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  • Esther: A People Redeemed, Hope Revealed.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 18, 2025
     | 389 views

    The story of Esther and her place in the history of the Jewish people is fascinating in that it speaks of God's providence all the while not mentioning God. It deepens our understanding of his care for us and for all people. Hope is revealed, what part do we play now?

    Esther: A people redeemed, hope revealed. Read Esther 4:9-14 The book of Esther is an account of the redemption of the Jewish people that were residing in the nation of Persia, a nation of 127 provinces. Persia or now days modern Iran stretched from India to the Mediterranean Sea, including ...read more

  • Elisha's Ministry - God’s Abundance Is Man’s Sufficiency 2 Kings 4:42-44 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,739 views

    A poor man brought the first fruits of his land in a sack during famine for Elisha, but God multiplied that to feed 100 men and probably more. This miracle shows the abundance of God. God is no man’s debtor. Lovely Story.

    ELISHA'S MINISTRY - GOD’S ABUNDANCE IS MAN’S SUFFICIENCY 2 Kings 4:42-44 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 13 [1]. GOD’S PROVISION FOR THE FEEDING OF THE 100 2Kings 4 v 42 [[Now a man came from Baal-shalishah, and brought the man of God bread of the first fruits, ...read more

  • He Makes Us Worthy

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 21,981 views

    No one is worthy of the Love of God. He made us worthy when he put his son on the cross, when he put our sins and their penalties upon Jesus, and when he took the righteousness of Christ and put it on us.

    He Makes Us Worthy: The view from outer Grace 8-18-02 Psalm 14: 1-2, Philippians 3:8-13 + I hope you don’t take offense if I say: There is no one here today… who is worthy to be here… in and by our own rights. Not you! Not me! History tells us… over and over again… that none of us are worthy of ...read more

  • How To Grow Through Suffering Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,728 views

    Peter tells us there is no need to fear suffering for it is the path to blessing. It’s was that way for Jesus and He has appointed this the path for every believer.

    Zeus ordered the creation of a new goddess because of his sheer boredom. According to In Greek mythology, Zeus had run out of other goddess to seduce, so he had Pandora created. Pandora was given a mysterious box and was told that whatever she did, she was not to open this box. She resisted the ...read more

  • They Hailed Him As King

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of mercy, where the King rides into the capital on a humble donkey, instead of a powerful majestic horse. The Kingdom of God is completely unique… if compared to the kingdoms of this world it is an upside-down kingdom.

    “They Hailed Him as King” Luke 19:28-40 (Year C Palm Sunday) Introduction King Jesus, why did you choose me, a lowly donkey to carry you to ride in your parade? Had you no friend who owned a horse—a royal mount with spirit for a king to ride? Why choose a donkey, small, unassuming beast of burden ...read more

  • They May Have Taken An Earlier Train.... Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 31, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    "The Spirit speaks - especially through Scripture, but ALSO THROUGH HISTORY and the heart" - a sermon for All Saints Day

    Preached November 2020 at St Barnabas Northolt .................................................................................. Past, Present and Future. Sometimes Christianity can have a reputation for being “stuck in the past” - “out of touch with today’s world” - which at first sounds a bit ...read more

  • People Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 7, 2011
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     | 6,347 views

    God's people are those who trust Him for their righteousness and receive their praise from Him, not from man. The true Jew (from Judah- Praise) is one who is experiencing transformation from the inside out.

    People of Praise Romans 2:17-29 Intro: One of the lessons I’m beginning to learn in my life and ministry is that less can often be more. Less exercise can become more health problems. Less food can become more quality of life. Less is also more when life becomes too complicated and we try to ...read more

  • What Will You Sacrifice For The Cause?

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 12, 2008
     | 4,701 views

    Across the world, many Christians sacrifice, money, stature, safety, and even their lives for the call of Christ.Here in America, we are unlikely to experience the type and scope of persecution our friends endure. We will not be called upon to give such a

    What Will You Sacrifice for the Cause? Michael Wiley November 9, 2008 Matthew 16:24-25 Romans 12:1 Introduction: Begin with the video clip from Ajai Lall – approx 5.5 minutes We were blessed last week by a message from Ajai Lall, Lead Evangelist of Central India Mission. His message and the ...read more

  • Solutions For Jealous Tendencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,147 views

    Jealousy creates destructive behavior. The best people of the day were swept up in a wave of jealous retribution. "But the Jews aroused the devout of the city and instigated a persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district."

    The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:JEALOUSY It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. There is a fable of an eagle which could out fly another, and the other didn’t like ...read more

  • What You Need, God Has

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,385 views

    Jesus knew the disciples would face trials, persecution, and death. He knew they would have grief. So he comforted them. And Jesus comforts us as well when we are having problems and face grief.

    Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God Has) As I choose this passage to preach, I knew that these three verses were the three from the entire 16th chapter of John that I would concentrate on. In ...read more

  • Imitating Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,042 views

    Seeing selfish ambition, vain conceit, discord, from persecution, Paul called on the church to “conduct themselves in a manner worthy” of their calling and not "of" the world. Just as Christ sacrificed Himself for the sake of others, we also are to offer

    INTRODUCTION A. LIFE TODAY IS NOT WHAT CHRIST INTENDED 1. We live in a “dog eat dog” world. 2. “SELF” rules We may view ourselves as did the Pharisee depicted by Jesus who prayed, “God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax-gatherer. I ...read more

  • Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Empowers You With His Faithfulness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,971 views

    The apostle Paul trained himself to view the perils of his life as opportunities to express his faithfulness to Christ. He came to the place where he could "take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’

    Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Empowers You With His Faithfulness (I Thes 5:24) Illustration: Several years ago The New York Times reported that coyotes were repopulating much of the American East. But they were getting mixed reviews. Some people saw them as a threat to domestic animals and regarded ...read more

  • Spiritual Nobility Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,842 views

    Stephen was in many ways a forerunner to Paul. He boldly confronted the synagogues of foreign Jews in Jerusalem, possibly even entering them to debate their members. Stephen faced fierce opposition, even to the point of physical persecution. It is even

    Spiritual Nobility Acts 6:8-15 Intro This passage marks a transition in the book of Acts. Up to this point, Peter has been the dominating figure, fulfilling his calling by taking the gospel to the people. Another figure of importance looms on the horizon: the apostle Paul, who is introduced at ...read more

  • Now And Forever Series

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,009 views

    This passage opens up by talking about “present sufferings.” This is talking specifically about persecution, but this statement could be applied to anything you might be going through. The message of the verse is that God has something better in store f

    This passage opens up by talking about “present sufferings.” This is talking specifically about persecution, but this statement could be applied to anything you might be going through. The message of the verse is that God has something better in store for them who love Him. He is going to reveal ...read more

  • Heart Trouble

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 15, 2014
     | 3,930 views

    The Scripture teaches that persecution comes from every side to those who live like Jesus. Living for Jesus is radical. It is intrinsically counter-cultural. To walk like Jesus we walk against the flow of our culture.

    Heart Trouble Mark 15:1-20 Jesus before Pilate 1 Early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate. 2 Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the ...read more