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Provoking Thoughts From (3 John)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

Again, I want to bring to your attention the fact that second and third John are very small books,

but to say they were insignificant would be like saying a person who is short is not significant. We know that size does not have anything to do with significance. However, there is a contrast between second and third John. For example, Remember, we mentioned in the previous message that some ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

La Navidad Nos Dice Que Dios Tiene Control Del Mundo Entero

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Nov 23, 2020

Al comtemplar los eventos del Nacimiento de Jesus tenemos que ver que Dios planeo todas las cosas, y que los personajes de la Navidad no estaban consientes de porque pasaban las cosas asi. Pero la voluntad de Dios se estaba cumpliendo en cada detalle.

¡El gran día había llegado! El Momento cuando Emanuel, Dios con nosotros es una realidad. Después de siglos de espera, el tiempo se condensa y se detiene para saludar el más grande acontecimiento de todos los tiempos: El nacimiento de Cristo Jesús, el Mesías ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3. Appeasing God's Anger Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

Even God's storms are acts of love. His fierce winds are meant to drive us to Him for shelter. We see this in the case of Jonah (the saved), and the sailors (the lost).

1. God’s righteous anger drives the saved to confession. 1:9 2. The lost to conversion. 1:16 3. Both are the fruits of God’s storms. I. The Storm verse 11; God 1. The sea wrought and the wind was tempestuous. 2. The storm represented the anger of God at sin. a. Jonah’s sin was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Our Adversities Into Opportunities

Contributed by Terry Denis on Mar 19, 2021

We all have adversities in life. As Christians, crisis could be an opportunity to do the plan of God in our lives at a particular situation. Let us look at the story of Joseph and be encouraged by his example.

Turning our Adversities Into Opportunities Genesis 37-50 The Story of Joseph.  1. Crisis #1 - His brothers hated him. (Genesis 37:3) a)  Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his sons because he had been born to him in his old age. He also gave him a robe (cloak) of many colors. b) His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Wills

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 1, 2022

Many live under the illusion that we'll be able to live the good life with the right strategy, the proper techniques, and enough discipline. The reality? James says we are not in control of our lives.

Opening: One day, a young man saw a sign at a restaurant that said, "Free Lunch Tomorrow." The next day he brought his friends to have lunch at the restaurant. When they finished eating, a waiter came to him with the bill of $100 to pay. He was surprised and didn't want to pay. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:13-16, Proverbs 21:5, Luke 14:28, Proverbs 27:1, Luke 12:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of (Un)answered Prayer

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 23, 2021

Two stories from Mark 7 illustrate the mystery of answered prayer: God adapts his glorious plan to the requests of ordinary people, even when granting the requests is greater than people can imagine.

THE MYSTERY OF (UN)ANSWERED PRAYER—Mark 7:24-37 Many people have had the experience of praying—passionately, even desperately—and not receiving the answer they were seeking. That can be confusing, even troubling, and we naturally ask, “Why?” Was God not listening? Is he not able to do what we ask? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daniel 2: When Life Seems Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

God is in control, even when the world seems chaotic. Daniel handles a situation beyond his control with WISDOM and FAITH.

WHEN LIFE SEEMS OUT OF CONTROL—Daniel 2 Does it sometimes seem like your life is out of control? Coronavirus. The national debt. Politics. Natural disasters. As a parent committed to your kids, you try to protect them and control their environment, but you can’t control all the people and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lifestyle Principles Sermon Ii: When Depressed, Pray For A Right Response Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

Situational depression is our opportunity to prayerfully plan for a positive response.

WHEN DEPRESSED DUE TO SITUATIONAL DISTRESS, PRAYERFULLY PLAN A POSITIVE RESPONSE One day this past week my soul became vexed by a distressful situation . . . my ability to concentrate was dulled . . . my body felt fatigued beyond usual tiredness . . . then it occurred to me that that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

False Reality May I Have A Word With You Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 18, 2022

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and my brothers, I know you possibly feel darkness

False Reality May I Have A Word With You by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 18, 2022) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and my ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Genesis 2:16, Genesis 2:17, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

A Once In History Life

Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 26, 2019

Though everyone is unique, everyone shares a commonality with Moses. What do we have in common?

We’ve all seen coffee cup phrases. The encouraging words that are just right to place on a coffee cup and present to someone as an encouraging gift. Most gift shops stock these cups and they make great gifts for a person who just needs a little encouragement. The phrases usually originate from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Revelation Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Revelation of God

A. INTRODUCTION “That which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For A Growing Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Feb 23, 2019

The purpose of this sermon is to provide biblical principles to grow strong in your relationship with God. Our relationship with God is built on the premise of absolute love for God. We are to love him with all that we are and more than anything else.

Consider the following principles for growing in your relationship with God. I. BECOME BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH GOD A. Any type of relationship begins with at least a minimum level of acquaintance. B. We get acquainted with God through: 1. His Word – it reveals God. 2. Prayer – prayer is not just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Part Of God’s Story Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 28, 2023

The dreams of Joseph lay out the larger vision of what God will fulfill in His life. What can we learn from it about the way God works?

- Sermon series: “Character Amid Crisis.” - Joseph is not necessary the most important of the OT characters. That would probably go to Abraham or Moses or David. But I think Joseph stands as the greatest saint of the OT in his behavior. He doesn’t have the major lapses in his behavior like most of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen And Called: Living In God's Purpose 2 Timothy 1:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 9, 2024

Explore the transformative truth found in 2 Timothy 1:9, which proclaims, "For God saved us and called us to live a holy life.

Chosen and Called: Living in God's Purpose 2 Timothy 1:9 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the transformative truth found in 2 Timothy 1:9, which proclaims, "For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Romans 5:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Jeremiah 1:5, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shaping The Family Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024

The Lord very clearly gives us directions for shaping our family

Relationship series #2 Shaping the Family Good morning everyone, glad to have you join us as we continue in our series “Relationships” Really the Bible is far from silent on how we connect and the plan God has laid out for us being in a relationship and how we connect not only to others but also ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene