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Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

At what time of year was Jesus born? What does Noel mean? How could the wisemen come from so far, yet show up on time? How many Wisemen worshiped Jesus? What was the star the wisemen followed? Who were the wisemen? How is His birth and death tied together

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. ¡§That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age (Luke 3:21-23). Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and his trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointed King Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Mary gave up a lot to show her love for Jesus. It can be costly to be a disciple. To come before God the Father without fear, with our sins removed wiped clean to live forever in his presence far outweighs anything we might give up out of our love for him

We were discussing in our staff meeting this week the question of how you decide what to leave in your will, and to whom, when you die. As I was thinking about that I wondered how many of us have ever sat down and thought about what our priorities are in life; and when we come to write a will, to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Conquest Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 25, 2025

The Conquest started on a great high – Jericho’s walls fell down and the army walked right in. The rest of Canaan seemed a little less scary and the camp was riding a wave of total victory – then came Ai.

September 27, 2025 The Conquest started on a great high – Jericho’s walls fell down and the army walked right in. The rest of Canaan seemed a little less scary and the camp was riding a wave of total victory – then came Ai. The Ai spies reported that it would take 3,000 men MAX to take the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:16, Exodus 23:23-33, Deuteronomy 7:1-4, Deuteronomy 9:3-5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Shrewd Is Good:" The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 13, 2023

This week’s “Parables to Live By,” has been a mystery for many, and one of the most challenging so far. It’s the parable, “The Unjust Steward.” It’s a story that can easily come straight out of this week’s news. Come and find out why Jesus commends shrewdness.

Parable to Live By? “Shrewd is Good:" The Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-13 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izRqMHh8ByA This parable has always been somewhat of a mystery to many and why it was even taught by Jesus, so I’ve done multiple studies on it, especially with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-3, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Reconciliation Replaces Alienation With Peace & Unity

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

RECONCILIATION ACCOMPLISHED BY JESUS CHRIST REPLACES ALIENATION WITH PEACE AND UNITY 1.

RECONCILIATION ACCOMPLISHED BY JESUS CHRIST REPLACES ALIENATION WITH PEACE AND UNITY 1. Remember Your Former Position of Alienation (:11-12) a. Identification -- setting forth the two camps b. Exclusion from Spiritual Privileges 2. Understand the Reconciliation Accomplished by Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sanctuary

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 27, 2014

GOD THE FATHER IS YOUR SANCTUARY!

SANCTUARY OBSERVATION: THE HEBREW NAME EZEKIEL MEANS, “GOD STRENGTHENS-GOD IS STRONG”. THE BABYLONIANS LAY SIEGE TO JERUSALEM IN 588 B.C. IN 586 B.C., THE CITY AND THE JEWISH TEMPLE WERE BURNED. ISRAEL’S MONARCHY ENDED: THE CITY OF DAVID AND THE TEMPLE WERE IN SHAMBLES. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

Clothe Yourself In His Armor Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

There is a “Principle of Position” that we all need to learn. It is the principle that though we all fall far short of the glory of God, God himself has made provision for us. His provision is that we can put on Christ. We wear his righteousness, his white robe, his crown, his authority.

Intercessory Prayer Training - lesson 4 Topic: Clothe Yourself In His Armor Clothe Yourself In His Armor What is the first thing you do after taking a bath? Get dressed! I am so glad provision has been made for our nakedness! God commands us to “Put on”, as elect ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Sermon # 10 - Pray And Intercede For The Lost Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 2, 2024

We must abide in Christ and those who choose to do otherwise will be cut off. Also the Lord has chosen us so we can lead others into His kingdom. Like Abraham, every believer must also have a burden to pray and intercede for those who are lost without Christ.

We read in 1 Samuel 2:35, And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed forever. (KJV) In the above mentioned verse, the Lord declares that He will raise up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:35, John 15:1-2, Genesis 18:17, Genesis 11:9, Genesis 18:19, Genesis 18:22, Genesis 18:24-26, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Favor Found In God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 28, 2009

How our permissive will can make us provoke God to anger.

Favor Found in God’s Eyes Noah did not find favor in the eyes of men; they hated and persecuted him, because both by his life and preaching he condemned the world: but he found grace in the eyes of the Lord, and this made him more truly honourable than the men of renown. Let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love On One Foot

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 28, 2007

Jesus sums up God’s laws in a brief statement that says it all: love God, love your neighbor--our duty to God and others. This is law of love...on one foot.

A young Jewish student went to see a learned Rabbi and posed a challenging question: “Rabbi, can you tell me the essence of the Law while standing on one foot?” The Rabbi got flustered. “What? Give you the essence of the Law while on one foot? I’ve studied the Torah for over fifty years and I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Congregational

Killer Hostility Or Hostility Killer

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 15, 2009

When we have hostility we need to remember that we all hang on to the same cross for our salvation. Nothing else is more important than that.

Sermon 071909 Ephesians 2:11-22 Anne and I love where we live. We live in an area of town called Clintonville with lots of old homes and families and stuff like that. The thing is, we live just south of a major dividing line in the community. That dividing line in North Broadway, and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Relationships #1 - The Value Of Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007

In Matthew 22, Jesus stated that the two most important things that we can do in life are to love God, and love people. Why are relationships so important?

RELATIONSHIPS #1 – THE VALUE OF RELATIONSHIPS OPENING: • This morning I want to talk to you about why it is absolutely essential that we learn how to build strong and healthy relationships with one another… • This message is on perhaps the most important issue in the world. Why? KEY TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: *other

Bring Us Together

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

Paul showed the Ephesians how God answered the world’s plea for oneness. It was in Christ.

Introduction For the past several weeks, on our “Faith Lessons” we at the ministry of Titus on the Island of Crete. Paul’s mentoring of Titus the same issues he faced at Ephesus. These same issues are present today in our own culture. We live in a world divided. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 29, 2024

This chapter tells us that God has brought Gentiles into his new covenantal promises through the cross, making one new humanity.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Believing and Belonging Ephesians 2:17-22 December 15, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Today we are looking at chapter two so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God In Difficult Times

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2006

The beliefs we must commit ourselves to when facing suffering are: 1. God is good, even when life is bad. 2. God can redeem the evil that comes into our lives. 3. We must do the right thing, even when it does not seem to pay off.

Those of you who have seen the classic movie Fiddler on the Roof remember the scene where Tevye, the main character, is walking on a dusty road, pulling both a milk cart and a lame horse. He says: “Ah, dear God, was that necessary? Did you have to make him lame just before the Sabbath? That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist