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The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015

We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Are No Closet Christians (John 7:1-52) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 3, 2022

Nicodemus tries to thread the needle, and secretly follow Jesus. This doesn't work. If you are silent about Jesus, you haven't really "come to" him.

This morning, we find ourselves (somehow) in John 7. Throughout the gospel of John, we have found people confronted with one basic choice-- will they give their allegiance to Jesus, or not? Some people, hearing Jesus' words, and learning, have come to place their trust in Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-52

See To It, Then

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 21, 2017

Today more than ever we need the light of life. We also know that Satan masquerades as an Angel of Light so we must be careful to seek the light of Christ and not be fooled.

See To It, Then Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-24 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36, Luke 6:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 5—perfect Man In The Midst Of Enemies. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 23, 2018

He wanted the Lord to carefully think about what he called here his “meditation;” that is, he desired him not merely to listen to his “words,” but to the secret and unexpressed desires of his soul.

Thursday, January 9, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 5—Perfect Man in the Midst of Enemies. 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What The Ressurection Will Be Like Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 30, 2016

When the roll is called up yonder, when we all go to heaven what a day of rejoicing that will be. when we all see Jesus we will sing and shout the victory.

1 Corinthians 15:54 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. I’ve never been on a cruise ship, yet when a Web site for a cruise line ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Death

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 20, 2023

Jesus died as he had lived, and his is the example to follow.

Death and disasters dominate the news, don’t they? We all know that if it bleeds, it leads. We typically have, in addition to the usual accidents and murders, natural disasters, mass shootings, genocide, and war. The murder rate has gone up in nearly all our major cities – including the one I live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Reception

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023

How focused are you on listening for Jesus' voice amidst the clamor of the world?

Have any of you ever watched Joan of Arcadia? For those of you who aren’t familiar with the show, it was about a teenage girl who talks to God. Joan never knows when he is going to appear. He can show up looking like a substitute teacher or a garbage man or a cheerleader or a toddler at a day care ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ascension Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 26, 2020

Benediction of Christ is the greatest blessings in life. Ascension of Christ is a great foundation for the development of the Church. Your hope lies here. Please continue to read and be blessed.

Theme: Great Blessings of God Text: Luke 24:50-53 Introduction The Gospel according to Luke ends with this beautiful great joyous occasion after receiving the great blessings from Jesus Christ. This can be titled as the Great Blessings of God or as Benediction of Jesus Christ. Let us read the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Methodist

The Sign Of Secret Sins Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 15, 2007

How can you tell you may be bordering on betrayal? Learn from Judas, Peter and the other disciples in this exposition of Luke 22:24-38.

“The Sign of Secret Sins” Luke 22:24-38 How can you really tell what’s going in someone’s mind? You can’t! The best we can do is listen for verbal signals and watch for visual signals. Usually, as people talk and live, what’s inside starts coming out. For instance, when I was about 14, I deceived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Warning To The Watchmen Of The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2022

This is a several part lesson WARNING BELIEVERS TO KNOW THE SIGNS OF THE TIME AND TO WARN OTHERS THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST. Are you ready? Are you warning others?

WARNING! ATTENTION! DUTY OF A WATCHMAN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in 2 or 3 parts.) **Are we ready for the NEW WORLD ORDER? A CASHLESS SOCIETY? ONE WORLD CURRENCY? ONE WORLD LEADER? ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT? ONE WORLD RELIGION? OPEN BORDERS? THE MARK OF THE BEAST? ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, Ezekiel 3:17-21, Ezekiel 33:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazing Grace Sunday - Amazing Grace A Gift That Needs To Be Opened Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 12, 2007

Amazing Grace a message of salvation being built around the acronym of GRACE. Gift, Received, Accepted, Changed, Enriched.

AMAZING GRACE a gift that needs to be opened – William Akehurst 1/12/07 Harford Senior Worship Center – Non-denominational Bel Air, MD 50+ Amazing Grace a message of salvation built around the acronym of GRACE. Gift, Received, Accepted, Changed, Enriched. Scriptures Referenced Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Penetrating The Open Heaven In 2007 With Our Prayers (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 26, 2007

This week we want to look at a few additonal point about prayer & how it will effect us in 2007. Prayer is the key to our success in 2007.

Introduction ·Last week we discussed that God has given you dominion & authority on this Earth. Nothing happens on this Earth until someone prays. ·God is not obligated to do a thing until you pray. When you pray, you are taking your dominion on this Earth. ·Every success you will have in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Opens Doors And The God Who Shuts Doors

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 19, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE GOD WHO OPENS DOORS SO THAT NO MAN CAN SHUT IT AND THE GOD WHO SHUTS DOORS SO THAT NO MAN CAN OPEN IT AND HOW HE WORKS IN OUR LIVES.

THE GOD WHO OPENS DOORS AND THE GOD WHO SHUTS DOORS ********************************************************** "...He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens":"I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Stores Open Thanksgiving Deserving Of Wide Scale Divine Retribution?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 17, 2014

Are Stores Open Thanksgiving Deserving Of Wide Scale Divine Retribution?

Granted, retailers opening on Thanksgiving might not have been the most family-friendly or magnanimous gesture in relation to their employees. However, the response on the part of certain theologians and critics might have gone a bit overboard. In particular, one such condemnation intoned that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rev. #18~6:1- Jesus Begins To Open The Seals Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 12, 2009

The Tribulation Period is to be 7 years. The Great Tribulation covers only the last three and a half years of the 7 years, The 1st 3 ½ years of the 7 will be a false peace. The first four seals are broken in connection with the four living creatures;

Rev.#18~6:1-8 JESUS BEGINS TO OPEN THE SEALS 8-15-09 Today we’ll continue our study of Rev. we’re here in 6: and the Lamb is beginning to open the seals. The worship described in Revelation 4—5 is preparation for the wrath described in Revelation 6—18. God is long-suffering, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist