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The Concept Of Hell! Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2022

Hell, in many religious traditions, refers to the domicile, usually beneath the earth, of the unredeemed deceased or the spirits of the damned. From the underworld come dreams, ghosts, and demons, and in its most terrible areas malefactors (reprobates)

Tom Lowe 2/3/2012 The Concept of Hell! There is no mention of hell in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about Sheol, which is a watery underworld where everyone went, whether they were Jew or Gentile, good or bad. In its archaic sense, the term hell refers to the underworld, a deep pit or ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

James (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 16, 2021

Written around 46 AD (it may be the 1st New Testament book), written by him from Jerusalem. Be a victor, not a victim. It's about spiritual maturity, growing / having patience in the testing of our faith; outside trials

Footnotes from Biblegateway.com 1 [a]James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are [b]dispersed abroad (FROM ISRAEL TO THE WORLD): Greetings. 2 Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various [c]trials (TRY TO HAVE A POSITIVE ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 12 - The Final One Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 14, 2023

We close this whole series with a poem that suits the subject very well. It is a poem about Satan’s evil and activity. The poem may prove difficult for some but take it as a challenge. There are footnotes to aid in the understanding of the themes. I hope you can slowly work through it.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 12 - THE FINAL ONE This is the closing Part of this study on not being ignorant of Satan’s devices and it is a difficult article. It might only appeal to those who like poems and like to inquire into things. The poem is fairly difficult. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12, Genesis 10:8-10, 2 Chronicles 11:15, Isaiah 34:14, Matthew 13:33, Mark 8:15, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Galatians 5:7-9, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:10, 2 John 1:7, John 8:44, Revelation 9:1-11, Revelation 20:1-3, Ephesians 6:16, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 John 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:13, 2 Timothy 3:1, Matthew 13:39, 1 Timothy 5:14, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Revelation 11:15, Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 6:12, James 1:13-15, 2 Corinthians 11:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beauty For Ashes, Joy For Mourning, Praise For Heaviness.

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

God will console those who mourn in Zion. There is enough of God to comfort all who mourn around the world. But his word specifically states those in Zion or those in God’s house are going to get God’s attention.

The Bible speaks of the Holy Ghost as being the comforter. Aren’t you glad for the spirit of the Lord? He is the comforter. In our scripture text it says that God would appoint, or as the NKJV says, God would console those who mourn in Zion. There is enough of God to comfort all who mourn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 61:1-6, Isaiah 61:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worm And The Butterfly

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

The change that takes place in a Christian’s heart should be able to be compared to the change that happens when a worm becomes a butterfly.

So much can be drawn, by analogy, from the butterfly. A. Who here has never been drawn to the beauty and grace and freedom of the butterfly? 1. Granted, they have their mortal enemies, but if the butterfly could think and reason...what butterfly would want to give up all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sting Of Hornets

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 30, 2002

Hornets are a tool of God to help rid us of "secret sins."

THE STING OF HORNETS Deut: 7:20-23 Moreover the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed. Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible. And the LORD thy God will put out ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handmade!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002

We are important to God because He personally created us!

Among the treasures of our home are two quilts. One hangs on the quilt rack in the entry hallway of our home. On one section of that quilt are many names of a particular congregation we have served. A second quilt given to us by another congregation hangs over the back of the rocker in our living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-22, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Fisherman Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 6, 2003

2nd of 10 messages on Jesus Ministry. Simon was among Jesus’ first followers but he like the crowds didn’t really make a commitment until Jesus called him as his disciples. As the story of this fisherman unfolds we see what Jesus does for us and to us w

A Fisherman Following Jesus Simon was among Jesus’ first followers but he like the crowds didn’t really make a commitment until Jesus called him as his disciples. As the story of this fisherman unfolds we see what Jesus does for us and to us when we choose to follow Him. Jesus’ First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Creation, Something From Nothing!" Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Aug 20, 2001

Being rooted in the first eleven chapters of Genesis is critical for every believer. In this series, we’ll be covering topics such as, where do cavemen fit? How destructive was the flood? Were there dinosaurs on the ark? To the false teachings of evol

"Something From Nothing!" "In The Beginning" series part 1 of 7 Text: Genesis 1 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - August 19, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Bible Church

Spitting Image

Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 12, 2007

The question came to mind “Who do you want to look like?” Then he cut to the chase… “Who are you trying to look like.” That’s a good question…for all of us. We are all influenced to one degree or another, we all take our cues from someone Who

Intro: The other day I stumbled across a website called myheritage.com. The site is a genealogical database designed to help people reconstruct their family history. That in and of itself is nothing new, but this one is different because it uses face recognition software to do so. The idea is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be A Good Steward Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Committing to being a good steward of all that God has entrusted into our care.

I Will Be A Good Steward Introduction: Apart from our Lord, it is hard to think of historical figures whose dying words were, "It is accomplished!" Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Top Of My List

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 15, 2006

There are many things that we should be thankful for, but some are more important than others. This sermon examines those.

At the Top of My List Colossians 1:3, 12-20 Humor: “The Only Prayer I Know” Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull coming straight toward them. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The raging bull followed in hot pursuit and it was soon ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

At The Top Of My List

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 15, 2006

Distinguishes between important and most important things we shoulod be thankful for.

At the Top of My List Colossians 1:3, 12-20 Humor: “The Only Prayer I Know” Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull coming straight toward them. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The raging bull followed in hot pursuit and it was soon ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Circumstances Of Life

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Change is hard

INTRO: Historic signing of two hated enemies sworn to destroy each other. On one side you have the PLO Leader, Yasser Arafit; the other, Yitzhak Rabin, leader of the nation of Israel, who have been fighting ever since Israel became a nation in the late ‘40s (not to mention they have been fighting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Be Rebels Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006

Looking at Jesus’ Temple cleansing, we can see He was a social revolutionary and a rebel against the culture, even the religious culture. This sermon calls people to rebel as well, as long as they’re obeying God.

John 2:13-25 – Called to be Rebels You may have heard of Emily Post. She was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. She was the Martha Stewart of her day. Although she wrote a syndicated newspaper column and for a time also hosted a radio program, what made her famous was her book, called ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist