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The Storm Of Faith

Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 17, 2009

Finding faith in the midst of a storm

Matthew 8: 23-27 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 He replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Mystery Of Easter Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Salvation, sin, death, victory, new life.

THE MYSTERY OF EASTER 1 Cor. 15: 50-59 (p815) April 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: It's just a normal Tuesday…you get up, take your shower…trying to be a little quite as you get dressed so your wife can sleep a little longer. You head downstairs and put the coffee one…after your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember: The War Cry

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 28, 2022

Remember? Do we operate under compulsion or purposed love? Do we have the tendency to forget God's mercy and grace? Love never fails...

REMEMBER: THE BATTLE CRY? LOVE UNDER COMPULSION VS. LOVE NEVER FAILS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson.) LET US CELEBRATE A NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE… GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN… John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8, John 3:16, John 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Or Antichrist: The Fact Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 18, 2015

Who comes first, Christ or antichrist? This message lays the groundwork upon which we can build.

1. INTRODUCTION Yes, there are apparent contradictions in the Bible. A number of them! (I said apparent, not actual!) Ever tried to reconcile Divine Sovereignty with human free will? Justice with mercy? A Divine yet human Saviour? Ever struggled with the place of grace vs works in salvation? And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

911: Christians Answering The Call

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Sep 14, 2001

The terrorist attack on America is a 911 call to the Church

911: Christians Answering the Call Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs September 16, 2001 This week America as we have known her took a dramatic and tragedy change of course as terrorists attacked the financial, military and governmental nerve centers of our great nation. Secretary of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day That Time Will Stand Still

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Sep 13, 2011

Answer to the Tenth anniversary of 911.

Rev. 10:1-6 Today is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I confess to you this morning that I am not up to the task of giving you words that will proficiently address the horror of 9/11 in any way that is consoling or convincing. However lets drift in our minds to a time of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting Arms: Embrace For Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001

Incredible numbers of people are falling, and we have contributed by pushing them to the edge and failing to listen. But at the Lord’s Table we see the embracing arms of Christ and are empowered to lift the fallen and give them life.

Those of you who were in my Vacation Bible School class know what happened – the class was supposed to run from 7:15 until 9:00 each night. At 8:57, what did I say? Something like: I know you have to go, but there are just a couple more points I want to make. And so, at a few minutes after 9, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage One Another!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 17, 2018

We don't know when Jesus will come again, or whether we will die before that and go to meet our Savior. We do know that we should be wide awake and ready 24/7 for that encounter. And to that end, we are called to encourage one another rather than to incite fear and panic.

Do you believe that Jesus will one day come back from where he has gone? Do you believe that there is actually going to be a point of time in our history, or better: in our future, when God will intervene in the flow of history in a way that will have a cosmic impact? Let’s have a show of hands: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Prepared!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 22, 2002

We need faith in our Savior for ourselves if we expect to be ready for his return.

Just about every house in America goes through a familiar ritual. This ritual takes place every day of the week. Some of you may be very familiar with it. I call it the "Are you ready yet?" ritual. As the time to leave the house draws near parents begin asking the question, "Are you ready yet?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What Controls Your Mind: The Spirit Or The Flesh? Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life.

1. Chapter of 8 is SO REFRESHING! – IN Christ… • There is NO CONDEMNATION. NO BURDEN OF GUILT. • There is freedom & power & strength in the Holy Spirit. • These truths are where our minds dwell, where we love to hang out, we love to enjoy when we’re spiritually minded. NOTE: Up to this point in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Did He Go?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 24, 2018

One of the least studied times of Jesus' life is the period between His death and His resurrection. So, the natural question is, "Where did He go?" Let's see if we can find out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Matthew 7:1-13, Luke 16:19-31, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022

What are the main schools of thought about the Rapture and why can only one of them be correct? We also will take a look at Matthew 24 and 1Corinthians 15 for the start of "There is Order in the Rapture."

AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 3 OF 4 Part 2 considered the Christian’s glorious hope the bible calls “the blessed hope” and the fact that the word “apostasy” in Thessalonians should be translated as “departure”. In today’s teaching on the Rapture we will begin by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:16-17, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Escape Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

The point is Jesus has broken our chains, and all we have to do is get up and walk out of our cell.

The Great Escape – 1 Text: Acts 12:6-11 Introduction 1. When all I see is the battle, you see my victory When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You. So, when I fight, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Escape 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

The point is Jesus has broken our chains, and all we have to do is get up and walk out of our cell.

The Great Escape – 1 Text: Acts 12:6-11 Introduction 1. When all I see is the battle, you see my victory When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You. So, when I fight, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

What The Sabbath Is About

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 18, 2001

Teaching on how the Sabbath relates to us as believers in Christ.

What’s the Sabbath About By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Exodus 20 NLT 8 “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days a week are set apart for your daily duties and regular work, 10 but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free