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7.. Lord’s Prayer: Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 17, 2024

Without food we die, our daily bread. But this food is for our wholeness in every aspect, food for life – food for body, yes AND food for our minds and our spirit. God, our Father gives us our daily bread, the bread of Life.

7.. Lord’s Prayer: Daily bread – Give us this day the bread of Life. Food is one of the most fundamental necessities for our existence; without it, life as we know it cannot be sustained. As children, we instinctively expect our parents to provide us with food. It is like an unspoken ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:15-17, Mark 7:1-8, Genesis 18:1-8, Exodus 16:13-35, Exodus 24:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

That's What You Get

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 5, 2025

It is easy to become Jealous over those we think are getting in easy to God's Grace when we labor to follow God's Law. Jesus parables in Luke 15 help us to see things right.

Good Morning. Last week, we focused on approaching God. There are many who see picking a religion like picking a flavor of ice cream at Baskin Robbins. The point of the lessons was outward focused, to searchers, to help them understand the difference in how we approach God if there is only one God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The God Who Fights Invisible Battles Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

We serve a God who not only sees the invisible but fights our battles on that level. God is not only a warrior; He is the LORD of Hosts, the Commander of the armies of Heaven.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS INVISIBLE BATTLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:16-17 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:14, Psalm 91:1-8, Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 35:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Life is more than what meets the eye. There is a spiritual realm that governs much of what happens in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Candyman Or Doctor? Who Are You Looking For?

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 20, 2024

Jesus travels to Galilee and is greeted enthusiastically. However the Greeting is only with the hope of a great show, as those who he comes to preach to only want to see signs and wonders, and not the Savior from Sin.

The Doctor or the Candyman I was listening to someone talk about elections and democracy, and he dug up a great quote from the past. And by the past, I mean like 2500 years ago. Ancient Athens was the first democracy we know of, and Socrates, the smartest man of his time, hated the idea. This was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:44

Denomination: Anglican

The Old Life And The New.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024

“Put off the old man” (EPHESIANS 4:22), and “put on the new man” (EPHESIANS 4:24).

THE OLD LIFE AND THE NEW. Ephesians 4:17-32. Having argued the case for keeping the unity of the body of Christ (cf. Ephesians 4:1-16), Paul now moves on to insist upon the maintenance of true holiness. EPHESIANS 4:17. The “therefore” connects with the ‘therefore’ in Ephesians 4:1. Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing The Good News With Boldness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

The gospel must be shared boldly because it is the power of salvation to all who believe.

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS WITH BOLDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:29-31 Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Mark 16:15, Ephesians 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION: The message of the gospel is the greatest news in the world—it is the power of God for salvation to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Stephen – The First Christian Martyr Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Stephen was a man of faith, wisdom, and courage. He was the first Christian martyr, but his death was not in vain. His legacy lives on as an example of boldness, endurance, and forgiveness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF STEPHEN – THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60 "And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59, NKJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting Patiently (2 Samuel 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 29, 2025

How long must we wait patiently for God? Let's look at 2 Samuel 2)

How many years was it since Samuel anointed David king in Saul’s stead and he became king over just Judah? How much longer would David have to wait to be king of all Israel? How long have we waited for our king from heaven? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 2. Where did God tell David to move to with his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul’s prudence evidenced the Spirit’s leading not only in his content but also in his approach to people

How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolving Disputes

Contributed by Doug Couch on Dec 15, 2000

All interpersonal conflicts can be resolved if we follow the method Paul used with Philemon and Onesimus

Resolving Disputes Philemon 12-16 Introduction: "I hate you for what you have done to my life." These words have been thought many times in American culture. We know little or care little about forgiveness. We don’t get mad; we get even! THE major cause of destruction in all relationships ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Riding Out The Storms Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 11, 2001

When we rely on Christ we can go through any storm we face in life

Riding out the Storms of Life Matthew 8:23-27 May 6, 2001 Introduction A group of golfers were approaching the fourth hole on the golf course one afternoon. Suddenly the sky turned ominous, and it began to rain amid claps of thunder. They rushed to shelter in a gazebo near a metal fence. As the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bible Code

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2005

Stop trying to appease the world’s intellect for they cannot understand God by the mind. True science affirms the Word, but science doesn’t convict the heart. Facts are easily ignored, but the Spirit working on the heart cannot; resisted, but not ignored

Having just seen a show about the Bible Code the other day, so I thought I would put in my two cents on the issue. I know some very good men think this is a great find, but even great men need to hear from an Amos from time to time. When you first listen to it, it sounds really cool especially to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-40, John 20:29, Colossians 2:5-6, Job 11:7-8, Luke 16:27-31, 2 Timothy 3:7, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Romans 1:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

By Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

One of the basic questions of the Reformation was where does our authority come from? Answer: From Scripture alone.

By Scripture Alone John 5:30-47 Four key questions of Protestantism: How is a person saved? Where does religious authority lie? What is the church? What is the essence of Christian living? Luther’s new answers: Salvation by faith alone, not by works. Religious authority is not in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Athletic Metaphors By Paul

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

What was it that made the difference in Paul’s life? His conversion was dynamic. But, there have been other dynamic conversions that have not resulted in the kind of life that Paul lived. The Holy Spirit was powerfully at work within him. But the Holy Sp

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Sometimes in my life a kind of “melancholy of the soul settles over me.” I feel like retreating into a cave and not coming out for a long, long time. When that pessimism of spirit comes over me, I take great inspiration from a man who left his footprints all over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26

The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003

For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist