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Matthew 13:36-43 - Hell, God’s Waste Management Centre - Part 11 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 1, 2011

It is a sickly, acrid, repulsive stench that makes you curl your face into an involuntary grimace and hold your nose. In the Valley of Hinnom, outside Jerusalem, refuse is burned continually day and night. Jesus uses it as a picture of Hell.

Matthew 13:36-43 - HELL, GOD’S WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE - Part 11 I watch as hell is washed inland with the momentum of an earthquake behind it, a wave of burning cars, buildings and debri. And in its wake the devastation of thousands lost. Earthquake, tsunami, nuclear explosion. In the Valley of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Spiritual Near-Sightedness That Leads Us To Do Evil In God's Name

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 4, 2011

The chief priests were meticulous in making sure the "blood money" didn't go into the treasury while they were actively working on a murder. What are ways we see the small things while missing the big picture?

Diagnosing Spiritual Near-Sightedness: There is a “spiritual eye condition” that allows people to see small things clearly while being blind to big things. - Matthew 27:6. - References in Matthew to clear “eyes”: Matthew 6:22-23, 7:3-5, 13:15-16. - We are going to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Net Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus gives 1) A vivid picture of judgment (Matthew 13:47–48), 2) A brief explanation of the principle of judgment (Matthew 13:49), and 3) A sobering warning about the peril of judgment (Matthew 13:50).

Francis Chan’s new book, Erasing Hell, will be on the shelves from July 5 countering Rob Bell’s recent work, Love Wins. Bell acknowledges hell’s existence on earth but finds it difficult to believe that it is forever and that God can punish non-Christians for all eternity. Chan, on the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Other

Cargo-Less Lifestyle

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011

When the storm came during the apostle Paul's journey, they started to throw things overboard: first the cargo, then... etc.... and the whole journey is as spiritual picture of our life and a lesson how to live a cargo-less lifestyle.

19th of June 2011 Text: Acts 27:9-44 Cargo-less lifestyle Dear friends in Christ. Our reading journey through the New Testament brought us to the end of the 5th book of the New Testament, Acts of the Apostles chapter 27. Today we shall look into the story from the last journey of apostle Paul - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-44

Denomination: Lutheran

A Street Called Straight

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017

THERE ARE A FEW EVENTS THAT HAPPEN, IN OUR LIVES THAT WE REMEMBER PARTICULARLY WELL. WE CAN PICTURE THEM VIVIDLY. ONE SUCH TIME WOULD BE THE DAY YOU ASKED THE LORD JESUS TO COME INTO YOUR LIFE AS SAVIOR AND LORD.

A STREET CALLED STRAIGHT ACTS 9:1-19 THERE ARE A FEW EVENTS THAT HAPPEN, IN OUR LIVES THAT WE REMEMBER PARTICULARLY WELL. WE CAN PICTURE THEM VIVIDLY, NO MATTER HOW FAR THE YEARS SEPARATE US FROM THE EVENT, IT SEEMS AS IF IT WERE JUST YESTERDAY. THESE EVENTS NEED NOT ALWAYS BE GOOD OR MAJOR IN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel According To John - (Preach At A Four Gospels Program)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

MATTHEW PICTURES CHRIST AS KING OF THE JEWS MARK SHOWS CHRIST AS A SERVANT-AND HE WRITES TO THE ROMANS LUKE VIEWS CHRIST AS THE SON OF MAN-AND HE WRITES TO THE GREEKS BUT JOHN PRESENTS CHRIST AS THE SON OF GOD

John 20:30-31 (KJV) And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: [31] But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. TOPIC – GOSPEL ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 12, 2016

This chapter a beautiful picture of what Jesus has come to do. He has come to show us the Father, to demonstrate God’s love. But, make no mistake: His message is clear: There is no other way!

I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life John 14:1-31 ∆ Jesus Brings Security Troubled times always bring uncertainty; Jesus brings peace (v1) If we believe in God, Jesus encourages us to also believe in Him APP: Jesus is the comforter – He provides certainty for all In that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014

View the Second Coming with 3 images, pictures (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Has To Say About the Church: Rediscovering Community; Chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 380-387)

HoHum: It seems like stores put out their Christmas merchandise earlier every year. Let’s start selling Christmas stuff in July, beat the holiday rush. Song by Brave Combo- The president was passing laws, Gave a call to Santa Claus He said, "get that toy machine on high. Economy is in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zero Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 28, 2020

Do you have an experience of having something awesome in your hand given by God Himself which would bring healing, blessings and deliverance but none are ready to receive it, though. That’s the picture here!

Zero Knowledge of God! Isaiah 1:2 Listen, O heavens, and hear, O earth; For the LORD speaks, "Sons I have reared and brought up, But they have revolted against Me. Sub headings: ZERO AUDIENCE ZERO KNOWLEDGE OF GOD ZERO BLESSINGS Zero audience: The book of Isaiah starts with a bang - ‘the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Kind Of Loving God Is That? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2021

The story of Abraham's call from God to sacrifice his only son, the son of the promise, can be confusing if we don't see the larger picture of God's love for humans.

2nd Sunday in Lent 2021 Imagine a young man, maybe eleven or twelve, picking up the Bible and reading this story of Abraham and his only son, Isaac. If he’s read the chapters leading up to this scene, he knows that Abraham and Sarah were promised a son by God, and that after decades of waiting, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10, Romans 8:31-34, Genesis 22:1-18, Genesis 18:1-15, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

God In Man's Image

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Most people need a concept of God that can be embodied in some kind of a mental image. This is why the Bible is filled with what is called anthropomorphism. That is a big word that simply means the picturing of God in the form of a man, and with characteristics of a man.

A young boy afraid of the dark called for his mother to come upstairs to his bedroom to be with him. She came and sought to comfort him by telling him God was there with him, and so he didn't have to be afraid. He was all right for a while, but then he called her again. When she came up ...read more

From Insane To Humane Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

He did not say bow down to God or die, but look here at the marvelous power and love of the God who saved me. We have a picture here of a converted monarch who went from insane to humane.

It is surprising, and even shocking, that the greatest hero of Saddam Hussain, the ruler of Iraq, was one who wrote part of the Bible. Nebuchadnezzar is a familiar name to students of the Bible, but few realize that he was one of the authors of the Bible. Here in chapter 4 of Daniel we see ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8, Daniel 4:3

Our God Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 22, 2023

David shows us his artistic flair. He paints some of the most moving word pictures of the great dimensions of God’s tender compassion. God’s love for you is as high as the heavens are above the earth.

Our God of Compassion Psalm 103:1-22 If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one chapter of the Bible which chapter, would you choose? There are a lot of good answers, but Psalm 103 should at least make your short list. For those who feel strongly about praise Psalm 103 is an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When Your Future Is Unsure Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 21, 2023

The Christmas story is never complete without a visit to Simeon. He provides the picture of the hope Jesus secures for us by coming into the world.Simeon reminds of us of how Jesus leads us and is our daily hope for tomorrow.

If you were to travel to Israel today by airplane, most likely you would arrive at the Tel Aviv - Ben-Gurion airport and see a 50-meter-long mural that depicts all the famous people in Jewish History. The mural is meant to showcase 4000 years of Jewish History. The mural tells the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

When He Came Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 2, 2004

Many people picture Jesus as a baby in the mager, but when Jesus came, He came as so much more. During the Christmas season we remember baby Jesus, but often forget Jesus our reigning King and Lord.

“When He came…” Introduction: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about their hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or a beggar, and went to the homes of the poor. No one whom he visited ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ