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The Gospel: God’s Irrevocable Promise Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 17, 2015

This passage tells us about God’s promise to Abraham. God made an unconditional promise with great significance for us today. When Paul writes this he is referring to Genesis 12:2-3. It is God’s promise to Abraham and as we will see for all who believe.

Be careful not to make a commitment to someone you don’t keep. You might say to someone you will send them a copy of a picture you took and then you forget to do it. We have to be cautious we do not carelessly make a promise we fail to keep. We are prone to forget what we promise. It is part ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Lent: A Human Touch Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 1, 2024

Holy Lent: A Human Touch

Holy Lent: A Human Touch Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18 Reflection Forty days before Easter is a holy time called "Holy Lent" that many Christians follow. It is a season of introspection, confession, and spiritual development. The human element of this sorrowful season is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Other

The Instructions Of A Father Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 11, 2011

God wants to raise you up, to educate you and train you in His wisdom. He use a home and earthly fathers and mothers as His schools and teachers. Those that graduate from God's School of Wisdom receive its watch-care and honor.

PROVERBS 4: 1-9 THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A FATHER or Finding God's Direction [2 Timothy 3:14 / 1 Kings 3:5-14] We all need a relationship with our father. A little boy sat frustrated and near tears. He was trying to build a toy wagon but he just couldn't get the wheels to go on. His dad came ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of "The Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 3 - Joel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

The term "The Day of the LORD" is used often in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. It is the time God intervenes openly in this world after the Rapture, in the Tribulation. A dreadful time. We look at all the references for that in a series. Joel is a key book.

A STUDY OF “THE DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 3 - JOEL The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of God ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:6, Malachi 3:2, Matthew 24:29, Revelation 19:15, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Joel 2:10-12, Revelation 16:13-14, Zechariah 14:2, Joel 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unfailing Word

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 2, 2023

The authority of Scripture is crucial to our faith. The Bible is either God’s word or mere human opinion.

I give you my word!” How often have we heard this? We hear it from politicians, salespersons, recruiters, unlicensed contractors, and unreliable people in general. When people give us their “word,” how dependable is their word? When they make claims and promises, we need to know their basis of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-37

Denomination: Congregational

Lent, Time Apart

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2021

Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent?

Prelude Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent? Purpose Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for prayer, fasting, meditation and reflection. Plan Let’s look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning His ministry, in Mark 1:9-15. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Keep Your Ax Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

“And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6, Isaiah 58:6, Isaiah 58:8

Denomination: Baptist

Fueled By God's Word

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

When we do so, the Spirit speaks to us via the living and active Word of God.

Opening illustration: Play a video of Bible Connection. Introduction: The Bible also records a surprising source of energy from a food. When Elijah had been used by God on Mt. Carmel to call fire down from heaven, this spiritual high was followed by persecution and melancholy. In response to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free At Last

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 13, 2018

The Magna Carta of spiritual emancipation, the Declaration of Independence from salvation by works, and the Manifesto of Gospel Liberty are only a few of the phrases we could use to describe the main theme of Paul’s letter to the Galatians.

Title: Free at Last Text: “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” (Galatians 5:1). Scripture Reading: “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Secrecy Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022

The focus of this sermon is on how Jesus addresses some of the well known spiritual disciplines (e.g., giving, prayer, fasting) along with the right and wrong way to practice them.

If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the sixth chapter of the book of Matthew starting at verse 1 and going down to verse 18. Matthew 6:1-18. While you are looking for that, I just have a question. I am sure I have asked you before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Psalm 51:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Seven Ways To Open A Spiritual Door

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 6, 2012

Spiritual doors can be opened trough spiritual ways. SOmetimes prayer is not enough...

Acts 14:27 NKJV "They reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles." I. Preparation They ministered to the Lord and fasted" (Acts 13:2). Spiritual doors don't just open on their own accord. There is a spiritual element that must be recognized ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Motive Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2021

Motive has a lot to do with the spirit of the law? Let’s look at motive in three areas highlighted by Jesus.

Motive has a lot to do with the spirit of the law? Let’s look at motive in three areas highlighted by Jesus. 1. Motive in Giving to the Poor Christians are to help the poor, but with what motive? This is a complementary passage to Jesus’ instructions to let our light (of good works) shine. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overeating Is Gluttony

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2021

Satan has managed to divert our attention to food and luxury, anybody listening?

Esther 1:1-5 Esther 1:3” King Ahasuerus gave a banquet for all his princes and attendants, the army officers of Persia and Media, the nobles and the princes of his provinces being in his presence. King Ahasuerus hosted a ‘rave party’ for his officials and army that lasted for 180 days, that is 6 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Weapon God Supplies Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2009

The words of the Word are the sword God has given to each Christian to defend the territory assigned. We must learn the Word and employ the Word, if we will successfully resist the evil one.

“Take … the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” God’s Word is the sole weapon provided to His people to enable them to fulfil His charge to stand firm on the ground that He won through sacrifice. Whenever we think of the Bible, we seldom think of it in militaristic terms. However, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Your Faith. Speak, Hear, Write And Release God's Word - Decree

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 18, 2022

GOD's WORD is POWERFUL. The work of HOLY SPIRIT applies it to our hearts. Learn to SPEAK, HEAR, WRITE and RELEASE GOD'S WORD with AUTHORITY into your life and surroundings as you increase in faith.

SPEAK, HEAR and RELEASE GOD’s WORD – DECREE William Akehurst, HSWC GOD's WORD is POWERFUL. We know it made alive in us when reading it and a verse seems to jump off the page and into our heart. That is the work of HOLY SPIRIT, but there's more to learn here. Learn to SPEAK, HEAR, WRITE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, Joshua 1:8, Job 22:28, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational