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Thanksgiving Meditation - Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 23, 2023

The psalm amplifies our privilege of access to God, our duty of thankfulness to God and the many wonderful reasons we must be joyful!

Today’s message is entitled: Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart Psalms 100: 1-6 “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:41-42

Denomination: Methodist

Ruth Chooses God (Ruth 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 23, 2025

Whose God did Ruth choose? Let's begin in Ruth 1.

What does the story of Ruth tell us about God providing for a faithful widow? How does it relate to Christ redeeming all nations? Let’s begin in Ruth 1. Did an Israelite family move temporarily to Moab due to a drought? Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Truly God And Man

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 25, 2025

Old Herod was not even a Jew, but he sometimes paid attention to Torah, since he was “king of the Jews,” He even thought of himself as the true Messiah.

Word Made Flesh March 25, 2025 This day, this most critical of solemnities, was supposed to take place in a castle or palace, or some really important place in Israel. The Messiah was imagined to be conceived in an independent Israel, and that Messiah, the natural son of a king and queen was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Isaiah 8:10, Psalm 40:7-11, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Laying On Of Hands

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

Laying on of hands is a significant biblical practice that represents the transfer of spiritual blessings, authority, healing, and empowerment.

LAYING ON OF HANDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:17 "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost." – Supporting Texts: Numbers 27:18-23, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14, Hebrews 6:1-2, James 5:14 INTRODUCTION Laying on of hands is a significant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:17, Numbers 27:18-23, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Responding To False Accusations And Verbal Abuse Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 15, 2025

we are to rebuke such wrong behavior in the name of Jesus and by the power of the blood of Jesus Christ.

As Christians, we are called to respond to false accusations and verbal abuse in a manner that honors God. When someone falsely accuses, assassinates our character, blames us for wrong things, or speaks negative words against us, we are not to remain silent. Instead, we are to rebuke such behavior ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-5, Jude 1:9

Lamenting An Enemy (2 Samuel 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 27, 2025

How did David honor a man who became his enemy? Let's look at 2 Samuel 1.

Is Bible history blunt and honest, often without a statement of approval or disapproval? Would we honor an enemy with a song of lament? Was David forgiven? Are we? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 1. How did news of Saul and Jonathan’s death first reach David? After Saul’s death, when David had returned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Still Passing By

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 20, 2022

Beggars would line the streets looking for assistance. Regardless of how urgent our circumstance may appear, if we call out to Jesus in faith, He will help us.

For those of you that might be interested, Matthew 20:29-34 and Mark 10:46-52 recant this same story. Beggars regularly lined up along the streets close to urban areas since that was the place where they had the option to contact the most people. Typically impeded somehow or another, they could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Priesthood (Leviticus 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2024

Did the Aaronic priesthood foreshadow Jesus and us? Let's look at Leviticus 21.

Did the regulations for the Aaronic priesthood foreshadow Jesus, our high priest? Are we also called to be a royal priesthood? Let’s look at Leviticus 21. Priests Were priests defiled by touching a dead body that was not a close relative? Could that foreshadow holiness? The Lord said to Moses, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Answes Complaints (Exodus 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 10, 2024

Did God answer Moses' complaints? Let's look in Exodus 6.

Do even godly leaders sometimes doubt? Was God about to make His hand in the Exodus plain for all to see? Was God’s plan for them to ultimately find rest in the land? Will we find rest in that eternal promised land? Let’s look at Exodus 6. Did God answer Moses’ prayer when he said to God, “you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy And Grace Are The Twin Pillars Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

Grace and mercy are two fundamental concepts in Christianity that describe God's loving and compassionate nature.

Grace and mercy are two fundamental concepts in Christianity that describe God's loving and compassionate nature. While they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings and implications. Grace refers to God's unmerited favor and kindness towards humanity. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 51:1-2

Fruitful Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2023

Is faith without works dead? Are works of the law different to good works or works of obedience to Christ? Did Luther get it right or was he confused by a false equivalency between works of the law and works of obedience to Christ?

Do Jews have any advantage that others do not have? Then what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? Great in every respect. First, that they were entrusted with the actual words [oracles] of God. (Romans 3:1-2 NASB) What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? True, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live In The Hope Of Christ! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025

1 Peter 1:3, is a verse that overflows with the hope and assurance we have in Jesus Christ.

Go! And Live in the Hope of Christ! Introduction: Today, we gather to reflect on the powerful words of 1 Peter 1:3, a verse that overflows with the hope and assurance we have in Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:3 (NLT): "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Matthew 5:17, Titus 3:5, Romans 6:4, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 1 Corinthians 15:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pride Of Thine Heart Will Bring Thee Down

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 4, 2022

Edom was proud of its accomplishments, but in the long run, God would bring her down. Whether they are a nation, a business, a church, or a family, those in positions of authority should not be overly self-assured.

Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible. It is titled The Vision of Obadiah as it prophesies the judgment to fall on the nation of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau which made them related to the children of Israel (Genesis 25:19-27:45). Because of Edom's defiance of God, their ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"let's Go"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 6, 2025

Today is Super Bowl a common saying is Let's Go, that is what God is telling Jeremiah lets go. Notice when God calls God goes with us.

Jeremiah 1:4-10 Lets Go 1. Saying yes to a Call or Lets Go do this • Christians, have said yes to the call to follow Jesus for centuries . • Let’s Go that is what Matthews Gospel shares, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Be On Fire For God - Revelation 3:14-22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025

In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea with a warning and an invitation. He calls them neither hot nor cold but lukewarm, and He urges them to repent and renew their passion for Him.

Go! And Be On Fire for God - Revelation 3:14-22 Introduction: In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea with a warning and an invitation. He calls them neither hot nor cold but lukewarm, and He urges them to repent and renew their passion for Him. Today, we will explore what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 3:11-12, John 14:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal