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"A Lame Excuse" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011

Before you can change you must decide that you want to be changed. There was a reason Jesus asked the question of the lame man, "Do you want to be well?" All of us must answer this crucial question.

`“A Lame Excuse” John 5:1-15 Jesus has now come up from the city of Cana to the city of Jerusalem to celebrate one of the religious feasts. In Jerusalem there were different gates to enter and they were used for a variety of purposes. One of these gates was called the Sheep gate. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: What If Christmas Never Was? Series

Contributed by Brian Smith on Jan 11, 2006

What if Christmas Never Was? What if Christ never came for us? We’ll look at these questions...how this impacted Narnia and how a "lamppost" leads to home. God with Us...how do we respond?

What if Christmas Never Was? Luke 2:8-14 The History of Narnia Narnia background: through a wardrobe...they go to another world and then find all sorts of odd creatures and adventures Aslan: is the Lion, the Great Lion = Jesus Christ figure The White Witch: evil, satan-like figure Peter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Holiness

A People Of Blessing

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 17, 2011

God wants His people to be “A Blessed People.” Happily this blessing is not restricted in usage or potency to God’s ancient people but brings great joy, grace, and peace to Christians as well.

NUMBERS 6: 22-27 A PEOPLE OF BLESSING [2 Corinthians 13:14 / Ephesians 1:3] God wants His people to be “A Blessed People.” A blessing is God’s way of asking for His divine favor to rest upon others. This benediction before us is most beautiful. The ancient blessing evoked in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Our Lifeline To God

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 4, 2012

Our lifeline to God, the Bible, is that which is written Scripture, from Genesis through Revelation, and breathed by God as well as giving breath to us, adequate for all good works. But the key to understanding is the help of the Holy Spirit.

Do you recall the story “Robinson Crusoe” written by Daniel DeFoe? It’s one of those first survival stories … a man shipwrecked, alone, homeless, on a deserted island. What did he need more than anything else? Rescue! But one of the key things that happens in this story is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 8, 2012

As the Israelites were being led out of slavery in Egypt they discovered sanctuary in the blood of the lamb. Today we can discover sanctuary in the blood of the Lamb as well as we find forgiveness for sin and new life in Jesus!

Sanctuary - Exodus 12:21-30 & Revelation 5 September 30, 2012 There are times when we are faced with that which seems absolutely impossible from a human perspective; when what we encounter seems so much bigger than we are. In those times, in those moments, we may become overwhelmed by the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-30

Denomination: *other

The Blessed & The Perverted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 16, 2012

The righteous are blessed for they receive & obey God’s Word & therefore walk in safety & will be well remembered. The wicked bring about strife, hurt, & harm. Since they sought the downfall of others their remembrance & work will be cast down

PROVERBS 10: 6-10 THE BLESSED AND THE PERVERTED [or the Blesser and the Perverter] Here we have two characters -the wicked and the just- contrasted. They represent the two great classes of mankind. From their opposite characters, there springs an opposite way of living which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: An Unsuspecting Hero Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 11, 2012

Joseph, the husband of Mary, seems to be a minor player in the life of Jesus. However, "upon further review," we find him to be a giant among the people in the bible. He was a man of obedience and humility as well as one of understanding.

1. Conquering Fear Stanley went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there's somebody under it. I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it. Top, under, top, under ... you gotta help me, I'm going crazy!" "Just put yourself in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Provoking And Revoking The Curse Of Sin!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 25, 2014

Sin, whether secret or public endangers not only the individual but those around as well. A person, a family, a community, a nation can fall under the curse of sin with grievous consequences. Abstain from all appearances of evil!

But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel. Joshua 7:1 Israel hath sinned, and they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 14, 2014

Of Jesus God says "This is my beloved Son whom I am well pleased, wouldn't we want that said by God of us. This series examines how to live a God pleasing Life.

Pleasing GOD Matt 17:5 and 1 Peter 2:17 This is my beloved Son whom I am well pleased. It is from the beauty of His meekness and the Supremacy of His Servanthood that pleases God. Isaiah 42:1 says, "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostles Study Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Today we'll begin a study about the APOSTLES, what were the requirements to be an Apostle? There are some people today that call them selves apostles, but as we're about to see, no one today meets these requirements.

#1~ APOSTLES: INTRODUCTION 12-7-13 Today we'll begin a study about the APOSTLES, what were the requirements to be an Apostle? There are some people today that call them selves apostles, but as we're about to see, no one today meets these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb: A Man Favored By God

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013

God loves everyone, nevertheless there are those whom He has favored more than others. In this lesson, well explore the story of Caleb and learn why God favored him and how He will favor you.

Does God have favorites? Oh I know He loves everybody. John 3:16 settles that argument. We also know that He does not show partiality toward men but calls all of every nation (Acts 10:34). And yet, when we survey the annuls of scripture, we clearly see that God was drawn to certain individuals more ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24, Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: *other

The Cost Of Influence And Leadership

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 2, 2013

Those who assume positions of influence and leadership must be willing to pay the price to hold such positions. In this lesson we'll explore the price Peter paid in Antioch when he played the hypocrite and was rebuked by Paul.

There are people in this world who possess the natural ability to lead and command the respect of others. Whether you call it charm, charisma, magnetism, or whatever, such people wield a powerful influence on those who look up to them as the embodiment of all they would like to become ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: *other

Moses-Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

Today we'll talk some more about Moses, about the people grumbling and complaining to him, and finally about his death, and see why he was not allowed to enter into the promise land with his people,

# 16~ MOSES-pt. 3 SS DEUT.32:48-52 9-21-14 @@@ Num.20: @@@ Exo.17: @@@ Deut. 31: @@@ Deut. 34: @This is the 16th week that we have been looking into the faith of the people that are named here in Hebrews 11: - called by many the "hall of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism-God’s Call To Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 31, 2015

We must listen for our calling. We must be faithful and prepare ourselves to see the heavens open and hear God’s voice saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant”.

Little Johnny and his brother decided to go ice fishing one Sunday after church. Little Johnny started drilling a hole in the ice when a voice from above said, “Young man, there’s no fish down there.” Little Johnny asked his brother, “Who is that?” His little brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Trinity And The Great Commission

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 2, 2015

Jesus is with us through the power of the Spirit, who will take what is his and declare it to us. By his Spirit we can bring the Gospel to everyone and use what the Father gave us for the well-being of others.

Today is the one Sunday in the church year when we do something just a little different. Instead of hearing about Jesus’ teachings, healings or miracles, we talk about one of the mist difficult Biblical concepts to explain let alone understand-the Trinity. In fact, one running joke among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Anglican