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The City Of Oxyrhynchus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 29, 2022

Oxyrhynchus is an ancient town in the north of Egypt (situated near the modern town of al-Bahnasa), approximately 160km southwest of Cairo on one of the Nile's canals. Many ancient documents written on papyrus were found there—70% of all known papyri originated there.

The city of Oxyrhynchus Oxyrhynchus is an ancient town in the north of Egypt (situated near the modern town of al-Bahnasa), approximately 160km southwest of Cairo on one of the Nile's canals. Many ancient documents written on papyrus were found there—70% of all known papyri originated there. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Goat From The Stable

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 25, 2021

Little beginnings don't determine your future. It doesn't matter your little beginning, you can rise from the stable to hero.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 009 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:6-7 THE GOAT FROM THE STABLE It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, John 14:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Can We Lose Our Healing

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 26, 2021

You cannot lose what you did not have. If you have it, you cannot lose it.

There is a large church group who has healing rooms and that is fine, but they have a belief that a person can lose their healing because some who are claimed to be healed later “lost their healing,” because the symptoms returned. Thus it is their fault if it did not stick. As an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1, Luke 9:38-42, Mark 9:28-29, 2 Timothy 4:20, Philippians 2:25-27, 1 Timothy 5:23, James 5:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Lesson #8 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 20, 2024

As we continue our study in the Revelation of Jesus Christ, as given to John, we begin in chapter 7. An additional event is to take place included in the sixth seal.

Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we continue our study in the Revelation of Jesus Christ, as given to John, we begin in chapter 7. An additional event is to take ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17, Revelation 6:8, John 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching For Heaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2024

This evening, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. Tonight, we are going to reach for Heaven.

READ passage. This evening, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. Tonight, we are going to reach for Heaven. Some may ask, "How can you be sure there is a Heaven?" There are several answers to that question: Whatever culture you stumble across, whatever time ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 19, 2024

Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? 

JOY TO THE WORLD Luke 2:1-20 Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King Who Was Born A Fugitive (Matthew 1:18-2:23)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2024

Matthew's Gospel records the account of the circumstances surrounding the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, including the attempt on His life by the hands of Herod and the horrendous events that followed.

Joseph and Mary were betrothed to one another. It involved a marriage arranged by both sets of parents and the details were negotiated by the signing of marriage contracts. This time of betrothal was as binding and serious as the marriage itself, which would not take place until a year later. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-20, Jeremiah 31:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

At Your Command

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

Jesus has promised us that if we will commit ourselves wholly to the Kingdom of God that all our basic needs will be provided.

At Your Command Introduction: Matthew 6:25-33 Proposition:Jesus commands us not to worry each day for our basic needs but to,instead, be about our daily spiritual duties. (Outline) I.RECOGNIZE HIS INTEGRITY (by) A.Obey(ing) His Commands 1.The Soldier 2.The Christian B.Perform(ing) All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Holiness

Acts Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 3, 2021

This king's experience of evil coming in the face of determined good effort and obedience mirrors the experience of devout men and women of every age and teaches us to believe in the constant working of Divine Providence, even in difficult circumstances.

2 CHRONICLES 32:1-8 ACTS OF FAITHFULNESS [Isaiah 37:10-20, 36-38; Ps. 46; 2 Kgs 18:13-19:37] King Hezekiah [reigned 726–697 BC] had been on fire for the Lord God. First he had aggressively removed evil influences from his life (30:14; 31:1). Next he had torn down the idols in Israel and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-8, Isaiah 37:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed For Battle

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

We are part of the church of God and not only are we part of God’s church but we are living in God’s plan. In God’s plan there is a battle, Jesus is our Commander In Chief.

“Dressed For Battle!” 9/2/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com Psalms 24:8 “Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.” “¿Quién es este Rey de gloria? Jehová el fuerte y valiente, Jehová el poderoso en batalla.” In this year 2007 we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Memorial Service Veteran Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

Really the freedom we enjoy today is because countless lives were sacrificed for us. The Kingdom of God applauds these mighty men and women of faith – David himself at the end of his reign makes sure the historians of Israel remember

Memorial Service – veteran Greetings and opening prayer – thank the people for all their prayers. Cards and gifts in memory of ______. Favorite Scripture John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Apply Wise Strategies To Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us simultaneously apply the following wise strategies to spiritual warfare while reminding us that the battle belongs to the Lord and He will give the victory

How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Apply Wise Strategies to Spiritual Warfare Illustration:A group of academics and historians has compiled this startling information: Since 3600 B.C., the world has known only 292 years of peace! During this period there have been 14,351 wars large and small, in which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:30-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War And The Christian Response Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001

A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sermon On Courage

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 10, 2021

Courage is defined as the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation.

Maya Angelou, an American poet, memoirist and civil rights activist once remarked: “Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.” 2 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, 2 Timothy 1:7, John 16:33

Something Great Is Coming Out Of This

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Great things come out of your obedience and faith

Something Great is Coming Out of This 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 8-14 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 5:2 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational