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A Summary Of The Person And Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 29, 2021

Our study of the basic doctrines of the Christian faith continues with an examination of the Holy Spirit, Who He is and what He does as presented in the Scriptures.

We have examined vital Biblical teachings on God the Father, God the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and we now come to the Person and work of God the Holy Spirit, no doubt the most neglected and misunderstood member of the Holy Trinity. I say that in light of how the church throughout its history ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10, Luke 1:35, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11, Hebrews 9:14, John 16:7-15, Acts 1:1-11, Acts 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be Joyful Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

James wrote to believers facing tough times. Their troubles ranged from personal trials to disabling doubts, from persecution for following Christ to the lure of respectability in their community and the dangers of spiritual pride.

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 1.A.2. Lesson Title: Be joyful LESSON 1.A.2. – BE JOYFUL TEXT – James 1:2 (KJV) My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 31, 2022

1. We all need hope. 2. Hope is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. 3. Wouldn’t you love to be as self-assured as King David? 4. If any man ever lived on the mountain, it was David.

I. We all need hope consider David. He Had it all. A. Killed the bear and the lion with his bare hands. B. He had stood in the valley of Elah and killed the giant. C. Saul has killed his thousands, but David had killed his ten thousands. D. He conquered Jerusalem E. He was the champion of Israel. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5, Romans 15:13, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Paths: Eli's Sons And Samuel

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

we embark on a journey through the pages of 1 Samuel, where we'll see how different lives can teach us important lessons.

"Good morning, beloved family in faith. Today, we embark on a journey through the pages of 1 Samuel, where we'll see how different lives can teach us important lessons. We'll delve into the perils of ignoring God's guidance, the blessings that come with faithful service, and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Third Sunday Of Lent, Year B- Made To Crave

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 30, 2024

“What if Jesus made a whip out of cords, knotted them with the Ten Commandments. What would he clear out of you?

There were two kids looking at the Ten Commandments at Sunday school and one of them says, “Seems like there’s a lot more things my parents won’t let me do than these.” Let’s clean up some misunderstandings of some of the specific commandments-- 1.As part of the First Commandment: “You shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

Guard Your Heart With All Diligence

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 22, 2022

We need t guard our heart in the will of God God, so that we can remain acceptable unto Him.

Guard Your Heart With All Diligence Study Text: Proverbs 4: 20 - 23 Introduction: - The heart is the “master-control” of the life; a wrong heart always produces a wrong life. To allow sin into the heart is to pollute the entire life. - We must be diligent to keep our hearts; because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of Correction Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 26, 2023

One might believe that after you become a “new born child of God,” that all the hardship of life would come to an end. That is the furthest of any truth.

“The Blessing Of Correction” Psalm 94:12-23 One might believe that after you become a “new born child of God,” that all the hardship of life would come to an end. That is the furthest of any truth. When we trust Christ as our Saviour we are not exempt from troubles and trials but we have the sweet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 2:1-7 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jun 3, 2025

Revelation 2:1-7

Revelation 2:1-7 So it begins, Jesus is confronting seven specific churches in these next sections, but have no doubt that this assessment by Jesus of these churches is an assessment of every church in some way and we should be holding up what Jesus says about each of these churches in honest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 8:1, Revelation 1:12

Denomination: Bible Church

On The Run But Not Abandoned – God In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The cave is not your grave. It is your classroom. Stay faithful, stay focused, and you will see God’s hand even in the wilderness.

ON THE RUN BUT NOT ABANDONED – GOD IN THE WILDERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 21-22 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:17-19, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 43:2, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Deuteronomy 31:6 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons when God’s chosen vessels find themselves in flight—not ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Know?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 25, 2025

Are we sure of what we should know? To really trust God we need to know certain things. If I know God, I can trust his plan.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Years ago my dad did a painting. There was a mule. The mule was attached to a plow…. The mule was standing in a field. A little of the field was plowed, most was still green grass….The mule just stood ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Exodus 14:3, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Do What You Know Is Right - James 4:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

James is intensely practical, and his letter overflows with calls to real, lived-out faith.

Go! And Do What You Know Is Right - James 4:17 The Compass and the Map Imagine a seasoned hiker, standing at the edge of a great forest. In his hand is a detailed map and a perfectly calibrated compass. He knows the direction he must go, he understands the terrain, and he has everything he needs ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Luke 12:47-48, Romans 7:15-19, Matthew 25:41-45, John 13:17, Romans 5:8, Proverbs 24:11, Colossians 3:13, 1 John 3:17, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Little Fox Of Sinful Speech

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

The little fox of sinful speech traps many believers and ruins their witness.

Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Ephesians 4:29 KJV Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

First John Chapter Five Part 1

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

DEMONSTRATING OUR FAITH - 1 JOHN 5 "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and everyone that loveth him that begot loveth him also that is begotten of him."-1 John 5:1. WE DEMONSTRATE THE NEW BIRTH BY FAITH AND LOVING! I. WHAT IS INTENDED BY THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Losing Out

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 24, 2006

Why struggle for the approval of worldly things when the things of heaven are better in so many ways?

Mary Mallon was a very ordinary woman. She had the same desires as you and me. She was born in 1869, died in 1938, and because of that the career options opened to her were different, but the impulse was the same. She just wanted a better life. She had been born in the aftermath of the Irish ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

End Of Days

Contributed by James May on Jul 23, 2006

Surely the signs are every where. Jesus is coming soon. Are we coming to the end of days? Are you ready for the end, or will you have a new beginning?

End of Days Sunday, July 23, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May The powder keg of the Middle East has a lit fuse this morning. For the past several days we have watched the news reports of Israel’s attacks, or invasion, of the Lebanese border towns where Hezbollah guerillas have established camps and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible