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Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 6

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 20, 2020

When people say they have no sin they are claiming sinless perfection and moral relativism. We are living in a culture that says it has no sin.

Review The Gnostics were the false teachers who believed matter to be evil, the spirit good, and salvation to come by secret knowledge (gnosis) granted to those who were part of their clique. John is teaching all of this to combat a heresy circulated by the Gnostics called ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Testament Legalism Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 17, 2020

Message expounds Philippians 3:1-7 explaining the problem of Legalism as defined by the New Testament. The ceremonial law in the Old Covenant was fulfilled in Christ and is not required of believers. The moral law is reiterated in the New Covenant.

We are in a study of Philippians. Our text today is Philippians 3:1-7. Last week we talked from that text about the value of warnings. God warns us because He loves us. Like a loving parent He guides us away from danger into a meaningful life of blessings. To despise God’s warnings is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, 1 Kings 18:28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 21:1-8, Colossians 2:16-17, Acts 18:21, Romans 10:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Gospel-Centered Parenting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2020

Parents must pass along the faith they possess.

Is it possible what happens at home is more important than what happens at church? This year, a child will actually attend church less than 40 weekends because of COVID. As we continue in our series called “Family Matters,” I want to propose that parenting is not only hard work, it is heart work ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12, Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Church In Thyatira

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 20, 2020

For some people today tolerance is the only real virtue and intolerance the only vice. The message to Thyatira goes against the grain of modernity by setting limits to tolerance.

Letter to the church in Thyatira Rev. 2:18-29 In the opening pages of Revelation, our Lord introduces Himself as heaven’s holy warrior (1:12–20) who would prepare His people to overcome their enemies (2:7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21) by exhorting them to hear what the Spirit has to say in the letters ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El EspÍritu Santo

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

La importancia del papel del Espíritu Santo se destaca como una herramienta empírica adicional y vital. El empirismo limitado a la percepción a través de la vista, el oído, el olfato, el gusto y el tacto no alcanza las oportunidades epistemológicas que Dios nos brinda.

No debe malinterpretarse que los cristianos creen en tres dioses. Dios es uno. El Padre Creador, el Hijo Redentor y el Espíritu Santo Consejero son tres manifestaciones de la misma esencia, tres formas que Dios ha elegido para permitirnos conocer y experimentar a Dios, cada uno con funciones y ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Joined To The Lord-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2018

2 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

JOINED To The LORD-II—1Corinthians 6:12-20 Those Uncontrollable Christians Attention: You’re In The Army Now! A young man joined the Army & soon after was expected to attend a wedding. He asked an officer for a pass & was told he had to be back by 7 p.m. Sunday. The new recruit responded, "You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Vasos De Barro: Moisés Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 17, 2019

Nuestras carencias, limitaciones e inhabilidades son suplidas por medio de la obra y persona del Señor Jesucristo.

Cada vez que salimos de casa y nadie se quedará por un tiempo considerable, tenemos el hábito de resguardar en lugares que consideramos seguros aquellas cosas a las que consideramos de valor. En mi caso, normalmente, resguardo mi computadora porque es muy valiosa para mí por la ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Por Qué Hacer Justicia Y Misericordia

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Feb 3, 2019

Practicar justicia y misericordia en nuestras vidas es nuestra respuesta de adoración ante las obras y carácter de Dios.

Un día que me encontraba en la oficina, la secretaria me pasó una llamada porque estaban buscando al Pastor de la Iglesia. Al contestar, mi interlocutor se identificó como el Pastor Fulano de tal de una iglesia Presbiteriana en Veracruz. Me dijo que me llamaba para ver si ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace + Truth = Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 6, 2017

Most of us lean towards grace OR truth. Jesus was full of grace AND truth.

Title: Grace + Truth = Love Text: John 8:1-11? Bottom Line: Most of us lean towards grace OR truth. Jesus was full of grace AND truth. Intro Good Morning Real Life! Last week we kicked off a series called Tension. If you missed last week I would encourage you to hop online or go grab the podcast ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Really Want God To Forgive Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 29, 2018

If we want to be forgiven, we must forgive the sins of others against us.

This morning, we will be hiking through some challenging spiritual terrain, but I promise that the destination will be worth the journey. I’d like to talk about one thing, one critical thing, that if done or not done can make or break a marriage, make or break a family, make or break a friendship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Charge Concerning The Offender Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2018

After explaining in general terms why he had delayed his trip to Corinth (see 1:12-2:2), Paul addressed the specific confrontation that most likely had led to his decision to cancel his visit.

April 4, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.2: Paul’s Charge Concerning the Offender. (2:5–11) 2nd Corinthians 2:5-11 (NKJV) 5 But if anyone has caused grief, he has not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cannon Fodder Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 31, 2016

A study of the book of Job 27: 1 – 23

Job 27: 1 – 23 Cannon Fodder 1 Moreover Job continued his discourse, and said: 2 “As God lives, who has taken away my justice, and the Almighty, Who has made my soul bitter, 3 As long as my breath is in me, and the breath of God in my nostrils, 4 my lips will not speak wickedness, nor ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Usury

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 5: 1 – 19

Nehemiah 5: 1 – 19 Usury 5 And there was a great outcry of the people and their wives against their Jewish brethren. 2 For there were those who said, “We, our sons, and our daughters are many; therefore, let us get grain, that we may eat and live.” 3 There were also some who said, “We have ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 29, 2019

If you want to resolve your conflicts, expect tension at times so it doesn’t trip you up; express truth in love; but most importantly, exalt the Lord.

This last week I came across an old joke about a letter to a neighbor. It reads: Dear Frank. We've been neighbors for six tumultuous years. When you borrowed my tiller, you returned it in pieces. When I was sick, you blasted rap music. And when your dog went to the bathroom all over my lawn, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Distributing Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2014

Paul provides guidelines for administering the gifts entrusted to the congregation.

“Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you. For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his preaching of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Denomination: Baptist