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The Unique Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 20, 2014

"The Word became flesh and we beheld His Glory" from John 1:14 is quoted every year at Christmas time: The Glory of God was revealed as God in the flesh arrived through a virgin's womb and He was laid in a manger in Bethlehem.

“The Unique Christ” We cannot celebrate the coming of the Lord Jesus, without proclaiming John 1:14 NAS: {We looked at the first part of the verse last week.} “And the Word (the Lord Jesus) became flesh ( took on human nature without leaving His Divine Essence), and dwelt ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 18, 2015

Probably the most familiar verse in the Bible, John 3:16, gives God's motive and means to provide salvation for a sinful human race.

No Greater Love John 3:16 How can a person escape hell and go instead to heaven? The answer is given through the very basic message of Jesus and Christianity: It is not by devoting yourself to religious activities, morality, virtue, philosophy or philanthropy but by faith in the works of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

James tells us that the tongue is one of the most needed areas of life to be tamed and also the most difficult

Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 October 29, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A cartoon from leadership magazine shows a line of pews and the same sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church: Exhibit A

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

The church often seems really clutzy, but the way that we live together and love one another is really important.

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the church seems a bit lame? There never seems to be enough money. There always seems to be somebody fussing about some really petty thing, trying to make a mountain out of a molehill. Sometimes it seems to take forever to get everybody agreed and working ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Seven Tweets On Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Not only is the forgiveness of your sins by God’s grace, but the entire Christian life is by the grace of God.

I have one simple hope for you today: to convince you that you need the grace of God. My aim is to persuade you that you that God’s grace is a big deal. Many of you have consciously experienced the grace of God at your conversion… and I hope to deepen your God-given appreciation for it. The back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 4, 2021

God has shown mercy to both Jews and Gentiles. Despite Israel's failure, He will yet restore her again at the end times.

Today we have come to the end of chapter 11 and also the end of the whole section of Rom 9-11 addressing the issue of the Jewish unbelief. • Today’s passage is a continuation of last week’s section covered by Michael. • Let’s recap Paul’s sequence of thought before we read the text. (1) Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On Christ, The Solid Rock I Need To Stand

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 6, 2020

In changing and uncertain times, we go back to Jesus, the Rock and Foundation of our faith

5.8.20 1 Peter 2:4–10 4 As you come to him, the Living Stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, like living stones, are being built as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, in order to bring spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

If My People . . . (Part 2)

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 3, 2017

Call to Revival, Recipe for Revival

OPENING STORY: In 1904 a young ministerial student named Evan Roberts, began to feel that God was sending an urgent message that He was going to pour out a mighty spirit of revival on Wales, which is now a part of Great Britain. Roberts began attending various revival meetings and during one he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wonder Working Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 6, 2014

The psalmist continues to fight against the power of evil, which tries to subvert him from the Living God. In the midst of the rebellion of this world there is God's Divine Revelation which works wonders.

PSALM 119: 129-136 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S WONDER WORKING WORD [Numbers 25:24–26] In this section [Pe, the 17th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist continues to fight against the power of evil, which tries to subvert him from the Living God. It is God's Word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Grace Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

Relationships, particularly marriage, can survive only with large amounts of grace.

Love this song. When I told Sue we were doing this series she said, “Oh, you’ve got to use this song” and played it for me. WE WENT DANCING IN THE MINEFIELDS WE WENT SAILING IN THE STORMS AND IT WAS HARDER THAN WE DREAMED BUT I BELIEVE THAT’S WHAT THE PROMISE ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Even The Old Covenant Was Made With Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 26, 2014

To show that it took GOD His Second and Last Will to deliver us from sins, redeemed us and brought us forgiveness.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the first always the best? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it took GOD His Second and Last Will to deliver us from sins, redeemed us and brought us forgiveness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:18 (Amplified Bible) 9:18 So even the [old] first covenant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving - A Proper Perspective

Contributed by Modupe Adefala on Nov 11, 2003

• Thanks needs to be on our lips everyday. As we draw the breath of life that only God supplies. • We can never say thank you enough to parents, friends, one another, and especially to God. • Thanksgiving adds colour to our lives and flavour to our nat

Thanksgiving – A proper perspective Psalm 92: • Thanks needs to be on our lips everyday. As we draw the breath of life that only God supplies. • We can never say thank you enough to parents, friends, one another, and especially to God. • Thanksgiving adds colour to our lives and flavour to our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scriptural Truth In Salvation>

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Jan 2, 2001

Bible Facts Concerning Salvation

There are many False Teachings today regarding the Salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Let us remember to Preach the Word as it is to men as they are. Preach the Word,as it is in the Word of God. 1. The Present Condition of the Unsaved Person. vs.1 a. they are Dead...a dead person is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Interpretation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 20, 2008

Reading The bible with clarity

Bible Interpretation John begins his gospel with a series of declarative statements about the deity of Christ. In contrast to the other gospels, John begins his gospel in eternity past. Matthew, who portrays Christ as the King, begins with a genealogy to prove His Davidic ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 "The Perfect Vision In Imperfect Times!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Nehemiah 2:11-20 Preparing for the Vision of God: 1. We must make an accurate assessment of the situation! Nehemiah 2:17 "So I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins and its gates have been burned down." (HCSB) Question: How would you describe your current ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist