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The King Of Truth

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 19, 2023

People often become obsessed with royalty because they need someone to look up to, to be part of something larger than themselves. But they are always disappointed.

We fought a war, once, to get rid of a king. Two hundred and twenty-two years ago Americans took up arms to win our independence from King George III of England. Some of the biggest issues were trade and taxes, sound familiar? “Fast Track” and IRS reform, 18th-century style. I suppose it’s always ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born To Die Part 3 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2023

We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 3 of 3 LUKE 24:13-35 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Redeemed Of The Lord Say So Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 10, 2024

Psalm 107:1-43 teaches believers to thank God for his deliverance from various perils.

Introduction How would you like to travel on a small ship for 66 days with about 130 other people and all their belongings? The Pilgrims did that in 1620 on a ship called Mayflower. Mayflower set sail from England in July 1620 but had to turn back twice because its sister ship, Speedwell, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is On The Throne

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2024

As Christians, our kingdom citizenship is primary and should impact our earthly citizenship. Ultimately, God is in control and Jesus is our only hope.

A. Brooks Hayes was a Congressman from Arkansas in the 1940s and 50s. 1. One day he sought the advice of a clergyman who suggested that he go out in the rain and lift his head toward heaven. 2. The clergyman said, “It will bring a revelation to you.” 3. The next day Congressman Hayes reported to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Thou My Vision Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 4, 2025

In the Bible, people often fasted when they were serious about getting direction (or a vision) from God. Who fasted in the Bible, and why should we?

"Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it; Plan more than you can do, then do it; Point your arrow at a star, take your aim, and there you are; Arrange more time than you can spare, then spare it; Take on more than you can bear, then bear it; Plan your castle in the air, then build a ship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Do With Jesus, Who Is Called The Christ?

Contributed by Michael Lobrutto on Apr 11, 2001

Three aspects of Pilate’s question.

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS, WHO IS CALLED THE CHRIST? TEXT: MATTHEW 27:11-26 FOCAL VERSE : MATTHEW 27:22 I. SETTING: The events before Christ was lead away to be crucified. 1) Upper Room 2) Garden of Gethsemane 3) On trail before the sanhedrin 4) Brought to the governor 5) Three aspects ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Or Not To Be A Disciple Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 10

TO BE, OR NOT TO BE, A DISCIPLE Matthew 10 v. 1 - 23 Notice :- 1.The Requirements for disciples v. 1 "when he had called unto him his twelve disciples." Each one was:- (a) Called e.g. Peter, James, John, Matthew. (b) Chosen:- prayerfully Luke 6 v. 12 "after a night of prayer", purposely( ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Celebrate Volunteers

Contributed by John Harvey on May 13, 2004

By volunteering in the church you fulfill a purpose in your life, your ministry

Celebrate Volunteers! Intro: Ministry could never happen without the faithful service of so many people. From those who teach, to those in the nursery, to those who set up coffee and those who lead worship, all of the ministry you do is important. Recognize volunteers by having them stand One ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism--A Mission Of Delight Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 29, 2010

The Church's mission--and ours--is to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal.

Monday After Trinity You Will Be My Witnesses 5/31/10 The Church is always celebrating the presence of the Lord Jesus in Her midst. Zephaniah’s words to the wounded people of Israel must have seemed strange when he first prophesied the Lord’s presence, but they were almost identical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Catholic

Because We Matter Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

WHEN WE DISCOVER OUR LIFE MATTERS EVERYTHING CHANGES. A Christmas Eve Service and Message

12/24 It's A Wonderful Life Because We Matter Video -- Christmas Eve Start 2:05:01 "Come on Come on" Mary pulling George down the stairs. To "The End." 2:09:55 When George discovered his life mattered everything changed. WHEN WE DISCOVER OUR LIFE MATTERS EVERYTHING CHANGES. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Maturity Through Submission”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

When we submit to Christ, we will be able to praise the Lord who saved us.

I Peter 2:1-25 August 13, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Maturity through Submission” Introduction: (vs. 1-3) • Lay aside all evil speaking • Desire the milk of the Word • See that the Lord is gracious I. The Practice of Proclamation (vs. 4-10) A. Recognize you are a “living’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking Jesus

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 30, 2015

The number of people suffering from emptiness within is without number! Jesus is the ONLY thing that will fill that place within a person's heart that longs for satisfaction!

Scripture: Matthew 2:1 – 23 Title: “SEEKING JESUS” Introduction: There is a ‘constant thread’ running throughout the Bible of people ‘seeking Jesus’! The Jews had long been anticipating the arrival of the Messiah. The Messiah (Savior) would be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passion Of Our Lord

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Good Friday. A set of brief reflections on the reading for the service of the Passion of Our Lord.

Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus John 18:1-11 1. Why betrayal? Couldn’t the soldiers have just come for Jesus? So why did Judas have to betray him? Betrayal is the heart of sin. Adam and Eve betrayed God in the garden. Now, Jesus is suffering ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Birth Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2017

Jesus was born at the time that God had set before the world was created. Many things had to come together in anticipation of this great event. In Ephesians 4:4, it says of this time, “But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a wo....

Harmony of the Gospels -5-4 BC- Bethlehem (7) Birth of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 7:14) Matthew 1:24-25, Luke 2:1-7 Jesus was born at the time that God had set before the world was created. Many things had to come together in anticipation of this great event. In Ephesians 4:4, it says of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:24-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Best News Ever: Jesus Has Risen

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 19, 2021

The best news ever is to hear that Jesus did not remain in the graves, but that He is alive.

In the good news of Jesus resurrection, we see that • Those who do not withhold from Jesus always get their concerns met and fear removed (the stone which was their concern had been rolled away before they arrived (vs. 1-4). • Those who seek Jesus curiously always receive good news (vs. 6; Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Mark 16:1-9, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal