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Reflection B.7 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Isaiah’s Oracles Or ‘burdens’, An Environmental Dimension

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

What might lead us to conclude that God is in some way behind coronavirus? We need to see if present-day events fit the picture Scripture gives us of how God judges and 'End Times'. Isaiah's oracles clearly indicate that God judges by means of acts in the environment.

We’re looking at three questions. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times? And, what does the Bible say about COVID-19? In order to answer them I’m looking at prophecies that were made maybe 2700 years ago. Why? In order to understand an event, we almost always draw on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection C.4 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Destruction Of Jerusalem By The Romans – Still Relevant To Us

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

Jesus' prophecy regarding the abomination of desolation relates to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans. However that event is still relevant to our enquiry about 'End Times'.

We have two more Reflections to do on Matthew 24. Today, we look at verses 15-22. So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let the one who is on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection D.2 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Revelation. Checking Our Orientation; The Court Sits.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 5, 2020

There are four main ways people approach Revelation. We need to get our initial orientation right. The start of the process to bring in Jesus' kingdom - the court sits.

When I was in my twenties I worked as an engineer on power station construction projects. On one occasion a colleague was overseeing the construction of a concrete foundation for a very large fan. The foundation was many metres long and approximately rectangular. Unfortunately, after pouring the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:26, Luke 19:27

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Sunday Of Easter/Mother’s Day--“I Have Called You Friends” John 15:15

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2021

By choosing active receptivity to the divine Friend, we think and feel the same way about reality and the world.

Contemporary friendship theorists suggest that within close friendships each party is receptive to being directed by the other. This includes friendship with Mom. E.g. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Police Chief Phil Keith was in the middle of a televised city council meeting in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Psalm 34:20-22 - Part 8 – Delivered And Kept; The Redeemed Have Refuge In The Lord But The Wicked Are Condemned Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

The God of deliverance keeps His sheep so none is lost; not one bone broken. Delivered through death to the presence of the Lord. Also we look at degrees of punishment and how it stands in judgement for the wicked. We must reach out to the lost, more than condemn them.

PSALM 34:20-22 - PART 8 – DELIVERED AND KEPT; THE REDEEMED HAVE REFUGE IN THE LORD BUT THE WICKED ARE CONDEMNED With this message we come to the end of this study in Psalm 34. I have obtained much blessing from the series I wanted to share in the 8 sermons. [1]. UNDER 24 HOUR CARE {{Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19-20, Galatians 1:4, John 19:36, Romans 15:30-31, Hebrews 9:27, Luke 12:47-48, Revelation 20:11-12, Psalm 1:6, Ezekiel 3:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Psalm 34:22, Isaiah 32:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Grief: How The Mighty Have Fallen - 1 Samuel 31:11-2 Samuel 1:27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 25, 2025

David didn’t celebrate Saul’s death—he wept, fasted, and wrote a song. Learn 3 biblical truths about godly grief from the man after God’s own heart.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction: How did David get Saul’s crown and armband? The writer has been making a concerted effort to exonerate David of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:11-13, 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Christ The King, Year A- The Last Judgment "and In What I Have Failed To Do."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 29, 2023

Missed opportunities. The King dismisses those on his left into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels because they did not do the six actions that those on the right had done.

The story is told of a farmer who received a visit from one of his city relatives. Before dinner the farmer bowed his head and said grace. His relative jeered, "This is old-fashioned; nobody with an education prays at the table anymore. The farmer admitted the practice was old and even ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-17, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Abraham And Sarah

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009

Why is faith so important in my life? 1. Faith makes me a friend of God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith moves me to follow God’s call (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith takes a firm grip on the infinite power of God (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith knows that God will fulfill His promises (vs. 9-10; 13-16).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes - Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 25, 2009 *Everybody has faith. Everybody has faith in something. James Merritt explains: -An atheist drinks water out of a faucet, believing it is safe. -He drives his car ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Roles Of Attacks, Tribulations And Challenges In The Kingdom Agenda

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 30, 2018

Tribulations, challenges and attacks, takes us out of our comfort zones and launches us deep into the hidden and unknown regions to spread the Gospel of Jesus and win all souls for Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE ROLES OF ATTACKS, TRIBULATIONS AND CHALLENGES IN THE KINGDOM AGENDA Acts 8:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 8 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Parable Of The Banquet

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 11, 2005

Are you missing out on something?

NR 09-06-05 Luke 14:15-24 The Parable of the Great Banquet Story: Do you remember the famous 1986 Guardian advert on TV A skinhead runs down the street. He is filmed from three different points of view. It looks as if he is going to mug a man carrying a leather briefcase. Instead he shoves him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Anglican

It Just Don’t Make Sense!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 9, 2013

Trying to understand the things that happen in this world

Ecclesiastes 8:9-All this I have seen, and applied my heart to every work that is done under the sun: There is a time in which one man rules over another to his own hurt. 10-Then I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of holiness, and they were forgotten in the city where ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Warning: Bridge Out Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2020

Life is laced with spiritual hazards. We need the wisdom of God’s Word in order to avoid the many traps that surround us. Today, we will look at three such traps.

Warning: Bridge Out! (Proverbs 28:6-10) 1. Sometimes people escape, unscathed, from traps that should have caught them. 2. I failed the first quarter of a class in middle school, so I made a fake report card. I did this every quarter that year. I forgot that they mail home the end-of-year cards, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:6-10, 1 Samuel 2:12-24, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Built On ?

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007

The most important part of a building is its foundation.

Get fixed Fix-to make firm, stable, or stationary. To attach or place permanently. To repair or mend, to put in order. Mt. 7:21-27 a wise man built his house upon the rock. The importance of a good foundation. Its not enough to look as though you have a strong foundation. Any builder will tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Peace Within You

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 1, 2011

This Advent let your search for peace bring you to Jesus. Apply Him to your heart and let the peace of God which surpasses all understanding leave you in a state of Grace rather than disgrace.

The “Peace” within you John 14:27-31 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. 28 "You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In His Steps

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 17, 2007

Peter tells us that Christ left us an example, to the point of death, and we must follow "in His Steps."

A story is told of a father and son driving down a lonely road as a blinding snow storm begins to fall, unable to see the father pulls to the side of the road there he sees off in the distance the lights of a farmhouse. The warm feeling of seeing the beacon of hope in the distance is overcome by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ