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The Indwelling Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul says, "If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, He does not belong to Christ." We must possess the Spirit to be possessed by Christ. He must be ours if we are His. Mutual possessing and mutual indwelling is what salvation is all about.

Indwelling has a variety of meanings. It can mean that matter indwells matter as a kernel or fruit within a shell. A yoke indwells the white and both dwell within the shell. It can refer to a situation where one substance is intermixed with another, as with salt and water, or medicine within your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-13

Lessons From The Wise—go, Ready, Set.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 26, 2021

These men had a reputation, they were the— elite, These men had King Herod’s ear. Again, They didn’t haphazardly visit Jesus.

Lessons From the Wise—Go, Ready, Set. Matthew 2:1-2NIV It’s poor etiquette to attend a party and not bring the host/honoree a gift. We should feel privileged to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree—King Jesus. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, James 1:5

Denomination: Church Of God

God Travels With Us Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2021

We are privileged to have our God with us and who promised that he travels with us in all our life journey from the day we have committed to him. Read and enjoy and share with others.

Theme: He travels with us Text: Isaiah 41:1-24 Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love endures forever!! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our Annual theme, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” based on John 14:6, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis 1:1 - The Scientific Brilliance Of Our Sovereign Lord

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 1, 2023

This is a revision of a sermon I posted nearly two years ago that presented the story of creation from a scientific viewpoint. The wonder of creation is a witness to God's holiness, majesty, power, and glory.

"IN THE BEGINNING, GOD CREATED THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH" (Genesis 1:1). I want you to consider for a moment how solemn, awesome, powerful, and wondrous this statement is, for it presents the work, thought, and majesty of Almighty God. Some of you reading this might be thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Romans 1:20, Colossians 1:16-17, John 1:1-4, Hebrews 11:3, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

In Times Like These

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 3, 2022

When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, He went to the Temple and looked around. When Jesus visited the Temple the next day, He saw some things that He didn’t like and gives us insight on the church today. They knew Jesus was in town and yet it changed nothing!

Luke 19:45-48 IN TIMES LIKE THESE April 3, 2022 Intro: Just the day before, Jesus had presented Himself to the people in Jerusalem, as their King and as their Messiah, in fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9. “Thy King is coming… riding on a donkey.” The people praised Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48, Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Making Of Godly Fathers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2024

A dad is a partner with God in making disciples of his children. The greatest characteristics of God to me is that He is a Father. He is our everlasting Father. He is a Father to the fatherless.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “They will never stop looking at you.” INTRODUCTION: FATHERLESSNESS: All children have a father, but not all children have a father in their life. An estimated 24.7 million children (33%) live absent their biological father. According to 72.2 % of the U.S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of Ephesus: The Flame That Became An Ember (Revelation 2:1-7)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 16, 2023

Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, deal with seven specific churches located in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) that were given words of encouragement and criticism by the Lord Jesus Christ. We need to read what Jesus says to them, because it applies to us as well.

Revelation 2 and 3 deal with seven specific churches listed by the Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:11). He gives orders to the apostle John to write down what He says and send it to the pastors of these churches in order to let them know that despite the circumstances in which they find ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Acts 18:19-21, Acts 20:17-38, 1 Timothy 1:3, Acts 17:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Is

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 20, 2007

From the Faith Chapter, a reminder that faith comes from hearing God’s word and obeying it.

What Faith Is Heb 11:1-16 Introduction This is the great chapter on faith. It is the greatest example of faith in the whole Bible. In the last few verses of the previous chapter, the writer outlines how the Hebrew Christians in Rome needed to persevere in their faith. “Therefore do not cast away ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Master Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008

Jesus is the Master: some one we must model our lives after.

Jesus the Master December 10,13 & 30 2007 Jesus Who? Brian McLaren writes in his book “A Generous Orthodoxy” in the chapter that asks the question “Would Jesus Be a Christian?” “…the more one respects Jesus, the more one must be brokenhearted, embarrassed, furious, or some combination ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: *other

Python Spirits

Contributed by Chika Ossai-Ugbah on Jun 23, 2011

It treats demonic avenues through which people are deceived and enslaved even with the supernatural. It calls on believers for discernment and confrontation through prayers

In Acts 16:16, Paul and Silas encountered a young woman who prophesied to them through what Luke calls a “spirit of divination.” However, the Greek word from which “divination” is translated is python. “Python” was a word associated with prophecy amongst the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant's Response!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 8, 2011

As Christians in the radically self promoting age we need to remind ourselves that we are not lords over God's heritage but His servants, and servants to our brethren in our ministry to glorify Christ.

"If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Birthday America – Remember The Landmarks!

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 5, 2002

Wise King Solomon composed many short, wise sayings called “proverbs” to help the reader know how to best get along in life. He shares one of these proverbs in Proverbs 22:28 that I think is appropriate that we look at on this “Happy Birthday America!” ce

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I am deeply grateful to be a citizen of the United States. I consider my United States Citizenship to be one of my most prized possessions. It is a privilege to be an American. I love the 4th of July. The corn is usually “knee-high.” The watermelons are juicy. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Is There A Conflict Between Faith And Science? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 28, 2002

Those seeking truth should consider: 1. Christian faith birthed science. 2. Miracles are not things done against natural law, but according to natural law. 3. To close the door to the possibility of the existence of God goes against the very fabric

How do you explain miracles to a scientist? How do you explain science to a Christian? Can it be done, and is there a conflict between the two? How do we use objective critical reasoning and still believe in things like the parting of the Red Sea, a virgin giving birth to a child, shriveled ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2003

This is number seven in an eight part series looking at the seven churches of Asia

And so here we stand, almost but not quite at the end of our journey. The scripture that Bonnie read earlier was the letter written by Christ to the Christians in the city of Philadelphia, which was the sixth of seven letters written to the churches in the area known then as the Province of Asia. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Treasures, Trees And Transformations Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

So we see an extraordinary parallel. For Zacchaeus stands up and makes the pronoucement, (if you will permit a paraphrase) “I surrender all that I have to own you.” And Jesus, reply is similar, “I surrender all that I am to make you mine.”

Introduction: What would you do if you knew you had less than two weeks to live? Less than two weeks to accomplish anything of significance in life? Less than two weeks to spend with loved ones? Less than two weeks? Today is Palm Sunday. A day when we normally remember the entry of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist