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The Church At Philadelphia

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 1, 2017

The Messenger to the CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA identifies Himself by saying, “THESE ARE THE WORDS OF HIM WHO IS HOLY AND TRUE.” These are divine attributes. Deity is delivering the message to the church of brotherly love.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 6-19-15 Lesson: II.F: The Church at Philadelphia (3:7-13) Revelation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Led By The Spirit ... To Be Tempted?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2017

Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted. The Word is precise in stating that He was led by the Spirit. Why does the Spirit of God lead anyone to be tempted?

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Will Your Epitaph Read?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2015

Life is preparation for death. How you administer your life now determines God's response to you and your place in the world to come.

“Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases. For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not go down after him. For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed —and though you get praise when you do well for yourself— ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Cover All My Bases Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 17: 1 – 34

Acts 17: 1 – 34 Cover All My Bases 17 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Understanding The Mystery Of The Trinity

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jan 17, 2013

Helping Believers to better understand the doctrine of the Holy Trinity

Understanding The Mystery Of The Trinity Bishop David Ibeleme The doctrine of the trinity is one of the most misunderstood in Christendom. As Christians, we believe that, there is one God. We also believe that there are three persons in this one God phenomenon. The question is; how can these ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Success - God's Way

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013

What is God's view on success, real success? A look at what makes us successful in God's eyes versus the world's view of success.

Real Success – Gods’ way Sermon by Paddick van Zyl 25-Apr-2010 Text Joshua 1:7-8 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

We are continuing our discussion of the Lord's Prayer, looking at "Your Will Be Done".

Intro Today we are continuing in our series “Soul Matters… Shaping our Souls in the light of The Lord’s Prayer.” Emmet Fox called it the Great Prayer, and declared that.. The Lord’s Prayer is “compact formula for the development of the soul.” Lets read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everything Is About Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2014

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 16

1 Corinthians 2: 1 – 16 Everything Is About Jesus 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Have You Reached The Age Of Accountability? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The Bible teaches we are sinners by nature from when we are born, but we also become sinners by choice when we choose to break the rules and that's when we are held accountable.

INTRODUCTION Have you reached the age of accountability? As you are reading through Romans, and as we’re doing it verse after verse, sometimes it gets a little confusing because we forget that the apostle Paul is like a brilliant attorney and he’s developing an argument, and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Marah Is Not The End Of Life's Journey. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014

At one time or the other we all come to a place of Marah (bitter).but then bitter or better, is really our choice. We cannot choose what comes to us, but we can choose how we respond to it, and that is what determines whether we become bitter or better.

MARAH IS NOT THE END OF LIFE’S JOURNEY. “And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they [were] bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? And he cried unto the LORD; and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Personality Defined

Contributed by Jerry Dsouza on Nov 20, 2014

The Article is On Personality and Basic Temperaments.

Personality Defined Personality can be defined as consistency in a person’s way of being — that is, long-term consistency in their particular ways of perceiving, thinking, acting and reacting as a person. Organised patterns of thought and feeling and behaviour. To some extent, people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anonymous- Week 3 Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Nov 24, 2014

God has a name for you!

Anonymous - Part 3, by Pastor Rob Ketterling All right. I am going to date myself right now, but I want to let you know that when I was younger I grew up watching a show called Romper Room. How many want to identify and say you saw that show? All right, all right. 1953, roughly, to 1994, Romper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are On The Same Team Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 10, 2014

We are on the same team, we may serve different roles but we are on the same team. If you are on the team you should be on the field!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2014 Date Preached: September 7, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Are On The SAME Team! Sermon Text: Colossians 1:1-12 [ESV] Introduction: Have any of you seen all the rukus going ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Communication In The Home

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Aug 30, 2011

find James chapter 1.

find James chapter 1. When you have found it, look up here. Joyce asked me on the way to church tonight, “Adrian, what is your subject matter?” And I said, “I am going to be speaking tonight on communication between husbands and wives.” (Laughter) She said, “Well all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Your Destiny Is Greater Than Your Disaster

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 21, 2011

What is in you is greater than anything that has happened to you, you can recover from any disaster because your destiny is greater..

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Philippians 1:6 The Jewish Bible says it this way: “I am sure of this, that the one who begun a good work among you will keep it going until it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal