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The Story: Friendship With God (New Covenant)

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 12, 2015

The story of the Bible is about God’s passionate pursuit of people. In Exodus, we see three things God gave us to make this a reality: the commandments, the tabernacle, and the offerings.

THE STORY #5: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD (NEW COVENANT) INTRO TO TOPIC: Going through the whole Bible in The Story. Review: In the first part of Exodus, God calls Moses to deliver His people from slavery in Egypt, through the Red Sea! BACKGROUND TO THE STORY: Israel’s Arrival at Mount Sinai “1 In the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Wait For Another?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 12, 2007

We, like John, often have expectations of Christ Jesus that are not totally in accord with his will for us.

Matthew 11:2 – 11 / Wait For Another? Intro: Not long ago, Barbara and I ordered a set of footstools that we saw in a catalog. The description said they were a deep chocolate brown. The picture was of a rich, dark, chocolate, almost black color. We ordered them and anxiously waited for them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To The Basics - Discipling Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Discipling is a process over time that involves many different people, many different settings and situations. And discipling generally begins in small groups and moves to the larger groups. Sometimes as small of groups as two people as it did with me.

Back to the Basics - Discipling ME As I sat down at my computer this week with thoughts of Discipling on my mind I could not help but think about my own. My own journey and the discipling of received as I become a Christian and after. When I was growing up my dad tried to be a good role model ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 1:6-9, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Role-Model Saints" Rms Pt 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007

Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

“Role – Model Saints” Romans part 15 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – Mother Teresa a Hero for the faith! Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Repentance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 15, 2022

“Come, let us return to the Lord.” (Hosea 6:1) Jesus went to the house of many tax collectors and sinners. The Pharisees saw this and asked why Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners. In that context Jesus Quotes Hosea 6:6 (found in Matthew 9:13).

The story of the prodigal son gives us a great picture of repentance. The prodigal has messed up big time and ended up in a terrible situation, eating pig slop just to survive. That situation made him turn back to his father. But you don’t have to wind up on skid row to need repentance. A Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-11, Hosea 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"The World Is My Parish" -The Life Of John Wesley Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 17, 2015

John Wesley's faith-journey and his efforts to revitalize faith in England and America, which led to the establishment of the Methodist Church.

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was born in 1703 from a devout Anglican family in Epworth, England. His father Samuel was a minister; his mother Susanna spent quality time with each child and was determined to bring her many children to a clear understanding of Christian teachings. Both of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Congregational

Touching The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

The Woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus' garment and was healed. But why the hem? There's power in knowing why!

Touching the Hem of His Garment Sunday, March 13, 2016 By Rev. James May I’m sure that most of you can guess where this message is going to come from in the Bible. Turn with me to the Gospel of Luke, chapter 8. Luke 8:40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rest Interrupted

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 22, 2023

Feeding of the Five Thousand

Rest Interrupted Mark 6:30-44 Good morning. I want you to think about the kind of rest you hope to get when you have nothing urgent to wake up for, the next morning. You think, tomorrow is a day with nothing planned, so you go to bed with little to dwell on, thinking you are going to get good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You’re Giving Too Much

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 36: 1 – 38

Exodus 36: 1 – 38 You’re giving too much 36 “And Bezalel and Aholiab, and every gifted artisan in whom the LORD has put wisdom and understanding, to know how to do all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, shall do according to all that the LORD has commanded.” 2 Then Moses called ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 28, 2023

Jesus told a story about two very different men and how they entered two very different destinies. Which destination will you enter when your life on this earth is over?

(Based on a message preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 9-24-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The closer we get to the Lord’s coming, the less, I think, we hear about Hell. You might be surprised to hear what some people have to say about Hell: some think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Three Tips To Timelessness

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Lesson from someone who ignored the opportunity to do what is right during his lifetime and ends up facing judgment upon death, and yet he still doesn’t seem to repent.

Please Read: Luke 16:19-31 There was a story about a rich man who was determined to take his wealth with him. He told his wife to get all his money together, put it in a sack, and then hang the sack from the rafters in the attic. He said, "When my spirit is caught up to heaven, I’ll grab the sack ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Acceptable Sacrifice

Contributed by James Groce on Oct 31, 2001

This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

------------------------------------- Matt 3:13-17 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Teaching On Women In 1 Timothy And 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Daniel Korol on Oct 19, 2000

Women have been a Silenced Majority in the Church;What does the bible really teach us?

Paul's teaching on women in 1 timothy and 1 corinthians By Daniel Korol(based on teaching's by Judy Smith and Dr. David Hamilton) I. BACKGROUND. Judaism, Greek and Roman Culture. A. Women in the Old Testament The Old Testament gives us glimpses into the role of women which is a much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: *other

The Bible: How To Study It

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The second of three sermons on the Bible and its importance

(Slide 1) John MacArthur tells the following true story. A young couple from another church came to one of our assistant pastors for counseling about marital problems they started having soon after their wedding. After just a few minutes of interviewing the two, he could see they were miles apart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Via Dolorosa – The Universality Of Suffering (5/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 17, 2020

Suffering is universal. Everyone experiences it. None escape it. It is part and parcel of the human condition. Many Evangelicals love to focus on “health/wealth/blessings” forgetting to teach the other “side of the coin”. As such people are ill-equipped to deal with life’s many harsh blows.

Message by Pr. Eddie Fernandes Introduction Hold On Video (lights off…video begins…video ends…lights on…Eddie & Marta on stage) Hold on! How many of you need to take hold of God’s hand this morning because you are struggling? Life hasn’t been easy. Perhaps you’ve lost your job. Maybe the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible