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By A Strong Hand Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2024

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To respond to God’s mercy, remember that GOD set you free, celebrate your deliverance, and consecrate yourself to the Lord.

Some time ago (2004), The Cape Times reported on a South African man, who surprised nine men robbing his home. Eight of the robbers ran away, but the homeowner managed to shove one into his backyard pool. After realizing the robber couldn't swim, the homeowner jumped in to save him. But once ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-16, Ephesians 2:12-13, Romans 12:1, Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2024

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When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22, Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cleaning Up The Mess Of Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 20, 2024

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To clean up the mess of misunderstanding, act with integrity and love, affirming God’s integrity and love in everything you do.

Evelyn Shetter from Abilene, Kansas, accepted a lunch invitation with former coworkers. Since she was going to be gone over the lunch hour, she set the table and left dinner in the oven for Larry, her farmer husband. She scribbled him a note saying, “Dinner in oven.” When she returned home at 4 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-24, 2 Corinthians 2:1-4, Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Tools Of Restoration Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2024

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To restore a sinning believer, grab the tools of restoration: pain; punishment; pardon; and partnership.

The Tools of Restoration (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) Author and Canadian Theologian, Randall Rauser, tells the story of a boy, whose parents had promised him a beautiful car to drive when he turned 16. He dreamed about it all his life, planning to park it in the family’s barn where it could stay warm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Risks Of The Rich (Amos) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 16, 2025

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If you want to avoid the hazards of wealth, realize your need for salvation, your need for God, your risks, and God's promise of restoration.

Over the years, Milton Bradley’s Game of Life has gone through some interesting variations, which reflect the change in cultural values over the last couple of centuries. In 1798, before Milton Bradley, a board game from England arrived in the United States and became popular. It was called The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-5, Amos 2:4-8, Amos 3:1-3, Amos 3:13-15, Amos 4:1, Amos 4:6-13, Amos 5:1-7, Amos 5:14-15, Amos 5:18-20, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7, Amos 7:1-9, Amos 7:14-17, Amos 9:1-10, Amos 9:11-15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Smell Good Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024

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When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2023

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God’s will for you every day is to drink of His Spirit, worship in spirit and truth, and tell others about His Son. If you pursue just these three desires of God every day, you’ll live a full life without all the hassle and hurry.

Alan Fadling, in his book An Unhurried Life, tells a parable of a king who had two servants. One of the servants, for fear of not pleasing his master, rose early each day to hurry along to do all the things that he believed the king wanted done. He didn't want to bother the king with ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

See What You Believe Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2023

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Following Christ is a life of faith lived in holy anticipation. If that’s the kind of life you want, then start where you need to. Believe what you see or believe hoping to see. Then believe before you see until you see what you believe.

Sales were stagnant at the insurance company where Daniel P. Amos worked as the chief executive. So, he decided to take a huge risk with a novel ad campaign that poked fun at the company’s name. Take a look (show Aflac—Barra at the Barber, www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS83HdpzxDU). This was one of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stirred Up Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2023

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If you want all that Jesus has for you, recognize that He is God and trust Him with your life.

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian talks about losing his car keys at least twice a year. He’s late for a meeting or an appointment and can’t find his car keys. Does that ever happen to you? I know it happens to me far more times than I care to admit. He’s certain that either his wife or one of his ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47, Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What To Wear To Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 2, 2022

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If you’re involved in public ministry within the church, dress to honor your head; dress to honor yourself; dress to honor your gender; dress to honor each other; and dress to honor proper custom.

Dr. Laura Schlessinger, in her book The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, talks about the difference between men and women. She says they are different physically, psychologically, motivationally, and temperamentally. Anyone who has had exposure to babies and children can tell you that boys and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, Philippians 2:6-8, Ephesians 5:22-25, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 12:4, Ephesians 3:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 15, 2021

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If you want to find real peace in your time of distress, trust Jesus as your Sovereign to restore you; trust Jesus as your Shepherd to secure you; and trust Jesus as your Savior to rescue you. In a word, trust Jesus as your PEACE,

Valerie Kulhavy of Casper, Wyoming, took her three young children through the food line at a recent church dinner. As she juggled everyone's plate and drink, she told the kids to be on their best behavior. When they were finally seated, she sighed with relief and told her children they were ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6, John 10:10-11, John 10:27-30, Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

He Must Increase Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2023

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To conquer jealous comparisons before they conquer you, humble yourself and exalt the Savior.

An urban legend has Microsoft’s Bill Gates speaking at a COMDEX computer expo several years ago. Supposedly, he was comparing the computer industry with the auto industry. He said, “If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Eat In Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 16, 2022

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If you want to come together for the advancement of the gospel, then come together around the cross. remember Jesus, reflect on yourself, and remain, or wait, for one another.

21 years ago (2001), DreamWorks produced the animated film Shreck, in which Shrek, an ogre, falls in love with the beautiful princess Fiona, who turns out to be an ogre herself. They fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after. Then Shrek 2 comes along three years later (2004), and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Ephesians 2:14-16, Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Small Problem Big Problem! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2020

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In these dark and crazy days, turn from the little sins before they become big problems; turn to the Lord; and trust Him to work out His plan.

In late January this year (2020), the San Miguel Sherrif’s department in Colorado issued a confusing tweet on their Twitter account: “Large boulder the size of a small boulder is completely blocking east-bound lane Highway 145 at Silverpick Rd. Please use caution and watch for emergency vehicles ...read more

Scripture: Judges 19:1-30, Judges 20:1-48, Judges 21:1-25, James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Come Home Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2020

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Count the cost and make the commitment to come home to the Lord to find victory in the place of defeat.

Gary Smalley tells the story of two moose hunters in northern Canada, who shot an unusually large moose. The two hunters had a problem, however. They couldn't pack this trophy animal out of the woods; it was just too big for their packhorses. But they had a solution. Using a cell phone, they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Mark 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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