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Abraham: A Final Look Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 3, 2021

The last years of Abraham's life have less coverage than his middle years, between leaving Ur and settling in Beersheba. Even so, several events happened, so let's take a last look at Abraham's live

Introduction: Abraham, like most Bible characters, had his high and low points. The highest point, arguably, would be the episode where he was commanded to offer Isaac as a burnt offering but was stopped before he actually did so (Genesis 22). The last years of Abraham’s life don’t have much ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-2, Genesis 24:1-9, Genesis 25:1-10, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Conquering Power Of Love.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2020

In the now-famous “Love Chapter” of 1 Corinthians 13, Paul wrote about love that is put into practice. More than just a feeling or emotion.

The Conquering Power Of Love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13NIV God’s love melts the hardest heart, The toughest of men and women’s heart melt like wax in the presence of the Lord. P.H The city of Corinth was a major commercial center of Southern Greece at the time of Paul’s writing. It was also a city ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Arrangements

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 31, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 23: 1 – 20

Genesis 23: 1 – 20 Funeral arrangements 23 Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. 2 So Sarah died in Kirjath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her. 3 Then Abraham stood up from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Snake On A Pole

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 5, 2018

Have you ever driven by a medical facility and notice the symbol of a snake on a pole and wonder what are they thinking or what does that symbol mean. The truths in this teaching helps you overcome the adulterated view which is blinding many.

Snake On A Pole A Biblical Perspective Have you ever driven by a medical facility and notice the symbol of a snake on a pole and wonder what are they thinking or what does that symbol mean. At first glance it might seem ill-fitting to have such an emblem as a symbol for decoration in hospitals or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In Times Of Despair

Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 26, 2017

When there seems to be no possibility of anything good happening in life, you can find hope in

Hope in Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-6, 16-25 INTRODUCTI0N The year is 586 BCE. The nation Israel had already been taken into captivity. Now, the city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. Soon, the walls of the city would be destroyed. The Babylonian army would plunder all the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-6, Lamentations 3:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen And Redeemed

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 14, 2019

A look at the power, depth and beauty of Ephesians 1

CHOSEN and REDEEMED Ephesians 1:7-14 Last week we were looking at the amazing spiritual blessings we get in Christ. Today, we’re going to continue looking at what Paul tells us in Ephesians 1. These messages are simply reminders or maybe for the first time you’re hearing what Christ did for us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

For Our God Is A Consuming Fire

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 15, 2019

The following sermon is going to review Hebrews 12:18-29 in order to help remind us not only of the infinite value of our blessings in Christ but also the warning that the tears of the foolish on that final day will not be able to put out the consuming fire of God!

Our Response Hebrews 12:18-29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 One day Esau returned famished from hunting. Whether Esau was truly starving and on the brink of death is hard to determine if one should take his claims literally or as a hyperbole. Upon ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29, Genesis 25:29-34, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 4:20

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2020

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-3 One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Plea For Onesimus

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 24, 2020

A short letter from a man in prison to a man betrayed.

A PLEA FOR ONESIMUS "8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, 9 yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ— 10 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-16, John 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pass It On-Priorities

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 21, 2018

Put God first above all things to reach God’s Ideal!

Title: Pass It On-Priorities Date: 5/25/2014 Place: BLCC Text: Genesis 22.1-14 CT: Put God first above all things to reach God’s Ideal! FAS: Father 'Replaces God' with His Hobby At the age of 47, the writer William Giraldi's father died tragically in a motorcycle accident. Giraldi's father was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

It’s Not The Messenger, It’s The Message

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 9, 2013

Paul was direct and focused on what he had to do; he was a messenger of Christ, not of himself or anyone else and he knew it.

16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Final Word

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 4, 2013

The Israelites were never left without a word from God. But it wouldn't be enough. God spoke, but He never said all that he needed to say. There was something lacking.

24 October 2005 God's Final Word Hebrews 1:1-1:4 (NLT) 1 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. 2 But now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejected God

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

[Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-26, John 8:46-59

Denomination: Lutheran

One More Song For You

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2018

There has always been one unwilling to let the rocks cry out, to stand up and be counted, who was willing to persevere and say, “As long as there is time, and one breath left in me There will always be one more song for You

One more Song for You Galatians 6:9-10 The Voice (VOICE) 9 May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist. 10 So seize any opportunity the Lord gives you to do good things and be a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah: The Preaching Prophet Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

Unwillingly, Jonah preaches to Nineveh

“Jonah: The Preaching Prophet” Jonah 3:1-10 David P. Nolte Can you envision Jonah after being tossed into the sea, swallowed by a huge fish, imprisoned in the Haddock Hoosegow for three days and nights? Can you fathom how he must have stunk after being barfed up onto the beach? Can you ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ