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Predestined To Adoption Series

Contributed by Aaron Fenlason on Jun 13, 2009

An exposition of Ephesians 1:5-6.

Predestined to Adoption 1. The Action – His Predestination a. Definition i. to decide or determine beforehand ii. This is accomplished, like election, before time iii. Election is the choice of individuals, predestination is the end appointed for them b. Passages i. God’s revealed wisdom But we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Wine Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 2, 2009

(PowerPoint slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Looking at Jesus first miracle, and the significance of the good wine.

Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-11) The Good Wine John 2:1-11 This morning my heart is burdened with a rather unusual subject - and it flows directly out of a rather intriguing passage in Scripture. Our text is the account of Jesus’ first sign in Cana of Galilee - at the wedding where He ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Waiting Upon The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 5, 2009

Waiting upon God can be one of the most trying of all trials. However, remember a ’trial’ is a test and the great4er the battle the greater the victory. In this outline are just listed a few of the blessings of waiting on God. They also serve who only s

Waiting upon the Lord! Isaiah 40:31 (AMP) But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Understanding The Twelve Purposes For Trials, Trouble, Testing

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 7, 2009

A survey of the Bible texts concerning trials

UNDERSTANDING THE TWELVE BIBLICAL PURPOSES FOR TESTING, TRIALS & TROUBLES 1. God allows trials so that we might become stronger Christians (James 1:3, 4) Reason #1 To Praise The Lord! “My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers generations; knowing this that the trying of your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Draws Near

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 13, 2009

Being near to Jesus dramatically and dynamically changes our life.

WHEN JESUS DRAWS NEAR 7/12/09 Luke 24:13-34 S__ L__ R__ 1. Two People – heated discussion a. some scholars thing its husband and wife b. point & counter point c. not - of rancor but of desperation 2. Discussion is not to prove/defeat/accuse a. share thoughts & feelings 3. Discovery of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 14, 2009

God pours out his grace upon us. Because of this, we have much to celebrate.

Ephesians 1:3-14 “Celebration of Grace” INTRODUCTION Imagine what it would be like to uncover priceless treasures and riches beyond your wildest dreams. What would it feel like? What would a person be thinking? How would a person react? In February 1923, Howard Carter made one of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Us Hold Fast

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

The believer is repeatedly admonished to perservere in the faith

Let Us Hold fast [ M-157, March, 1994 ] Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Let Us Hold Fast A. The Admonition to Endure: Believers are admonished multiple times in the Word to persevere, to endure. 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Christian Mother Today

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 6, 2009

What does it take to be a Christian mother in the world we live today? The Bible gives us four points on how we can do just that.

How to be a Christian Mother Today 2 Tim. 1:1-12 Intro Sociologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, law enforcement officers, educators, and social workers are reminding us repeatedly of the importance of the home. The influence of the home for good or bad had been the subject of many books, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Wicked King

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

What can we learn from the story of Jehoiakim, a very wicked king?

LESSONS FROM A WICKED KING Text: Jeremiah 36:1 – 32 Introduction: · Jehoiakim was a very wicked king · Originally named Eliakim, was put into power by Pharoah Necho after the defeat of his father and captivity of his brother · Oppressive, godless, covetous, violent · Executed Urijah the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Belief In Jesus Is Saving Power

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 6, 2012

For the life of me I have never understood just how a nonbeliever makes it through life without God. I don’t know how they make it through their troubles, sickness or loss of a love one. Most depend on their friends and family but, when all the dust settl

Belief in Jesus is saving power Thanks to everyone for your support, kind words, and most of all your prayers for Kevin and also your prayers for our 7 month old Great granddaughter who has the flu. It seems Satan pours out a bucket of troubles sometimes but, our Lord is there to bring out good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Baptist

"And It Came To Pass"

Contributed by Roshelle Deas Roberson on Dec 9, 2012

The human mind cannot explain (defend, excuse) the plan God have for our lives, but by faith we must see it through.

“And it came to Pass” Luke 1: 27-31 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sacrifice Of The Mass Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2013

The one sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented daily in the Holy Eucharist--for our sanctification and the salvation of every human.

Monday of 3rd Week in Course January 28, 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium The sacrifice which the author of the Letter to the Hebrews, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, was a single historical event. But we must also acknowledge that from the beginning, the Church has recognized that we make ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Catholic

Kneel Down Rather Than Buckling Down…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 28, 2013

We need God’s help not only on a daily basis but on a minute to minute basis. I know this by experience. I came across a little prayer in a Christian magazine, headed: "A Morning Prayer for Help" .

Kneel down rather than buckling down…. Life of Jacob –Part 3 Genesis 32:10 “I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies and of all the truth which you have shown Your servant….” Worry will make you old; stress will kill you; prayer will set you free! We need ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's European Tour Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This message looks at the lessons we can learn from Paul's teaching as he traveled throughout Europe with the Gospel message

INTRODUCTION * Progression in the book of Acts: - started with a group of men, given a challenge by Christ to take the message of Christ to all the world - these and faithful to share that message, as were those they shared it with; a successive chain of evangelism - the growth/flourish of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Acts 29 Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

The church today is called to be an Acts 29 church. This message reveals what is required to continue the ministry and mission of the church in Acts,

INTRODUCTION * WE are Acts 29: we are living in the unfinished chapter of the church’s ministry * Our journey through Acts saw the church’s beginning, success, and some failures * Acts ends with Paul under house arrest and using that house as a base of operation as he shares the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist