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The Characters Of Christmas: The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 9, 2014

What we learn about gifts from the Wise Men who visited Jesus.

The Characters of Christmas: The Wise (?) Men Matthew 2:1-12 We come to close our series on The Characters of Christmas today with a look at the most misunderstood, or at least most misinterpreted, cast of characters in the entire Christmas story. Like Buddy the Elf walking around New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014

Understanding and looking at the character of God and what we can expect from God as well as what He expects out of us.

Understanding God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning I want to look at trying to understand God. Looking at understanding the character of God What God wants from us and what we can expect from God. One of the early church leaders Augustine was once accosted by a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Divorce Or Separation? Which Is Acceptable By God?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 8, 2024

We have learned God's statutes for marriage. The world does not follow these statutes very well; they did not at the first of mankind, nor are they any better today. Many believe divorce is a righteous means to dissolve unwanted marriages.

We have learned God's statutes for marriage. The world does not follow these statutes very well; they did not at the first of mankind, nor are they any better today. Marriage is to be between a man and his chosen bride; one woman. In the Bible we see the selection of the wife is either by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-17, 1 Timothy 2:13-14, Ephesians 5:22-25, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Second Sign" Healing Of The Nobleman's Son Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 20, 2017

This message is part of a series in the Gospel of John.

INTRODUCTION: The book of John is structured topically. Chapters 1- 12 primarily focus on the “Seven Signs” and Chapters 13 – 20 focus on the glory of God. Interwoven is the gospel message. Jesus is God in the flesh and the hope for fallen humanity. This he declares through Seven “I AM” statements ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sheep Of His Flock, Formed In The Image Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 6, 2025

How do we become a community of men and women formed in the image of Jesus? Remember that we are still weak human beings, afflicted by the effects of original sin. We are like sheep.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2025 Who is called to follow Jesus in His assembly, His Church? If we look carefully at our psalm, which is numbered one-hundred, we can see the beginning of an answer: “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the lands!” All the lands, all the peoples. Go back to the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14, Acts 13:43-52, Revelation 7:9, Revelation 7:14-17, John 10:27-30, Genesis 6:6-8, Genesis 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Is Christianity Losing America?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 24, 2004

The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8).

Is Christianity Losing America? The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8). Why is the truth in Christ so hard for people to understand? The Christian culture is dwindling according to scripture and there are those that continue to denigh the very existence of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covenant Of Reproduction

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2005

When God covenants with us, there has to be a mark, but where?

· When God made this powerful covenant with Abraham, He demanded a physical sign of the covenant, a mark that set the person apart as a carrier of the covenant. · God could have asked for many different signs - he could have asked for a pierced ear, but it is not a covenant of idle words and no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blind See

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2020

We often don’t know what we cannot see, because we’ve never seen it. There is a way to gain spiritual sight. What is it? How can we see what we are blind to in our world? Let’s learn what Jesus taught about it in John 9:1-41.

We often don’t know what we cannot see, because we’ve never seen it. There is a way to gain spiritual sight. What is it? How can we see what we are blind to in our world? Let’s learn what Jesus taught about it in John 9:1-41. Fault-Finding John 9:1-5 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Biblical Believer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

In verse 25 James sums up the two requirements for being a truly biblical believer. Be receptive and be responsive. You start with a positive attitude and follow through with practical action.

Can a Christian be non-biblical? Can he defend teachings and practices that are contrary to Scripture? Can he reject those who are taught in God's Word? The Bible itself and history answer, yes. Yes it is possible to be a Christian who is more in love with his own opinions than with the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

The Truth Will Set You Free Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

It is easy enough to be superficially attracted to Jesus, but the test is continuing with Jesus. Real faith is life-long act.

You’ve Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You’ll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days – it’s just that simple. You can pick up free mp3s at any of our exits as you leave today. Our entire church family began ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

"beware Of The Leaven Of The Pharisees And The Sadduccees And Of Herod"

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 10, 2019

Warning of Jesus when He said "beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees and of Herod" -

Get rid of Leaven. We are looking into the warnings of Jesus when He said "beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees and of Herod" - Matthew 16:6-12; Mark 8:15 and we shall also look into the Parable of the Leaven to understand the background of the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-12, Mark 8:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tearing Down The Walls Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Christ came, tore down the walls, and united people in Himself.

Tearing Down the Walls - Eph. 2:11-18 Steve Simala Grant, Aug. 26, 2001 Intro: (don’t read, but read/explain relevant parts – point of desire for removal of walls) Robert Frost. 1875– 64. Mending Wall SOMETHING there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges Facing Baptists In The Twenty-First Century Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Baptists have brought distinctive truth to the circle of the evangelical faith. However, there appears to be a danger of being of losing the Baptist identify which must be recognised and resisted.

PHILIPPIANS 4:8, 9 BAPTIST FOUNDATIONS CHALLENGES FACING BAPTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 15

Even though the subject of divorce is a controversial one, and one that carries with it a great deal of emotion, it is not one on which the Bible is silent. Both the Old and New Testaments mention the subject on various occasions, but putting all the pieces together in hopes of seeing the whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Truth (Part 1)

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

The epistemological validity of the Christian Faith. The relativism of Christianity in a postmodern world.

"I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth." Paul has clearly stated his reason for writing Timothy in the above verses (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Congregational