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Prayer & The Plan Of God - Matthew 6:10c Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 5, 2024

This message will help you learn how to get past devastating things in your past, and how to have joy even when God’s plan for you in the present is excruciating. When God’s plan for you is hard, learn the difference between standing in front of the train and getting on it.

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Beware Of False Doctrines!

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Aug 7, 2001

A bible study on Matthew 16:5-12.

BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES! by Norman Mc Leod Introduction: Our text for today is from the gospel of Matthew 16:5-12. What I would like to do here, is to describe the characters ( Pharisees and Sadducees) that Jesus is referring to when teaching is disciples and the meaning of the word leaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Straightened Up

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 24, 2007

Christ Jesus brings us abundant life. We must not lose out by putting up unnecessary barriers to the work of Christ Jesus. The challenge is to watch out. Do not set up our own Sabbath prejudices that stop us from seeing and doing the work of Jesus in t

Luke 13: 10 – 17 – Straightened Up Intro: When I was a kid, on those RARE occasions when I would be doing something mischievous or irritating to my mother, she would look at me and in all seriousness say, “Mister, you better straighten up and fly right.” For a long time I didn’t exactly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping The Sabbath

Contributed by Pete Nachtigall on Aug 23, 2003

A mandate that truly benefits the Church

The Sabbath The Sabbath is first mentioned in Genesis 2:1-3. God rested from His work. Was God tired? I don’t believe that He was tired. He made a conscious decision to cease His labor. So why did He institute this? The Law, OT, and the Sabbath Exodus 20:8-11 The big ten. Vs 8 – “Sabbath” means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Why Are Elders Important

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Reasons why God uses a plurality of godly elders to lead the church in making wise decisions

Why Are Elders Important? (Acts 15:4-23) 1. These elders allowed the church to be administered by a plurality of godly leaders who met the Godly criteria stated in I Tim. 3:1-6. Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of A Healthy Debate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Learn how you can profit from a healthy debate

Benefits of a Healthy Debate (Acts 15:1-5) Illustration:"The apostles and elders met to consider this question if the Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses." (Acts 15;5,6) 1. Have you ever considered how controversies can produce beneficial effects? The Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kinds Of Conscience

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The word “conscience” is found 31X in the KJB. Contrary to popular belief, conscience is not always the voice of God in man because it can either be a good or bad guide. Conscience can serve as a warning system to man. Like physical pain, which warns of d

Intro: The word “conscience” is found 31X in the KJB. Contrary to popular belief, conscience is not always the voice of God in man because it can either be a good or bad guide. Conscience can serve as a warning system to man. Like physical pain, which warns of damage to the body, the conscience can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12

Denomination: *other

What Does God Want? Freedom Through Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 6, 2009

How forgiveness is a two way street and how God wants us to forgive and be forgiven to break the cycle.

Over the past two weeks we have explored the message that God wants us to be repentive, loving kindness , seeking a holy justice for all, as well as being in humble love with God. Today Jesus brings us another message from God, and that message is He has come to deliver people from captivity, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Bet On It!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 3, 2020

Too often we do not take Jesus seriously and "gamble" with his words. He really does mean what he says.

1. If you keep up with the news, in the last few weeks you saw that our Governor has had a disagreement with the Indian Nations over their Gambling Compact. As a result there are now lawsuits flying. 2. Gambling is not a new issue – long-term practice: horse racing; car racing; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fullness Of Time. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2022

In the fullness of the time God sent forth His Son. Galatians 4.4.

THE FULLNESS OF TIME. Galatians 4:4-7. In Galatians 4:4, Paul speaks of a fullness of time. In what sense was it the fullness of the time? There is a time for everything under the sun (Ecclesiastes 3:1). God has set limits to the times and boundaries of the nations from all eternity (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Can’t Draw Near - Mark 7:1-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 23, 2023

Legalism is an insidious problem because it allows your heart to drift far from God while making you think you’re doing great spiritually.

Mark 7:1 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were “unclean,” that is, unwashed. 3 (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, Matthew 15:1-9

Who Is Your Mother Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

As children of promise, we are to live free.

WHO IS YOUR MOTHER? Galatians 4:21-5:1 S: Freedom Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: AS CHILDREN OF PROMISE, WE ARE BORN TO LIVE FREE. TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 4:21-5:1 the significance of being “children of promise.” Inductive I. Background (History) II. Interpretation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith Of Our Fathers"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 3, 2005

It is living still, inspite of all that has come against it; inspite of all who have tried to pervert it. Keep the faith!

What an august gathering we would witness, if we were able to transport back in time and go to Jerusalem for this first official council on the doctrines of the faith. All the big names are there. Paul and Barnabas, who have had much God-given success in ministry among the gentiles, which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Orthodox

Standing Strong For The Lord!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

To challenge each Christian to stand for the Lord in their daily walk.

PP0715 DATE STANDING STRONG FOR THE LORD!! Ephesians 6:10-13. Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Cleansing

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Sep 9, 2003

Contemporary Holiness sermon with object lesson and communion medidation at the close. Part of series on Acts. Updated 12/05

Radical Cleansing Acts 15:8,9 Pastor Bob Hunter (Others sermons on Acts available at www.sermoncentral.com) Today I want to bring to a conclusion our summer series on Acts. Last summer we journeyed through the book of Acts from Chs. 1-8. This summer we covered Chs. 8-16, I gave you chapter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:8-9

Denomination: Holiness