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Part 4 - Genesis 20:1-18 - But It's Not My Fault! I Didn't Do It! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 23, 2010

Abimelech, probably thinking that he can form an alliance with Abraham who is a wealthy man, decides to take Sarah into his harem. Abimelech may be the CO-STAR in this movie but he deserves the Oscar.

Part 4 - Genesis 20:1-18 - BUT IT'S NOT MY FAULT! I DIDN'T DO IT! "IT'S NOT MY FAULT! I DIDN'T DO IT!" I remember my protests fell on deaf ears and I was made to go to my room without dinner until I confessed. My mother insisted that it was me, probably because of the lie my sister told her. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray: Prayer, Relationships, And Acts Of Kindness For Yahweh’s Kingdom

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 5, 2010

Jesus sent them out in teams for a purpose. From this outreach mission we can adopt principles of Prayer, Relationships and Acts of Kindness for Yahweh’s Kingdom. Conveniently that forms an acronym: PRAY.

Have you ever wished that you could live your life in a protective bubble – a life full of everything good, with all of the bad stuff removed? I know that I certainly have – and I look forward to, and long for, the Day when God will transform forever the world as we know it. The wonderful future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

We Have The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

this was a devotional message for a Men’s Breakfast at Castle Hills Christian Church Dec. ’09 It deals with how Christians are equipped with the mind of Christ if Christ lives within them in the form of the Holy Spirit

We have the mind of Christ: Devotion for Men’s Breakfast: Dec. 5th , 2009 Some of you may be aware that I have just succumbed to a sickness shared by several of you here today. I just purchased my first Apple I-phone. I supposedly did it for the purpose of gaining internet access, texting, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pointers On Praise

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 30, 2007

This message was a part of a celebration service we did on the final service of the year. We included numerous testimonies in a vareity of forms (video, voice-overs, text on PowerPoint, etc.). It was a powerful service!

Pointers on Praise One Sunday a visitor showed up in a more formal, liturgical church than he was used to attending. The church was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. That made it all the more obvious when this visitor got excited about something the minister said and he shouted out “Praise the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Content Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 7, 2008

Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms & traditions can replace God’s presence and power. God here show the way out & the way back.

Revelation 3:1-6 The CONTENT CHURCH [Matthew 22:1-14] Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms and traditions can become so ingrained that they continue on and become void of Holy Spirit power. Good actions and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Solution For The Stable Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 25, 2011

One of the most puzzling facts of Christmas is that God, when He came to earth & took upon Himself human form, was born in a stable. Why? Were there not more appropriate places for the Son of God?

THE MYSTERY OF THE MANGER A SOLUTION FOR THE STABLE LUKE 2: 1-7 Seven year old Johnny yelled “Daddy, guess what’s missing?” The front lawn rang with excitement as the family put the life-size manger scene in place. “What?” his father asked while he finished fastening Joseph to a stake for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Been Hurt, We Have Been Used, We Have Failed, We Need Healing Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012

The Holy Spirit took fisherman, former prostitutes, ex-religious leaders, tax collectors, and various family members of Jesus and the other disciples and formed them into a united group we call the church.

Today across our group of churches is Healing and Wholeness Sunday. We are a Pentecostal Church and we believe that God can and does Heal people every day. So why do we have a specific day dedicated to Healing and Wholeness? In many ways today is no different from any other day but often we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tearing Down Strongholds

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 3, 2014

Strongholds are built when we accept and receive error and begin to meditate on them. It forms in our minds what is known as an imagination, that is, a false concept that we believe to be true, but in reality is not.

What exactly is a stronghold? A stronghold is an incorrect thinking pattern that has molded itself into our way of thinking. These strongholds have the capability to affect our feelings, how we respond to various situations in life, and they play a large role in our spiritual freedom. Where do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tearing Down Strongholds

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 15, 2021

When people form strongholds in their lives, they imprison their thoughts with error, confusion, bitterness, pride, and false philosophies. God's word encourages us to tear down the strongholds in our lives.

II Corinthians 10:1-6 Introduction: • The word "stronghold" in 2 Corinthians 10:4 means a strong-walled military fort or prison. • When people form strongholds in their lives, they imprison their thoughts with error, confusion, bitterness, pride, and false philosophies. I. What is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Peter 4:8, James 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Cross Of Pain, Cross Of Life

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

Sometimes its difficult to really realise the pain and the suffering that Jesus went through on the cross for US! There is art in the form of paintings and sculpture that depicts the crucifixion in some theological aspect rather than reality.

CROSS OF PAIN, CR0SS OF LIFE During these 2 weeks leading up to Easter called passion tide we focus our thoughts and minds to Jesus’s life and in particular His Sufferings. All too often we do not realise the dreadful suffering that Jesus went through on our behalf. The film the Passion of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30, Matthew 27:33-54, Mark 15:25-39, Luke 23:33-47

In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death (Covid-19 Pandemic).

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 29, 2020

The valley of the shadow of death looms over the earth in the form of the global COVID-19 pandemic. But, God assures his children that he is with them in the valley and will deliver them by his mighty power.

TEXT:Psalm 23:4. "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." SHADOWS Shadows are the dark shapes formed on surfaces by objects when they are between light and the surface. Shadows are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Luke 1:79, Amos 5:6, Jeremiah 2:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Apr 11, 2023

Daniel 3:25 "He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God."

Abednego, Shadrach, and Messach's fiery trial reflects the triumph, victory and glory experienced by today's Spirit filled believer when they trust and totally depend on God to see them through trials, temptations persecution, suffering. Just like the brave trio in the Old Testament, when ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4, 1 John 3:2-3, Daniel 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 9:28  (view more)  (view less)

The Eternal Word Became One Of Us

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Feb 28, 2022

Since before the beginning of all things, that is before the beginning as defined by the creative energy of the Eternal Voice, before He spoke light into the darkness and form into the void, He was there. God was there before the beginning.

God,the eternal, all knowing and ever present one. The Father, the Son and Spirit, ?the three are one. One God who is spirit. Only God can create something out of nothing. Before He created, He already knew humanity would give power to their selfish desires and activate evil into His perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:14, John 1:16-18, 1 John 1:1-4, John 1:12-13, Revelation 19:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 1, 2025

Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

“Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Todays Scriptures: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 4:20, Matthew 4:21, Matthew 4:22, Acts 10:34-35, John 4:23-24, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"we're All One Family"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 15, 2023

Prejudice is a social evil present in every culture of our fallen world. It is holding negative attitudes towards others based on generalizations and stereotypes, resulting in discrimination. It is forming conclusions without consulting the facts.

The Apostle Paul affirms the unity and diversity of all nations in Acts 17. He was addressing Greeks who regarded themselves as superior race. Race matters only to racists; the rest of us care about character. It is distressing how people have twisted this passage to justify segregation. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Congregational