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Lessons From A Pit Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

In Psalm 40, David felt trapped and overwhelmed, and he saw no way out. This psalm is a reminder that no matter what kind of pit we find ourselves in, God is able to rescue us and give us a new song of joy!

Lessons from a Pit! Psalm 40 Introduction: Psalm 40 = David describes one of the most difficult times in his life – ordeal was so excruciatingly painful he compares it to a horrible pit (v.2)… a hole that he had fallen into and couldn’t get out… felt trapped and alone. “Horrible” = (lit) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction Lesson 05 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 6, 2024

Arrange your life to be worthy to the Lord.

A. INTRODUCTION, v. 1 “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called” (Ephesians 4:1, NKJV). 1. PRISONER, (v. 1). Not seeking sympathy, but accepts circumstances. 2. WALK WORTHY. a. Arrange your life to be worthy to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Lesson #18 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 17, 2024

Chapter 17 introduced the beast on which the woman, Mystery, Babylon The Great, sat. We will learn more about this beast in chapter 18.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24, Revelation 17:16, 2 Timothy 3:2-5, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Revelation 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Lesson #19 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 17, 2024

The great whore, Mystery, Babylon The Great, has fallen and all in heaven are rejoicing.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21, Revelation 6:9-11, Revelation 7:9-17, Revelation 6:1-2, Revelation 16:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Lesson #20 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 17, 2024

We were given insights to the judgment where all evil beasts and Satan, himself, were cast into the lake which burns with fire and brimstone. Here in chapter 20 we see the first punishment upon Satan where he is cast into the bottomless pit for a thousand years.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Matthew 25:1-46, Zechariah 6:1-8, Zechariah 6:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024

How God uses weakness for victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Joshua told how God used strength for victory and conquest. The book of Judges tells us how God uses weakness for victory. 2. Only two generations from heresy. “So the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-11, Judges 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Lesson #21 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 24, 2024

The earth, moon, and stars are all gone. A New Heaven and a New Earth are now in existence. We now turn to the attributes describing the heavenly dwelling for the Bride of Christ, The Church.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27, Exodus 28:15-21, Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Lesson #22 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 24, 2024

A new Eden is constructed for man which God has built Heaven for. Like unto the Garden of Eden which Adam and Eve were placed in the beginning, the saved shall live in likeness to that earthly Eden.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21, Revelation 5:3-4, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:32, Romans 14:11, 1 Timothy 2:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians Lesson 04 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Four steps down from God.

A. FOUR STEPS DOWN FROM GOD Remember comes from tombstone, “a place of remembering.” 1. You were a Gentile (v. 11). Born outside God’s covenant relationship. • “In the flesh” both spiritually and physically lost. 2. You were without Christ (v. 12). Name means deliverer or anointed one. • No one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024

When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Hebrews 11:23, Acts 7:22, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Revelation Lesson #2 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 6, 2024

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John.

I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. DISCLAIMER: I am not a university trained Theologian. I do not believe one must have a college degree to understand the prophecy of Jesus Christ through the Apostle John. Furthermore, I beg you to not take my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

What is spiritual rest?

1. What are the author’s warnings? Let us fear (v. 1); let us labor (v. 11), let us hold fast (v. 14), let us come boldly (v. 16). 2. How does the apostle indicate his concern that some have false assurance? Come short of the promise (v. 1). 3. What had been the trouble with the Israelites of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Apostasy Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

What is it impossible for God to forget?

1. Instead of (lit.) “laying and relaying the foundation” all the time, what will a genuinely saved person do? Become mature. 2. Could they grow spiritually as long as they constantly quibbled about the Old Testament ceremonial washings (baptisms incorrect in v. 2), the symbolical act of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Melchizedek Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

Melchizedek, a fitting type of Christ.

The apostle continues his effort to explain to the Hebrews the imperfect and shadowy character of the Levitical system. He is showing that the real, living, and continuous priesthood of Christ had now begun, thus definitely marking a change of dispensation. The mysteries concerning Melchizedek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Mediation Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

Why is it an insult to offer any more sacrifices for sin after Calvary?

1. What is the sum of the arguments thus far? We have a High Priest who is in Heaven (v. 1). 2. What is significant about His position at the right hand of God? Once for all stand before God (v. 1). 3. Who is able to identify with Christ in the Heavenly places? To the one who over comes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24, Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist