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A Lesson In Discipleship

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 17, 2020

The reminder we see in 3 John is regarding discipleship/faithfulness to what we have been taught - we are called to execute the things we have seen Jesus do!

A Lesson in Discipleship Scripture: 3 John 1:1-15 Introduction - Today we will examine 3 John and hopefully see a very poignant theme -- Setup: John’s writings late in life all surround reminders for the entire church -- The reminder is regarding discipleship/faithfulness to what we have been ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

What Heaven will be like when we enter into its gates.

1. Will I be able to do everything in Heaven? a. The curse and limitation of the fall will be removed. You will not be unlike Adam and Eve in the Garden. Heaven is likened unto a garden (Rev. 21:23 – 22:6). b. You will be able to do “exceedingly, abundantly, above” what you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Why we don't understand.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY WE DON’T UNDERSTAND 1. Because we are mentally limited. We don’t understand all things. “He that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth” (John 12:35, KJV). 2. Because we are spiritually blinded. “The god of this world hath blinded ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Courage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

From Paul’s interactions with the opposition, we can see no less than 6 key ways to respond to opposition.

ACTS Lessons in Courage Dr. Tom Bartlett September 29, 2019 Acts 22 OUTLINE A Faith That Is D.A.R.I.N.G. Dignified respect for opposition “Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.” And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even ...read more

Denomination: Other

Lesson Of Life

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 17, 2014

One week in the life of a home mission pastor

Lesson of Life May 18, 2014 Matthew 6:25-34 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Holiness

Life Lessons

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 1, 2012

Are you so busy preparing for this life that you have completely forgotten about the next one?

LIFE LESSONS Text: Luke 12:13 – 34 In the short time that Jesus walked upon the earth, He taught many life lessons: • We should treat others the way that we want to be treated ourselves. • We should love God, our neighbors, and our enemies. • We should forgive others just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Of Motherhood

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Mother’s Day Sermon: A look at the life of Hannah

Lessons Of Motherhood A Look At The Life Of Hannah I Samuel 1:1-2:21 Introduction: Sign indicative of parenthood: "Get out of the way my kid’s got to Pee" Overworked, over stretched, underslept parent who has been trained to squeeze every ounce out of every minute of every ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Lesson In Trusting

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Mar 6, 2001

We’re sometimes slow to trust God even though He has always come through in the past.

A LESSON IN TRUSTING “Be careful”, Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod”, (Mark 8: 15). Here we have one of those recurring occasions that take place in the ministry of Jesus - the feeding of a large crowd of people. The people came from near and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:9-21

Denomination: Holiness

"Dancing Lessons"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 14, 2008

Seven things that would have caused the older brother enter into the dance, if he had only known:

Title of the message: “Dancing Lessons” Introduction: What the eldest son did not know. There are seven things that the eldest brother did not know. If he had known them, instead of being outside of the house criticizing, he would have been inside the house rejoicing and dancing. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Aramaic Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 11, 2021

There were three occasions when gospel writer Mark did not translate the words of Jesus into Greek but let them remain in the original Aramaic. Why? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/zY62PLiVBhY]

Scripture Reading: Mark 7:31-37 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him. After he took him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Faith Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 29, 2008

A powerful look at how faith should shape our lives and help us to live in obedience to God’s will.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 6:1-20 Title: “Lessons In Faith” I. An Obstacle To Faith (1) • The walls around Jericho o Jericho was a military fortress. o Outer wall – 6 ft. thick and 30 ft. high. o Inner wall – 12 ft. thick and 30 ft. high. o The two walls were 15 ft. apart and connected by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson Of The Loaves

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 24, 2021

Jesus often uses the common things of our life to teach us some of the most valuable lessons. John 10; I am the door; John 15; I am the vine and ye are the branches. In this passage of scriptures, Jesus is giving a lesson and then proctoring an exam

Let’s read verses 34-52. In some ways this is a mystery. What connection should the loaves have with the ship? When they were in the ship, the wind was blowing contrary to the way they were trying to go. I wonder if you have ever been in that spot. 1. You have your goals set, a place where you feel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-52

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Love Series

Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 6, 2005

The loving father in the parable of the Lost Son gives us some great lessons in love.

Family Valued Lessons in Love June 19, 2005 “Bad dad.” That’s what my six-year-old son Ben calls me when I say or do something to discipline him. I know, those of you who have older kids are thinking, “It’s only begun.” Being a parent isn’t easy, and to be truthful, everybody’s dad is flawed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Christmas Message From The Peanut Gang

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 10, 2022

Good Grief! What does Christmas really mean? In this message, the famous Peanut Gang gives a lesson on what Christmas is all about.

I would like to try and preach from one of the familiar books in the New Testament that depicts the beginning of Christendom. A beginning of how Christmas really gotten started. And I am not putting down the other legends or folklores of traditions of Christmas like the story of the Christmas Tree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned For Job Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Lessons learned from the story of Job.

Lessons Learned From Job 2 Scriptures: Job 2-11, Psalm 91:1&4; Matthew 16:13-19; 1 John 4:1 Introduction In my message last week, I covered four lessons that we should know and understand about Satan. As a reminder, the first four lessons were: 1) Satan is not our friend; 2) Satan is not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational