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Teacher, Do You Not Care If We Perish? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2024

If I have done no evil, nothing but good, Lord, why am I being punished?

Twelfth Sunday in Course 2024 Psalm 107, which we prayed as our response to Scripture today, is what we call a todah song. When an Israelite had a big problem, like being thrown into prison because of a minor offense, or being about to drown as the boat is foundering in a storm, he would make a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 107:23-31, Job 38:1, Job 38:8-11, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Transformed By Truth: The Divine Significance Of The Number Seven Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

The number seven appears repeatedly throughout Scripture, symbolising completeness, perfection, and divine order. From the creation narrative to the teachings of Jesus, seven holds profound spiritual meaning.

Transformed by Truth: The Divine Significance of the Number Seven Introduction: Today, we gather to explore a fascinating topic—the biblical significance of the number seven. This number appears repeatedly throughout Scripture, symbolising completeness, perfection, and divine order. From the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Psalm 62:8, Genesis 9:13-15, Psalm 105:4, Matthew 18:21-22, Psalm 31:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Battles At The Edge Of Breakthrough

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

The journey to breakthrough is often filled with intense battles, especially at the edge of divine visitation. Many people give up right before their miracle because the pressure increases just before the victory is birthed.

BATTLES AT THE EDGE OF BREAKTHROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:10-16 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Job 42:10, Psalm 30:5 INTRODUCTION: The journey to breakthrough is often filled with intense battles, especially at the edge of divine ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness In Conduct Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Holiness in conduct reflects the transformation that takes place when a believer is in Christ. Our actions, words, and attitudes should consistently glorify God and set us apart from the world.

Title: HOLINESS IN CONDUCT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 2:12 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:14-15, Titus 2:7-8, Colossians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: Holiness in conduct reflects the transformation that takes place when a believer is in Christ. Our actions, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12, Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:14-15, Titus 2:7-8, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Worship The True God, Not An Idealised Version Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

In our world today, it is easy to create a version of God that fits our desires, beliefs, and preferences. But the true God of the Bible is not made in our image—we are made in His image.

Go! And Worship the True God, Not an Idealised Version of Yourself Introduction: Tim Keller once said, "If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshiping an idealised version of yourself." In our world today, it is easy to create a version of God that fits our desires, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 11:33, Exodus 20:3-4, Romans 1:25, John 14:15, James 1:22, Luke 9:23, Matthew 7:13-14, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Third Sunday Of Lent, Year C- Exhausting The Soil Or Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 8, 2025

I believe that there are a number of Christians living in their spiritual grace period

Jerry Flury, who once worked in the insurance industry, said, “I constantly had to deal with people seeking to maintain their policies perpetually in what they referred to as the policy’s grace period. A grace period is defined as the additional period of time a lender, or an insurance policy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Cares

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 6, 2024

Jesus wants to help the needy because he cares.

Jesus Cares James 2:5 James 2:5 5 Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? Jesus cares. When John the Baptist asked if he were the Messiah, Jesus answered, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5

Denomination: Methodist

But God...

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2023

Romans 5:8 - “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

BUT GOD... Romans 5:1-8. ROMANS 5:1. The “Therefore” of Romans 5:1 links with the argument in the previous chapter, whereby it is established that ‘to him who does not work (to establish his own salvation) but believes (like Abraham) on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Days, Beginning Of Sorrows Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Mar 21, 2023

We are in the last days, and Jesus is coming soon there's little doubt about that as old Testament and New Testament prophecies match up with current events that are unfolding before us.

From Matthew 24:1-7 Jesus tells His curious disciples what to expect and the unfolding of events before His Return and there are some things that have happened or are happening that we can check off Matthew 24:5 "For many shall come in My Name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-10, Matthew 24:1-10, Daniel 9:27

Standing Firm In The Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025

To stand firm is to be rooted, unwavering, and resolute in our walk with God, regardless of the challenges.

STANDING FIRM IN THE FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Jude 1:3, Philippians 1:27, Hebrews 10:23 INTRODUCTION: In a world full of shifting values, spiritual compromise, and increasing opposition to truth, standing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Jude 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter Confesses Jesus Is God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025

Jesus asked questions about His humanity. “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man am?”.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some [say] John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Divine Passives

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 3, 2025

How? By (1) being small; (2) daily fervent prayer (3) and knowing that God’s grace precedes and enables our good works, the (4) fourth is tapping into the “fulfillment formula” of God’s sovereignty by God’s divine passives.

Walking or moving in the Opposite Spirit is a teaching from Saint Ignatius of Loyola, [Agere contra, Latin “to act against"]. This spiritual practice involves purposefully acting in the opposite direction of your natural inclinations to produce a positive spiritual resolve and result. So, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

Responsibility And Accountability In Church Discipline

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 15, 2001

This is the second of a three part series on Church Discipline. It looks at the role of each of the characters presented in Matthew 18:15-18, and the role each has in bringing a fallen brother or sister back to the Lord.

The Loving Act of Church Discipline Part 2: Accountability and Responsibility INTRODUCTION: As I begin this sermon this morning I am reminded of a story about a person who didn’t want to go to Church. He told his mother this and she told him that he had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Zion

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 23, 2002

The writer of Hebrews invites us to come to Zion where our Savior has made a way for us to draw near to God.

The Blessings of Mount Zion Hebrews 12:18-29 There was a Judge who was an honorable man, a man of integrity who sought justice. He was a Judge who was motivated by his faith in Jesus Christ and he sought to live out the biblical commands of righteousness and justice as he presided over his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001

When we neglect the truth of the cross we are left with empty religion and a powerless Christ.

A CROSS AND CHRIST OF NO EFFECT "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God;" (2 Corinthians 3:2,3) This verse is pretty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal