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Have You Heard Of The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jun 6, 2006

To show what the Holy Spirit is and what He wants to do in our lives.

-This morning is Pentecost Sunday -The day when we think on the coming of the Holy Spirit in great power on the believers gathered in the upper room, as presented in Acts 2 -We, as a Wesleyan denomination take special significance in the working of the Holy Spirit -We believe strongly in entire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Remember When? Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 1 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. This message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Ephesus.

OPENING: Remember When? examples INTRODUCTION: There is not a PAUSE BUTTON in relationships. Our spiritual heath either strengthens or weakens DAILY. I. The PATTERN of the letters is planned. (Rev 2-3) • 1:20 7 lampstands are 7 churches, actual churches... but they are no more than ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Purposeful, Positive And Passionate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 18, 2003

Nine principles of remaining purposeful, positive and passionate despite all of life’s difficulties.

Purposeful, positive and productive (I Cor. 15:57,58) The following are several key principles that allowed Paul to remain steadfast and unmoveable always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1. PRAISE - Paul praised and thanked God for His power, purpose and victory given to him through the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Where is the LORD God of Elijah?

2 Kings 2:1-15 Where is the LORD God of Elijah? I. It Was a Time of Watching - 1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. (a) Watching For a Precious Event - 1 when the LORD would take up Elijah into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Lords Hand Is Not Shortened

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Lords Hand Is Not Shortened

Isaiah 59:1-3 The Lords Hand Is Not Shortened 1 Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened , that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 1. IT TRANSFORMS THE DISEASED Matthew 8:1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

An Overview Of The Book Of Ruth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

It all comes down to a moment at midnight on a particular threshing floor in the valley below Bethlehem.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF RUTH. Ruth 1-4. The structure of the Book of Ruth is interesting. It begins in the time of the Judges, and ends with a genealogy that runs on to King David, thus justifying the book’s canonical position between Judges and 1 Samuel. The whole story pivots on a time ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:1-23, Ruth 3:1-18, Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering The Hidden Treasure Embedded In God Words Series

Contributed by Freedom Obanijesu on May 27, 2020

Discovering the hidden treasures embedded the word of God will enables us to grow closer to God and experience Him by learning more and more about Him and His ways as well as His will and how He works in the lives of people.

Every one of us has likely been to a Bible Study in some way, shape or form whether it be one conducted in your own home, the home of a family member, at a church, seminary or vocational program. “Bible study” can be defined in a general sense as the studying, meditation or discussing of the Word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Bible Church

A Matter Of Trust

Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 8, 2020

iota of trust makes or mars a relationship. The human trust cannot stand a test of time. Let us sign up with God for He is dependable and never fails.

I. Trust is a foundation of a relationship. A relationship could be of husband/wife, parents/children, commander/soldiers, employer/employees, pastor/congregation, politician/electorates or mentor/mentees among others. That pivotal role a foundation plays in a building is the same as trust in a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-5, Judges 7:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of The Gospel Is Healing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2016

"I believe that the secret lies in the way Jesus looked at people, seeing beyond their weaknesses and failings"

Thursday of 15th Week in Course Wisdom is depicted as having a feminine nature; from that the Fathers of the Church applied much of what we read in the Book of Wisdom either to the Blessed Virgin Mary or to the Church. But that has more to do with linguistics than theology. In Greek, the word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Anticipating Immanuel: A Journey Of Hope In Advent Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

Our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent brings. Our focus turns to the central theme of this season—the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Anticipating Immanuel: A Journey of Hope in Advent Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, grace and peace to you on this blessed Sunday of Advent. As we gather today, our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent brings. Our focus turns to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 3:3, Matthew 1:23, 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent: Navigating The Path To The Radiant Dawn Of Christ's Birth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

Advent - our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent brings. Our focus turns to the central theme of this season — the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Advent: Navigating the Path to the Radiant Dawn of Christ's Birth Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, grace and peace to you on this blessed third Sunday of Advent. As we gather today, our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 3:3, Matthew 1:23, 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Close To The Kingdom

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 23, 2002

An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34, Mark 12:28-40

Denomination: Holiness

Tuesday: That Special Week Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2007

Behind every question is an agenda or attitude of heart.

Tuesday: That Special Week (Matthew 21:23-22:40) 1. A couple was strolling along an ocean side beach and noticed a bottle floating in the water. They waded out toward it and saw it contained a note. They eagerly opened the bottle and read the note. It said: "I’m marooned on a tropical island. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Word And Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2012

The Holy Spirit acts in the human author of Scripture so that every word is inspired and true; the Holy Spirit also acts in the proclaimer and hearer so that the word can be efficatious in human life.

Monday of 2nd Week in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Word and Spirit The anointing of Saul as king of Israel was one of those pivotal moments in salvation history that set Israel on a whole new course, and not an altogether good one. We see Samuel, one of the great saints of the OT, filled with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:16-23

Denomination: Catholic

Loving God

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

How we are to truly love the Lord.

LOVING GOD Mark 12:28-31 In Mark 12:30-31 we have a very pivotal command for every Christian, a command that is at the very heart of Christianity. If these verses are not engrained in our daily living then we will never be spiritually what we should be. Many claim to love God, Many say they love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist