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A Doctor You've Never Heard Of

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018

The sixteenth century saw so much heretical scriptural writing that we usually write it off. But good Catholic scholarship was going on in that century, and John of Avila was one of the brightest lights.

Thursday of the 13th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The vocation to be a prophet is not for the faint-hearted. We see in this reading from the Book of Amos that the poor fellow was a migrant shepherd and tree-dresser, but he heard the voice of God and responded “yes.” And then God told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8, Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Ins And Outs Of Religious Purity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2018

Timeless teaching from Jesus as to the true nature and source of sin.

THE INS AND OUTS OF ‘RELIGIOUS’ PURITY. Mark 7:1-23. Every branch of society has its own traditions: some good, some bad, and some inconsequential. It doesn’t matter whether it is the pomp and ceremony of monarchy, or the ritual ‘pardon’ of a turkey at Thanksgiving. Some traditions are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017

What are we to do with the Old Testament?

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement that is at the start of Mark’s gospel, at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. And with that great announcement, the battle-lines were drawn, not ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Priscilla And Aquila Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2022

Priscilla and Aquila were a first-century Christian missionary married couple described in the New Testament. They lived, worked, and traveled with the Apostle Paul, who described them as his "fellow workers in Christ Jesus." Aquila is usually listed among the Seventy Disciples.

Saints Aquila and Priscilla of Rome Depiction of Saint Paul (left) in the home of Saints Aquila and Priscilla. Holy Couple and Martyrs Born Unknown Died Rome Venerated in • Catholic Church • Eastern Orthodoxy • Oriental Orthodoxy • Lutheran Church Canonized Pre-Congregation Feast • 8 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Speaks

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024

Today we are continuing with the topic “Does God Speaks” and we want to look at the different ways that God speaks to us. God created each one of us unique with different gifts, abilities and temperaments.

1. Psalm 19 2. Matthew 10:16-20 3. 2 Timothy 3:16 Today we are continuing with the topic “Does God Speaks” and we want to look at the different ways that God speaks to us. God created each one of us unique with different gifts, abilities and temperaments. We have different styles of learning and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-20, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing Versus Listening

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

Today we are going back to the OT days of Nehemiah to see how the people of that day listened or just heard God's Word. God has brought us here today, not just to hear a sermon, but to listen as God speaks to our heart.

When you come to a service like this or attend a Bible study class, do you just hear what is said or do you listen? Is there a difference? For most of us listening is our most frequently used communication skill. Listening is a very important part of communication. One study points out that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Psalm 119:18, Deuteronomy 31:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cutting A Covenant With The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

Faith in the certainty of His promises, despite all appearances to the contrary.

CUTTING A COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18. After the battle of the kings, Abram no doubt would have had a rush of emotion. First of all, perhaps, elation: look what God has enabled me to do with a small household army (Genesis 14:14-16). Secondly, a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two People, Two Paths, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 21, 2021

There are two kinds of people in the world - the righteous will prosper and the wicked will perish

Jesus’s Playlist A Summer in the Psalms Psalm 1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-13-2021 Happy This song, from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack by Pharrell Williams, was the number song of 2014. In fact, it went number one in 19 countries and the video has been watched almost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Eli - Study The Word Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on the core value of discipleship and the importance of studying God's Word in order to develop deeply rooted disciples.

We are continuing our discussion about what we call the four core values: worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. This week’s focus is on discipleship. Keep in mind that we are not interested in any type of discipleship, but what I refer to as deep-rooted discipleship. Discipleship ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:9-10, Acts 17:11, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:7, 2 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Vida Reformada: Sola Scriptura

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 30, 2022

Una vida reformada se somete a la Escritura como la única autoridad suprema e incuestionable.

En el mes de octubre de 1517, un monje agustino llamado Martín Lutero, colocó sus 95 tesis en la puerta de la capilla de Wittemberg, Alemania, en las que manifestaba su oposición en contra de lo que se enseñaba en sus días respecto a las indulgencias. En realidad, este ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Word Is Perfect Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

Everything in life has flaws, that is, everything except the Bible! God's Word is perfect for three distinct reasons, and these reasons will change the way you look at your Bible.

God’s Word is perfect because its author is perfect. Deut. 32:4-- “He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.” Like a rock, God is firm and immovable. His work has always been perfect, from the very beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 29, 2022

1 Timothy 4:6-10 shows us the priorities of a good servant of Christ Jesus.

Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul opened chapter 4 with a discussion about false teachers. Paul wanted Timothy to combat the errors of these false teachers. Paul set down several features regarding the false teachers in verses 1-5. Then Paul went on to tell Timothy that the way to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acts Of The Apostles # 23 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Every city in America today is having similar problems.

There are problems of housing, the homeless, drugs, alcohol, teen rebellion, divorce, abuse, racial unrest, etc. This list, in no way includes all the problems, but these exist in all of our major cities and they are tearing towns and cities apart while churches sit back feeling like their hands ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Inspiration Of The Bible

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

Is the Bible inspired by a loving God? Some people believe that the Bible is myth or misogynistic or contains hate speech. Have they believed lies about the Bible? The phrase “thus says the Lord” is found over 400 times, so is the Bible an inspired document from a loving God?

Is the Bible inspired by a loving God? Some people believe that the Bible is myth or misogynistic or contains hate speech. Have they believed lies about the Bible? The phrase “thus says the Lord” is found over 400 times, so is the Bible an inspired document from a loving God? There are many points ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21, John 10:34-36, 2 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proof Of The Bible

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

There are many proofs of the divine inspiration of the Bible. Let’s discuss a few.

There are many proofs of the divine inspiration of the Bible. Let’s discuss a few. Bible Prophecy Fulfilled prophecy is a proof of the truth of the Bible, where God declares: “Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible