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Returnees (Ezra 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 28, 2025

Where do we find the faith once delivered?

What would it be like returning to your land after 70 years of exile? How important are a faith community, a legacy of faithfulness and restoration of the faith? Let’s begin in Ezra 2. Who led the captive exiles from Babylon back to Jerusalem? These now are the people of the province who came ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 3 - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 3 - Part 1

Wisdom | Proverbs 3:1-12 Verses 1-4 “My son, do not forget my law…” - Solomon’s advice to his son is to remember God’s law - Remembering God’s law is more than a mental exercise but is also connected to living in obedience… - The heart means that we live for God from the inside out and we are not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Firstborn Are Slain. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 4, 2022

Moreover, the deaths occurred "at midnight," in the weirdest hour, at the quietest time, and in the deepest darkness. So it had been prophesied (Exodus 11:4), but the particular night had not been announced.

The Firstborn Are Slain. Exodus 12:29-30. 29 At midnight, the LORD struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on the throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner, who was in the dungeon, and the firstborn of all the livestock as well. 30 Pharaoh and all his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:29

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Forgiveness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2023

Perhaps the original grievance was resolved, between one brother and another. The brother was ‘regained’ (Matthew 18:15): but what if he offends again?

SIN AND FORGIVENESS. Matthew 18:15-35. 1. Regaining the straying brother. Matthew 18:15-20. ‘The Son of man is come to save that which was lost,’ declared Jesus (Matthew 18:11). The Lord illustrated this with a story of a man who left his ninety-nine sheep to seek out just one lost sheep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uniqueness Of Jesus - The Tomb Opener!! (Sermon #1) Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Sep 17, 2021

The only person in the whole universe was raised by himself from dead and never died again is Jesus! All the others were raised by someone's prayer but then later on, died again.

Wages of sin is death! Romans 6:23 1. WHY DEATH AND TOMB COULD NOT HOLD JESUS FOR MORE THAN 3 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS? The reason behind is, Jesus was sinless, there is no sin in Him, death & tomb's can only hold the ones who had sinned and died. In the other words we can say the requirement ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11, John 10:17-18, Mark 16:9, 1 Corinthians 15:4, Luke 23:46, John 14:6, Matthew 12:40, Acts 2:24, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Ephesians: Four Down And Four Up Lesson 03 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Four steps down to hell; four steps up to Heaven.

A. FOUR STEPS DOWN TO HELL (2:1-3) “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9, NKJV). 1. We were dead (2:1). This is spiritual death, i.e., separation from God. a. Trespasses. “To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together Spirit Filled Living: Wives Respect Husbands Leadership Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Today we are focusing on the wife’s role and responsibility in 5:22-24.

We are in chapter five of our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together as we continue looking at what Paul says about walking wisely and Spirit filled living. Last week we saw God’s vision for Marriage is to display Christ’s relationship with his church. The next few weeks we are ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Agenda Vs God's Agenda

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 29, 2024

Jesus has a vision for his ministry and the people have another, a different vision. The people’s own expectations have deafened them to the fulfillment of the scriptures. They are so caught up in their own agenda they cannot hear, let alone participate in, God’s agenda.

“What’s your plan for the day?” It’s a question I often ask my wife; usually on the weekend. But sometimes in the evenings after work I’ll say, “What’s your plan for this evening?” What’s your plan for the weekend? They seem like innocent enough questions and often they are. I’m really interested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Body And Blood Of Christ; Corpus Christi; The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2023

In one and the same act, Judas hands Christ over to be sent to death, and Christ hands himself over in his self-giving in the Eucharist to us.

St. Thomas Aquinas says we often remember unusual things better than familiar things because things with a weird twist make a greater impression on the mind, which is also validated by the modern neuroscience of memory. So, here are some unusual truths about the Eucharist: The customary or valid ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Power Works In Our Weakness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

God intentionally works through our weakness so that the glory of victory belongs to Him alone.

GOD’S POWER WORKS IN OUR WEAKNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 7 Judges 7:7 (KJV) “And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people go every man unto his place.” Supporting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Comes Down Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2026

This message shows that God comes down to check human pride, intervene in misguided plans, and enforce His divine order when unity is attempted without Him.

WHEN GOD COMES DOWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Key Verse: “And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.” (Genesis 11:6) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Ready Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 27, 2026

A fast is a discipline in the spiritual realm and is a relationship with God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. A fast is a discipline in the spiritual realm, like training in sports to gain (a) strength, (b) skill, and (3) victory. 2. Like prayer, a fast is relationship with God. 3. Old Testament requirement. “On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year, you must go without ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Carnal Wisdom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly standards. It often opposes the principles of God and produces outcomes that are destructive and far from God's will.

THE DANGER OF CARNAL WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 3:13-17 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, Proverbs 14:12, Romans 8:6-7, 2 Samuel 13:1-19, Isaiah 55:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Loving The World And The Things Of The World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

Scripture warns us clearly that the love of the world is in direct opposition to the love of the Father. When we become overly attached to the world, our spiritual sensitivity begins to die slowly.

THE DANGER OF LOVING THE WORLD AND THE THINGS OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparation: The Key To A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 4, 2026

A revelation that intentional spiritual, mental, and practical preparation is God’s ordained pathway to a greater and secured tomorrow.

PREPARATION: THE KEY TO A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Genesis 41:33-36 Key Verse:  “Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:33-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God