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The Future Of The World Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2013

When you face an uncertain future, don't rely on human predictions; rely on the Lord.

In his book Future Babble, journalist Dan Gardner explores our obsession with “experts” who claim to predict future events. Gardner relies on the work of Philip Tetlock, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, who produced a massive 20-year analysis of 27,450 predictions from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Trash Talking Devil And A Truth Talking Savior

Contributed by C. Darron Killingsworth on Feb 26, 2014

A trash talking devil throws lies in your path to try to convince you to turn away from God, but the Truth Talking Savior has the final say!

II Chronicles 32 9 After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, 10 Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News - Bad News Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2011

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 22

Isaiah 2: 1 – 22 Good News – Bad News 1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.2 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wasted Potential Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 14, 2011

How do you respond to God's discipline?

Are you living up to your full potential? Raise your hand and stand up if you think you’re living up to your full potential because I want to make sure you are a good target. I have snipers in the sound booth!—Just kidding! It’s a nasty question isn’t it? I mean if you say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2015

The 1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14) of Christians as God’s own children of light.

For anyone who remembers the days when just one Spider-Man movie seemed impossible, it is an astonishing how comic book superheroes now dominate popular entertainment. There is a precise schedule of superhero movies to be released over the next six years. Even with such a variety of movies there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Other

How We Got The Koran And How We Got The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 14, 2015

Text transmission is a critical part of our faith. We must be assured we have heard from God. Here is a comparison of the two processes that brought forth the 2 Holy Books of our faiths.

Lesson 9, Which Comes First? Is it a full-blown religion, or a Book, that comes first from God? Strange question, perhaps, but important, I think. Possible answer one: In Israel, it was the religion. That is, the encounter. For many hundreds of years, there was no full book in Israel. But the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is His Name ‘immanuel’ Or ‘jesus’? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 5, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 1: 18 – 25

Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Is His Name ‘Immanuel’ Or ‘Jesus’? 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keep Your Head On!

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 6, 2012

Healthful Living

Keep your Head on! “Just imagine yourself in Barbados!” - Where there is never a dull moment. These are two of the most familiar taglines on advertisements put out by the Barbados Tourism Authority to the world. The posters depict a beautiful blue ocean and white sandy beaches with a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7-8

Denomination: Adventist

Simon And Simon Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 9, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 8: 1 - 25

Acts 8: 1 - 25 Simon and Simon 8 Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He The Spirit Of Truth Has Come (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020

To establish that God has provided for seekers of faith: the pattern of conversion to Christ. It was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the work of the Holy Spirit, in the dispensation of grace.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. He the Spirit of Truth Has Come Remarks. 1. This is the first lesson, in the sermon-series entitled: “The Pattern of Conversion.” This will be the most important, “textual sermons,” I will have ever preached. This lesson will unfold to the hearer: “The Pattern of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15, John 8:31-36, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 16, 2020

In this epistle, John sets the record straight about who Jesus is and how one might have fellowship with Him.

Background First John was written by the Apostle John. Though his name is nowhere to be found written in this letter. It has been traditionally ascribed to John the Apostle. From the beginning of the letter he places himself among the eyewitnesses of the Lord Jesus (1:1-2) Early Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 6

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 20, 2020

When people say they have no sin they are claiming sinless perfection and moral relativism. We are living in a culture that says it has no sin.

Review The Gnostics were the false teachers who believed matter to be evil, the spirit good, and salvation to come by secret knowledge (gnosis) granted to those who were part of their clique. John is teaching all of this to combat a heresy circulated by the Gnostics called ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2020

The introductory message to the series I want to know Jesus. A series designed to help us take Jesus out of the box of our current understanding so that He can become all that He really is in our lives.

I Want To Know Christ Video – Who Is Jesus? Luke writes in the 9th chapter of his gospel; Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Loving Your Bullies” Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 18, 2021

How can we love those who are hostile to us? Jesus shows us how in looking at 1) The Misinterpretation: (Matthew 5:43), 2) The Mandate (Matthew 5:44), and 3) The Motive: (Matthew 5:45-48).

Matthew 5:43-48. [43]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45]so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Other

How Does The Old Testament Apply To Me? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 25, 2019

The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed; the Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed.

How Does the Old Testament Apply to Me? Rev. Brian Bill May 25-26, 2019 Earlier this week I tried to start our 2006 Honda Odyssey and all I heard was “click.” Not knowing much about cars, I opened the hood and shook a few things to see if anything was loose (I see other guys do this). I think I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:27, 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, Romans 15:4, Mark 7:19, Galatians 4:9-11, Matthew 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist