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Lessons From Lydia

Contributed by Gene Cullum on Dec 8, 2006

What True Conversion Is Really All About…

“LESSONS FROM LYDIA” PASTOR Gene Cullum Acts 16:14-15 “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. 14: And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Lockdown Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2007

I’m drawing out eight lessons from a lockdown as a result of what happened at our local high school when weapons were discovered.

The Certainty of No Separation: Lessons from a Lockdown Romans 8:38-39 Rev. Brian Bill 9/2/07 Pontiac made not only the national headlines this week, we even became international news. We could have been named in the same sentence as Columbine or Virginia Tech but thankfully a tragedy was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Past Series

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

Living a life of faith. What do I mean when I say living a life of faith? Living by faith is daily taking serious the reality that we are God’s children and He is in control.

Introduction: Living a life of faith. What do I mean when I say living a life of faith? Living by faith is daily taking serious the reality that we are God’s children and He is in control. It is daily taking seriously the reality that without Jesus I would be hopelessly lost. It is daily ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Angels Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 8, 2008

We can learn from the angels about our honor and responsibility as believers.

THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS - PT#1 Lessons from the Angels Luke 2:1-20 * Did you know that Christmas is under attack? It’s subtle in some ways and “in your face” in others. Many retailers have attempted to remove “Christmas” from their advertizing in an effort, so they say, of not offending people. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 15, 2008

What can we learn from the shepherds about responding to God’s call at Christmas?

THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS – PT 2 The Shepherds Luke 2:15-20 * What do you think of when you hear these words “THE DRAFT?” Some think of the draft which takes place every year in sports as college athletes are “drafted” into the pros. Think about it; these top level athletes don’t particularly get to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Madman

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An examination of the Demoniac of Gadara and his demon possession

"Lessons from a Madman" As a former alcoholic and drug-abuser, my attention was drawn to the account given in the Bible about the Madman, the demon-possessed man of Gadara (Mark 5:1-20). His attitude/actions, before the Lord delivered him from demon-possession and he was born-again, were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Lamentations Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jul 21, 2008

Through calamities and suffering we can learn about God’s judgement, about our own sin, and about God’s renewing power.

Lessons from Lamentations Lamentations 3:1-3; 19-24; 40-42 For the past couple of weeks, we have been inundated with reports of the floods in the Midwest. The reports about Iowa are of special interest to Sue & me, since we come from there, so we perked up our ears when we heard names of ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-42

Denomination: Brethren

Lessons From Joshua

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Sermon on the occasion of the induction of our new Senior Pastor. Looking at Joshua and his leadership.

Lessons from Joshua – Joshua 1-8 Gladstone Baptist Church – 15/4/07 am Well we’ve been anticipating this morning for a long time now haven’t we. It has been 10 months since Pastor Roger informed the Board that he was leaving. He’s been gone now for 4 months. So I want to thank you all for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009

The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown.] INTRODUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009

The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Titanic

Contributed by Rich Cook on Apr 25, 2012

Lessons and warnings that led to the sinking of Titanic, and challenges for Christians and the church.

Titanic Much of this sermon is original. However I’ve picked up thoughts, points, illustrations and quotes from many sources. 1. (Slides 1-5) Always been fascinated with the Titanic, elementary school library book, Titanic was found when I was in high school, the movie (James Cameron pitched ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Lessons From The Graveyard

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 8, 2011

Lessons to learn as we think about death and the rest of our lives - am I ready and are those around me ready? What will I do with the rest of my days?

Tuesday was All Saints Day and therefore this Sunday is All Saints Sunday. I don’t know if you realized it. I remember how it was in Poland – a national holiday – one of the big ones. Mostly people spend the day with relatives, walk in the cemetery, clean the graves of family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From Haggai

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 28, 2011

From the Prophet Haggai and the Nation of Judah we learn some solemn lessons for time and eternity.

TEXT: HAGGAI TITLE: LESSONS FROM HAGGAI #1. UNFAITHFULNESS TO THE LORD HAS SEVERE CONSEQUENCES: [1:2; 2:2] A. Rebuild [1:2] B. Residue [2:2] These two words show us the severe consequences Judah had suffered for their unfaithfulness to the Lord. The Babylonians had destroyed their Temple and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012

If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be 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. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lessons From Paul

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2014

It was because Paul had such an obsession with Jesus that the message of Jesus Christ went forth through him to evangelize the world. Paul was a powerful preacher and he has many lessons to teach us through what he wrote.

4-6-04 Title: Lessons from Paul Text: “Declared to be the Son of God with power ...by the resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Romans 1:1–4, 4:24–25, and 8:11 Introduction: The subject of today’s lesson is one of the most well-known people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist