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Tweets From God (Part 1: Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2021

“If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet?” The Bible contains five short one-chapter books. The first, Obadiah, is a tweet about one nation's downfall and another's deliverance.

Tweets from God: Obadiah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/15/2016 I want to encourage you to log into Facebook, Twitter or whatever social media you prefer and “check in” here at the Grove. This is one way that we as a congregation can get the word out to our friends, ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

What God Values Most Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 2, 2022

This message is about value. Many believe that they are worthless and have no value at all based on life's circumstances but that is simply not true. God values each of us and has said so in His Word.

What God Values Most Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21; Romans 8:2 In the twelfth chapter of the book of Luke, Jesus discussed with His disciples the depth of God’s knowledge of us and why we should not fear men or worry about the things of this life. This is what He said in verses six, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 1 - A People Set Apart For God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 11, 2024

We as a church are the ‘Ekklesia’ set apart for the Lord. Let us understand how we can be those called apart people who can take a stand for the Lord and not compromise with the world.

We read in Matthew 16:18, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”(ESV) Jesus Christ said that He will build His church on the rock. Often people perceive that church is a building, and hence the first picture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Revelation 2:14, Revelation 2:16, Numbers 23:9, Deuteronomy 33:28, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:9, Matthew 24:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Growing In Christ. The Process Of Sanctification Colossians 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 10, 2024

What is sanctification and how does it pertain to my walk with Christ? A message about the simple process of getting closer to Him.

Growing in Christ: The Process of Sanctification Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In His Ways (1 Kings 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2025

How similar are David's words to those of Jesus in one respect? Let's look at 1 Kings 2.

Was David’s advice to Solomon similar to what Jesus taught in the sermon on the mount? Let’s look at 1 Kings 2. What advice did David give to his son Solomon in his last days? Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: “I go the way of all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Both Kings Die (1 Kings 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2025

Why did both kings of Israel and Judah die? Let's explore 1 Kings 14.

Why did the kings of Israel and Judah face punishment? Did either of them repent? Do we? Let’s look at 1 Kings 14. Did Jeroboam’s wife visit the prophet Ahijah about her sick son Abijah? Did she come disguised, not realizing that God sees all? About the same time, Abijah son of Jeroboam got sick. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Five Bad Kings (1 Kings 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2025

What can we learn from five bad kings of Israel? Let's look at 1 Kings 16.

What characteristic was common to the kings of Israel that made them bad? What can we learn from this? Let’s look at five kings of Israel in 1 Kings 16. What was God’s message to King Baasha king of Israel by the prophet Jehu? Now the word of Yahweh came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah Stands Alone (1 Kings 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 4, 2025

Must a servant of God sometimes stand alone? Let's look at 1 Kings 18.

If we speak for God, must we be willing to stand boldly alone in the face of opposition? Are we really alone? Let’s look at Elijah’s loneliness in 1 Kings 18. What did Ahab assign to Obadiah because of the famine in the land? Now it happened after many days that the word of Yahweh came to Elijah ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bad King Ahaziah (2 Kings 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2025

Do we worship God alone or God and something else? Let's look at 2 Kings 1.

Can anyone but God help us? Who or what do we worship that is not God? Let’s look at 2 Kings 1. Who did Ahaziah seek instead of God? What did Elijah tell Ahaziah’s messengers? Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. Now Ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of The History Of The End Of The World, Part 1

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 31, 2023

The Study Of The History Of The End Of The World, Part 1

Deep within their hearts and minds, a significant number sense that the world is careening towards something that is both catastrophic yet wondrous all at the same time. Not exactly sure of what that is, many attempt to get a handle on this feeling of apprehensive expectation by conceptually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 1 – The Introduction To These Psalms Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023

We are going to take up a study of The Psalms of Ascent, the Psalms numbered 120 – 134. They are called by various names but they are a wonderful collection of Psalms sung by the pilgrims three times a year as they ascended to Jerusalem in pilgrimage. This is the Introduction.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 1 – THE INTRODUCTION TO THESE PSALMS We are going to embark on a journey with the study of 15 Psalms that are called “The Songs of Degrees” in the AV, but “The Songs of Ascent” in most other versions. These Psalms go together and were sung on a pilgrimage as the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:16, Psalm 9:1-2, Psalm 19:1-2, Hebrews 13:13-14, Hebrews 11:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Different: Think Differently Part 1 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 28, 2025

If we are going to be different in this world, we must start with our minds, and think differently.

TRUE When Jesus was before Pilate, Pilate irritatingly asked Jesus, “So, are you a king or not?” Jesus answered, “You tell me. Because I am King, I was born and entered the world so that I could witness to the truth. Everyone who cares for truth, who has any feeling for the truth, recognizes my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Man Of God From Judah – Part 1

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 7, 2025

In this season, God is raising and sending many men of God, armed with a word from Him and raw power and authority(to back it up), to expose the deception of all Jeroboam’s and cleanse God's altars.

In this generation, there is so much of strange fire and incense burning on God’s altars. Because of this strange fire, people are living strange lives. There is no fruit of God’s Holiness that leads to Holy living. A person in sin continue live in sin in spite of coming to the church regularly. ...read more

Meant For Good: Promise And Process (1 Of 5) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 25, 2025

There is a process that leads to the promises of God.

Meant for Good: Promises and Process. A journey through the life of Joseph, encouraging us when we go through times of challenge, reminding us of God's promises! If God loves me, he will make my life comfortable. God's goal for my life is to make me happy. If I'm suffering, it means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2, Genesis 37:25-28, Genesis 37:5-8, Genesis 37:18-24, Psalm 105:16-18, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message #1: Prioritizing Stewardship In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 31, 2025

This morning, we are beginning a new Sermon Series for March titled: STEWARDSHIP: Maximizing God’s Blessings for His Glory. This morning, we are going to begin with Message #1 on PRIORITIZING STEWARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES

INTRODUCTION: This morning, we are beginning a new Sermon Series for March titled: STEWARDSHIP: Maximizing God’s Blessings for His Glory. This morning, we are going to begin with Message #1 on PRIORITIZING STEWARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES Our keynote scripture for this series in found in 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal