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Decades - Pt. 1 - The 60's Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

The 60s I. Introduction It is an understatement that time flies. However, this is never more apparent than when you reflect over a period of 10 years or a decade. The amount of change that we experience in 10 years can be overwhelming. This may have never been more true than in the decade we call ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Lessons From Noah’s Ark

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2014

Although thousands of years ago, the flood/Ark have many important lessons for us tonight; we’re going to look at 7 of them.

7 LESSONS FROM NOAH’S ARK Luke 17:26-27; Heb. 11:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS 1. "How was your game, dear?" Tracy asked her husband, Jack, after he had returned from playing golf. "Well, I was hitting pretty well, but my eyesight's gotten so bad I couldn't see where the ball ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Legend And The Lord: A Lesson From Nolan Ryan And The Savior Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Jun 28, 2010

Where does our ultimate hope come from?

September 22nd, 1993. It’s a day that will live long in the memory of two boys and their Dad. "I can’t believe it, Dad," my oldest son said, "Nolan Ryan’s very last road game. This is history and we’re here to see it." "I know, Matthew. Seven no-hitters. Almost six thousand strike-outs. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-7

Jesus: The Man From Nowhere Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 23, 2004

Jesus springs on the scene with no pedigree, no history, and only a strange man to vouch for him. And yet people were instantly drawn to Him - why?

For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Jesus: The Man From Nowhere Mark 1:1-45 Pastor Tom Fuller Mark is Peter’s gospel. We get that from a quote written just after the turn of the century. The early church historian Eusebius quotes from Papias, Bishop of Hierapolis: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trusted: Lessons From The Life Of Jospeh (An Overview) Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 13, 2007

Trustworthiness was Joseph’s main character trait, but it didn’t come easy. Find out the three enemies of faithfulness and trustworthiness in this overview of Joseph’s life from Genesis 37-50.

“Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph” Week 1: An Overview INTRO: Panarama plan at FFC (distribute guide) I’ll not read this to you, but I would encourage you to take a look at it later, maybe even post it for future reference. It describes the “what and the why” of our preaching/teaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hindsight, Insight, Foresight: The Importance Of History

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2019

This message is about understanding and remembering our history so that we will be able to prepare for our future.

Hindsight, Insight, Foresight The Importance of History Scriptures: Proverbs 30:18-19a; Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12 Solomon said, “There are three things which are too wonderful for me, four which I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky…..” (Proverbs 30:18-19a) Eagles have excellent ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10, Deuteronomy 6:5-12, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Lessons For The Land Of The Free

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 6, 2005

Three lessons the American nation needs to learn concerning its freedom.

I forget which philosopher said that “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” We learn from history—not to live in the past, but learn the principles that history has to teach us. We don’t live our lives in the past hoping that circumstances will return like they were in the “good ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

Our Gift From The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

A woman decides to try riding horseback, even though she has had no lessons or prior experience.

• She mounts the horse unassisted and the horse immediately springs into motion. • It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the woman begins to slip from the saddle. • In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot seem to get a firm grip. • She tries to throw her arms ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Decades - Pt. 3 - The 80's Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

The 80’s I. Introduction Time is flying. We have already visited 2 decades. Decades when viewed in reverse seem to be an immense amount of time. But it goes so quickly. We have looked at the 60’s and 70’s. Now we can come to the 80’s! The 80’s! Each week I have been playing snippets of the music ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 6, 2022

Live your life as your spiritual nature directs you. Then you will never follow through on what your corrupt nature wants. There is a war going on inside of you, but the Bible teaches that you can have Holy Ghost Victory!

Galatians 5:16-18 (NKJV) Walk in the Spirit August 4, 2022 Intro: Verse14 & 15 - For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

How God Uses Failure

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Some Powerful Steps How to Overcome Failure in Life and Bounce Back

How God Uses Failure (Exodus 2:11-25) “HOW TO LEARN FROM FAILURE Some Powerful Steps How to Overcome Failure in Life and Bounce Back Life of Moses/Peter Luke 22:54-61 john 21:3 • Shame over past failures and sins can haunt and inhibit us in many ways. • And Satan seeks to steal and destroy our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Final Hours Of The Lord Jesus - From Gethsemane To Golgotha Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

Chapters 14-15 of Mark's Gospel gives us an account of the final hours in Jesus' life as he faced hostility, mockery, torment, and the agony that would be placed upon Him as He stayed on the cross for the sake of our sins.

It was not long after the Lord Jesus presented His prophetic discourse on the Mount of Olives that the drama of the crucifixion began to fall into place. At what is referred to as the "Last Supper", He told His disciples that the bread and wine they had consumed was a symbol of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Mark 14:43-50, Mark 14:66-72, Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In The Prayer Of Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 24, 2018

We could learn some lessons from many sources, but more valuable lessons we could learn from the Word of God itself, especially in the prayer of Jesus.

“After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

History and the Bible agree on the fact that Jesus was crucified until He was dead.

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? The issue of the resurrection is the central reality for the faith of the church because without the resurrection there is no basis for faith. The reality is that there are many proofs for the resurrection that under gird and uphold the biblical teaching. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

"Back From The Dead"

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 13, 2009

Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. The Bible presents it as objective history. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our l

"Back from the Dead" (John 20:19-29) 1. I love the silent version of King of Kings. For a lot of kids, Easter is about eater eggs and candy. 2. Boy 1: "How did you get that bruise on your arm?"
Boy 2: "I ate some Easter candy." Boy 1: "Eating Easter candy won’t give you a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible