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How Can I Get In?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jun 16, 2007

Answering the call to salvation and service. What it takes to get in the will of God

HOW CAN I GET IN John 3:1-8 Intro: In reading the previous chapter we find that Jesus has just started his earthly ministry. He is about 30 years of age and is at Cana of Galilee. This is the place where Jesus turned the water into wine and manifested His glory before His disciples and they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Ways To Get Wet!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 23, 2007

No excuses Jesus Christ offers more than the angels.

Getting All Wet! Text: John 5:1-15 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The God That Delivers

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 30, 2007

If there is one thing that the bible is absolutely clear on, it is that God is a deliverer. No matter the captivity, God delivers.

Isa 61:1 ¶ The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (There are many kinds of ...read more

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

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2004

More people have suffered from the abuse of alcohol than from all other drug addictions combined. The following are some reasons to flee from any tendency to fall into the temptation of drunkenness.

Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession) But Be Filled With the Spirit (Eph. 5:18) Illustration: Years ago, a group of scientists concluded that people once dependent on alcohol could resume drinking without falling back into addiction. Investigative reporters, however, uncovered contrary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

Why should children suffer from pain or loss?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Thalidomide was introduced in 1957 and over 7,000 children were born without limbs (deformity). Forty percent died. 2. Birth problems, 1,500 deaths per 100,000 births. 3. Abortion. 4. Child starved and beaten by mother’s lover. 5. Birth Hypoxia, lack of oxygen at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Light That Triumphs Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

The Light of the World Jesus is the Light that Triumphs

The Light of the World Jesus is the Light that Triumphs John 1:1-5 December 1, 2013 Christmas is four weeks away and though it is not a Christian holiday per say, it is a cultural celebration that has some connection with the Christianity so it is good for us to draw our attention to the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible, Our Foundation, 8.the Smallest Detail Will Be Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 25, 2015

Here are a series of passages, with explanations, that tell us Jesus' attitude toward written Scriptures.

Matthew 26:51-54 51 And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 52 But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Year Of The Lord's Anointing

Contributed by Benny Paul on Jan 8, 2016

Let us prepare ourselves for a wonderful and an anointed year ahead!!!

Introduction: God has anointed you so that you may be equipped for every good work: to resist evil, to know the truth, to preach the Word, to be able to pray, to have fellowship with God… You are anointed of God: Have you ever considered yourself to be an anointed Christian? Maybe you've thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listening To Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 28, 2016

The hometown Nazarene synagogue community could not hear Jesus over the noise of their own presuppositions. They watched him grow up. What do we hear when we listen to Jesus? In this text we hear his love, truth, and authority.

Listening To Jesus Luke 4:21-30 Introduction Proverbs 1:5 (NASB) A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel.. “There's a lot of difference between listening and hearing.” ― G.K. Chesterton We should always be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Are You Worshipping"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 11, 2011

A lot of times in life we would rather worhsip created things more than the Creator. This lesson will help to see how we can get back on track to worshipping the One true God.

I feel that a lot of our troubles in this world today are that we are worshipping the wrong god. Let me first of all give you some examples of worship. treat somebody or something as deity: to treat somebody or something as divine and show respect by engaging in acts of prayer and devotion love ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14

Jesus, Offering Grace To His Enemies (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 17, 2013

Christ can save anybody, but every person must accept the truth about Jesus Christ if he or she is to be saved. What did Paul learn about Christ on the road to Damascus?

Jesus, Offering Grace to His Enemies Acts 9:1-7 Introduction: 1. In our Bible, we see several appearances of Jesus Christ. All of these appearances were prophesied beforehand. But did you know that Christ made a surprise, unprophesied appearance? He appeared in Acts 9 to a man named Saul of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Bible Church

The Veiled Gospel

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 9, 2013

There is a veil over the eyes, and minds of unbelievers. It is only in Jesus Christ that the veil is removed.

“The Veiled Gospel” 2 Cor. 4:3-18 I. THE GOSPEL IS VEILED TO THOSE WHO ARE PERISHING. 1.) God's Physical Light is there for all mankind. A.) In creation, God said: “Let Light shine out of the darkness.” aa.) The creation of physical light into this world was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Results Of Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 9, 2012

What is true faith and what are the results?

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Luke Chapter 8. Luke 8 starts with “After this”. What happened before Chapter 8; chapter 7 of course! We studied the different stories there in Luke 7; but there is really one main theme in that Chapter before we move on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wells In The Wilderness

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Uses the experience of Hagar to remind us of God's care.

“Wells in the Wilderness” Gen. 21:14-21 1. DEPRESSION OF HAGAR. A. DEPRESSION BECOMES DESPAIR WHEN YOU LOOSE YOUR HOPE. (Prov 13:12) "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick:” 1) Satan is a thief who seeks to steal our hope by redirecting it in people or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Did You Know Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Aug 17, 2011

God is in Control

When I hear the words of the song; ‘Mary did you know’ sang by Mark Lawry, I often wonder about Mary Magdalene and her story. I wonder as a musician if I could rearrange the words of the song to fit this Mary and her encounter with our Lord and Saviour. As I read and research into it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist