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The Testimony Of Simeon Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2012

In this lesson we learn that the testimony of Simeon will show us the true identity and mission of Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Luke described the birth of Jesus, which took place in a stable in Bethlehem. Then he told us about the shepherds visiting Jesus on the night of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will You Drink From His Cup?

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2011

There is rich symbolism, and deep meaning, in the elements of the Communion Table. When Jesus offered the cup to His disciples He was offering them so much more than a refreshing drink. He was inviting them into the richest of all relationships.

Will You Drink From His Cup? - Matthew 26:26-29 - May 29, 2011 Turn with me, in your Bibles please, to the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew chapter 26 and we’ll begin reading in verse 26. The verses we’re about to read take place at the tail end of the last Passover that Jesus and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: *other

Financial Planning 101 Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

Biblical guidlines for money management.

Title: Financial Planning 101 Text: Nehemiah 5 Three Keys to Successful Money Management I. Be careful how you borrow- 1-5 a. Don’t borrow more than you can afford b. Don’t borrow foolishly c. Save for the rainy days II. Be faithful in how you budget- 6-13 a. Stick to godly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Time Out, Time In Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003

After vacation -- time out -- it would be ridiculous if there were no "time in", engagement. God calls us to full engagement with Himself, which in turn calls us to live in newness and not in old habits. There is no time for anything that is not a serio

There are certain intense situations in which the best answer, maybe the only answer, is to take a “time out”. Time out, to get perspective; time out, to get emotions under control; time out to back off and take a better look. There are certain serious situations in which your instincts tell you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Do Something, Stand There!!

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 31, 2008

If we don’t stand for something, we’ll fall for anything. We are living in days where God’s people need to make a stand.

Don’t Just Do Something – Stand There!! Many times during situations of panic you hear someone say, “Don’t just stand there, do something!” Then you see people running around like headless chickens, not achieving very much, but doing something. The three Hebrew children had a choice…don’t just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Conform Or Transform?

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008

Be a living sacrifice Live on that altar Don’t be conformed Be transformed!

Conform or Transform? Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal Every one on the platform wore a tie He and his family then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Trick Or Treat

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 18, 2008

Is Halloween itself a trick or a treat? Discover the truth about Halloween.

Trick or Treat Back in October 1988, my wife at that time and I paid a visit to Western Pa. We subsequently moved up there. But we were amazed at all the wild Halloween decorations. You have never seen such decorations as this. There were ghosts. There were goblins. There were pumpkins. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real Revival And Real Change Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

REAL REVIVAL Comes from hearing God’s Word and experiencing God’s presence - Leads to a Heart Change - Leads to Life Change - Leads to World Change - All for the Glory of God and growing His Kingdom. Revival is an encounter with the living God… As one pa

REAL REVIVAL… REAL CHANGE Nehemiah Chapter 8 1 all the people assembled as one man in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded for Israel. 2 So on the first day of the seventh month Ezra the priest brought ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands (Conclusion To Acts) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 22, 2019

GOD HAS AN AMAZING WAY OF ACCOMPLISHING HIS PLAN WHILE CHANGING OUR PLANS!

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands Concluding the Book of Acts Dr. Tom Bartlett Acts 28:1-31 (ESV) NOTES Acts 28:1-31 (ESV) You’re In Safe Hands Even when . . . Potential harm comes After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. The native people showed us ...read more

Denomination: Other

F + 0 = 0 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 5, 2019

Genuine faith in Jesus Christ bears fruit in our souls and shows itself in action.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES F + 0 = 0 JAMES 2:14-26 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… Math Woes (p) How many of you here like math… enjoy math… maybe have dreams about being a math teacher? You people are strange. I dislike math and it is all math’s fault. My dislike for math started when I was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Price Of Haircut @ Devil's Barbershop

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 11, 2016

Satan wants to "cut" the devotion of every spiritual Nazarite. He does it by severing your prayer life, devotional time, by some sin, etc. There's hope though. Samson's hair grew again and he was restored to his mission You can too!

THE PRICE OF A HAIRCUT IN THE DEVIL’S BARBERSHOP Judges 16:15,17,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MISSING HIS LOVED ONE (ONLY IN TEXAS) 1. Husband: “My wife is missing. She went shopping yesterday and hasn’t come home. 2. Sergeant: What’s her height? H: “Gee, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Servant Suffers - He Is Adored Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

Fourth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. Now, The Servant Suffers: He Is Adored. We see the demonstration, discouragement & defense of Mary's extravagant love.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 4: The Servant Suffers - He Is Adored Mark 14:3-9 I. Introduction A. We're continuing in our Passion Week series, exploring the most important week in the history of man when God's Suffering Servant "came not to be served but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 1, 2020

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the bread of life" and what difference does that make to us?

A man had just moved into town and stopped at local restaurant for dinner. The waiter did his best to please him but the man complained that he’d only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him four slices. The man said, "That’s good, but not good enough. I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You’re The Answer To Someone’s Prayer!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 13, 2020

Now how about us? Do we know how to pray? Well, of course we do! Or do we? For example, how do we pray for Christians who are going through difficulties in life?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Luke 22:42; Romans 8:28 ILL. I heard a story recently about a missionary in Africa, named William Chalmers, who was approached by two tribal chieftains. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Luke 22:42, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time To Kneel Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

This message looks at some tactics the enemy will use to discredit God's people. We can fight back through prayer. Daniel actually stood for his faith while on his knees in prayer.

In our second message from this series, I mentioned how when we live according to biblical principles, working “as to the Lord and not to men” (Colossians 3:23), that we will receive God’s favor and be promoted to a place of prominence. I also cautioned that those who are favored by God are hated ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist