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Merry Christmax

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Dec 7, 2011

Surprise! Celebrating Christmas will not take you to heaven. Many Christians believe that celebrating Christmas is very important which would help them be on the good side with God and will take them to heaven. As Christians, we have to think about how t

Merry Christmax (Isaiah 9:6) Surprise! Celebrating Christmas will not take you to heaven. Many Christians believe that celebrating Christmas is very important which would help them be on the good side with God and will take you to heaven. We are living in times in which technology will help you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Think Before You Speak - Introduction Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Wild beasts can be tamed, but not the human tongue. That is, it cannot be tamed except the Spirit of God do it. The Lord has used this sermon to help our people to season their speech with grace. My outline, developed years ago, is the same as an outline

T-H-I-N-K Before You Speak Calvary Baptist Church 5/29/2011 Matthew 16:23; James 3:1-12 et. al. INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16:23, Peter stands in front of Jesus. Peter, as always, had something to say. Jesus then said, “Get behind me, Satan.” Satan wasn’t standing there, at least not in the flesh. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Ephesians: The Lie Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Study in the book of Ephesians about lying.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. and Online Bible Topics Title: The Lie Theme: To understand what it means to lie. Text: But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Satans Best Weapons Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 27, 2011

One of Satan's best weapons is "Worry". This lesson will show steps on how to stop this paralyzing emotion.

Satan’s best weapons are Worry, Fear and Doubt. Some of us have one or more of these. If you don’t have any of them then you are probably in heaven:) For "Part I" we will be talking about worry. As I was reading in the NIV Study Bible a side bar for worry in Matthew Chapter 6 says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27

When Believers Fuss And Fight Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017

Principles to Handle Conflict Between Believers

A. THE OCCASION OF CONFLICT “Joshua blessed the 2 ½ tribes and sent them home with the instruction. ‘Share with others the spoils of war.’ So the warriors started back to their homes, but before they crossed the Jordan, they built a very large altar to God. The other tribes gathered at Shiloh to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua's First Message On Separation Ch. 23 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017

Two messages at the end of Joshua's life.

A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” (23:2). “Joshua gathered all the tribe” (4:1). FIRST SECOND Leaders All people From his heart From God Shiloh ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By The Sins Of Others Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

The courage of faith

A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR: GEN. 14:1-16 “Four kings from the Euphrates valley invaded Palestine and won a battle against three kings there. The kings in Palestine had paid taxes to the four kings for 12 years. When they quit paying taxes the four kings invaded them. Not only did they destroy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tested With Provision Of Money Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Tempted by Satan to failure.

A. THE INEVITABILITY OF TESTS 1. We are tempted by satan to failure. 2. We are tested by God to demonstrate strength. Abraham tested by God: 11:26-12:3 – tested by obedience to God’s call 12:4-9 – tested by provision of God in the land 12:1-18 – tested by broken relationship (with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Patience Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Why are we impatient with God?

A. WHY ARE WE IMPATIENT WITH GOD? 1. We think we know better. 2. We think time is running out. 3. Unbelief. 4. We lose sight of what God is doing. 5. __________________________________________ B. ABRAM RUNS AHEAD OF GOD “Ten years after Abram arrived in the Promised Land he still didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Your Partner's Doubt Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

When God came for a visit

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Abraham believed God’s promise of a son. “Abraham fell to his face and laughed” (17:17). 2. Sarah doubted God’s promise. “Sarah laughed . . . shall I have pleasure my lord (Abraham) being old also?” (18:12). 3. Five categories of doubt (note progression). Weak faith, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Intercession Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

Principles of intercession

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:16-33 1. The most difficult test thus far. “The Lord went on His way when He had finished His conversation with Abraham” (Gen. 18:33). 2. Tested by obedience to God’s call, (11:27-12:3). Tested by provision where God calls you, (12:4-20). Tested by family ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Old Habits Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

Breaking old habits

A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old way worked • We don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By The Death Of A Loved One Lesson 16 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

Death visits all

A. WHEN FACED WITH THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: GENESIS 23:1-20 1. Death visits all: sometimes a loved one, eventually ourselves. 2. Some think we should not show grief because a believer goes to be with the Lord. a. True, they are better off. b. We miss them because they were part of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A -- 17th Sunday, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2020

It’s so important that ordinary Catholics read Scripture as a devotional inquiry which the Catholic Catechism calls “the intimate sense of spiritual realities which believers experience.”

A foolish old farmer, so the story goes, concluded one day that the oats he had fed his mule for years were simply costing him too much. So, he hatched a plan: He mixed a little sawdust in with the feed, and then a little more the next day, and even more the next, each time reducing the amount of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Catholic

The Biblical Way Of Overcoming Trouble And Crisis

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 22, 2020

In the period of crisis, believers need to concentrate more on the faithfulness of the Lord instead of our unbelief's and limited means.

Difficult and interesting times are upon us with the coronavirus, outbreak causing untold hardship and pains to many families, not only of the loved ones lost in the heat of the crisis but economic difficulties decimating the base of many families. The story is the same everywhere with people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational