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Who's On First Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 25, 2009

You know it doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our lives until we settle the matter of who is on first. In other words, we need to know who is in first place in our lives. This is a issue that must be settled!

Series: The Decalogue WHO’S ON FIRST Exodus 20:1-3 Intro: Some of you might remember the old Abbott and Costello skit, “Who’s on First”. Just a short while back I heard that skit again and it got the wheels of thinking going. You know it doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus was not just a good man with a good example to share. He was something much more. Jesus was the substitutionary sacrifice we all need because we sinned against God and cannot offer a sufficient payment to cover our debt.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? I can see why the good actions of Jesus may cause some people to emulate him. I can even see that it may lead to better lives, but I cannot see how His example can change their hearts! Alan Scholes, a former agnostic testifies from his experience: “I had often heard my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Open Eyes And An Open Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Let us reach out to those who are pushed aside like the Jews have been, those who are marginalized because of their race or religion or other prejudice. We should not fear that which we do not understand but rather we should seek to understand that which we fear.

Open eyes and an open heart Matthew 25:31-46NIV This week I helped my Mom with her citizenship. My Mother is an American citizen and proud of it. But here in Canada she is a landed immigrant and the last time she went through the border at Canada she was reminded that her landed immigrant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Insulting The King

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 9, 2014

1. Never Insult the King 2. Palm Sunday Acclaim 3. Giving Him A Procession Of Honor 4. His Coronation 5. A New Acclaim 6. His Throne A Cross 7. Banquet In His Honor 8. The Last Insult

1. Never Insult the King > (Lèse-majesté) "Injured Majesty" Laws > Thailand - Thailand's constitution says: "The King shall be enthroned in a position of revered worship and shall not be violated." - A US citizen wrote a biography on the King "The King Never Smiles," - He got a 30 month ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-71

Denomination: Baptist

Look At The Savior's Hands

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Apr 8, 2015

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated as Easter around the world. The hands of Jesus Christ was pierced to the Cross. Let us look at the hands of Jesus Christ and see what actions came out of it.

Look at The Savior’s Hands Introduction The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated as Easter around the world. The hands of Jesus Christ was pierced to the Cross. The actions of a person’s hand is symbolic of what he wants to accomplish. When the work of the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Thorny Trial - Was It Sickness Or?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 16, 2021

The issue of the Apostle Paul's thorn-in-the-flesh has been hotly debated for centuries.

"And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure" (2 Cor 12:7 NKJV) Some have held that this "thorn" was an eye disease that God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, James 4:10, Acts 19:11-12, 2 Corinthians 12:8, 2 Timothy 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Result

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2017

Satan’s strategy did not succeed in dividing the church, but the very opposite occurred; peace settled over the assembly as the deacons took charge of some areas of service formerly falling to the apostles. The gospel was preached throughout Jerusalem....

December 22, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.D.3.c: The Result (6.7) Acts 6.7 (KJV) 7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Cup? Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016

What spiritual meaning can we get from the cup?

“In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you . . . drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Cor. 11:25-26). A. Why Grapes Are a Symbol of His Death 1. Symbols of fruitfulness. “This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Its Boldly Thrown Out There--"Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2017

The Cross allows us to "deny oneself" from pure self interest to serve a higher purpose. It's a way for us to continually do a self check, and for us to be sanctified.

13A There is a story by Guy de Maupassant titled "The Necklace." The Necklace is a tale of a young woman named Mathilde who wishes she was rich and also wishes she was accepted in higher social circles. However, her husband is an ordinary French citizen without the resources to fulfill her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Catholic

A Study Of Psalm 39 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 22, 2018

David understood what it took to live fully for God. Even under Godly discipline he knew God's ways were better than his. What would our lives look like if we adopted the same thinking?

A Study of Psalm 39 Psalm 39 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Re: Invite someone else to join in - not an exclusive study for "just LFC" - Psalms are songs of praise and words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do I Want Jesus To Do For Me? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 5, 2020

How would you answer if Jesus asked, “What would you like me to do for you?” In our text two different people are asked that question.

WHAT DO I WANT JESUS TO DO FOR ME? Mark 10:32-52 Introduction How would you answer if Jesus asked, “What would you like me to do for you?” In our text two different people are asked that question. Jesus uses this as a teaching moment, and we must listen! Mark’s gospel is a gospel ‘on the move’ - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nobody Likes To Be Corrected Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 28, 2019

God corrects those He loves. It's difficult to read the news and see events in the world today without seeing God's hand in some of the tragedies around us-calling us to repentance and change and restoration. This is a brief meditation on Proverbs 3:11-12

(written October 2018) Proverbs 3 11 do not reject the correction of the GOD, my son, nor get sick of His punishment. 12 Because the person GOD loves, He judges, just as a father does his favourite son. Correction Nobody likes to be corrected. One hundred years ago today, the fighting of World ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: *other

Love, Love, Love

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 12, 2020

God’s love is not what most people think it is. It is a Father’s love.

Love, Love, Love July 12, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s love is not what most people think it is. It is a Father’s love. Focus Passage: Romans 5:6-10 Introduction: “All You Need Is Love” was written in 1967 and performed by The Beatles. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10, Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds And Harvests

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2020

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Let’s look at some important farm lessons that apply to our local church in Matthew 9:35-10:8.

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Let’s look at some important farm lessons that apply to our local church in Matthew 9:35-10:8. Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom Cost!

Contributed by Scott Fields on May 28, 2023

We remember and honor those from the revolutionary war until today who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Let us not forget about another who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms of all who will come to Him.

This is Memorial Day weekend. A day when we remember all those that gave their life to give us the freedom we experience today. We should take time to remember them, thank God for them and never forget the price they paid for our freedoms and I do not think there are many people who would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-50, Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 27:1, Matthew 27:11-37