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An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The New Testament makes it clear that all who believe in Jesus as their Savior are to be baptized, and so for those who submit to do so it is an act of obedience.

The whole duty of man is to love God and keep His commandments. From paradise lost to paradise regained this is the teaching of the Bible. The one condition for man's abiding in Paradise was obedience to God's command. In Rev. 22:14 we read, "Blessed are they who do His commandments, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Post-Modernism Is Dead, Jesus Is Alive

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

I could never accept the curious suggestion by modern philosophers that the meaning of life breaks down to my own personal preference.

“These are exciting times. When I finished the Epilogue to Darwin on Trial in 1993, I compared evolutionary naturalism to a great battleship afloat on the Ocean of Reality. The ship's sides are heavily armored with philosophical and legal barriers to criticism, and its decks are stacked with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Warning Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The Bible makes it clear that men are responsible for how they respond to warnings. If they choose to ignore them and are unprepared, their blood will be on their own head.

On a Friday afternoon, May 31, 1889 a man by the name of Daniel Peyton came galloping down the road in Johnstown, Penn. Sparks were flying from the hoofs of his big bay horse. He was shouting for all he was worth that the damn had broken. Some believed his warning and fled to the hills. Others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Old Dogs And New Tricks Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Shallowness always leads to folly, but depth, when it is directed by wisdom, will lead to a life pleasing to God and appealing to man. Very seldom is a truly wise man proud. He is humbled because he knows so well how little he really knows.

Proverbs by their very nature are often paradoxical, and they often seem to contradict one another. They only do so, however, if we take them as absolutes which are true in every case. If we take them as stating a truth of a segment of reality, and not all of reality, we will see there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6

The Indwelling Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul says, "If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, He does not belong to Christ." We must possess the Spirit to be possessed by Christ. He must be ours if we are His. Mutual possessing and mutual indwelling is what salvation is all about.

Indwelling has a variety of meanings. It can mean that matter indwells matter as a kernel or fruit within a shell. A yoke indwells the white and both dwell within the shell. It can refer to a situation where one substance is intermixed with another, as with salt and water, or medicine within your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-13

Lesson 25. The Control Of A Critical Attitude (James 4:11-12) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

The passage for today’s lesson contains the last mention of the law in the New Testament. A particular Bible commentator states that the law refers to the old moral law applied in its complete spiritual fullness by Christ, “the law of liberty.”

Text: James 4:11-12 (NIV) 11Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In Today's World

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Apr 6, 2021

Many know the history of the Resurrection by this point in their lives… Jesus was denied, handed over to be crucified (John 19:16), beaten, shamed, clothes divided, bearing His own cross (Jn 19:17), and ultimately, they crucified Him (Jn 19:18).

Opening Many know the history of the Resurrection by this point in their lives… Jesus was denied, handed over to be crucified (John 19:16), beaten, shamed, clothes divided, bearing His own cross (Jn 19:17), and ultimately, they crucified Him (Jn 19:18). Then, 3 days later, the most important event ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Methodist

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 6, 2021

This is the 6th devotion in a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

In any relationship, at some point there is bound to be conflict, and the closer we are to someone, the more likely that we will have disagreements over various issues. This is because as human beings, each one of us are different in our personalities, temperaments, up-bringing, and we each have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, Acts 15:36-40, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Genesis 26:12, Matthew 18:15-17, Genesis 15:5-13  (view more)  (view less)

The Blessed Believer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2020

Some of the most powerful words in the world are found in Psalm 91. If God’s word is all powerful—You know, God breathed, then this Psalm should be memorized by every believer. Decide right now—fall in love with Jesus and His eternal word, you’ll not be short-changed. P.H

The Blessed Believer. Psalm 91:1-16NLT Some of the most powerful words in the world are found in Psalm 91. If God’s word is all powerful—You know, God breathed, then this Psalm should be memorized by every believer. Decide right now—fall in love with Jesus and His eternal word, you’ll not be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Isaiah 31:5, Psalm 125:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crossing The Kidron Valley

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020

David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:23, John 18:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Wicked Tenants: An Exposition Of Matthew 21:33-46

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 25, 2020

Sometimes Parables have meanings that are hidden to some and revealed to others. At other times, they tell it like it is;

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants: An Exposition of Matthew 21:33-46 The parables of Jesus were often spoken to hide the truth from His enemies and reveal it to the disciples and those who held to Jesus teaching. It is true that He often had to take them aside to explain what the parable meant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What A (Resurrected) Body!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2020

There is a verse in the Bible that tells us that when Jesus returns "we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is". In what ways will we be like Him? In what ways will we NOT be like Him?

What A (Resurrected) Body! Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 20:14-15, Daniel 12:2, Philippians 3:21, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, 1 Corinthians 15:35-44, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 3:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Hebrews 9:28, Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:42-44, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 John 3:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

11 The Culprit Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 1, 2020

This is the 11th of 31 Devotions in a series called 'The Church Called Jonah,' and is based on the book of Jonah.

The Culprit Jonah 1:7-8: “So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. Then they said to him, ‘Please tell us! For whose cause is this trouble upon us? What is your occupation? And where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are you?’” So they cast lots and the lot fell on ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7-8, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 11:13, 1 Peter 2:11, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keys To Victory

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Oct 5, 2020

Introduction When faced with a challenge or problem in life, what do we do? Do we ask God’s advice? Do we try and figure it out by ourselves?

Keys to Victory Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 05-10-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference Joshua chapter 6:1 to 8:27 Key verse : 2 And the Lord said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. (Joshua 6:2 NKJV) Theme How to ensure we live a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Online Versus In-Person Service”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 12, 2020

After more than six months, our congregation enjoys the convenience of online services, would that create a new habit that will continue even after the pandemic ends? Can on-line replace in-person Sunday service?

“Online Versus In-Person Service” Opening: A 2019 survey published by Erin Duffin on Jan 17, 2020, showed 23 percent of Americans attend a church or synagogue every week, 10% almost every week, and 12% at least once a month. So, 45% ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 16:18, Acts 2:46, Acts 5:29, John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational