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The Promise Of Jesus In Simeon

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 30, 2023

Simeon is an old man who is described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him is his expectancy to see the Christ based entirely on the promise given to him by the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning, I want to take you back to a man only mentioned 1 time in the New Testament. Yet he is someone who fascinates me. Simeon is an old man described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Brethren

The Goat From The Stable

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 25, 2021

Little beginnings don't determine your future. It doesn't matter your little beginning, you can rise from the stable to hero.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 009 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:6-7 THE GOAT FROM THE STABLE It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, John 14:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Being There At Christmas

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

As we celebrate “God With Us”, will we commit to “be there” for Him?

“BEING THERE” AT CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: It seems the Big News this year is the purported “stealing of Christmas.” Consider: The South Orange/Maplewood School District just down the road has banned all Christmas songs with religious references – even instrumental arrangements that contain no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Have All The Men Gone?

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

"The glory of God is man fully alive."

Where Have All The Men Gone? St. Irenaeus said, "The glory of God is man fully alive." If you accept the definition of a man fully alive, as a man totally in love with Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit to do the same works Jesus did, namely healing the sick and casting out demons, then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Catholic

Joyride - Pt. 4 - Check Your Oil!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 4 – Check Your Oil I. Introduction Hold on. Close your eyes. Clinch your teeth and perhaps your cheeks. The roller coaster called life can spin you and turn you inside out. Jesus boards this ride of life and makes us one of the greatest promises next to salvation! We read that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Assumptions-The Truth Of Gods Word.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 22, 2022

Imagine a major league baseball player refusing to get into the batters box because he doesn't get a hit every time up. Yet that's how many of us approach prayer. We let a few strikeouts keep us from swinging for the fences!

False Assumptions-The Truth Of Gods Word. John 5:1-9NIV Imagine a major league baseball player refusing to get into the batters box because he doesn't get a hit every time up. Yet that's how many of us approach prayer. We let a few strikeouts keep us from swinging for the fences! The ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Matthew 19:26, Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen: A Study Of Martyrdom Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

A vivid picture of martyrdom which should encourage the believer to stand fast when facing persecution.

Finally, we come to scene 3 in our study of Stephen. Last time we heard a powerful, spirit-filled message from Stephen. He reviewed several of the OT stories and used the examples of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses to lead up to the point of accusing the members of the Sanhedrin of making the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Washed In The Blood

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 30, 2024

God has the ability to wash all our sins away, but it is only by the blood of Jesus.

The church at Corinth had fallen into a terrible condition of contention, complacency, carelessness and carnality. Paul comes to remind them of two things, sends that would keep people out of heaven and their relationship with God. The only way to get to heaven is to be washed in the blood. Washed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength In Adversity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

God used Peninnah's provocation of Hannah to push her towards her victory

The story of Elkanah and his family, as depicted in the book of 1 Samuel, reveals significant lessons for us. Elkanah had two wives, Peninnah and Hannah. Peninnah had children, while Hannah desperately longed for a child. Despite facing provocation from Peninnah, Hannah's faith and favor with God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10

Topics: Prayer Persistence, Overcoming Challenges

Working Together To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

Working Together.

INTRODUCTION: WE CAN ACCOMPLISH MORE BY WORKING TOGETHER THAN WE CAN BY WORKING ALONE. IF WE ARE GOING TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD, IT’S GOING TO TAKE A UNIFIED EFFORT FROM ALL OF US. GENERAL MOTORS, HOBART, AND OTHER CORPORATIONS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL THROUGH THE YEARS BECAUSE ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Protected

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 13, 2009

The oldest bible ever found is now made available for anyone on line to study.

An American made the discovery of a lifetime while digging through documents at London’s National Archives. The antiquarian book seller stumbled across an original, poster-sized copy of the Declaration of Independence, while doing unrelated research. The document valued at over $8 million had been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Healing Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Healing still has a natural place in Christianity.

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Acts 5:12, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Blood-Stained Gospel Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

To abandon the blood-stained cross is to abandon the power of the gospel.

INTRO: 1. Mel Gibson’s movie called “The Passion of the Christ” has stirred a great deal of response throughout our nation…some I truly expected, some I find more disturbing. a. It came as no surprise to me when the press, which glorifies the filth and immorality of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Jesus Crashed A Pool Party

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Sep 2, 2023

Jesus showed up at the Pool of Bethesda and crashed the Pool Party to heal a disabled man. The stirred waters was no match for the Living Water!

Theme: The Day Jesus Crashed a Pool Party Text: John 5:1-9 (King James Version) After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, John 5:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Is Narnia Christian?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005

Exploring both the debate within the Christian community about the value of The Chronicles of Narnia and the debate within the secular community about its allegorical meaning.

CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia are now acclaimed by many as the standard for what is considered ’classic’ in Children’s fantasy literature, yet they have provoked heated responses from Christians who reject their use of mythology, and even derision from some aspects of the secular media for its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal