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Why Is The Gospel Of Christ Offensive?

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Why is the Gospel of Christ Offensive?

Our Lord Christ said in Luke 7:23: “…blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” JC Ryle wrote, “There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough; a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Want A King Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Long before the British royalty, the Bible tells the story of Israel’s royalty. Yet, many of us know so much less about Israel’s royal line than England’s royal line.

On the birthday of “The King” Elvis Presley, I am grateful to have you join me for a study of royalty. Some people think that America may have never known “President” George Washington had he had a desire to be King George I. George Washington is our nation’s first military hero because he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Nov 25, 2021

A younger son tries to run away from the father. An elder son tries to replace the father. Neither succeeds because the love of the father ultimately breaks through and touches them both.

The Prodigal Son The younger brother threw down his hoe and stormed angrily across the field toward the farmhouse. His elder brother watched for a while, shook his head and returned to his weeding. For the two brothers, never happy with each other, this was the latest incident in the ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Palace Smart Not Street Smart

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 10: 1 – 19

2 Chronicles 10: 1 – 19 Palace smart not street smart 10 And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of King Solomon), that Jeroboam returned from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

It is God’s will that His church be pure. But preaching and teaching holiness will not bring about purity in the church if there is an indifference to how people respond.

For this series, we've relied heavily on the books Shepherdology by Pastor John MacArthur (M) and Handbook of Church Discipline by Jay Adams (A) A new believer was invited to attend a "Young Adult Fellowship". When he arrived at the home of one of the young adults at the church he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Longer A Slave

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 12, 2020

Paul writes, “…the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father.

There’s a story about a man in Wales who sought to win the affection of a certain lady for 42 years before she finally said, "Yes." The couple, both 74, recently became "Mr. and Mrs." For more than 40 years, the persistent, but rather shy man slipped a weekly love letter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Filled With The Holy Spirit... Submitting To One Another (Ephesians 5:15-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2025

Focus is on being filled, and on what it means to "submit to one another"-- we all "put ourselves under" one another.

Today's verses build directly off last weeks, so I'm going to go ahead and start reading from 5:3. Hopefully, as I read them, you'll find yourself thinking, "Hey, I understand these verses." (3) Now, sexual immorality and all uncleanness or greediness must not even be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-24

Apostles And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2018

Some of the combative people in Corinth, who had formed factions, seem to have made more of them than was appropriate, placing them on a pedestal as if they were lords of their faith, and authors of their religion.

September 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7: Apostles and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.5-3.17 1 Cor 3:5-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Here Am I, Send Me Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Sep 2, 2014

"Here am I, Send me"

Dangerous Prayers Part 8, by Pastor Rob Ketterling We are continuing our series called Dangerous Prayers. It's interesting, I didn't know there was a book by that title, Dangerous Prayers, until we started preaching this series. And then the pastor that wrote the book saw us hashtagging ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marriage, Divorce, And Remarriage

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 10, 2015

To present sound teaching on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Marriage is honorable in all, and he that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing. This lesson refutes the notion that a baptized believer must return to their former spouse as fruits of repentance.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ’s Discourse on “Marriage” 2. Christ’s Discourse on “Divorce” 3. Christ’s Discourse on “Remarriage” Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson will discuss “marriage, divorce, and remarriage." This topic is among the most misunderstood and debated in the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Matthew 5:31-32, Luke 16:18, Matthew 19:1-9, 1 Corinthians 7:10-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing Church Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 24, 2023

A church/ ministry that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News of Jesus and on making right decision in life.

“The Healing Church 2023” Opening Remarks: Disclaimer on the screen – options for kids and teens to go to for this sensitive topic and message. Pastor Marlon and I attended the AACC Convention in Nashville Tn. last week and I was pressed by the Holy Spirit to talk about us being a healthy and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, Philippians 2:14-15, Philippians 4:8-9, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Magnificent Masterpiece (Manuscript) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 21, 2023

To establish that the splendor and beauty of the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait of the “Mona Lisa”: --fails in comparison to the beauty of what God has created in all of us. This lesson describes how one is saved by grace: through faith and obedience.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Our Portrait Before Restoration 2. Our Portrait During Restoration 3. Our Portrait After Restoration Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss: “God’s Magnificent Masterpiece.” We can never hear or read enough about God's grace and how He has made us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 4:22-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 10:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In Corinth And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2018

Christians in the city of Corinth were poor and pitiful, and Paul will dwell on their weakness and how God used it to convert the world.

Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.3: The Church in Corinth and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.26-1.31 1 Cor 1:26-31 (KJV) 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Horizon "sunsets"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 24, 2024

We need to see beyond the horizon of this world with faith and hope! When we do we experience the presence, the goodness of God.

Series: Beyond the Horizon Video Transition: Sunset at Christian Hills Church Video Message: We opened the service with a clip of the sunset from here on the hill of Christian Hills Church, we had in that clip people who were beholding the beauty of a sunset which according to Scripture reveals ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 65:8, Psalm 119:1-6, Luke 19:24-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are The Pastors?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

So you think you want to be a pastor. or So you think you know how to call a pastor.

Where Are All The Pastors? 1 Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (KJV) In a Dallas/Fort Worth Heritage article, Ron Rose asks, "Where are all the pastors? That is exactly the question I heard in 1977 when I surrendered to preach. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist