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Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | A Study Of 1 And 2 Thessalonians | Part 1 | Introduction | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 22, 2024

There are several things we can learn from the church at Thessalonica. In the opening part of this series of studies, Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD takes us through the history behind the Thessalonian Church and gives us several reasons why we should study these epistles.

Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st Century: A study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians Part 1: Introduction | Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD We are beginning a series of studies on the Epistles of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In today’s study we will look into a bit of history, set the context and look into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9, Acts 16:6, Acts 26:19, Acts 16:11-40, Acts 17:5-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Explanation Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 29, 2024

Session 3: This upload, which is a supplement to Session 2, contains an explanation of all the spiritual gifts, along with examples of where each gift can be used in the life of the church.

The Gift of Administration (Exodus 18:20-22) The Holy Spirit enables some of us to motivate, direct and inspire God's people in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to do the Church's work effectively. To exercise the gift of administration is to assume oversight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming Our Inheritance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 18, 2024

A Christian must know what out inheritance in Christ is. We need to learn to claim the promises of God.

Title: Our Inheritance Theme: To show that as a child of God we have been given freedom and promises that we need to hold onto. Text: Romans 8:17, Note: This message was inspired from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado. Where quotations are the book is quoted. Great message from the book I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

"the Spirit Of Sharing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2023

Acts Chapter 2 gives us a glimpse of what the Holy Spirit can do.

“The Spirit of Sharing” Acts 2:42-47 A headline caught my eye last week. It read, “31 Billionaires are Worth More than the US Treasury has in Cash.” At the close of business on May 25th, the Treasury of the United States had just $38.8 billion dollars. For context, 31 of our billionaires ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

"who Are The Poor In Spirit?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 15, 2023

"To be poor in spirit" refers to one feeling spiritually broken due to life's challenges and difficulties. They have a genuine heart for God. This study will explore the characteristics of a person broken before God, which the Bible calls the "poor in spirit."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 113:7-8) (7) "He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;" (8) "That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-8, Matthew 5:3-11, Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Three 'fruit Of The Spirit': Faithfulness, Gentleness And Self-Control

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 5, 2023

How can we be more like God? By demonstrating God's character. We look at three more wonderful qualities of God that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in us.

INTRODUCTION Today, we’re having the last in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. We’re going to look at the last three fruit in Paul’s list: faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I thought I’d do something a bit different to usual today. I’m going to look at three true ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

He Chose... Poorly

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2024

We chose poorly when we do not tell, when we do not share (Preached for Faith Promise Rally promoting missions) (Adapted from a book called, "See, Here is Water" by Oneta Gentry, pg. 76 and following)

HoHum: In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, when they finally get to the old knight guarding the Holy Grail, Donavon, with the help of Elsa, choses a cup from which to drink. Elsa chooses the cup -- a solid gold, emerald encrusted goblet. Donovan instantly takes it from her. Donovan looks at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-16, Isaiah 55:1-2, Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rhetoric: God Taught Adam About The Universe: His Sons Corrupted This Sacred Knowledge Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 19, 2024

A Seven Part Sermon on How What We Know Today Has Degraded From The Original Pt. 3.

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024

Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"are Your Prayers In The Dead-Letter Department?" Updated Version

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 20, 2022

A sermon about persistent prayer and the justice of God.

“Are Your Prayers in the Dead-Letter Department?” Luke 18:1-8 Have you ever heard about the Postal Service’s “Dead Letter Department?” That’s the place where mail goes when it’s not clearly addressed or doesn’t have enough postage and the sender’s identity can’t be figured out. There the letter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Sixth Church Anniversary-River Of Life Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2022

This sermon is for a church's sixth anniversary, pastor appreciation, and recognition of special guest.

Sixth Anniversary Banquet 10/29/2022 Ephesians 3:20-21 1 Corinthians 12:12-21 We are here to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the River Of Life Church International, to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month, and to recognize how God has used various members of the Body of Christ to help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beware Of Marriage Scammers And Frauds Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 4, 2023

God is not bound by dishonest agreements, such as marriage contracts. The reason such a marriage was dissolved was a purposefully concealed false agenda.

God doesn't bind fraudulent contracts including the contract of marriage. A deliberately hidden fraudulent agenda is the motive for such marriage being annulled. That is, it was never a valid, bound marriage. Fraud is something that occurs before marriage and begins in the mind of the person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:7-8, Zephaniah 1:9

When Eyes Are Opened

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

We recognize Jesus Christ through the Scriptures, not through our expectations or desires.

Have you ever lost something, but only to realize it was right there with you the whole entire time? I remember one time I was speaking to my wife on the phone—we were just talking about random things—when suddenly, I fell into a panic. I frantically started searching and told my wife, “Emily, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025

How much of our activity at this season owes more to the Christmas spirit than to the spirit of Christ?

The eternally liberal town of Eugene, Oregon lost their cross a few years ago. It used to overlook the town from Skinner Butte, but after a heated battle it was replaced by an American flag. This year the diversity police focused on a new target. The Christmas tree in the Hult Center for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Dwelt Among Them Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2025

Jesus was Immanuel - "God with us". The tabernacle was built to assure Israel that "God was in their midst." What can this promise God made to Israel mean to us, and why should it matter?

The Israelites had just left their slavery in Egypt, and they’d been in the desert for about a month, and had met their God at the base of a mountain called Sinai. (that’s the setting of our text today) Someone once estimated that the nation of Israel (as they were at Mt. Sinai) numbered ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ