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Because He First Loved Me

Contributed by Mari Larson on Apr 23, 2014

No matter the circumstances of baptism, it is God who does the work because God loves us before we love God.

We may not know the nine verses of Frederick Whitfield’s 1855 hymn, “O How I love Jesus,” but I’m guessing most of us know the refrain: O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus, because he first loved me. Because he first loved me. Before I could do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Made To Be Holy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

We were made to become more like Jesus and become increasingly holy

Made to Be Holy 1 Peter 1:13-16 September 22, 2013 Morning Service A businessman was in the process of selling an old warehouse. The building had sat vacant for several months and had fallen prey to vandalism. Doors were damaged, windows were smashed, trash was thrown throughout the place and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Money Worries: When We’re Freaked Out At How Much Is Beyond Our Control Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2014

A look at the ravens and the lilies: we have to acknowledge that we dependent on God if we are going to conquer our money worries.

ONE REASON PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT MONEY: We like to be in control and with our money so much is beyond our control. - “Somebody’s got to be thinking about this stuff.” - We feel like worrying is doing something. - We like to be running things. We like to be in control. - This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of Abundant Life

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on May 7, 2017

Which life are you living: one of abundance or one of achievement? What keeps you from living the abundant life Jesus intends?

Cattle rustling is a major problem in Uganda. Every day the Ugandan army tries to reunite cattle with their owners. The biggest difficulty lies in proving ownership. BBC News reported how one elderly lady settled the issue: The BBC's Nathan Etungu witnessed the process beginning in a village north ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Other

Be Committed To Church

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

Be committed to church so that you may continuously learn what you believe and why you believe. experience and practice personal caring , and Help others.

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Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are There Churches That Practices Witchcraft?

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Sep 4, 2020

However, when Christianity is practiced without the power of the Holy Spirit, she loses her protection and falls in the danger of practicing the art of witchcraft to stay useful to society

Recent events around the world may be pointing to the truth of our civilization entering into a new phase along the path of her disastrous history on this beautiful planet earth. With the horizon getting darker daily all over the earth, and the day filled with anxiety and shadows of fear in what ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Hope In The Resurrection (A Memorial Service)

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

When someone we loved passed on to be with the Lord. There may not be answers to the questions we have in our hearts. We received the comfort from the Lord as found in John Chapter 11.

Dear family and friends of Bro Johnny, We are gathered here to remember our departed brother Johnny. 1) WE CAN HAVE QUESTIONS. The circumstance by which Johnny is taken away from us is indeed very sad. No one had expected Johnny to go home to be with the Lord so suddenly. It has caused our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, John 11:35, John 11:32, John 11:21, Psalm 116:15, Revelation 14:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

After God's Own Heart

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 24, 2020

Let’s think about King David and why he is called ‘a man after God’s own heart”. What qualities of David led to that designation? How can we be more like David when he was at his best - and avoid the dangers of being like him at his worst?

How to Be a Person After God’s Own Heart Introduction The human heart weighs less than a pound. It beats 100,000 times a day. Without your heart your body would quickly cease to work. Jesus spoke a great deal about the heart. The heart is a metaphor for the inner life. It is the seat of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scared Straight #3 - The Writing Is On The Wall Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 9, 2020

Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams: This shows that purity of heart and faithfulness to God come before enlightenment in divine mysteries. Daniel will later receive great revelation, but now he simply shows himself a dedicated follower of God.

Two weeks ago, we began a new teaching series around the supernatural. We discussed the idea that Jesus' presence and works 2000 years ago represent an orderly working of the world many don’t recognise nor do they understand, so they call the events - supernatural. Supernatural by definition ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Surprise Or A Plan? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2021

The church began as a Messianic Jewish movement, but became a trans-cultural Messianic movement. How can we explain this?

A Surprise or a Plan? (Romans 9:22-33) 1, I heard about a pastor after he would preach a man would say to him, “Pastor, that was a warm message today.” or the man would say, “Pastor, that was a warm sermon” or he would sometimes say, “I appreciate those warm words.” One day the preacher caught him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:22-33, Acts 3:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Antipas: The Perverse And Putrid Puppet Ruler Of Galilee Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 12, 2021

The story of Herod Antipas is one of treachery, murder, lust, cowardice, deceit, and perversion. He was responsible for the murder of John the Baptist and ridiculed Jesus on the day of His execution. The family of Herod had no redeeming qualities and are examples of unredeemed humanity.

It would make sense to say that the ministry of the Lord Jesus was attracting a great deal of attention and some scrutiny by virtue of His wondrous teachings, His compassion to all who came to Him in faith and trust, the way He handled the criticisms and pettiness of the Pharisees, His ability ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-19, Mark 6:14-29, Leviticus 20:21, Luke 23:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Potter, Genesis 2

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 14, 2020

A message about hope for today based upon rest and shaping ourselves on the potter's wheel. Realizing that even in the tough times we are all going through, He is with us. All of the time.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Look At The Roman Road

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 14, 2020

Part 1- evangelism tract. Part 2 - bookmark for the student or evangelism team member. Starting with the Roman Road, verses are added to support this path of salvation. I was limited by the size of a tract and bookmark. Message me if you would like the free file to make these.

Part 1: A tract with what you can say to those to whom you are witnessing, with references. The verses themselves are in Part 2. GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION OUR SIN -- Everyone sins. No one is good. Romans 3:10,23 -- Our sin separates us from God. Isaiah 59:2 -- The penalty for our sin is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 3:24, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13, Romans 6:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Job, God, And Satan Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 23, 2020

Why did God allow Satan to test Job's faith?

Last week we noted a wealthy man Job with grown children who were also well off and enjoyed life. Job is described as blameless, upright, feared God and shunned evil. Job was a godly man! Before we learn from the rest of Chapter 1 of Job. Since angels are cited, let us remind ourselves of who ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daily Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 30, 2020

We are in darkness. We don’t have any clue on what a day may bring forth in our lives (Proverbs 27:1). Now, we have entered into another Advent. The Christmas tide has begun in our hearts. Let us look for Daily Light in the Word of God.

Text: Psalm 119:105 Theme: Daily Light Introduction: I am familiar with the custom of using the Lantern in the nights. In Indian Villages, we have this beautiful small instrument to walk through. It helps to identify the potholes on the road, reptiles on the way, dispelling the darkness even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Methodist