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Eternal Life

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 28, 2022

The word heaven can bring to mind different pictures in people’s minds, because it is shrouded in mystery. Yet, the Bible also speaks of eternity or eternal life frequently.

The word heaven can bring to mind different pictures in people’s minds, because it is shrouded in mystery. Yet, the Bible also speaks of eternity or eternal life frequently. “This is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you sent.” (John 17:3 CEB) True ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-3, Romans 3:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Scariest Verse In The Bible

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 21, 2021

The Bible is an amazing book; the very Word of God. Within it, millions have found hope through faith in Jesus Christ. There are passages on love, hate, hope, miracles, destruction, and praise to God. There are many passages that comfort, some which alarm, and even some that can be quite scary.

The Scariest Verse in the Bible February 21, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You can have assurance that you are saved. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:21 Supplemental Passage: And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21, 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christmas Pagan?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017

Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible?

Prelude Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s examine the worth of Christmas and why it’s a perfectly fine Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions that are controversial in some churches and look at the story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking Inventory Of Our Prejudices And Biases

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 18, 2018

If we are honest with ourselves we admit that we all have some form of prejudices.

Mid-week Message/Devotion July 18, 2018 James 2:1-13 2nd in a series Taking Inventory of our Prejudices and Biases Have we got preferences? Have we got prejudices and biases, with others that we come in contact with at work, while shopping, at church, even our neighbors. I think, if we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Matthew 22:37-40, James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Everlasting Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 2, 2017

The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you (Jeremiah 31:3).

AN EVERLASTING LOVE. Jeremiah 31:1-6. The book of Jeremiah is mostly, but not exclusively, a book about God’s judgment. The painful ‘rooting out, pulling down, destroying, and throwing down’ spoken of in Jeremiah’s commission was but a purging, to make room for later ‘building and planting’ ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelization With Inculturation: Cyril And Methodius Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 10, 2019

God’s intention continues to be to bring us together in His Church. “It is not good for man to be alone.”

Thursday of the 5th Week in Course 2019 Ss Cyril and Methodius After Pentecost, the Catholic Church was made up exclusively of Jews. In fact, for many years it was considered a Jewish cult. But Gentiles who had made a study of religion and who had become Jews or followers of Jews found the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25, Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

A Company's Obligation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2010

A company has more social obligation than to make a profit.

January 18, 2010 Caritas in Veritate "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and stubbornness is as iniquity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:16-23

Denomination: Catholic

Election 2016

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

how Christians should make decisions before they vote

We are just weeks away from the presidential election, and I know there are many out there who agree with me that I wish it was over. But it is not, and the rhetoric is only going to get worse until election day. For many reasons, this is one of the most important elections in this century. The ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 20, 2022

Humility before the Lord should always be our focus.

Hard To Be Humble – Luke 18: 9 - 14 Intro: Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble When you’re perfect in every way I can’t wait to look in the mirror Cause I get better lookin’ each day To know me is to love me I must be a heck of a man Oh Lord, it’s hard to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Servant Leadership: The Path To Transformation Mark 9:35 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2024

In Mark 9:35, Jesus introduces a revolutionary concept of leadership—a paradigm shift that challenges worldly notions. Today, let's delve into this passage and explore the transformative power of servant leadership.

Servant Leadership: The Path to Transformation Mark 9:35 Introduction: In Mark 9:35, Jesus introduces a revolutionary concept of leadership—a paradigm shift that challenges worldly notions. Today, let's delve into this passage and explore the transformative power of servant leadership. Point ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35, Matthew 20:28, Mark 9:36-37, Philippians 2:3-4, Mark 9:38-41, Galatians 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Holy Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2022

Joseph, Mary and Jesus give us a model of the family all of ours should strive to become.

Feast of the Holy Family 2022 If there is anything we can be certain of when we consider the past fifty or sixty years, it is that there has been a massive cultural, media and even governmental assault on the natural family. I say “natural” family because one of the prongs of this assault has been ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21, Psalm 128:1-5, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Catholic

Eternal Treasures

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52.

Eternal Treasures Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52. Like black mustard, the kingdom of heaven will grow large, not stay small like exclusive sects teach. Like leaven it affects ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Resurrection (Matthew 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2024

Two focal points of Christianity are the resurrection and the great commission. Let's look at these in Matthew 28.

Did Jesus have some important instructions after His resurrection? Let’s find out in Matthew 28. Jesus’ Resurrection What happened early that Sunday morning? After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Meeting In The Air (1 Thessalonians 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 29, 2024

Many no longer use the term rapture, because it is often confused with a so-called "secret" rapture. Let's look at meeting the Lord in the air, in 1 Thessalonians 4.

Meeting the Lord in the air at His return, was once called the rapture. Many no longer prefer that term because it is so often confused with a so-called “secret” rapture. Regardless of our personal theories, the important thing is that we are ready for Christ’s return. Let’s discuss this in 1 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Philippians 2:12-18

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Philippians Exposition

Philippians 2:12 - 18 Point | The work of salvation is about surrender not perfection 12-14: Our words reflect our hearts. The first step in combating a complaining attitude is to control what we allow our minds to focus on. This means taking every thought captive. The idea of working out your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational