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Guard Against Discouragement Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2016

Discouragement distorts our perspective and leads us to compromise.

I read a story once that says Satan once held a sale and offered all the tools of his trade to anyone who would pay the price. They were spread out on the table and each one was labelled – hatred, malice, envy, gossip, lust – all the weapons that everyone knows so well. However, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Satan’s Slave To God’s Servant: Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

From Satan’s Slave to God’s Servant: Acts 16:16-24. Last time, we saw that Paul heard God and because of his obedience, the gospel entered Europe. We looked at Lydia, the first person to be saved because she was searching. Today, we’ll look at the salvation of the slave girl and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Blessed Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Mar 5, 2014

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' greatest teaching about discipleship, and the Beatitudes strike at the heart of this sermon, teaching us that blessing is found in pursuit of God's righteousness.

Over the past several weeks, there’s been an oft-referenced blog floating around the so-called blogosphere. The title of the blog is “The One Thing Christians Should Stop Saying,” and it is written by Scott Dannemiller. I want to share part of his blog with you because speaks very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Napping On Beds Of Ivory

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 31, 2012

Exposition of Blessings

Text: Amos 6:1-8, Title: Napping on Ivory Beds, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/12, AM A Opening illustration: watching the ice dancing show at Dollywood yesterday, over analyzing, and wondering if the people singing actually believe the Christmas carols they are singing. Dollywood has always been overtly ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Election Day Decisions

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

What should we do on Election day? How do we make our decisions?

November 4, 2012 Romans 13:1-7 I’m looking forward to Wednesday . . . I think! I think, I hope the election is over. Hopefully there are no hanging chads, no uncounted votes, nothing to stop us from moving forward. There will be no more ads, no more smattering of ranting facebook ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

3. The Finished Product Series

Contributed by Jordan Satterfield on Jan 25, 2013

The Master Craftsman does GOOD WORK. His purpose is to make us Christ-like people. Holy and mature Christians despite our humanity.

FROM START TO FINISH PHILIPPIANS 1:6 3. THE FINISHED PRODUCT Introduction: Philippians 1:6 (NIV) Being confident of this, that HE who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. In the Gospel of Mark, we read in the 7th chapter of a handicapped man who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Holiness

You Are A Divine Masterpiece

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 4, 2012

You Are A Divine Masterpiece 1) Formed in love; 2) Reformed by grace

What’s the most impressive sculpture you’ve seen? The city of St. Albert owns a number of expensive sculptures that are on display behind city hall. They’re nice but I am partial to the pottery of Japan. Three hours north of Tokyo is a pottery town called Mashiko which as a boy I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Acts 12 - Enduring Hardships Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2013

Be prepared for challenges. We can expect hardships in life. We can stay on course by praying.

The moment the disciples put their faith in Jesus, they were declaring war against the devil. They have chosen to make a stand for the truth. • The authorities and the people come against what they preach, sometimes out of selfish reasons, sometimes out of intolerance, and at other times, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proof Of The Miracles Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2018

The world has questioned the reality of Jesus' deity, His supernatural origin, His miracles, and His resurrection and His ascension. Now here is the proof the Bible means what it says.

PROOF OF THE MIRACLES OF JESUS 1 Cor. 15:3-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A MISER’S KINDNESS 1. Sam is a kind-hearted husband but he’s the tightest skinflint you ever saw. One day he took his wife Sue to the Woodlands Mall. 2. They walked down half the mall for over 45 minutes admiring all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Win Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Practical insights from Joseph being tempted by Potiphar's wife: Eliminate self-pity, tell the truth to yourself, think about what you will gain or lose, make a commitment to win. Ultimately, the key is (3X) "The Lord was with Joseph."

HOW TO WIN OVER TEMPTATION—Genesis 39 Temptation. It seems to pop up out of nowhere—although it comes from somewhere! It may be drugs—or ice cream. A party at school—or a pity party. A click on a computer, an alluring fantasy, or a sudden invitation. The feeling of something in a shopping cart—or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wayfaring Strangers Part 16 " Armed With Christ's Attitudes" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 5, 2018

Part 16 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 16 “Armed with Christ’s attitudes” Today as we continue our study of 1 Peter Titled wayfaring strangers We will continue the topic of suffering Peter has written, and we have taught over the last few weeks That suffering in the life of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"My Pets? Or... My Paraclete?” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jul 25, 2018

Forever exists for believers to enjoy God. Forever exists in order for time to be erased. Forever is for God to put Himself on display.

Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Appointments

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2018

We seemed to be governed by appointments. Appointments are good tools, but do we forget we have divine appointments. There must be more to life than "I WANT TO BE HAPPY."

DIVINE APPOINTMENTS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HEAR THE CRY OF THE PEOPLE: ALL I WANT IS TO BE HAPPY! THERE COMES A LEADER THAT WILL BRING HAPPINESS FOR 3 ½ YEARS… BEWARE. I AM A WINNER! ARE YOU SURE? WE HAVE APPOINTMENTS MADE… WE MAKE CHOICES. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Soldiers

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 16, 2013

We must become effective soldiers of the Cross; following our Commander to total victory over the enemy!

GOOD SOLDIERS 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV), Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Stop It

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Aug 9, 2012

Live a life of Love and if you are doing anything that keeps you from doing that, Stop It!

Stop It Don’t stop me if you heard this. A young man goes to the doctor and says, ”Doc, it hurts when I do this.” He replied, “Don’t do that!” Badumbump! Today’s scripture lesson is simply summed up into one simple sentence. “If you are a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist