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Pursuing Happiness

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 23, 2020

Happiness is an inside out job. It is reflected in Holiness; Direction; and Thoughts in our lives.

1. Jesus challenges us to become like little children Matthew 18:3-4 “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. • Innocence, humility and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Pain? Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

God is not the author of pain or suffering.

A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Baptist

Moses - Learning From Elderly Believers Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

If you are going to do big tasks for God, you will need big patience and faith in Him.

“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because … they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses … refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Tree

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 26, 2022

Unity is so important for the church that Jesus spoke about it in the last narrative of Mark's Gospel. Why can the church not agree to disagree? She needs to come together as one!

9 Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and reported to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping. 11 When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-19

Denomination: United Methodist

During Persecution, God’s Word Will Come

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 1, 2022

Jeremiah was to have God by his side through all of his difficulties. There are special rewards for God’s faithful people. However, it is possible that they might not be received during this life.

Jeremiah had been God’s spokesman to Judah for forty years, during the last five kings. He continually urged the people to repent and to act, but nobody would listen to him or do anything. He was not a successful man by the world’s standards, like those who have fortune and fame. He did not gain ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 39:6-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts Of Sacrifice (Hebrews 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 29, 2024

How important are sacrificial acts like praise and sharing? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 13.

How important are love and hospitality in a church? Should we be careful not to be misled? Are we looking for the city that is still to come? Do we offer spiritual sacrifices like praise, confessing the Lord’s name, doing good and sharing what we have? Let’s find out in Hebrews 13. What is the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But God...

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2023

Romans 5:8 - “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

BUT GOD... Romans 5:1-8. ROMANS 5:1. The “Therefore” of Romans 5:1 links with the argument in the previous chapter, whereby it is established that ‘to him who does not work (to establish his own salvation) but believes (like Abraham) on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Gulp Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 31, 2010

A study of chapter 36 verses 1 through 38

Ezekiel 36: 1 – 38 The Big Gulp 1 “And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD! 2 Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because the enemy has said of you, ‘Aha! The ancient heights have become our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Character Still Does Count Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 5, 2001

Character among our church leaders and those who serve in ministry gives the church credibility to share the good news of Christ with others.

Church attendance on the Sunday after the September 11 attacks rose by 6% nationwide. However, seven weeks later, pollsters tell us that church attendance has settled back to the same level it was before the terrorist attacks. Just by way of contrast, the Sunday after President Kennedy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Benefits Of Justification Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 11 of the Romans Series dealing with the benefits of justificaiton.

Chico Alliance Church August 12, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Benefits of Justification” Romans 5:1-11 Review The message of Christ’s work on behalf of those who have sinned against His father is the power of God for everyone’s salvation. The power of the good news of Christ lies in its message ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Birth Of John The Baptist Foretold Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2012

An analysis of the account regarding the promise of the birth of John the Baptist will show us how to respond to God's word.

Scripture Today I am continuing my series in the Gospel of Luke that I am calling, “To Seek and to Save the Lost.” The primary mission of Jesus, which Luke captures so well in Luke 19:10 is “to seek and to save the lost.” I love the way The ESV Study Bible captures ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Nazarene"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009

10/11ths of Jesus’ earthly sojourn was spent in obscurity in Nazareth. What do we learn from this?

“But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, and said, 20 “Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.” 21 So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and came into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Orthodox

The Best Man Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2014

A review of Psalm 8 verses 1 through 9

Psalm 8: 1 – 9 The Best Man To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David. 1 O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! 2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, because of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Challenges To/For Public Worship-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2016

6 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-VI—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship. What do each of these(& more) say to others? Public worship can & does present definite challenges! The Church can be tempted ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Elders In The Congregation Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 20, 2018

When Paul left Crete, there were certain things that still needed to be set in order; there were false teachers to be silenced, and there was the pressing need for recognized spiritual guides in the assemblies. He left Titus to handle these matters.

Chapter 1, Verses 5-9 Title: Elders in the Congregation For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you— if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist