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Who's Your Mama? Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 14, 2013

The critical question is not: Is your spiritual father Abraham? Rather the critical question is: Is your spiritual mother Sarah or Hagar?

Introduction: A. How many of you are familiar with the children’s book “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman? 1. It has been one of my favorite books since I was a child. B. “Are You My Mother?” is the story about a hatchling bird. 1. His mother, thinking her egg ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Your Evidence Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010

This is the third message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". This talks about finding faith to make it to the solution. The outline is 1-)The Search For Evidence 2-)The Source For Evidence.

From The Problem to the Solution #3 - FINDING YOUR EVIDENCE This morning, we are continuing our series of messages where we’re talking about going "From the Problem To The Solution" And over the last few weeks, we’ve discovered that God wants us to go from the problem to the solution He doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 10, 2010

We learn faith through trials and tribulations that come upon us.

Text: Jesus said, “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22). What does it mean to have faith? Does it mean that you believe in something without a shadow of doubt? Does it mean you are so sure in something or someone that you would be willing to give up your life because you believe so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Tending Your Garden Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2012

God created man and planted a garden for him in Eden. What lessons can I learn about what God expects of me from what God did for Adam?

Someone once wrote a poem about their garden: "Our radishes are puny things; Our peas and beans are dying; And as for the potatoes, well, those things aren't even trying And that's the way our garden grows - I tell myself, "Who needs it?" But down inside, it hurts to have it bite the hand... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strengthening Your Union Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 23, 2015

It is a human tendency to believe that conflict is always the fualt of someone else. Paul knew better.

“Living A Joy-full Life: Strengthening Your Union: Phil. 2:1-4 There’s a classic For Better or For Worse cartoon. Frame 1 – Husband says, “Should I put on some tea, honey?” “Sure.” Frame 2 – “But not in that pot!!” Frame 3 – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does Anybody Really Care? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2011

Be zealous for the glory of God. Be passionate in prayer. Be God's answer to the need of the moment.

Ever had this experience? You are excited about being a Christian and living for God, and then something happen and everything changes. • The warm fuzzy feelings suddenly fizzle. You lost interest in anything spiritual. That's not bad or wrong. Feelings come and go all the time. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel: Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2015

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. We are called to seek God. Trust Christ by faith. You were saved by grace. The result is freedom. You who are saved stand firm in your freedom. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

In my University literature class the professor would return the paper with comments on the paper like; give further explanation, clarify or expand this point. This professor had a system where you could re-write a paper and re-submit it for a higher grade. I decided to take the professor up on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Lessons All Children Need To Know - Genesis 4 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.

Well let’s pick up the story where we left off last week because as we were looking at our story last week we talked about Adam and Eve and how they sinned. So we left off with the consequences of their sin. We talked about the curse that God proclaims on each of them and we learned some things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3 Types Of Spiritual People?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

Many types are hidden in God's word, consider these: Abraham, Andrew, Barnabas... What type are you?

3 KINDS OF SPIRITUAL PEOPLE WE NEED IN THE CHURCH... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. THE FIRST KIND OF PEOPLE WE NEED IN THE CHURCH ARE INTERCEDERS... GAP STANDERS... Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twelve Ordinary Men - Nathanael Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 19, 2012

This is a study of Nathanael based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Not The World

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 30, 2021

It is a curious thing to live IN the world yet not be OF the world.

Love Not the World We are Just Passing Through Down Here We all know that we are not going to be in this world all that much longer. The end is fast approaching and, knowing the signs, no one knows that better than Christians who walk closely with the Lord. Many of us have emailed back and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Against All Odds

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008

Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Foundation? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2005

We are told to not lay again the foundation of our faith, this is a look at that foundation

The giant bucket reached forward and tore a gapping hole in the ground. Like some primitive monster it struck again and again opening the earth to the air for the first time since creation. And when finally it had finished it’s job, it quit. A silence filled the quiet street and where once there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Principles Of Public Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 5, 2022

Here are five principles of public worship that are important for our understanding of worship.

Scripture Our text today is simply a background for what I have to say. I would like to draw your attention to Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. The church at Corinth had a number of difficulties. One area in which they were having difficulty was public worship. Their Order of Worship was in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Of His Touch

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

No one is too troubled or unclean to be touched by Jesus. Jesus still welcomes outcasts today. Whom can you welcome in today? How many people have you touched with the Love of Jesus?

Opening illustration: Commuters on a Canadian Metro train witnessed a heart-moving conclusion to a tense moment. They watched as a 70-year old woman gently reached out and offered her hand to a young man whose loud voice and disturbing words were scaring other passengers. The lady’s kindness calmed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational