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Tracing The Little Horn Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008

Part 7 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Further tracing the origin of the Antichrist.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 7: Tracing the Little Horn We are now in week seven of our study of the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Last week we started looking at the third vision found in chapter eight about the ram and the goat. We noticed how for the first time, God put names to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Terrifying Vision Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008

Part 10 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Overview of the last three chapters of Daniel focusing on Chapter 10 as the introduction to this final prophecy.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 10: The Terrifying Vision (Daniel 10) After two weeks off to celebrate the Easter Season we are returning to our study of the prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. The book of Daniel is rightly called the Apocalypse of the Old Testament, because no ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

In Spite Of The Storm

Contributed by James May on Aug 24, 2008

If we would learn to worship Jesus in spite of the storm, we wouldn’t have to worry. We could be happy in knowing that he will help us to walk on the water with him.

In Spite of the Storm By Pastor Jim May Jesus was the Miracle Working Man from Galilee. He was The Great Hope of the Jews. To many who watched him perform miracles, signs and wonders, Jesus was the Great Messiah, the Deliverer. For many of them he was the answer to their prayers, the hope of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mula Sa Puso

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Aug 29, 2008

3 Ways in Directing Your Heart...

Mula Sa Puso Directing Your Heart Luke 12:33-34 INTRODUCTION Lukas 12:33-34, …”Gumawa kayo para sa inyong mga sarili ng mga supot na hindi naluluma, ng isang kayamanan sa langit na hindi nauubos, na doo’y hindi lumalapit ang magnanakaw, o naninira man ang bukbok. Sapagkat kung saan naroroon ang ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:33-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hold The Ball Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2008

There are many "self-help" books about how we can have a successful church, but Titus is one of the few divinely inspired books telling us how to do this. What are three of the basic principles a church needs to observe to be successful in God’s eyes?

OPEN: Several years back, John Brodie, a former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, was used by his team to hold the ball for field goals and extra points after the touchdown. A reporter once asked why a million-dollar player like him would have to do such a menial task. "Well," said ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Covenant Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 7, 2008

4th in series (Section 3) in Hebrews. This message focuses on the new covenant we have gained through Jesus.

God Made a Perfect Covenant Marriage is a gift from God When it is right – it is incredibly exhilarating and impossible to describe. But when it is wrong – it is excruciatingly painful and hopelessly beyond endurance. When it is right – marriage is a kind of heaven on earth and when it is wrong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bad Reception - Unanswered Prayer #2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2008

"Wrong doing" (sin) can block our prayers... but so can "wrong thinking". What kinds of attitudes could undermine our prayer time and create "bad reception" between us and God?

OPEN: Charlie Brown. Lucy. Schroeder. Snoopy. Where do we know those characters from? (The cartoon series: Peanuts) And who was the artist who created “Peanuts”? (Charles Shultz) Charles Shultz was something of a theologian. He tried to communicate his view of God through his cartoons. And he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Palm Of His Hand Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

As Jesus walks in the midst of His local churches, He personally protects them.

1. Jesus personally protects His local churches by holding His messengers in His hand 2. Jesus personally protects His local churches with the all-sufficient power of His Word 3. Jesus personally protects His local churches with the permeating power of His presence REVELATION 1:16 In World War ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

Do you know the number one struggle of every Christian? It is prayerlessness. See how Moses found the strength to pray when weary.

Corporate & Intercessory Prayer Review – What kind of diet are you on? What do you fill your appetite with? Did you “diet” this week from sawdust and try some bread of life? Testimonies? Preview A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Buried Under The Oaks Of Shechem

Contributed by Fred Parker on Dec 15, 2007

As we peer into the subdued shadows of our pasts, it is often extremely difficult to discern those indiscriminate things that are disturbing our devotion to God in the present. ___ E. Fred Parker (November 6, 2004)

BURIED UNDER THE OAKS OF SHECHEM Written by Rev Fred Parker November 6, 2004 FOCUS As we peer into the subdued shadows of our pasts, it is often extremely difficult to discern those indiscriminate things that are disturbing our devotion to God in the present. ___ E. Fred Parker (November 6, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

I Can See Clearly Now

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Joseph, Pt. 3

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (GENESIS 41:1-41) Growing up, I had my fair share of “Why” and “Why not” questions. Why was I the overlooked youngest child, and not the popular middle or influential eldest child in the family? Why was I not better looking, better built or better off? Why did I have a flat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Will Follow Him Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 1

I WILL FOLLOW HIM (JOHN 1:29-42) Have you heard of the “The Pew Potato Prayer”? The lazy man’s prayer goes like this: “Dear Lord, please leave me alone! Just let me sit here in my pew on Sunday. And Lord, guard my seat, the last seat here in the back row. Please don’t let anyone else try to sit ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 9

EYES WIDE OPEN (ACTS 4:32-5:11) Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the State Fair every year. Every year Stumpy would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And every year Martha would say, “I know, Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars.” This ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Hired! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 7

YOU ARE HIRED! (MATTHEW 20:1-16) The economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century that hit the airline industry reflects the cost of doing business. United Airlines and Continental Airlines filed for bankruptcy and American Airlines avoided bankruptcy after the union gave back $1.62 billion in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Harvest At The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Stewards, Pt. 1

THE HARVEST AT THE END OF THE AGE (MATTHEW 13:24-43) One summer (2007), Pastor Michael, a Chinese missionary with our denomination, was on furlough from his work in Peru. He and his wife decided to visit Los Angeles area pastors to share about their work with coworkers and friends they often see at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible