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Ten Virgins - Family Conversation

Contributed by Samuel Young on Jun 5, 2011

The Ten Virgins is a parable for the last day church, calling for its revival. It is important that we strengthen our personal walk but it is equally as important to help our fellow believer.

Jesus was sitting atop the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem as the sun set into the west. The disciples had approached Jesus and commented upon the splendid glory of the Temple, with its white marble walls, gold and brass pilasters. The magnificent structure shown brightly in the setting sun ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pentecost And How We Need The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jun 5, 2011

The early church would not have been born without the coming of the promised Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, and the church will not survive and do what God wants it to do without the presence, blessing, guidance and strength of the Holy Spirit today

Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost: when the first Christians were baptised with the Holy Spirit John baptised people with water in the river Jordan. All who were prepared to repent came to him to have their sins symbolically washed away. Their sins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Get It Together

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 11, 2011

When we get it together there is no telling what God will do.

Pentecost Sunday Title: When We Get It Together Text: Acts 2:1-13 and 42-47 Thesis: When we get it together there is no telling what God will do. The Season of Pentecost Pentecost marks the dramatic arrival of the Holy Spirit and the amazing impact the Spirit’s presence had on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Burn, Baby, Burn

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011

What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

“Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 20, 2011

For those who fear an encounter with the Holy Spirit we have reassurrance from Jesus that the coming of the Holy Spirit is a good thing.

Topic: Encountering the Holy Spirit Text: John 16:5-16 Introduction This entire month we are going through a series titled “Encountering the Holy Spirit.” Today we are going to look at John 16:5-16 1.Jesus talks about “The coming of the Holy Spirit” 2. The coming of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruto Del Espiritu - El Amor Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jun 21, 2011

Esto es el primero en una serie de mensajes sobre el Fruto del Espiritu. No es por accidente que el amor va primero.

FRUTO DEL ESPIRITU – EL AMOR GALATAS 5:22-23 Hoy comenzamos una serie de estudios acerca del fruto que debe estar evidente en la vida de un cristiano. El pasaje de Gálatas 5:22-23 nos da 9 aspectos particulares que forman parte del Fruto del Espíritu. Estas son: Amor, gozo, paz, paciencia, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Leave Home Without Him Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

What was on the mind of both Jesus and the Disciples as He prepared to leave this earth.

ACTS 1:1-11 • This passage at the beginning of the Book of Acts shows Jesus and many followers gathered as He is about to leave this earth. Lynne is one of those people that thinks of things at the last moment. You may spend 2 hours with her and she may say very little but as you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Against Such There Is No Law-Yearn To Know, Yearning To Be Filled Series

Contributed by Ainemukama Rogers on Jun 29, 2011

THE FRUIT AND GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ONE OF THE MOST UNREAVELED AREA OF CONCERN AS PERTAINS CHRISTIAN DESTINY, HERE COMES A FEW INSIGHTS AS ONE VENTURES INTO THIS AWESOME AND WIDE SUBJECT.

AGAINST SUCH THERE IS NO LAW. Yearn to Know, Yearning to be Filled. Key Text: Galatians 5:19-22 STUDY ON: THE FRUIT AND THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY GHOST.   Question: 1.HOW CAN I KNOW THIS FRUIT OF THE EVIL UNLESS THEY KNOW THE TRUE FRUIT? 2.HOW CAN I KNOW THE GIFTS OF GOD'S ENDOWMENT UNLESS AM ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not By Might

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012

Throughout the Biblical narratives God had been seeking for available, obedient and faithful men to lead His people and extend His Kingdom. Will you be one of them?

• Building the temple in OT times • Today we are the temple (1 Corinthians 3: 16-17) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When One Is Better Than A Crowd

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 15, 2012

The church is one body and not many and yet unity is often hindered by such "diseases" as pride, self-sufficiency, ignorance and laziness. To "heal" we need first to die to ourselves and surrender to Christ who will change us.

This week I heard devastating news from a friend of mine who will soon be ordained as a pastor. His son was just diagnosed with cancer. This is a young man, 18 years old, graduating from high school in just a few months and having to now face stage three cancer. It’s heart wrenching – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Tom Feola on Mar 21, 2012

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in Tongues is a powerful gift that God has given to the Believer.

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit John 7:37-39 (NKJV) The Promise of the Holy Spirit [37] On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. [38] “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Tom Feola on Mar 21, 2012

There is Power in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit with the gift of speaking in tongues.

Why The Baptism of the Holy Spirit? This is part of the Great Commission. Mark 16:14-20 (NKJV) 14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Do you want to glorify God? No, I mean it, really in your heart, is that one of, if not your highest priority? Do you know one of the best ways to do it?

How many of you have ever gotten a Christmas gift, and that gift has never been used, it has been on your shelf, maybe even still in the box for years. That is poor stewardship, at least re-gift it to someone else. Do you want to glorify God? No, I mean it, really in your heart, is that one of, if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Seeing The Saints In Heaven Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Preparation for the marriage supper of the Lamb

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Immediately after the rapture, all Christians appear at the Bema judgment to receive their rewards. “All believers must appear before Christ to be judged for the way they lived and served; some will receive rewards, others will lose their rewards” (2 Cor. 5:11, ELT). a. Not for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Mad, Monster, Or Master? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

How do you respond to Jesus? Like the Pharisees who want everything to be neat and tidy within clearly defined parameters? Like Jesus’ family who are embarrassed by him and doubt him? Or like those who followed him, even at the risk of their lives?

How much is too much? I’m not thinking about chocolate here. That’s an easy one. No, I’m thinking about ministry effort. When do you say enough is enough? Is it OK to say “I’ve done my 40 hours this week; now I’m going to stop and have a rest”? Or should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican