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Two Ways To Live: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Every day, you and I are making choices that affect our future in this life and affect our future in the life to come. This message examines statements in Gal. 5:13-15 to illuminate Rom. 8:5

Romans 8:5 3/8/15 We have been in a study of salvation for the past few weeks that has led us to our text this morning in Romans 8:5. I want to focus on what is said in that one verse because it provides practical insight for how we can live our lives in victory. But to get some context, let’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-5, Galatians 6:7-8, Galatians 5:13-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 26, 2016

We are called to be Heavenly Rebels! We are to rise up against the established institutions of secularism and to rebel against the "god of this age" (2 Cor. 4:4) and take a bold stand for Christ. Here are 3 scriptural ways how to be a heavenly rebel.

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel Introduction:  The word "Rebel" is defined as  "to rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler." The ultimate rebellion is to rise up against the ultimate authority, which is God.  And those who do, will pay the ultimate price, which is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America.."You Better Start Praying"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 11, 2014

They say as long as it doesn't change my world what does it matter.. They say as long as it doesn't take away my rights what does it matter.. They say, they say, they say… Guess what church It matters!

America.."You Better Start Praying" 1kings 18:1-2 MSG 18 1-2 A long time passed. Then God’s word came to Elijah. The drought was now in its third year. The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.” Elijah set out to present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 John - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2011

Introduction to 1 John. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Mrs Fisher the primary school teacher was at home recovering from surgery; • She heard the letter box bang on the door, • Then her husband entered the room bringing in the post, • One of the letters was a get well card from her class which 2nd year class which read; • “Dear Mrs Fisher, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Our Way, No Way Or God's Way

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 30, 2018

Getting away from the tendency to believe our walk of faith is the ONLY or the SUPERIOR way

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 9:38-50 September 30, 2018 Our Way, No Way, OR God’s Way Today’s gospel reading begins with the account of John telling Jesus that he and the other disciples saw someone casting out demons in the name of Jesus. He said that they made this fellow stop because he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50, 1 Corinthians 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do All Things Without Grumbling And Disputing Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Grumbling and disputing is a poor testimony for a child of God.

I heard a story about an old lady that walked into a department store one day and was surprised when an executive pinned a flower on her dress and gave her a $100 bill. She was the store’s one millionth customer. A tv reporter asked her, “just what did you come into the store for today?” To ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Jesus And The Law

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 2, 2020

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. What does that mean? Let’s learn what our relationship to the law is. Let’s examine salt, light and the law in Matthew 5:13-20.

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. What does that mean? Let’s learn what our relationship to the law is. Let’s examine salt, light and the law in Matthew 5:13-20. You ARE Salt Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Separation From The World Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 14, 2018

The only reward Paul wanted from the Corinthians was conduct in accordance with the Gospel of Christ.

July 25, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.1.b: Separation from the world. (6:14–7:4) 2nd Corinthians 6:11-13 (NKJV) 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Shake And Shine! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2019

If you want to make a difference in a dark and decaying world, get out of the saltshaker, get out from under the basket, and just be who you are – salt and light.

A couple of years ago (May 2017), Eugene Romanovsky wanted to sell his old car, a 1996 Suzuki Vitara. It had certainly seen better days, but that did not Romanovsky, who is an Israel-based visual effects artist. Using his skills, he developed a full-blown, Hollywood-style action trailer to make the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Confidence In Ministry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 7, 2018

This passage highlights what is permanent, something on which believers can plant their feet. It will always be there, no matter what changes. It is the gospel message that is preparing all believers for eternity with their loving Creator.

May 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.b: Confidence in Ministry. (4:16-18) 2nd Corinthians 4:16-18 (NKJV) 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lords Marvelous Change

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 1, 2022

Salvation is a change which we often try to describe but cannot express, the only way we can describe it is that God filled us with joy unspeakable and full of glory.

The Marvelous Change He Changed My Life 1Pe 2:9 "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light"—1Pe 2:9. But you are a chosen race, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 John Overview

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jan 14, 2022

An introduction and overview of the most common concepts of 1 John.

1st John Introduction and Overview I. The Penman – Apostle John – The Beloved A. Writings: 1. Gospel of John (Saint John) 2. 1st John 3. 2nd John 4. 3rd John 5. Revelations -- Written around 95 AD B. John – from Hebrew Johanan – Yahweh has been gracious C. History: 1. Son ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Casting Out The Demons Of The Enlightenment Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2021

How "modern" evil triumphs so often, and how Jesus Christ defeats it in our day.

Tuesday of 22nd week in Course When the prince of this world, defeated on Calvary, began the rear-guard action to destroy as many humans as possible before Jesus’s final return and triumph, he relied on the obvious means. Stir up dissent in the Church so the Church turns away from her mission. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37, Psalm 27:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Peculiar People

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 18, 2021

Is calling someone "peculiar" sort of strange?

An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Peculiar People 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction We continue in our study of first Peter today. In the last passage we were reminded of the perils of unbelief. This is true within the church as well as without. Peter warned the believers that rejecting Jesus would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Message For A Believer

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Larry loved the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. It was his favorite story in the Bible. And no wonder he liked it so much. This is the probably the world’s most famous conversion story.

Larry loved the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. It was his favorite story in the Bible. And no wonder he liked it so much. This is the probably the world’s most famous conversion story. The story is so potent that Luke shares it three times in Acts: Acts 19:1-19; 22:1-16; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist