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Reflection B.4 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / The Old Testament Prophets – Still Relevant Today!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

The Old Testament prophets are relevant to our question because their major theme is judgement, and because God's great act of judgement at the end of the Old Testament may be a foreshadowing of his judgement of the whole world in 'End Times'.

Starting with my next Reflection I will look at some passages in the Old Testament prophets. I would love to dive straight in, but I feel that some sort of introduction is in order. First, the Old Testament prophets take up more of the Bible than the whole of the New Testament! We believe God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Clouds Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

I have had some marvelous experiences with clouds, but not until recently did I ever realize how important a place clouds play in the Bible, and in the plan of God. They play a major role in life on this planet, for without clouds there would be no life.

Jean Baptiste Lamarch, the distinguished French naturalist, came from a military family and, at the age of 17 and in keeping with his family's tradition, enlisted in the army. At 21, however, his health failed and he went to Paris for a year of treatment. It was the bleakest time he had ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-24

Staying Clam In A Storm Of Heresy Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 29, 2021

A major concern for John is heresy within the church and the manner it is causing problems and robbing believers of their joy. John uses antichrist in reference to those who perhaps start with seemingly sincere faith; yet, their teaching becomes contrary to Christ and abiding in him.

There is a universal theme that runs through the book of 1 John, abiding in Christ. This is the key to “living in the world but not of the world. When we refuse to live in the world, we fail to serve Christ. Joe McKeever wrote the following. In the 1987 meeting of the Southern Baptist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study To Be Quiet!

Contributed by David Zachrich on Jun 4, 2022

At Kent State, where I teach, as with almost all colleges, there are a group of classes that are core courses – everyone must take them as part of their education, regardless of major or career goal. ... Almost no one wants to take them, but everyone knows that they are essential.

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Study to be Quiet Friends in Christ, At Kent State, where I teach, as with almost all colleges, there are a group of classes that are core courses – everyone must take them as part of their education, regardless of major or career goal. Math, history, sociology, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross Made The Difference For Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2016

1. We are blessed with two birthdays (vs. 1). 2. We are called to live by love (vs. 1-3). 3. We can overcome every obstacle in life (vs. 4-6). 4. We have been won by great witnesses (vs. 6-8).

The Cross Made the Difference for Us! 1 John 5:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 25, 2015 (Revised February 2, 2024) MESSAGE: *Christians are like other people in a whole lot of ways. We go to school and work. We love our families. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Power Over Sea And Spirits Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

When we face some great obstacle or some uncontrollable force in our lives, we have a Lord with us who is greater than all the forces in the created world. We can pray to God with confidence that he’s able to do anything we ask.

Di & I were watching a show the other day where they were previewing the latest movies and one came up that we decided was just too close to the truth to bear watching. It was based on the tsunami in 2004. Do you remember it? Those horrific scenes of the ocean rolling in and swallowing everything ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Observing The Scripture Series

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 12, 2002

We can hear God through His Word. But, like learning the basics of how to read; we must learn the basics of how to hear what God is saying. The first major step is to osbserve what God says through the Scripture.

"Hearing God Through Bible Study" This Lesson: Reading the Bible, and Observing What the Scripture Says Author: Dr. Neal Gray Purpose: We can hear God through His Word. But, like learning the basics of how to read; we must learn the basics of how to hear what God is saying. The first major step is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Holiness

How Are You Known?

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

It is an inescapable fact that we are all known in one way or the other. Question: How are you viewed by the majority of those who live and work around you? Do they see you as a godly person or an ungodly person? Do they see you as a peacemaker or a trou

Intro: Our text says, “Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, KNOWN and read of all men." Everyone without exception is known in some ways to others. Without your knowledge, the people around you are reading your life like an open book. As they privately observe, they are reading your motives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: *other

Choices We Make

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 12, 2013

When we sort through the implications of our choices, be they major or minor, how does a relationship with Jesus Christ figure into the equation? There is perhaps no greater choice facing us each and every day of our life than this choice. If you decide n

Opening illustration: Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Missy Sullivan noted that many user agreements, warranties, and disclaimers that come with products are nearly unreadable. Intentionally set in very small type, they actually discourage people from understanding them. Because of this, many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Put Your Life Back Together Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 19, 2013

Following Naomi's advice, Ruth did 4 things to help put their lives back together. They are the same four things we must do to put our lives together after a major trial, struggle or catastrophe in our lives.

How To Put Your LIfe Back Together Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 ATTENTION: This interpretation of Ruth and the threshing floor incident takes the traditional view of Ruth's actions. I have another sermon on the same text that takes a different view titled Doing it Right, looking at ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Decisions, Decisions, Decisions" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 11, 2016

Let me ask you a question this morning... How do you go about making the major decisions of life? Life is full of so many choices. How do you go about making those decisions? What is the process for you?

“Decisions, Decisions, Decisions” Joshua 24: 14-15 We have been walking with the Israelites and with Joshua as their leader now while for the past 14 weeks. And we have seen God do some powerful things as he has used this man named Joshua. Before the death of Moses God put his hand on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Commitment Needed

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 20, 2017

This sermon is about making those commitments that are going to matter for all eternity. It deals with three major commitments we're asked to make entailing our will, finances, and agendas. It also talks about the barriers we set up to prevent commitment.

A Godly Commitment Needed Joshua 24:15 In 1519 Spanish explorer Cortez landed at Vera Cruz to begin his conquest of Mexico with only 700 men. Legend has it that before they set off into Mexico’s interior Cortez ordered the ships to be burned while his men watched their only means of retreat sink ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Foursquare

Identifying Emmanual Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Jan 10, 2014

How can we know for sure that Jesus really is EMMANUEL – GOD WITH US – the One the Father sent to be the Savior of the world? One of the major evidences to support Christ’s claim to be the Messiah, are the great Messianic pophecies of the Old Testament.

INDENTIFYING EMMANUEL Christmas Eve 2012 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik A new movie will be released on Christmas Day 2012; it is entitled Les Miserables, a French term meaning: the miserable ones or the wretched ones. The movie is based on a French novel by Victor Hugo which is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accountability Of Shepherds

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 17, 2019

The same holds true today, as it did in Ezekiel's day. While no leader is totally responsible for what other people do, they have a major responsibility to lead others in the right way be treating them right and pointing them towards Jesus.

Ezekiel 34:18-19 Heavenly Father. I pray for your mercies on the spiritual leaders of our day who have gone astray. There are many who have purposely led others astray, and many have unknowingly led others astray by their misguided direction. I pray for conviction for those whom you have called ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:18-19

Denomination: Charismatic

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

There are three major themes addressed in this passage: Suffering, Servanthood, and Sacrifice. Whenever you study the Bible you should always ask yourself these two words: SO WHAT? Now that I've learned this, what changes will this make in my life?

INTRODUCTION Our friend, Paul Baloche, who lived for many years in Lindale, Texas has written or co-written over 120 worship songs. Perhaps his most popular song is “Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord” which I’ve borrowed his song title for this message. In the early 90’s, when Mike and I had only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist