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"good News Of Great Joy" Series

Contributed by William Bursztynski on Dec 18, 2018

The King is coming and it affected several people in the first century and continues to affect lives today.

Hear the Good News! Luke 1 If ever a book was filled with good news for everybody, the Gospel of Luke is that book. Dr. Luke’s key message is, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). He presents Jesus Christ as the compassionate Son of man, who came ...read more

The End Is Near How Do We Respond?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2013

Since the end is near how should we respond?

Luke 21:5-19 The End is near so how do we respond? 1. This must be the End • Today reading Jesus paints a vivid picture of the end • It is a time when creation is in revolt . 11There will be great earthquakes, famines and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Dorie Lynn Durden on May 13, 2017

No one knows the hour or day that Jesus is coming back

Many predictions have been made about when Jesus will come back, but the Word teaches us that no one knows the hour or day of his appearing. We must not fall asleep, at anytime since tomorrow is not promised. We should keep our eyes open, and live a good christian life, by obeying the Word. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, Matthew 24:36, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian Church

Mere Stones/Reminders-11 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 10, 2017

11 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-XI—Joshua 4:1-24(:15-24) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Seemingly insignificant reminders can make all the difference in a Christian‘s life! Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Altar A Place Of Preparation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Religious duties often find us prepared for the outter altar more than the inner altar. The is a place to prepare our hearts to know God.

THE ALTAR A PLACE OF PREPARATION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com... I. EMPTY IS DANGEROUS... IN A PREVIOUS LESSON WE LEARNED: IT IS WISE TO NOT APPROACH THE MAN OF GOD OR THE ALTAR OF GOD EMPTY... 1 Samuel 9:6 And he said unto him, Behold now, there is in this city a man of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepared

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2020

What must we do to be prepared for Christ’s Coming? Let’s learn how to prepare in the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13.

What must we do to be prepared for Christ’s Coming? Let’s learn how to prepare in the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13. Matthew 25:1-2 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2019

Are you living expectantly for the return of the Master by laying up treasures in heaven?

Where Is Your Treasure? Luke 12: 32 - 40 Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that person. The king grew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Watch

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 16, 2023

Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.”

Keep Watch    Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” In our series, we have noted some of the teachings of Jesus that come in four judgment parables. The first shall be last, and the last will be first. Many are called but few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Be Prepared

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 4, 2023

Are you ready to meet Jesus? In this narrative the author tells us that a spiritual relationship to Jesus is key!

Always be Prepared John 11:55-12:11? Rev. Dr. Michael Koplitz John 11:55 Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover bo purify themselves. 56 So they were seeking for Jesus, and were saying to one another as they stood in the ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Beginning Of Sorrows

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 25, 2025

Do we have oil in our lamps? Are we ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ? Come, let us reason together are our families and churches really ready?

THE BEGINNING OF SORROWS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part series) Years ago in early ministry, I did a series on the second coming of our Lord. Two ladies came to me and ask me to quit teaching this as it was scaring people. In my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20-21, Matthew 24:8, 2 Peter 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Time Is It?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2025

We’re living in a critical moment in history – between the Cross and the 2nd Coming of Jesus! What's the Time? It's time we be ALERT, be ACTIVE, PRAY, and WIN SOULS!

WHAT TIME IS IT? Mt. 13:35-36; 2 Tim. 4:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A certain pastor claimed that his church people would be the first to go up into the clouds to meet the Lord Jesus in the Rapture. 2. Another minister said, “And on what basis do you make this remarkable assumption? “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:35-36, 2 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus wanted His disciples to be prepared for what was to come, and God's Word still speaks to us in the same way, preparing us for the hatred of the world as we stand strong for Christ.

Be Prepared Text: John 16:1-4 When I was a kid my parents let me watch Saturday morning cartoons. I watched Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo, the Flintstones… but my favorite was G.I. Joe… G.I Joe was full of action, and excitement, and danger. And at the end of each episode, there was always a little ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-4, Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Five Wise And Five Foolish Bridesmaids

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Five Wise and Five Foolish Bridesmaids

Today, as we read in the Gospel Jesus’ parable about the Ten Bridesmaids, I couldn’t but reminisce two memorable experiences I had in September 2013. First, my experience of visiting the Holy Land during the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I Will Come Again!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 24, 2022

General Douglas MacArthur went down in American History as one of the greatest Generals this country has ever had.

When President Roosevelt ordered him to leave the Philippines and go to Australia, he spoke these words that went down in the history books, “I shall return.” In 1945 President Roosevelt sent him back. A year later, the Japanese surrendered to him and ended the war. But MacArthur is not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Warning To The Watchmen Of The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2022

This is a several part lesson WARNING BELIEVERS TO KNOW THE SIGNS OF THE TIME AND TO WARN OTHERS THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST. Are you ready? Are you warning others?

WARNING! ATTENTION! DUTY OF A WATCHMAN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in 2 or 3 parts.) **Are we ready for the NEW WORLD ORDER? A CASHLESS SOCIETY? ONE WORLD CURRENCY? ONE WORLD LEADER? ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT? ONE WORLD RELIGION? OPEN BORDERS? THE MARK OF THE BEAST? ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, Ezekiel 3:17-21, Ezekiel 33:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God