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The Seven Churches Of Revelation Lesson 5 - The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 29, 2024

This is the 5th lesson in this series.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Kings 16:30-32, 2 Peter 3:9, Psalm 41:3, 1 Corinthians 2:10, 1 Timothy 6:20-21, Hosea 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bridging The Gap

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 12, 2021

There are millions of people who, when they die, will be unable to cross over into eternal life, because they are on the wrong side of the river of eternity. However, there is hope; as God has made a bridge through His Son, Jesus Christ.

When I pastored in western Kentucky, the Eggner Ferry Bridge on Highway 68, which spanned Kentucky Lake, was hit by a barge and collapsed. This was a major route from Cadiz over “The Land between the Lakes” into Murray. People regularly traveled to Murray for doctor visits; and people worked in ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2022

The Apostle Paul (2Timothy 3:6), spoke of two magicians as the notable opponents of Moses and called them "Jannes and Jambres." (See the Tar-gums of Jerusalem and Jonathan.)

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent Exodus 7:11-12 11. Then Pharaoh also called the wise men[4] and the sorcerers [3]: now the magicians of Egypt[2], they also did in like manner[5] with their enchantments[1]. Magic was practiced in Egypt, and they consisted of the arrangement and employment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Come? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 20, 2017

a study in the book of Genesis 3: 1 – 24

Genesis 3: 1 – 24 How Come? Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” 2And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Meaning Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 28, 2005

5th of 5 on life after life. This was preached on Easter Sunday. Credit for the main illustration goes to Matthew Rogers. Sermon Central contributor.

It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986… Matt was a part of the team but the best runner was John Waller. John was somewhat of a living legend at that time in boys track. He was an incredibly gifted runner who had consistently placed in the top 5-10 spots in the mile run at the state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scandal Of The Cross

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 17, 2006

1. What does it mean for God to suffer? 2. What does it mean for us to suffer?

I was watching the ABC special “The Path to 9/11” a few years ago as it showed two Arab men talking in a restaurant in the U.S. They were planning the plot on the World Trade Center. One of the terrorists was telling the other that he had been in Germany and began talking about spiritual matters ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-39

Denomination: Methodist

The God Of Genesis 1-3

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 5, 2003

This passage provides us with a wealth of information about the nature and character of God. I dare say that the rest of the Bible reveals little about God’s nature and character that isn’t revealed right here in the very first three chapters of the book

The events told in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis are well known. For centuries, they have provided material for many lessons and studies. I, myself, cannot count the number of times that I have used all or a portion of this passage in sermons that I have delivered. The amazing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unlimited Access

Contributed by Lymano Wishart on Feb 1, 2014

Believer's need to come to an understanding of the power and privilege made available to us by virtue of our new position in Christ , that is, that we have full access to God and thereby to a wealth of resources and blessings.

We live in a day that is tagged by increased availability of resources and information. Things which were at one time inaccessible are now readily available. Technological advancement puts things within reasonable reach. And so from the inception of the internet all it takes is the tap of button ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Resurrection Sunday - The Way Is Open

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 21, 2014

our message for Easter Sunday dealing with 2 proofs that Christ has done more than enough

On Monday, I got a call from a cousin of mine who lives in Tulsa… His mother-in-law passed away after a battle with cancer. I had been praying for her as it was a difficult time for them. My cousin told me that in trying to console his daughter he said, “Yes, your grandma is gone, but ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Miighty To Save

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Salvation

MIGHTY TO SAVE (2 TIMONTHY 2:1-10) A little girl walked daily to and from school. Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trip to school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with thunder and lightning. The mother of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Attitude Will Determine Your Altitude.

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 3, 2013

“Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [Let Him be your example in humility” ( Philippians 2:5)

ATTITUDE IS WORTH MORE THAN APTITUDE “Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [Let Him be your example in humility” ( Philippians 2:5) The above text begins with “Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe In Angels

Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2016

About 200 years ago, leading thinkers began to insist that we rely only on our reason and not the church's teachings. Science and technology came to shape our thinking about how the world works. Before long, angels began to disappear from peoples' consciousness.

April 30, 2016 Tom Lowe I Believe in Angels Text: “For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.” (Matthew 16:27). I have never heard a sermon on angels. Think back. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostles Respected By People

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2017

The multitudes believed that their sick ones could be healed without the touch of the hands of the apostles, since they laid the sick on cots and couches in the streets in hopes that the shadow of Peter might pass over them.

November 18, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.D.2.a: The Apostle's Respected By People (2:12-16) Acts 5.12-16 (KJV) 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest durst ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Killer In The Midst - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 30, 2017

A look at the Genesis 3 account of Lucifer's interaction with Eve

The killer in our midst (Part 2) Most Christians don’t truly understand how devilishly persuasive Satan can be. We don’t realize that he’s constantly whispering to us his thoughts, desires and dreams for our lives. He has one goal: to lure us away from serving God. And the more we listen the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Apr 16, 2022

There were three powerful miracles that took place as Jesus was hanging on the cross. These were supernatural events, witnessed by everyone around and they had eternal significance. 1. Darkness. 2. The torn veil 3. Earthquake and resurrection.

One day the reformer Martin Luther was feeling rather down. He had problems at his workplace. He felt the heavy pressure that came with being a professor, pastor, and father. And he was in excruciating pain from kidney stones. As he moved around the house lamenting for all that was happening, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, Luke 23:45, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 27:51, Exodus 26:31-33, Hebrews 10:19-20, Matthew 27:52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic