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Psalm 45: A Song Of Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 4, 2020

This is a messianic psalm. This is another maschil psalm, written by the sons of Korah, and is inscribed “To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim” (Shoshannim identifies the tune to which it was to be sung)."It is a picture of Christ as the Messiah.

Home Lessons May 15, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 45 Title: A Song of Love Theme: The coming of Christ to establish His kingdom on this earth. Psalm 45 (KJV) 1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Survey Of The Sanctity Of Life!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 5, 2021

A study of the sanctity, and of the sacredness of life, specifically life in the womb, as it is depicted in scripture, will help us to see that abortion is an assault on God’s Sovereignty

Psalm 139 (Expanded Bible) For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 Lord, you have ·examined [investigated; searched] me and know all about me. 2 You know when I sit down and when I ·get up [rise]. You ·know [understand] my thoughts ·before I think them [L?from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Let's Make A Deal: The Story Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

This is part one of a Bible study series about Jacob, his early beginnings and vision in the night as he fled Esau.

A Bible Study by Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com Let’s Make a Deal: The story of Jacob. Part One of Two Jacob is a problem. Perhaps, I rather should say, Jacob is my problem. Don’t ask me to explain any of that. Notwithstanding my patently negative ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Manage Cross-Cultural Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Pastor David’s problem comes from the difference of world view assumption he has on leadership from most western style management books. First, let us examine some of the critical differences between Western and non-western assumptions about administratio

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE YOUR CROSS -CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Imagine Pastor David who loves his youth, successfully leads many young people to Christ, but struggles to know how to administrate his ministry. He knows his Biblical imperatives for youth ministry. He has successfully ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis "To work out our problems we need to add love, subtract hate, multiply good, and divide between truth and error." Introduction - Imagine if you are faced with the loss of your family, home, and health all in the same week, what would you feel like? Add ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of His Will Made Known

Contributed by Given Blakely on Mar 4, 2003

An exposition of God’s marvelous disclosure of what He is doing in Christ Jesus.

THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL MADE KNOWN by Given O. Blakely ¡§In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace; Wherein He hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confidence Before God

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 3, 2011

The author of Hebrews drives home the reality that you & I can approach God with absolute confidence. God can be approached with absolute confidence. Who can approach God with confidence? 3 measures ensuring your confidence before God are...

CONFIDENCE BEFORE GOD—Hebrews 10:1-18 Attention: Jimmy was sent to prison for his crimes but he told the warden he wasn't worried at all about serving his full term. The warden asked him why, since most prisoners immediately start planning how they can get out early. Jimmy replied, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

John The Revealer Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple John

Cowboy 4 John The Revealer If someone were to sum up your life with just one or two words what would those words be? We all have loved ones that have since passed away and we still hold their memories close to our hearts. Whenever you think about those loved ones what is the one word that seems ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus Really? Holy One Of God Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

Even the demons and the devil believe Jesus is God.

Everybody happy to be in church this morning? If you are not happy to be here, we’re gonna pray for you in a minute. For real, some people may not be happy to be here, may have been coaxed or tricked, or maybe think they’re at the movies, or come to the wrong place by accident—it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theology Proper: Special Revelation Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God has revealed himself specifically through visions, angels, prophets and apostles, Jesus Christ, etc. He has done this so that we might come to know him and be saved.

Special Revelation We have been talking about how we know that God exists. Is there evidence? What are the ways that God has revealed himself? The first thing we looked at was general revelation. God has given revelation to all people showing that he exists. We looked at two primary ways we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 121 – A Song Of Help! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 18, 2021

This is a song that points us toward real, lasting, life-changing, life- saving, matchless, unparalleled, superior, supernatural kind of help that you need in this, troublesome, trial-filled, world!

We are going to the Psalter again today, the book of Psalms, the largest book in your bible, the book the perhaps best captures the human experience, recording within it all of the ups and downs we may experience, as well the all of the human emotions we may feel along this journey called life, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Judas Maccabees Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2022

Judas Maccabeus (died 160 BC) was the leader of a Jewish revolt against the repressive policies of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the King of Syria.

Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Born: 190 BC, Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel Died: 160 BC, Judea Parents: Mattathias Dynasty: Hasmonean Successor: Jonathan Apphus Books: Playing Dreidel with Judah Maccabee Siblings: Simon Thassi, Jonathan Apphus, Eleazar Avaran Judas Maccabeus Judas ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What About Hypocrisy And Abuse? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023

What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023 Summary: Engaging the issue of hypocrisy and abuse by Christian leaders which effects the decision of many to leave church or their faith. What do we do when those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 23:25-33, Matthew 20:25-28, Philippians 2:4, Matthew 18:2-3, Matthew 18:6, Proverbs 11:14, 2 Corinthians 8:20-21, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year Vision 2024 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2023

Never seen before in 2024

New Year: “Never seen before in 2024!” Thesis: We are praying God will help you see and experience something spiritual, like a revelation from the Holy Spirit, a miracle, a Biblical truth, a life changing encounter with God, or a breakthrough. Our prayer is that you see and seek something from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-176, Matthew 4:4, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational