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Old Dogs And New Tricks Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Shallowness always leads to folly, but depth, when it is directed by wisdom, will lead to a life pleasing to God and appealing to man. Very seldom is a truly wise man proud. He is humbled because he knows so well how little he really knows.

Proverbs by their very nature are often paradoxical, and they often seem to contradict one another. They only do so, however, if we take them as absolutes which are true in every case. If we take them as stating a truth of a segment of reality, and not all of reality, we will see there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6

Been Conformed

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 27, 2021

The body of Christ is to be conformed to the image of Christ

God loves us so much and his desire is for us to be conformed to the image of his Son Jesus Christ. The love that he as for his Son is beyond comparison and we are loved by God the same way that he loves his Son - John 15:9. We were created in the image of God - Genesis 1: 26 - 27. In the process ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Hand Up...not A Hand Out! (Acts 3:1-10)

Contributed by David Darst on May 17, 2021

I have come to this conclusion: People do not need a “hand out” . What they really need is a “hand up” So many people would be content to be carried around in their affliction rather than walk on their own two feet. The Worst part is many Christian’s are content to keep carrying them.

I. The Routine (1) Peter and John were still in the two by two mode -- they were going about their religious routine on their way to the temple to pray. “Ninth hour” approximately (3PM) in the afternoon. Some interesting observations: It wasn’t the time of the afternoon sacrifice; but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

For I'm Going To Your House Today.........

October 24, 2020 In the stories of Peter and Mary Magdalene, we noted the multiple encounters each had with Jesus throughout His 3 ½ year ministry. In our final 2 sermons, we see again the one-time encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus and between Jesus and the Thief on the Cross and again ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:7-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Lord Hears You

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Mar 2, 2021

God hears everything we say. He hears us when we murmur, when we slander, but He also hears us when we cry out in distress or surrender in humility.

Will Smith and Gene Hackman star in the 1998 movie, Enemy of the State. The concept is that whether you deserve it or not, the Government has immense capabilities to spy on every minute detail of your life. As unnerving as the film was, technology has only grown more ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Ambush

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Satan often seeks to strike from a hidden position. Whether hidden and concealed or hidden in plain sight Satan seeks to ambush us. We can only be victorious through Jesus Christ.

AMBUSH (2016) Text: Luke 4:1 – 13 As a student pastor, I had my first confirmands for a confirmation class. We were having a session, imitating how some of the very first Christians lived with the threat of persecution, one of the leaders jumped in the door and said with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Throne Of David Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

In verse 30 we see David was writing about one whom he knew would come because God had promised that a Messiah would set on his throne.

A. M. Fairbairn said, “The task of reason is to make impossible all religion save the best.” This was the attitude of Peter and Paul the great evangelists of the early church. They were determined to use all the reason and logic at their disposal to persuade men to see that Jesus Christ was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

What Can Jesus’ Childhood Teach Us? (Luke, Part 1) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 23, 2022

Even as a child, Jesus was fully human, but understand how special His relationship was with God. Today, we have the same opportunities to know God as well, if only we will devote ourselves to His business.

Introduction - When we were last in the Gospel of Luke, it was a very familiar story • We discussed Advent (the waiting & revealing of the Messiah) • We also rejoiced at the birth of Jesus – God incarnate (Immanuel) - Today we’ll begin a study of Luke; this should take ~ 3 months (to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ben Sira Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 26, 2022

Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period.

Ben Sira Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period. He is the author of Sirach, also known as the "Book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Awol --- Absent Without Leave, Suppose

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 4, 2022

David ask: HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN! Awol means absent without leave. How soon can we leave the battle and not be where God has called us.

ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE… AWOL… SUPPOSE BY Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Two part HAVE WE EVER HEARD: A LINE DRAWN IN THE SAND? ARE YOU FOR US OR AGAINST US? Matthew 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. 2 Timothy 2:4 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4, 2 Samuel 11:1-4, 2 Samuel 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking Right Relationships Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 12, 2022

When you relate to God, set Christ apart as Lord, you are always ready to give an answer. An answer to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. When you have this kind of relationship with the Lord that Peter is talking about in this passage people will ask you about it.

We quite often hear alarming reports about declining education. Tests scores dropping for students. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed. But there is another finding that is serious but does not receive the same attention. When discovering why those fail at their jobs their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Give A Way Of Escape

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 24, 2020

The world will say, ‘just leave that place when the problem starts’, but the Holy Spirit tells us when the heat becomes hotter in your life ‘ leave your flesh’ and walk in the Spirit, God will give a way of escape!

Way of escape! 1 Corinthians 10:13” God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. God will provide a way for us to escape! This promise is so comforting and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are Your Shoes

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Dec 3, 2020

what shoes do you wear, how is your faith

WHERE ARE YOUR SHOES MATTHEW 7: 1-2; 13-15 1 "Judge not, lest you be judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with what measure you measure, it will be measured back to you ask Him! 13 "Enter in through the narrow gate; because wide is the gate, and broad is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2, Matthew 7:13-15

Denomination: Charismatic

God Rewards At The Perfect Time

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 4, 2020

God knows the moment when His blessing will have the greatest impact in our lives. God doesn’t forget all that we do for Him, He doesn’t forget what he has promised us. He waits for the perfect time!

Esther 2:21-23 In those days, while Mordecai sat within the king’s gate, two of the king’s eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, doorkeepers, became furious and sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. So the matter became known to Mordecai, who told Queen Esther, and Esther informed the king in Mordecai’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10, Revelation 22:12, Hebrews 10:23, Esther 10:3, Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 17:10, Esther 2:21-23, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

For All The Saints

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Jan 15, 2021

A look into a lost faith tradition of reflecting on the life and work of the saints, especially Saint Hilary of Poitiers, feast day January 13

This past week my First-Grade son, who goes to the local Catholic School, along with all of this first grade classmates, helped lead the Wednesday mass. This was the second time this school year that he and his class has done this, and thus it was the second time that I went in order to see him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Luke 1:31-35, Romans 9:5

Denomination: Lutheran