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Ruth Proposes Marriage (Ruth 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 24, 2025

Are we redeemed? Let's look at Ruth 3.

Can an arranged marriage also be for love? Can a woman propose marriage to a man? Are we redeemed? Let’s look at Ruth 3. Because Boaz was much older, could it be that he didn’t think about Ruth as a potential wife? Was she proposing marriage to Boaz in this unusual manner? Naomi her mother-in-law ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Time Some People Love Truth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 11, 2023

Jesus' hometown is initially intrigued by His message, but that goes south quickly. What can we learn from them about our desire for truth?

AMAZED: Nazareth was initially impressed with Jesus’ words. - Luke 4:22. - Review the message in vv. 18-19. - There is a mix in their reaction. - On the one hand, they are impressed. - On the other hand, they wonder how such words could come from Joseph’s son. After all, Jesus had been among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Example Of Shepherds

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 9, 2024

Let’s move beyond the surface of festive traditions and embrace the deeper meaning of the season. Like the shepherds, let’s seek and encounter the living Christ.

Introduction Christmas is a season of joy, light, and celebration, but it’s also a time of profound reflection. As we revisit the familiar story of the shepherds who encountered the newborn Christ, we find not just a historical account, but a pattern for how we too can respond to the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Feeling Forsaken

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 5, 2021

The writer feels abandoned by His God and sometimes we do as well. How do we deal with this?

I feel forsaken? Psalm 22:1-15 1. Separation is one of the hardest things in life to get through • “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer; and by night, but find no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Atonement Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

Questions about the purpose of the tabernacle, the Holy of Holies, and the Ark of the Covenant.

1. What was the purpose of the tabernacle? That God may dwell among His people (Exodus 25:8; cf. 26:1-30). 2. How many separate lights were there on this candlestick? Seven candles (Exodus 25:32, 37). 3. What was symbolized by this seven-fold light? Jesus, the Light of the world (Hebrews 1:3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8, Exodus 25:10-16, Hebrews 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 30, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is God blesses Noah and sets restrictions and order the life on earth. Noah sins, Ham mocks and Noah curses. (The sin of man continues.) Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 9 God blesses Noah and his sons: permits them to eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beautiful Attitudes Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 1, 2021

Definitely the crowning explanation of the spirit of the law is Jesus’ commentary on the law in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s the climax of our discussion. Let’s examine some key elements.

Definitely the crowning explanation of the spirit of the law is Jesus’ commentary on the law in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s the climax of our discussion. Let’s examine some key elements. Jesus begins His commentary on the law with the beatitudes, sometimes called the beautiful attitudes, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Is Seeking For Souls.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Nov 8, 2021

Satan is actively seeking for souls. His mission on earth is to steal, kill and destroy souls. Don't be a victim.

TEXT: 1 Peter 5:8-10 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-10, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Plunders Villages (1 Samuel 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 22, 2025

Is the good news about a faulty church or a perfect kingdom? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 27.

Is the Bible different to most history books, in that it tells the good and the bad about its heroes? Is church life similar in that both righteous and evil acts are done? Should it shock us that only God is good? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 27. Did David disbelieve another one of Saul’s promises, not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Starting Point For The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Jun 1, 2004

Lessons for the life of faith gleaned from the life of Abraham

Introduction Growing up I had the privilege of being the youngest of three sons. If you are the youngest of multiple siblings then you know the some of the benefits that come with that position. The parents tend to spoil the youngest more than the other siblings is one of the benefits. Another ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Identifying Marks Of The Friends Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Marks of servants of Jesus

Seven identifying marks of the friends of Jesus John 15:9-17 Did you know that there are certain words we say and things we do that seem to have their roots in scripture but they actually don’t. For instance, there are certain sayings like: Moderation in all things. Spare the rod and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004

This is my version of Rick Warren’s Sermon for the 40 Days Of Purpose. It deals with all of us being prepared to do ministry.

Shaped For Serving God 11-7-2004 Purpose Driven Church Part 5 1 Samuel 17:32-40 John 13:1-17 There was a young man in his late teens, that was pretty much considered as a nobody by his family because he was the youngest of eight sons. He had the job of taking care of the sheep. No ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good And Angry

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 12, 2009

How to be Angry and not Sin

Sermon: Good and Angry Ephesians 4:26-32 September 30, 2007 FROM Sermon Central – “Being God and Angry” The answer is found in His focus. Jesus never allowed His emotions or pain to take His focus off of God and onto himself. Jesus was able to keep God as His first priority even when He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Red Flags

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 40: 1 – 16

Jeremiah 40: 1 – 16 Red Flags 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him bound in chains among all who were carried away captive from Jerusalem and Judah, who were carried away captive to Babylon. 2 And ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 40:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

As We Forgive Our Debtors Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

A discussion about "as we also have forgiven our debtors" in the Lord's Prayer

Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: Soul Matters: Shaping life around the Lord’s Prayer. As we’ve gone line by line through this prayer… we begin to grasp that Jesus reveals the power of prayer is not about getting God to serve our will….but about how we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational