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What Child Is This?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

Jesus is not just one of many great men in history. His coming is unique, wonderful.

On Wednesday I went down to join the Mother’s Day Out kids for a few minutes and tell them a Bible story. When I was done, Julie Dion wanted to take my picture with the kids, so they crowded around. I told them that my kids were mostly grown up now so I don’t get to have little kids on my lap ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 9:6-7

Faith And The Iron Chariots

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 4, 2021

We often believe that God can help us, but only up to a certain point. This belief conceals a measure of self-trust. If Judah had demonstrated the same faith about the chariots of iron as about the mountaineers, the chariots of iron would have been no better than chariots of straw.

Judges 1:19 - So the LORD was with Judah. And they drove out the mountaineers, but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the lowland, because they had chariots of iron. Background: Joshua had divided the inheritance among the children of Israel. However, there were still lands to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 14:29, Matthew 9:29, Deuteronomy 20:4, Deuteronomy 20:1, Exodus 33:2, Jeremiah 32:17, Job 37:23, Matthew 28:20, Judges 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Insignificant?

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

No one you meet is insignificant & You are not insignificant. God takes joy in using ordinary people and ordinary things for extraordinary purposes.

Insignificant: Nothing special. Unimportant. Taken for granted. To small to be noticed. Of no consequence, influence, or distinction. Without weight. Easy to overlook. Irrelevant. Meager. Nondescript. Of little value. Trivial. Exceptionally ordinary. Easily & often disregarded. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:3, Psalm 27:10, Psalm 68:5-6, Matthew 25:31-45, Isaiah 49:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gifts Of The Spirit, And You

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 20, 2016

If the 120 believer's in the upperroom in Jersalem spoke the same languge would God had given tonugues as evidence?

The Gifts Of the Spirit, and You I Corinthians 12:1-11NKJB A man from Illinois decided to travel to Wisconsin to go duck hunting. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer’s field on the other side of the fence. As the flatlander climbed over the fence, the dairy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living With Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Thanksgiving Message for 2013

Is anyone here familiar with the writings of Rudyard Kipling? He is best known for writing RikiTikiTavi and the Jungle Book. At one time Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the world. In fact, his writings were so popular that he was getting ten shillings per word. If you translate into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Lesson 18: Negative Example: Pagans Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 18, 2018

Verses 17, 18, and 19 give us the picture of the unregenerate and we are NOT to walk as they walk. By nature the unregenerate has a mind filled with vanity. His understanding is darkened. The heart of the unregenerate is blind. He has no feeling . . .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 8/29/17 Lesson 18: Negative Example: Pagans (Ephesians 4:17-19) Ephesians 4:17-19 (KJV) 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Recognize The Light Of The World?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Many people did not recognize the coming Messiah! Do you?

Do you Recognize the Light of the World? The North Star Polaris has been used for centuries for navigation. The North Star is one of the brightest stars in the night sky. If you can find Polaris in the night sky, you can know where North is. That’s why it’s called the North star. If you can’t ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20, Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 6:23, John 3:19-21, 1 John 1:5-7, John 12:35-36, 2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 21:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?

THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT ... live by the Spirit ... walk in the Spirit Galatians 5:16 Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? Acts 19:2 After Jesus’ ascension the Church experienced revival. It was sovereignly ordained by God. Joel prophesied of this great outpouring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:2, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why John The Baptist?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2003

Why did God call and entrust his message to John the Baptist rather than Herod or the priests

Thornage 07-12-03 Luke 3:1-8 The mission of John the Baptist Have you ever wondered why God spoke to an uncouth fellow like John the Baptist rather than to the “great and good” like King Herod or the High Priest Caiaphas. Conventional wisdom would dictate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Keeping Up Appearances Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on May 6, 2004

This is about the letter to Thyatira.

There is a British comedy show called Keeping Up Appearances. (Give brief overview of the show.) Things aren’t always as they appear. The middle church of the seven is a church where things weren’t as they appeared. Read Revelation 2:18-29. One thing that is fascinating about this letter is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Babble Of Babel Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

God judges man’s pride by confusing language. The gift of tongues in Acts is seen as the beginning of the removal of that curse through Christ.

Genesis 10:1-11:9 March 2, 2003 I watched a special recently on the history channel. The special was comparing the civilizations of the ancient world. They particularly focused in upon the fact that pyramid building was a common thread among civilizations that were distinct and distant from each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Two Men Preparing For Easter

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2002

Preparation goes a long way when it comes to worship; are you prepared?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGEBAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendships March 17, 2002 9Then Jesus told this story to some who had great self-confidence and scorned everyone else: 10“Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

How Jesus Overcame The Problems Of Poverty

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty.

Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty. Yet, Jesus did not allow people to use poverty as an excuse for failing to accomplish His purposes. Our Lord said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:6) The Savior knew that poverty could be a blessing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do People Fall Into The Traps Of Betrayal?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons.

1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons. Judas had special abilities to keep accounts of the apostles money as demonstrated by their agreement to allow him to be in charge of their finances. (John 13:29) His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Baptism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integr

1. In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integrated him with the entire life of other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational