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Give Thanks To Yahweh Our God (Sons Of God, Week 2: Psalm 97) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 22, 2022

Week 2 in our study of what "elohim" means. Yahweh is God Most High, and we praise him for that.

Last week, we read Psalm 82. There, we read this: A psalm of/for Asaph (Psalm 82). God (Elohim) is taking his stand in the community/assembly of God (El), In the midst of the gods (Elohim) He is exercising authority. (2) How long will you exercise authority wrongly, while the faces of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12, Psalm 82:1-8, Deuteronomy 32:8-9

Compromised Christianity Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2019

Part 2 of this series focuses on continues the discussion of how Christianity is being compromised and how our relationship with the world is making us weak.

Compromised Christianity Part 2 Scriptures: John 17:17; Matthew 24:3-14; 1Timothy 4:1-3; 5:19-20 Last week in Part One of this series I shared with you that when Jesus prayed for His disciples (and subsequently also for us) in John 17:17 He asked His Father to “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-17, John 17:17, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only One Came Back To Say Thanks

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

Spiritual Amnesia (Alzheimer, dementia) is a sickness that makes us forget to say “thanks” to God: We Forget God’s Past Mercies; We Allow Present Troubles To Block Out God’s Love; We Forget The Promises Made; Forget Our Calling As Ambassadors, etc.

“ONLY ONE CAME BACK TO SAY THANKS” LUKE 17:11-19 11 And it came to pass, as Jesus went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Broken (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 14, 2019

In looking at the events leading up to the crucifixion we find that there were some things that were broken. Let's look into some of these and see what we can take away from them.

BROKEN (part one) In looking at the events leading up to the crucifixion we find that there were some things that were broken. Let's look into some of these and see what we can take away from them. 1) The broken jar. Mark 14:3-9, "While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 26:55, Psalm 69:19-21, Luke 2:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Churches That Abuse

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2020

A study in the book of Hosea 9: 1 – 17

Hosea 9: 1 – 17 Churches that abuse 1 Do not rejoice, O Israel, with joy like other peoples, for you have played the harlot against your God. You have made love for hire on every threshing floor. 2 The threshing floor and the winepress shall not feed them, and the new wine shall fail in her. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I'm Confident Of That (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 1, 2020

We can view the word confident in a purely negative light. We associate confidence with pride and arrogance, but that's not always the case. There are times where the word is used in a positive way. Let's look at some of them and see what we can take away.

I'M CONFIDENT OF THAT (part one) In the Wed. night study we've been going over verses regarding boasting about tomorrow and making plans for tomorrow but things not going as planned. Sometimes we're too confident that things are going to go a certain way and are blindsided when they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23, 1 Samuel 17:45-50, Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 John 3:19-24, Hebrews 10:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Not Talking About Prehistoric Beasts Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2016

A study of the book of Job 26: 1 – 14

Job 26: 1 – 14 It’s Not Talking About Prehistoric Beasts 1 But Job answered and said: 2 “How have you helped him who is without power? How have you saved the arm that has no strength? 3 How have you counseled one who has no wisdom? And how have you declared sound advice to many? ...read more

Scripture: Job 26:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why All The Hubbub, Bub? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 2, 2016

A study of the book of Job 28: 1 – 28

Job 28: 1 – 28 Why All The Hubbub, Bub? 1 “Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man puts an end to darkness, and searches every recess for ore in the darkness and the shadow of death. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Standing In The Gap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 4, 2016

The first 3 chapters of Revelation have often been seen as separate from the rest of the book. But that doesn't make any sense. Why would Jesus spend 3 chapters on local churches who were not part of the rest of the story?

OPEN: This morning I’m going to teach you a little about something that’s called “Hermeneutics”. Hermeneutics is the description of how to read and understand your Bible. When I was in Bible College I had a professor who told us that whenever the Bible had a lot to say on a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016

The Golden Rule has always been popular. In fact, the reason it’s called the Golden Rule is because a Roman emperor, Alexander Severus, had this saying of Jesus engraved on his wall in gold. So let’s look at this saying of Jesus called, ‘the Golden Rule'.

THE GOLDEN RULE INTRODUCTION: A rather legalistic Seminary student wanted to have a Scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote the Bible, book, chapter and verse to okay his actions. He did all right with that until he began to fall in love with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The War To End All Wars Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 16, 2016

Revelation is about a war to end all wars. But what is this about Armageddon and what does it mean to us?

OPEN: Years ago I received a flyer for a Revival to be held in Richmond, Indiana. The “Revivalist” was going to tell us about 2nd coming of Christ. His topics would include the “rapture”, the rebuilding of the Temple, and the battle to end all battles – Armageddon. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Can't Wait Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 30, 2016

Heaven is a wonderful promise. But there are those who think it will be boring and tedious. They're wrong - but do you know why?

OPEN: This is the last in our 9 part sermon series from Revelation. A lot of preachers won’t preach through the whole book of Revelation (it me took me 30 years to believe I could do it) because they feel it is a confusing book - and they fear they’ll get things wrong and mess something ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praising Him!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

I want you to see with me some of the ways we worship God.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I want to call your attention to something about the church bulletin you received as you came in this morning. On the front, centered just below the red masthead are these words, “Morning Worship Service, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stooping To A Higher Level Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

Jesus knew His identity, yet served with humility.

STOOPING TO A HIGHER LEVEL John 13:1-17 S: Celebrate Jesus! Th: Service Pr: JESUS KNEW HIS IDENTITY YET SERVED WITH HUMILITY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: concerns TS: We will find in John 13:1-17 four concerns that Jesus demonstrates in order to serve with humility. The _____ concern that we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement Of Christ's Kingdom & Righteousnen

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2002

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom and Righteousness (Matthew 6:24-33)

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom and Righteousness (Matthew 6:24-33) Andrew Fletcher in 1709 once said, “Give me the making of the songs of a nation and I care not who makes the laws.” Music has a powerful influence with every person on the planet. Illustration: I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational