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Overcoming Depression Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 8, 2013

Elijah demonstrated seven of the most common symptoms of depression; God responded and with in four ways to help Elijah overcome his depression.

A friend of mine spent four years working in psychiatric wards in hospitals while he was in college and graduate school. He said the approach to the patients seemed to be the same: it would begin with medication, individual counseling and group therapy and often lead to EST (electric shock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Friends

How To Study Parables Series

Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010

The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. How then should we study parables?

The study of parables What are parables? The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. It is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Luke 16:19-31, John 10:19

Denomination: Christian Church

Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 4

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 22, 2009

4 Reasons why Jesus Shouldn’t have come

Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 4 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 20, 2009 We’ve come to the end of the series, please don’t come for Christmas and apparently that’s what happened last week, people stayed home. Well some braved the weather and we had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48

Denomination: Baptist

Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2010

As we begin a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s past, present, and future.

Past, Present and Future Philippians 3:1-17 Introduction: As we stand at the door steps of a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unprofitable Servant

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2016

Are you Mikey Mediocre or Marvin Marvelous? Both are needed in the Kingdom, but both are unprofitable servants.

Luke 17:7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Six Thanks-Blessings

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 19, 2015

God's Word says to thank him for being a slave, being miserable, being dead, being smelly,being loving, and being sensible. Some of these you don't really think about.

I hope everyone is ready for Thanksgiving this Thursday. I will be deep-fat frying one of the 45 million turkeys that have given their life for this wonderful holiday. One thing I am thankful for is that I can get mine from the frozen food section at the grocery store. I would hate to have to hunt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Community: Unlimited Liability

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Servant Leaders are called to Build communities. Communities cannot be built on the concept of Limited Liability that legal organisations are built upon. But is Unlimited Liability practical?

I am still fresh from the Leadership Summit held this weekend, where we had lot of people from the business world. Hence we are going to have a lesson based on company laws this morning. A few months back, Ian and I discussed the possibility of hiving off the Centre for leadership as an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-17, John 1:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Discontentment

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Discontent is one of the major issues of the world today. One of the major causes of discontent is comparison.

Discontentment is one of the biggest problems that human beings face today. Spouses get discontent with each other and divorces happen. Children get discontent with parents and move away. Congregation members get discontent with their pastors and churches break up or new denominations are born. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15, 1 Samuel 8:5-20, Numbers 11:4-6, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say The Lord Is?

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 17, 2023

The Lord I serve is omnipotent (All-powerful) and omnipresent (Present everywhere), the Son of the living God. He is the living God! You read the Scriptures, who do you say the Lord is?

This question is part of a conversation between Jesus and His disciples. Jesus wanted to know their thoughts on what the people were thinking. It was at a time when many people were still confused and wondering about who Jesus was and why He was there. Remember the people were looking for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 14:26

Denomination: Other

When God Abandons A Society - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 4, 2023

The truth of Romans 1:18-32 as it relates to our world today

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org "Parental Rights Video"; by an LGBTQ Activist" With Discussion (Note: This is the link to the original video. The video shown during study was cropped for modesty, and an explicative was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Brethren

From Stones To Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 23, 2025

It invites us to see ourselves in this unnamed woman and to recognize the gift of mercy that costs our Savior everything.

Title: From Stones to Salvation Intro: It invites us to see ourselves in this unnamed woman and to recognize the gift of mercy that costs our Savior everything. Scriptures: Isaiah 43:16-21, Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The stones lay scattered on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Other

To The Church Of Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 4, 2024

Both of the letters to Thessalonica address issues many churches face today such as how to be blameless, keeping the marriage bed pure, believing in but one God, handling persecution God’s way, should those able to do so work and many more topics!

Thessalonians 1 & 2 Thessalonians Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During Roman rule (167 BC to Ad 395) Thessalonica functioned as one of the most important cities in all of Macedonia. The city was founded by king Cassander who solidified twenty-six villages in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

This message is going to challenge you to appreciate the generosity of God’s grace. The grace of God is a radical and scandalous gift that levels the spiritual playing field.

THE SCANDAL OF GRACE November 24, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 20:1-16 Today we're going to take a look at a parable that I rarely hear a sermon preached about. It's not one of the most popular parables because it strikes at the heart of our sense of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Bitter Animosity Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: BITTER ANIMOSITY A. Last week we began a new series on The Life of Joseph from Genesis 37-50 titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. We began this study by looking at how Joseph came from a very MESSED-UP FAMILY—some use the word “DYSFUNCTIONAL”. a. If you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two For One

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 4, 2019

A study in the book of Matthew 20: 29 - 34

Matthew 20: 29 - 34 Two for one 29 Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. 30 And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!” 31 Then the multitude warned them that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel