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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

Koinonia Ekklesias Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:44-47 about the qualities of the early church

Text: Title: Koinonia Ekklesias II, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: read the first half of the letter from the MacArthur commentary from the philosopher to the emperor regarding the behavior of the first Christians. B. Background to passage: The background is still the same, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In The Valley Of Weeping

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 7, 2007

Based upon Psalm 84:5-7 this message seeks to encourage all who are passing through a "valley of tears," i.e., a place of sorrow, discouragement, mental and emotional loss. It’s focus is upon HOPE and HELP.

VICTORY IN THE VALLEY OF TEARS Psalm 84:5-7 Introduction: In 1838 and 1839, as part of President Andrew Jackson’s Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma. They were driven from their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nothing Beats Love Part 5

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 2, 2006

Loving people means you forgive them as God forgives you.

Early in my relationship with Ann, before we were married, I did a number of really stupid things in our relationship. • There was the time she sent me a “swatch” watch for my birthday and when she called me the first thing I said was “I wanted a blue one” instead of “thank you” • I won’t bore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slavery

Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009

A description and defense of the Old Testament’s laws on slavery; Jesus as the one who saves us from slavery to sin

Slavery Last week, we looked at the letter to Philemon, a letter about a slave. So this week, I thought we’d look in more depth at slavery. See, you’ll often hear this attack on the bible: the bible’s for slavery, and it’s wrong on that. So why listen to anything the bible says? If it gets ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Explaining Mark 6:1-13

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 6, 2009

A look at the undercurrents in the passage, to see what was really going on

Introduction As we look through the gospel reading today, I am going to pick on a number of words and phrases to try to give a better picture of what was going on. Marks’ Gospel is a fast moving text. It could be called "What Jesus Did Next". It is easy to get caught up in the story and miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 7:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:20-30

Denomination: Anglican

Walls Do Fall Down

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

Some of God’s blessings are unconditional, and some require that we meet certain conditions.

God in the City Series Walls Do Fall Down June 8, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A We’ve seen Rahab’s faith, & today we’ll see the faith of a nation. 1 Not just ancient history-it’s about your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Praying The Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008

There are many things that people pray for, but are we praying for things that really matter? Are willing to let God work through us as we pray?

John 14:12 – 14 reads, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Listen

Contributed by David Ward on Feb 26, 2013

An exposition of Samuel's call from God, and an exhortation to listen for God's voice

INTRODUCTION: In the early 1900s, back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey To God's Kingdom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013

Throughout history, God has revealed more and more aspects of His Kingdom little by little in each generation. We are living in a very important season as we approach the greatest showdown between the Kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness.

Journey to God's Kingdom Throughout history, God has revealed more and more aspects of His Kingdom little by little in each generation. We are living in a very important season as we approach the greatest showdown between the Kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness. Throughout our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Bogged Down And Out

Contributed by Dave Clark on Nov 12, 2012

When we get stuck in life, God helps us (often through others).

Bogged Down and Out Psalm 40:1-11 Rev. David J. Clark The Psalm talks about getting stuck. “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Last Breakfast Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The Lord's supper was prepared by others, but the Lord's breakfast is really just that, it is the Lord's breakfast that He prepared Himself. This is the only men's breakfast we read about in the Bible, and the Lord of the universe is both the host and the cook.

The Bible says God's mercies are new every morning, and the result is that many of His blessings have come to His people at breakfast. Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, tells of this event in his life as he prepared to go to China. When he got to China he knew he would ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

The Power Of Negative Thinking

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

If we would listen and take seriously the negative message of the prophets, we would be a much more powerful and positive force in achieving the goal of keeping God's people faithful to Him and His Word.

Abraham Lincoln told of how he and his brother were plowing the corn one day. He was driving the horse, and his brother was holding the plow. The horse was lazy, but suddenly it took off so fast that even with his long legs Lincoln could hardly keep up. On reaching the end of the furrow ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-17

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David is not the only person to come up against a giant. All believers will find themselves face to face with big challenges. Giants in our lives.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” Giants in our Lives Every Sunday School student knows this wonderful story of David and Goliath. God used a brave young man full of faith to face a nine foot tall giant of a human for God and His people, Israel. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God Cannot Be Contained Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 15, 2015

God reigns in every situation, He is present in every affliction, and His purpose prevails in every crisis.

1 Sam 5:1-12 GOD CANNOT BE CONTAINED ES 15 Nov 15 1936 Israel fought the Philistines in the first battle and lost 4000 soldiers. • Someone came up with a bright idea to bring the Ark of God with them, believing that it will bring them success. • They fought the 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible