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  • The Response Of A Sheep To The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,751 views

    Reassurances in the valley, celebrations on the plateau, and hope for the future.

    A SHEEP’S RESPONSE TO THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Psalm 23:4-6. ‘All we like sheep have gone astray’ (Isaiah 53:6). Yet when we know Jesus as our Good Shepherd (John 10:14), we have full bragging rights (Psalm 23:1-3). One of the distinguishing marks of the Good Shepherd is His compassion towards an ...read more

  • Warnings And Promises For Evil Days

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 7, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    Times and signs.

    WARNINGS & PROMISES FOR EVIL DAYS. Luke 21:5-19. Every so often we are confronted with all the uncertainty that arises from the dawn of what seem to be evil days. One hundred years ago people wondered if the fierce battles of World War One represented the Apocalyptic Armageddon. Then came ...read more

  • An Overview Of The Book Of Ruth

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,149 views

    It all comes down to a moment at midnight on a particular threshing floor in the valley below Bethlehem.

    AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF RUTH. Ruth 1-4. The structure of the Book of Ruth is interesting. It begins in the time of the Judges, and ends with a genealogy that runs on to King David, thus justifying the book’s canonical position between Judges and 1 Samuel. The whole story pivots on a time ...read more

  • The Incarnation In Ezekiel

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,129 views

    “I the LORD their God with them" (Ezekiel 34:30).

    THE INCARNATION IN EZEKIEL. Ezekiel 34:1-31. “I the LORD their God (am) with them” (Ezekiel 34:30). The word “am” is provided in italics in some of our English translations, to indicate that it is not in the original. ‘What is this but “God with us”?’ asked C. H. Spurgeon in his 19th ...read more

  • A Call To Draw Near

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,140 views

    The finished work of Jesus gives us confident access to God.

    A CALL TO DRAW NEAR. Hebrews 10:11-25. Broadly speaking, this passage represents the end of the argument for the pre-eminence of Jesus’ priesthood, and the beginning of some practical applications. In expounding the sympathetic priesthood of Jesus (Hebrews 4:14-16), the writer has already ...read more

  • Find Joy In Service Series

    Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021
     | 1,680 views

    We spend a lot of time in this life chasing things that we cannot take with us when we die. Paul recognizes the value of eternal rewards, and it’s a good problem to have to be conflicted between continuing to earn more, or being in heaven to enjoy what’s been won.

    I. Intro A. Jim Elliot said, “He is no fool who give what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” B. We spend a lot of time in this life chasing things that we cannot take with us when we die C. Paul recognizes the value of eternal rewards, and it’s a good problem to have to be conflicted ...read more

  • 1 Timothy 1 (Nasb)

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2021
     | 822 views

    Correcting false teaching / Paul's testimony

    Correcting false teaching (v. 1-11) 1. true child (young new believer) 3. Macedonia (north of Greece) remain on at Ephesus (Turkey) 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies (a religion focuses on this), which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the ...read more

  • Rending, An Encouragement To Repent.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,553 views

    Looking into the first two chapters of Joel

    Rending Over the past few days, I have been drawn to the book of Joel again. This interesting little book brings focus to a number of things. Joel starts his book with a description of a plague, not a pandemic plague like we are now experiencing, but a plague of locusts. Locusts move like an ...read more

  • Revivals Of Hosea, Joel And Amos Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 13, 2021
     | 1,665 views

    Let's look at the revivals prophesied by Hosea, Joel and Amos.

    Let's look at the revivals prophesied by Hosea, Joel and Amos. 1) Hoseah’s Revival How is repairing a broken marriage like a spiritual revival? How can God love an unfaithful nation and Jesus love such a sinful Church? Hosea’s story of adultery, divorce and remarriage is heartwarming. ...read more

  • Overcoming The Homeless Spirit Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 165 views

    In a world where stability and security are cherished, many individuals struggle with an invisible yet debilitating force known as the "homeless spirit.

    In a world where stability and security are cherished, many individuals struggle with an invisible yet debilitating force known as the "homeless spirit." This spiritual condition goes beyond physical homelessness, manifesting in emotional, psychological, and relational instability. Rooted ...read more

  • A Leper Cleansed By Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 14, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,349 views

    Leprosy is often used as a figure for sin.

    A LEPER CLEANSED BY JESUS. Luke 5:12-16. The various skin diseases which fall under the Biblical heading of ‘leprosy’ have long stood as a metaphor for that worst of all human diseases: sin. However, this does not detract from the historicity of the incident which Luke now sets before us. ...read more

  • Sowing Seeds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,252 views

    Casting the seed of the gospel is essential for modern followers of Christ Jesus.

    Sowing Seeds – Matthew 13: 1 - 9 Intro: One evening during a reception Franklin Roosevelt decided he would conduct an experiment to see if anyone really paid attention to what he said. As each person passed down the receiving line shaking his hand Roosevelt ...read more

  • What Is The Church?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2023
     | 709 views

    A town gathering and a few word pictures help us understand what is meant by the word church.

    What is the church? A Gathering The early church borrowed a Greek term, ?????s?a (ekklésia), meaning a gathering of citizens. Thus we call the study of the church ecclesiology. Can it describe a local church? To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in ...read more

  • Glimpses Of Glory In The Fields: A Journey Through Luke 2:8-20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,220 views

    Luke 2:8-20, is where the heavenly curtains briefly draw back, revealing profound glimpses of divine glory. Lets explore this passage and uncover the treasures it holds for our hearts and spirits.

    "Glimpses of Glory in the Fields: A Journey Through Luke 2:8-20" Introduction: Today we embark on a journey into the sacred pages of Luke 2:8-20, where the heavenly curtains briefly draw back, revealing profound glimpses of divine glory. Join me in exploring this passage as we uncover ...read more

  • Gratitude Unleashed: Transformed By Truth Psalm 118:28 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,205 views

    Today we gather to explore the transformative power of truth found in Psalm 118:28. This psalm resonates with the theme of gratitude—a powerful force that has the potential to bring about transformation in our lives.

    Gratitude Unleashed: Transformed by Truth Psalm 118:28 Introduction: Today we gather to explore the transformative power of truth found in Psalm 118:28. This psalm resonates with the theme of gratitude—a powerful force that has the potential to bring about transformation in our lives. As we delve ...read more