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Visible Faith - Part 1

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

How does a Christian know that he/she is walking in faith? This is part one of a Bible study that addresses that question.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-26, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Joshua 2:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Let Us Adore Him Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2024

Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit.

Series: Rhythms of Christmas: What are rhythms? A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. Thesis: Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year – some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit. But Christmas brings a rhythm to it. My goal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Gathering, A Time For Thanksgiving - Genesis 46-47

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2025

Jacob and all his family and possessions move to Egypt to be under Joseph’s care. It’s a time of gathering of family. A time for Thanksgiving. Together as Family, while set apart from this world.

2024.12.01.Sermon Notes. Genesis 46-47 Family Gathering. A time for thanksgiving. SCRIPTURES: Genesis 46:1-34, Genesis 47:1-31, Colossians 3:15, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20, Luke 9:58, 2 Corinthians 5:20, James 4:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:18, BIG IDEA: Jacob and all his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-34, Genesis 47:1-31, Colossians 3:15, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20, Luke 9:58, 2 Corinthians 5:20, James 4:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Genealogy And Birth Of Jesus Christ - Matthew 1 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 10, 2025

Matthew presents the Genealogy of JESUS CHRIST and brings forward the prophecies of the Hebrew Scriptures into fulfillment by JESUS CHRIST, our Immanuel, our GOD WITH US. So begins the journey through Matthew’s account for Christ.

2025.01.05.Sermon Notes. Matthew 1. The Genealogy and Birth of JESUS CHRIST William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Romans 1:16, Matthew 1:1-25, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 12:3, Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:16, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:13, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:24-31, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Matthew 1:1-25, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 12:3, Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:16, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:13, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:24-31, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 3:23-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

“Taming the Tongue” Introduction: Last week, we kicked off a series called Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth? We talked about the power of words—how what we speak today shapes the reality we live in tomorrow. How our words impact our relationships—how they can either be the glue ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Excuses (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 31, 2025

God calls Moses to be the deliverer but Moses has excuses galore as to why he isn't the right man for the job (Part 2)

The Story of Moses: Excuses Exodus 3-4 (Part 2) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-30–2025 In My Mind I’m Going to Carolina Last week, I began the sermon with a sad story of letting fear keep me from a summer of working with handicapped children in Virginia. I had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 16, 2025

Some of you have played Jenga with your family, right? You seek to pull piece after piece out without the tower collapsing. If Christianity were a Jenga tower, the resurrection is the one block that, when pulled, the tower comes crashing down every single time.

Dead people stay dead.1 “Nobody goes to funerals and says, ‘What’s the over/under if this person comes alive again?’” I have yet to see one dead person come back to life. I doubt you have seen any dead person live again, either. Once people have gone down the road of death, they just don’t return.2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Lawsuits Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 14, 2018

The main purpose of this chapter is to administer what amounts to a slap on the wrist to the Corinthians for their practice of taking other believers to court (vv. 1-7), instead of settling their differences among themselves.

November 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 4.0: The Problem of Lawsuits Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6.1-6.11 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Mark Bouman on Nov 23, 2000

A small introduction to the Apocalypse of St. John and a verse by verse exposition of the first Chapter of the book.

Introduction- A few years ago a friend asked me what I thought was the most important book of the Bible for our own day and age. My answer to him was a resounding, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” It is because, I believe, we are getting nearer and nearer to its literal fulfillment every day. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Plead Your Case

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 51: 1 – 64

Jeremiah 51: 1 – 64 He will plead your case 1 Thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, against those who dwell in Leb Kamai, a destroying wind. 2 And I will send winnowers to Babylon, who shall winnow her and empty her land. For in the day of doom they shall be against her all ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:51

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Saved By The Cross

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 7, 2001

In this message we will see how the cross took one thief from condemnation to paradise.

“Saved By The Cross” Charles Colson in his book Kingdoms In Conflict, tells how Back before the collapse of communism the government of Poland issued an order that all crucifixes were to be removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Decide

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 29, 2001

Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, there is none like unto the Lord our God-None has such a command as he has over all creatures, nor is any so ready to forgive those that humble themsel

Dare to Decide "Be it according to thy word." Ex 8:10 And he said, To morrow. And he said, [Be it] according to thy word: that thou mayest know that [there is] none like unto the LORD our God. Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:10, Romans 4:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

May A Woman Pastor?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An expositional study of the basis for male only pastors.

May a Woman Pastor? The question really is may a woman pastor rather than can a woman pastor. The following quote from U.S. News and World Report shows that they can and do pastor. More Women Preachers - "Women are admitted to the ministry in about 80 Christian denominations and to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last,...i'm Free From Sin Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study on the Book of Romans

Free At Last, …I’m Free From Sin Romans 8 “There is not even one bit of condemnation” because of my perfect inner life in Christ (8:1). The opposite of condemnation is justification. There is no waiting for the punishment for us because our punishment has already been paid in full by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of Worship Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

Message 1 of 3 in the series "The Heart of Worship". This message explores the question, "Is true worship dependant upon where you are and what you are doing?"

the presence of worship John 4:23-24 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) 36 Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Pentecostal