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A Plea For Onesimus (Philemon)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 17, 2024

How should we act in a politically and socially corrupt world? Should we honor our obligations, to our own hurt? Let's find out in Paul's letter to Philemon.

How do we act as Christians in the midst of political and social corruption? How should Philemon handle the delicate matter of a runaway slave, now converted and a brother in Christ, yet who was still under some kind of legal obligation to serve out his term as a slave? Was Philemon the host of a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 18, 2025

A day of Thanksgiving to remember with more than just a full belly.

“What Is Thanksgiving?” Psalms 30:4 2025 The Days of Thanksgiving can be traced before 1536 during the Reformation time with Henry VIII on the throne. When the Puritans left in 1620 for the New Land they discovered great hardship and lost many of the families the first winter. They met the local ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour To Wake From Sleep

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2025

St. Paul writes to the Romans today, and his words are perfect directions for the time of Advent. We must know the time, the hour to rise from sleep.

First Sunday of Advent 2025 The Introit psalm of today’s Advent liturgy is attributed to King David, who is clearly praying in a time of difficulty. He cries, “I lift up my soul to you, O my God. In you have I trusted; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies exult over me. Let none who hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:13, Matthew 24:27-44, Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 122:1-9, Isaiah 2:1-5, Genesis 7:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Looking Like Your Passport Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2014

Unless we look like the picture God describes for us here in I Peter, the world will reject our witness. What does God say I need to look like and how can that help win the unsaved to Jesus?

OPEN: How many of you have ever had a passport? You realize that when you visit a foreign land, you MUST have a passport, because without that document you cannot move around inside their country. That passport says who you are, what nation you belong to… and it has a picture of you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 3 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

Isaiah passages about the Restoration of Israel continue as we look at the great things God will do at the start of the Millennium when He will call back to Israel all the Jews saved in the Tribulation (called the remnant). This part of scripture is so neglected.

THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 3 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH We are studying the passages of scripture that feature the Restoration of Israel after the Tribulation when the Lord comes at the Second Coming and restores the nation. They pass through a terrible time but the Lord delivers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4, Isaiah 27:1-6, Revelation 20:2, Revelation 12:9, Isaiah 5:3-7, Isaiah 28:5-6, Isaiah 30:23-26, Amos 9:13, Zechariah 14:6-7, Revelation 16:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are The Temple Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2020

What does it mean that we are the "Temple of God?" Why would God refer to us that way and what can it teach us about how we should live our lives?

OPEN: In the heart of Kentucky is a facility dedicated to housing hundreds of bars of pure gold --- weighing more than 4,600 tons. Does anybody know what that facility is called? (Fort Knox) When we think of Fort Knox we often visualize it as being nothing more than the vault that holds that gold, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priesthood Of The Apocalypse

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 30, 2009

The exposition of Psalm 110 focusing on the Priesthood of the Apocalypse the 144 Thousand

“The Priesthood of the Apocalypse” Psalm 110 Psalm 110 is regarded as “The Crown Jewel” of the book of Psalms. This short but powerful revelation by King David the Sweet Psalmist of Israel and Powerful Messianic Prophet provides the believer with marvelous insight concerning David’s Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's Farewell To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 16, 2015

To establish that Paul’s farewell was one of kindness and deep concern for the church leaders at Ephesus, and all ministers and elders should aspire to foster this same spirit in their work of Christ everywhere.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Commitment To Ephesus 2. Paul’s Commission to Ephesus 3. Paul’s Character in Ephesus Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson outlines Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian church elders who came in haste to see him before his journey to Jerusalem. These elders had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together.

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together. I havenít yet decided all that we will study about Him because I have so many choices. In fact, that which we can learn together about God is overwhelming in its scope. For example we could consider passages of scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying Your Salvation

Contributed by Alan Affleck on Jan 23, 2001

How to protect yourself when the devil tries to take away the enjoyment of your salvation.

A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Eph 6:10-20 Introduction Consider warrior in Eph. 6 in context of whole book – whistle stop tour of book · Book basically split up as follows: o Ch 1-3 Gods Purpose – That we should have the blessing of being in the body of Christ o Ch 4-5 Our walk / manner of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Brethren

Work Or Promise, You Choose Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study on the Book of Romans

Work Or Promise, You Choose Chapter 4 How can a holy and righteous God be just and holy and at the same time allow sinful man to come into His presence? It also teaches that man is a sinful creature. In fact, he is dead in his sins and trespasses. Paul views salvation in three ways: 1. as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Weapon Of Prayer

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

The vital place of prayer in spiritual warfare.

READ: Ephesians 6:10-20 (Text: v18) Ephesians chapters 4-6 are all about “Spiritual Warfare”. It seems unfortunate to me that these days, because of the influence of popular books and seminars on the subject of “Spiritual Warfare”, the term has become loaded with a fairly narrow meaning. I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire In My Bones

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jul 26, 2004

Even though Jeremiah had decided to keep still, he could not, because the truth of God’s Word on the inside was as a burning fire shut up in his bones.

Sunday Morning - July 25th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome... We were blessed last Sunday as Rev. Ron Schuckert shared the Word of God with us.... As Christians this morning we all should have a testimony to share of what God has done for us. It is very easy to talk about what God did for you 20 or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Church Of God

"Conviction & Courage When The Heat Is On"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on May 19, 2003

A message on how believers can live victorious Christian lives in a hostile a culture.

Daniel 3:1-25 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Summary: God’s people are to know, proclaim, and live His commandments, despite threats and pressures by the culture to do otherwise, all the while trusting the Lord to save them. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Dilemma And Duty In Matters Of Christian Conscience. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 15, 2009

THIS SERMON LOOKS AT THE DILEMMA AND DUTY OF THE STRONG AND WEAK BELIEVERS TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER IN THE LOCAL CHURCH IN MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE.

ROM 14:1 – 12 THE DILEMMA AND DUTY OF MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE. LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT PAUL DEVELOPED A LOVE LIFESTYLE WHICH WAS TO BE MANIFESTED IN OUR LIVES IT INVOLVED BEING AWARE OF THE NEW ATTIRE WE NOW POSSESS THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST. UNDERPINING THIS LOVE LIFESTYLE ARE THE TEN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist