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Navigating The Challenges Of Life

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 13, 2024

Navigating the Challenges of Life

Navigating the Challenges of Life Scripture: James 1:12-18 Reflection James 1:12-18 is a passage from the New Testament of the Bible that addresses various aspects of human nature, temptation, and the character of God. It offers insights and guidance for navigating the challenges of life while ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Other

The Danger Of Ingratitude. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 7, 2024

I've learned that some people's ingratitude is a disease, and no amount of kindness can cure it.

Ingratitude is a destructive force that can lead people to forget the help they received during their most difficult times. When individuals come out of their troubles, they often become disloyal, ungrateful, and disrespectful towards those who helped them. This article will explore the Bible's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:7-8, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 103:2

Why Is It Important To Give The Invitation?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 24, 2024

Supper is ready and the invitations have been sent!

But what is an invitation? An invitation is to request someone to be present, a summons to participate, or an attempt to get someone to join or to arrive at a specific event. The Parable of the Great Feast The man with Jesus saw the brilliance of God’s Kingdom, yet he did not yet see how to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Significance Of The Three Trees?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 11, 2023

Long ago there were three trees. One was a fig tree, one was a sycamore tree, and the last tree we know not what type it was. Regardless of what the last tree was made of, we want to look at the significance of the three trees.

John 1:45-51 – One Man Under A Tree Nathanael – Under Condemnation Nazareth was scorned by the Jews due to the Roman army that was stationed there. Nathanael's remark undoubtedly mirrored the public view. Philip found Nathanael and said that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the one Moses ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-51, Luke 19:1-10, Luke 23:40-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are We Told Not To Love The Evil Of This World?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 1, 2023

John was writing to all believers to urge them that they should obey Jesus and that they should love all believers.

In this passage of scripture, John focuses his attention to three distinct groups of Christians. John addresses new Christians, more established Christians, and those in the middle, in a specific order. He then, in a similar fashion, converses with each once more, in a similar request. New ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 3:1-6 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jun 18, 2025

Revelation 3:1-6

Revelation 3:1-6 To the Church in Sardis “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. As mentioned previously the seven spirits many think is the Holy Spirit but being seven tends to complicate this idea. The seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Don't Judge Diets And Days!

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2004

This Wednesday Evening message deals with -- In this section of Romans, Paul is taking the opportunity to speak to the church at Rome concerning the application of spiritual principles into EVERYDAY life. Paul’s primary concern in this section of Romans

DON’T JUDGE DIETS AND DAYS! Romans 14:1-13 INTRODUCTION: In this section of Romans, Paul is taking the opportunity to speak to the church at Rome concerning the application of spiritual principles into EVERYDAY life. Paul’s primary concern in this section of Romans is not how the Christian is to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Jan 5, 2001

During the season to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, I’d like to talk about what the five letters that make up the word FAITH mean to me.

FAITH Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. F Father – Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Our heavenly Father had a plan. On Christmas day we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, the plan. Family – our faith and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Pure And Unadulterated

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2011

It doesn't matter how active you are in ministry if you are teaching a distorted Gospel.

Some of you may remember my telling of an incident that took place in our Presbytery last fall. A woman pastor from the Netherlands was received into membership in our Presbytery even though she does not believe that Jesus is God, or in the atonement - that is, that the death of Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Use Of The Power Of Holy Spirit In Edification Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 7, 2018

How the Holy Spirit helps build the church

The power of the Holy Spirit is revealed through various gifts – given for the purpose of edifying the church. The word ‘edify’ comes from the root word ‘edifice’ – which refers to building. The Holy Spirit is given in order to build up the church, individually and collectively. Apostle Paul would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:8-12, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflection C.3 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? The Gospel Reaching All Nations

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

Has the gospel reached all nations? I think so!

Today we continue to look at Matthew 24. On Monday we noted Jesus’ warning of the danger of ‘premature eschatological excitement’. (‘Eschatology’ is another word for ‘End Times’.) Yesterday we noted Jesus’ warning that ‘End Times’ will be tough. As part of his warning, Jesus said this: ‘…you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Wear The Clothes

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015

Standing for the truth while maintaining Christlikeness

Some Notes for “Don’t Wear the Clothes” April 12, 2015/ Eric J. Hanson Scriptures: Psalm 2 II Timothy 3:10-14 Review earlier message on overseas “Hard Persecution” Here is a quick update on some of this in the last 2 months. In the U.S., we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have Vision?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 26, 2022

Vision is both a physical necessity and a spiritual necessity. Lacking either one can be detrimental in our well being.

In this verse, the prophets’ revelation is referred to as a vision. Crime and sin thrive in places where people are ignorant of God. Public morality is dependent not only on knowing about God but also on adhering to God’s laws. People must know God’s ways and follow His rules for both nations and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Never Knew You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 30, 2025

Jesus' statement "I never knew you" serves as a warning to those who claim to be His followers ...

In Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus says, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:23

What Are You Arguing About? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 4, 2025

As followers of Christ, we are called to be peacemakers, forgiving and reconciling with those who may have wronged us.

As followers of Christ, we are called to be peacemakers, forgiving and reconciling with those who may have wronged us. In Matthew 5:9, Jesus says, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." This powerful verse reminds us that our words and actions have the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:23