist those who cannot assist themselves

Fourth Sunday of Lent – We Need Help I. Introduction I was sitting down with a converted friend of mine who used to be Muslim He told me the story of what he believed was the greatest difference between the teachings of Muhammad and the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. [PAUSE] He used the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

"Following Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 2, 2016

Following Jesus means going places we might normally not go.

“Following Jesus” John 4:4-30, 39-42 I am in my 8th year of being Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church. That means you all have put up with me for nearly 8 years!!! I’d say, that’s amazing, and thank you. In all seriousness, there are real positive things ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: United Methodist