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Lord’s Prayer 13: Put Us Not To The Test! Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 3, 2024

Everyday we face problems and tests which we have to try and solve or overcome - some strengthen us others lead us into doing things we are not proud of. The question that hits you from this phrase from the Lord's prayer is - does God put tests before us? Or is this just part of everyday life?

Lord’s Prayer 13: Put us not to the test! Isn’t it strange how the meaning of certain words either become old fashioned or their meaning completely changes. An extremely good example of the change of the meaning of a word, is ‘GAY’ A simple dictionary describes this adjective as someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, James 1:2, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Mary Did You Know?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Communion Meditation for December 30, 2007

(Slide 1) I begin this morning with the reading of several passages out of the books of Luke and John and as I do so, I invite you to find a common link to the passages: First Luke 2:15 – 19 ‘When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Come on, let’s go to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

July 3, 2005 Communion Meditation

In yesterday’s News-Sun, there was an article on page A9 entitled, “After 35 years in prison, man finds freedom frustrating.” It was the story of Georgia resident Junior Allen. Allen was arrested, charged, and sentenced 35 years ago for stealing a black-and-white television from an elderly woman in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Provision Of Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 31, 2001

This is a lesson on how Jesus taught us to pray.

The Provision of Prayer Luke 11.1-13 (New Century Version) Midweek Bible Lesson October 15, 1997 Introduction The main focus of this passage is the Jesus’ primary teaching on prayer. It is this text that becomes the cornerstone for the church position and view of prayer. The passage begins with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Biblical Significance Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A communion message.

THE BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Matthew 26:26-30 INTRO: Before the Lord Jesus Christ left the earth, he established two ordinances for the local church. They are Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Neither ordinance has any saving power, but rather, baptism is an ordinance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Symbol Of Salvation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

SYMBOL OF SALVATION Ephesians 1:3-7 INTRO: I once heard the story of a Bible translator telling about his search for a word in the African dialect to translate the English word redemption or salvation. Finally, an African working with the translator suggested that he use the phrase, “he took our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Repairer Of Broken Walls

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

An invitation to a holy lent, speaking about the desire for revival, and recognizing that revival must be empowered by God, beginning with us (not them).

Having grown up attending a church that had little to no emphasis on fasting, Ash Wednesday, or the season of Lent, I’ve grown to approach this season with anticipation and trepidation at the same time. I appreciate the recognition of the passage of time toward Good Friday and Easter. After all, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Isaiah 58:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Three "R's" Of Communion

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2008

Communion message

The Three “R’s” of Communion Luke 22:19-20 May 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction My intention for today was to continue in Matthew 20, finishing that chapter where Jesus has compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Important Is The One?

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 22, 2013

Search for the lost sheep; Search for the coin lost in the house; But the prodigal son must come home of his own accord.

Quotes: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” -Mark Twain – And that day of knowing is the day of your conversion! “I think of you as a friend. I used to think "friend" was just another word... Nothing more, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:174-176

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Jesus said, "This is my body which was given for you, do this in remembrance of Me." Let us look at how participating in the Lord’s supper benefits all who come with believing and contrite hearts.

Communion by Paul Fritz Luke 22:19-22:19 Happiness is being forgiven and appropriating that truth, read the bumper sticker. When I read that quote it made me realize that happiness is continually enhanced through our participation in the truths found in the Lord’s supper. Jesus said, "This is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Happiness is being forgiven and appropriating that truth, read the bumper sticker. When I read that quote it made me realize that happiness is continually enhanced through our participation in the truths found in the Lord’s supper. Jesus said, "This is my

Happiness is being forgiven and appropriating that truth, read the bumper sticker. When I read that quote it made me realize that happiness is continually enhanced through our participation in the truths found in the Lord’s supper. Jesus said, "This is my body which was given for you, do this in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Attitude For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 5, 2005

There are disputes over how often we observe the Lord’s supper, disputes over what type of bread, what type of wine, or juice to use. But there should be no dispute that we should observe the Lord’s supper in a right attitude!

A.T. Pierson (A pastor in the 1800’s) The link between the cross and the crown is the Table of the Lord. Do not forget when you sit down at the communion, that the bread and cup point back to Christ’s accomplished work, and forward to your accomplished salvation. I. Our attitude should be one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Supper And The Shepherd Psalm

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional

THE SUPPER AND THE SHEPHERD PSALM Psalm 23 INTRO: There is a vast ignorance of the Bible, even among church folk. One fellow thought Dan and Beersheba were brother and sister. Our entering college students do not know their Bible. Sixty percent cannot name the four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Examination

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

A different kind of Lord’s Supper devotional.

A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Really The Lord's Will?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 18, 2000

On 9/11/01 I overheard several people who assigned the attack on America as being the will of God. Are such events really the Lord’s will?

IS IT REALLY THE LORD’S WILL? A. Matthew 18:7-14 (READ and COMMENT) 1. This text talks about HUMAN DECISIONS, TROUBLE in the world, and concludes it by discussing what is or what is not the WILL of God. COMMENT: We use the phrase, "This is the WILL of God" quite regularly. We consign the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ