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Jesus And John, The Apostle! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 6, 2021

Learning how Jesus loved His best friend, John, as 'the disciple whom Jesus loved."

Who is this disciple whom Jesus loved so tenderly? Is he a real person, or a secret person that does not want to identify himself? As Jesus chose him, he was a fisherman, and called the son of Zebedee, and brother to James. He also wrote the gospel of John and the Epistles of I, II, and III, John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Without Christ

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Dec 18, 2020

It’s a general phenomenon that the whole world becomes elated when it comes to Christmas period where by friends and family from different part of the world come together to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Intro: It’s a general phenomenon that the whole world becomes elated when it comes to Christmas period where by friends and family from different part of the world come together to celebrate the birth of Christ. Christmas to many has become a period whereby people wine and dine, go for tourism ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dear Hyper-Charismatics

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 26, 2021

They call us holy rollers, but some need to slow their roll.

Dear Hyper-Charismatics, please scan the Word and see that in nearly six thousand years of man's existence God has never rained down gold dust, angel feathers never fell, jewels never magically appeared, orbs never appear, worshipers never clucked, barked or contorted, gold teeth never appear, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, 2 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Counterfeit Holy Spirit In Churches And Recognizing The True From The False Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

The Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits

The Holy Spirit is a precious gift from God, empowering believers to live a life of purpose, conviction, and service. However, a counterfeit Holy Spirit has infiltrated many churches, leading people astray and causing confusion. In this sermon we'll explore the characteristics of the true Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, John 16:13

The Proclamation Of The Church, Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 15, 2023

The church was established by the Lord Jesus Christ to proclaim the message of salvation to a lost and dying world. We need to remember that and repent of proclaiming anything else.

Ignorance is not listed as a gift of the Spirit. It is vital in these last days to know why you believe in the message of the Gospel and what makes up the essential doctrines of the faith. The Gospel is constantly being attacked by the forces of evil each passing day.Too many Christians have no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Mark 16:15, Titus 1:9, Acts 2:38, 1 Timothy 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Now I Can See

Contributed by Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei on Mar 18, 2023

Have you ever been in darkness for a moment where you could not see anything or anyone around you due to the intensity of the darkness? How did you feel when the lights were back? The joy of being able to see again is always desirable.

Nature of Blindness I will be speaking on two main kinds of blindness. Spiritual blindness and Physical Blindness. Physical Blindness – John 9: 1-14 In this passage, we encounter a man born blind from birth. While blindness can be caused by various eye problems, some are also born blind from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Golden Calf In Exodus Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of Kings (Exodus 32, 1 King 12).

Exodus 32 - Golden Calf in Exodus Community Golden Calf represents Apis and Baal: The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Train Your Successor

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2023

Here is how Jesus kept His ministry going after His ascension.

Eleventh Sunday in Course 2023 Over the years, I have been blessed to function in a number of leadership positions both inside and outside the Church and school systems. One lesson my mentors–the effective ones, anyway–taught me is to “train your successor.” That is a little scary for most people, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:2-6, Romans 5:6-11, Matthew 9:36-38, Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

An Unexpected Honor Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 8, 2023

No good deed goes unnoticed.

In Esther 6, King Xerxes was having trouble sleeping so he asked that the book of the records of the chronicles be read. During the reading, it was discovered that Mordecai was the one who had told of the plot to assassinate King Xerxes from Esther 2:21-23. King Xerxes asked what honor or dignity ...read more

Purpose - Anchor Of Determination Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

The four anchors for purpose and direction in life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Guaranteed. “God wants to show you His plan for your life … giving you an unchangeable hope which is like an anchor for your soul … Jesus has gone before you behind the veil into heaven and He is that anchor” (Hebrews 6:17-20, ELT). 2. Easy to get anchored to wrong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20, Acts 27:29

Denomination: Baptist

Picking Up Bones

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 30, 2022

I have a bone to pick with you. In the valley of dry bones, we can learn something about ourselves and our local churches. Let us take a moment to find out what these dry bones can tell us.

Nothing on this earth can bring bones back to life, only God can restore life. Ezekiel came across a valley of bones. The Spirit of the Lord told him to prophesy to these bones, and as he did, the sinews and flesh came on them, and then the skin. Ezekiel was then told to prophesy for the wind to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deliverance From Blind Battle Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Feb 23, 2023

Many are already going through this now seriously they cannot explain how it started. Coming out has become a big problem.

* Many are already going through this now seriously they cannot explain how it started. Coming out has become a big problem. HEAR ME! This world is a mysterious place...... O Yes! It is very deep. * How can you fight the one that collected your Bride price and he/she (they)... the ones fighting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38, James 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jerusalem- Not If But When Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 13, 2024

This is the 46th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#46] JERUSALEM- NOT IF BUT WHEN Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 (NIV) 37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Darkens Counsel

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 10, 2024

A person without meticulous prayer life, disciplined Bible reading and fasting cannot discern the voice of God.

DARKENS COUNSEL - GOD SPEAKS The way God spoke to me, corrected me, advised me, questioned me, grilled me, examined me and challenged me was like what I read in Job 38: God Speaks Now to Job 1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said, 2 "Who is this that darkens counsel By ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Should You Do When You Are Feeling Oppressed?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is rare to find someone who has not lived with the feeling of oppression.

It is rare to find someone who has not lived with the feeling of oppression. Abraham Lincoln once felt such a heavy feelings of oppression that friends came to his house to remove all sharp objects and knives fearing that he would commit suicide. Lincoln even wrote in his diary, "I fear that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational