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On The Way To The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

On the way to the cross the women of Jerusalem weep over His alarming & appalling judgment. Jesus advises them to turn their anguish for Him into mourning for themselves. Such sever rejection of the beloved Son of God puts an individual or society on a course that brings its own judgment.

LUKE 23: 26-31 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] ON THE WAY TO THE CRUCIFIXION [Zech 12:10-14; Luke 19:41–44; 21:20–24; Rev. 6:15–17] In the next episode on Jesus’ last day, we reach the actual events surrounding the crucifixion. The crucifixion account consists of three parts: the journey to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31, Hosea 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 6, 2023

We live in a corrupt world. Truth has stumbled in the street, and uprightness cannot enter. Satan permeates right through society especially in the judiciary. There is little justice any more. We look at ways Christians are penalised by Satan’s system, but evil is promoted.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 7 We continue this study of the schemes Satan uses to infiltrate all aspects of humanity. His influence is everywhere. We need wisdom and reliance on the Lord for the battle we are engaged in. We will examine two more of these schemes. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-21, Psalm 61:3, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-23, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Isaiah 5:7, Isaiah 10:2, Isaiah 59:8, Isaiah 59:14, Isaiah 42:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Preaching Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 22, 2022

Russian born, author Ariel Durant wrote: “There is no significant example in history, before our time, of a society successfully maintaining moral life without the aid of religion.” “The greatest question of our time is . . . whether men can live without God.”

In Jesus Holy Name June 26, 2022 Text: Acts 4:12 Redeemer Lutheran “The Cost of Preaching Jesus” Russian born, author and researcher Ariel Durant helped her husband William Durant co author their book: The Story of Civilization. She wrote: “There is no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 4:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust In God

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Apr 23, 2019

One of the most difficult things to do in our current society is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on the Lord and to trust Him.

Intro: One of the most difficult things to do in our current society is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on the Lord and to trust Him. Like a lot of things connected to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perverting God's Grace

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 7, 2022

God's grace is available to all, but many receive this grace and pervert it. They turn the grace of God to a licence to commit immorality and do wickedness in our society. The consequences for those who despise, frustrate and pervert God's grave are severe.

TEXT: Jude 1:4 (NIV). "For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord." CHOSEN BY ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4, 1 Samuel 2:12-33, Titus 2:11, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worried Sick Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

Researchers estimate that 75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for complaints that are, in some way, stress related. Every week 112 million people in the U.S. take some form of medication for stress related symptoms. Our society is worrie

“Worried Sick” Matthew 6: 25-34 I read this week of another pastor who very early in his ministry preached at a church in Los Angeles. He thought he had done quite well as he stood at the door greeting people as they left the church. He received one compliment after another; that is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 6:25-34, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Is Answered Prayed A Miracle.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 1, 2012

Do we really believe that God is a prayer-hearing & a prayer-answering God? In our modern society maybe we become Christian humanists who believe that as humans we can do anything if we take the time to plan carefully & implement the plan.

JOSHUA 10:6-15. IS ANSWERED PRAYED A MIRACLE. A young boy was telling the pastor that his mother said his prayers for him each night. "What do you mean, your mother says your prayers for you?" the minister inquired. The youngster replied, "When mom tucks me in she always says, Thank God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Is Receiving Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 22, 2018

Most today focus more on their personal desires than the needs of others. We are urged to gain all we can and put much of that away in reserve. Society teaches the pathway to success is through gain. The Bible teaches we must give if we are to receive.

Giving is Receiving Acts 20:35 There can be no doubt that we live in a selfish and inward focused world. The majority today have little concern for the needs of others, and few are willing to make any sacrifices to benefit someone else. Dr. Adrian Rogers described the mentality of many today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Damaged Goods

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 25, 2003

You may be disappointed, discouraged, emotionally emasculated, and spiritually messed-up.You may get talked about, and criticized. You may even be socially unaccepted, rejected by family, friends, and society has a whole, but that’s what God can use. Dam

“Damaged Goods” 1st Samuel 1:1-5, 10-11, & 19 Often times in the certain stores they will have a special section of items that are considered to be damaged goods. These items have either been dented, scratched, or something is wrong with them and they are said not to have the value they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-19

Denomination: Apostolic

How Failures Should Pray Part Ii

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 11, 2009

Who wouldn’t want God’s forgiveness? It’s free, forever, and complete. If Jesus is offering this kind of forgiveness for anybody, then why is He shunned and hated so much? Some public prayers are tolerated in our society as long as they don’t mention the

Purpose: To describe the proper goals for repentance. Aim: I want the listener to pursue inner holiness. INTRODUCTION: King David was a great sinner who needed great forgiveness. Last time we looked at God’s pathway to forgiveness. When we ask for forgiveness God’s way, we are forgiven. Period! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's All In Your Hands

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

Dare we believe that God is still at work in this world despite all its brokenness and iniquity? Dare we believe that God can still work in the world through the church despite all the change and cultural upheaval we see taking place in our society?

Lake Winona was the location of the YMCA campsite in Ormond Beach, Florida – the hometown of my childhood. For two weeks each summer the First Baptist Church would rent the Lake Winona campsite to provide for it Youth and Children’s Ministry. I began attending Junior Camp when I was nine years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing In Between Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

“How much more of a fool is the man that says there is a God and doesn’t act on it, rather than the man that says there is no God?” If society can get us to Laugh at sin than they can get us to accept it. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video

American Idols – 4 “Nothing in Between” Ps 14:1 1The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary gives this definition: “In Scripture the ‘fool’ primarily is the person who casts off the fear of God and thinks and acts as if he could safely disregard the eternal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005

Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Learn A Lot From A Goose

Contributed by Virgil Watson on Dec 2, 2006

If you have heard the familiar phrase; "That one’s like a goose...he wakes up in a new world everyday"...and realize that the reference is made to one that seems to be "out of step", so to speak, with the majority of society...it might interest you to fin

YOU CAN LEARN A LOT FROM A GOOSE I. EPHESIANS 4:1/ "I therefore, a prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called". PRAYER Verses 2 and 3 go on to state: 2)"With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trust Vs Envy

Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011

We want want want and envy envy envy everything we see. Our society is all about having the next big item or the coolest little gadget. But this causes us to lose trust in God. We must put our trust in a God that provides.

Introduction Have you ever wanted something so bad that you were willing to do ANYTHING to get it? I mean you were to the point where you would sell a kidney to have this thing. When I was quite a bit younger I wanted a Playstation more than anything else in the world. A few of my friends had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible