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Is Easter Celebration The Pascal Of Our Lord Jesus?

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Apr 11, 2020

We celebrate Easter year in and year out, but is it the same feast of Passover fulfilled by our Lord Jesus Christ

Well, let see what the Bible says to us. Today multitudes, and nations in the Christian world are celebrating either the Easter or the Pascal feast depending on what denomination you belong. At the same time, the Bible makes it clear that Easter is after the Feast of the unleavened bread, Just as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7, Acts 12:4, 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Only The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you wish to fear human being like you or the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD GOD deserves our reverential fear IV. TEXT: Isaiah 8:11-13 (New Living Translation, Second

I. EXORDIUM: Do you wish to fear human being like you or the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD GOD deserves our reverential fear IV. TEXT: Isaiah 8:11-13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The Lord has given me a strong warning not to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loosed! Stand Up And Praise God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 4, 2016

For eighteen long years this woman had struggled with her infirmity. What better day to heal her than the Sabbath?

LOOSED! STAND UP AND PRAISE GOD. Luke 13:10-17. In this remarkable little incident we find Jesus teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath (Luke 13:10). Perhaps one of the first things we notice is just how obedient the Lord was to the laws and customs of His time. Should not we also be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Humble Virgin

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 19, 2017

What can we learn from a teenager? What can we learn from her faith? What can we learn from Mary the mother of Jesus?

Prelude What can we learn from a teenager? What can we learn from her faith? What can we learn from Mary the mother of Jesus? Purpose: Let’s learn about the simplicity of trust in God. Plan: Let’s look at Luke 1:26-38, the so-called Annunciation, the announcement to Mary of her pregnancy with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Your Smile Makes A Difference

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 14, 2018

When we share the good news with a smile it brings life,  It brings joy,  it brings happiness and good health to others. A smile can  spread happiness, start a friendship and dissolve an argument.

Your smile makes a difference! The book of  Proverbs 15:30 says : "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health." An online dictionary describes cheerful as an  act of smiling and laughing. From the above verse it is very obvious that smiling has an important role ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Riches Fly Away Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 26, 2013

More than how much money you make or have, how you make that money and how you spend it is paramount!

Riches fly away! Proverbs 23:5”Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven.” Rev Billy Graham said: “If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simeon

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 18, 2014

At times, we fail to discern the will of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit when we have unrighteousness in our life.

Luke 2:27”And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God….” Today too often we hear the words ‘led by the Holy Spirit’ among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul Before King Agrippa Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021

There is a proverbial saying that 'all prisoners are not criminals, and all freed are not righteous'. It is true in every generation and every nation. Paul desired that all his hearers must accept Gospel and worship Jesus Christ.

Acts 25:23-26:32 Paul Before Agrippa 25:23-27 Festus presented Case of Paul to Agrippa 26:01-23 Paul defends his case before Agrippa 26:24-32 Views of Festus and King Agrippa on Gospel Acts 25:23-27 Festus presented the Case of Paul to Agrippa. The introduction of the trial of Paul by King ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Pentecost- Don’t Be "Holy Spirit Shy.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 11, 2022

The key is the realization that when the charis or gift of God is received, then the charismata should be in evidence.

To confirm is related to the word “firm” as in to strengthen and reinforce. God confirms our faith so we can withstand a certain amount of force, to stand in opposition to the falsehoods and challenges manifested by the devil, and more positively, to witness to the Gospel. e.g. Owen Phelps said ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Catholic

A Once In History Life

Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 26, 2019

Though everyone is unique, everyone shares a commonality with Moses. What do we have in common?

We’ve all seen coffee cup phrases. The encouraging words that are just right to place on a coffee cup and present to someone as an encouraging gift. Most gift shops stock these cups and they make great gifts for a person who just needs a little encouragement. The phrases usually originate from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wedding At Cana

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 10, 2023

Like all scripture, there are many lessons in this text. I want to focus on just three.

The Wedding in Cana John 2:1-10 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Weeds Among The Wheat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2022

God, the Lord, is the Reality that defines reality, that holds all that is, material or spiritual, in being.

Saturday of the 16th Week in Course Weeds Among the Wheat The tribes that Moses–and probably others–led into the Promised Land were, in the words of Exodus (12:38), a “mixed multitude.” That means that although once in the desert they were all called Hebrews or Israel, not all were physical ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:38, Matthew 13:24-30, Jeremiah 7:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Transformative Power Of Truth John 1:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2023

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This profound statement sets the stage for understanding the pivotal role of truth in our lives.

"The Transformative Power of Truth" Introduction: Today, let us embark on a journey into the transformative power of truth as we delve into the Gospel according to John, chapter 1, verse 1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This profound ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Psalm 119:89, John 1:4, Psalm 119:105, John 1:14, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Diligent Discipleship: Transformed By Truth 2 Timothy 2:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 4, 2024

In 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT), we encounter a call to diligence in handling God's Word—a truth that can transform our lives. Join me as we explore the transformative impact of truth in our journey of discipleship.

Diligent Discipleship: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT), we encounter a call to diligence in handling God's Word—a truth that can transform our lives. Join me as we explore the transformative impact of truth in our journey of discipleship. Point 1: Approved Workmen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Psalm 119:11, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fall

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 21, 2023

Adam and Eve fall but God picks them and us up.

THE FALL Genesis 3:1-7 We have all fallen either as a child on the ground We have fallen in love with someone We have fallen into sin as well We know what it’s like to fall 1. That’s what we’re talking about today the Fall • When Adam and Eve fell the entire human race was plunged into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist