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Sacrificial Love Of God - Evening Service For Feb 18

Contributed by Michael Brown on Feb 17, 2024

This is the service I will be sharing at the evening Bible study tomorrow. It is about love & shows the great love God has for us & works its way to the love shown at the Cross at Easter. I used this formate because Easter is next month. It flows to the love we see at Easter.

We’re going to talk about LOVE again. • What are some characteristics of love? • Do you recall the first moment you felt that deep love for someone else? • What will we do for someone we love? • What did God do for the ones He loved? • Do we ever sacrifice things for loved ones? Put their ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Baptism – The First Step In An Obedient Walk With The Lord – A Chat On Baptism Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 5, 2024

From my experience, those who have been baptised straight after conversion are stronger in their faith, as baptism is the first step forward in one’s walk with the Lord. We study the subject of water baptism in the light of scriptural practice. Some insights from over the years of my life.

CHRISTIAN BAPTISM – THE FIRST STEP IN AN OBEDIENT WALK WITH THE LORD – A CHAT ON BAPTISM NOTE:- In this message I have put in writing, I am using the English spellings that I know differ from some American spellings. This subject, when mentioned, seems to have people jumping into various ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6, Mark 1:4, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:41-42, Acts 16:26-27, Acts 16:28-32, Acts 16:33-34, Acts 8:35-38, Romans 6:3-5, Galatians 3:26-27, Colossians 2:11, Ephesians 4:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Palestinian Covenant Of God With Israel

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024

God’s Covenants with Israel permanently & irreversibly set God’s plan for Israel & the Middle East. The Unconditional Palestinian Covenant (Deut. 28 - 30) enables us to understand Israel's relationship with the Promised Land throughout her History. It is a faith inspiring study.

The Palestinian Covenant (Deuteronomy 28-30; Ezek. 16) We must understand the Certainty of God’s ‘Promise’ & His ‘Oath.’ Hebrews 6:16-19 says “Men verily swear [the promise] by the greater: & an oath [of the covenant] for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. (17) God, willing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:1-15, Deuteronomy 30:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd, And That's All I Know!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 26, 2024

In this psalm David outlines 7 stress busting habits that will make us happier and healthier (More of a Bible study- 2 parts; Outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: https://blog.pastors.com/articles/7-stress-busting-habits-to-transform-your-year/)

HoHum: A gallop article on April 15, 2024 says that Americas are getting less sleep than they need. What is the problem? “What might be driving these downward trends in sleep? Research on health and wellness shows a strong connection between stress and sleep quality. According to the American ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

About The Father's Business Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 3, 2025

On this first Sunday of a new year, we continue our study of Luke’s Gospel. Luke gives us more insight into the young childhood of Jesus than the other Gospel writers.His key message seems to be the growth of Jesus. Jesus Grew (vs 39-40; 51-52)

About The Father’s Business Luke 2:39-52 Introduction On this first Sunday of a new year, we continue our study of Luke’s Gospel. Luke gives us more insight into the young childhood of Jesus than the other Gospel writers.His key message seems to be the growth of Jesus. Jesus Grew (vs 39-40; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worshiping At The Temple Of Aphrodite Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Feb 21, 2025

Aphrodite, like so much of what the world worships, is a false god offering a very false and imperfect form of love. Versus the one true God that we believe in representing TRUE LOVE. Today we are going to be studying “The Love Chapter,” as it is called. 1 Corinthians chapter 13.

INTRODUCTION: Over the last two Sundays we have been exploring what the Bible says about love… specifically the kind of love that God demonstrates for us, gives to us, and is for us. We talked about how there are different forms of love, some very shallow and feeling based, some that are more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Comeback Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 10, 2001

God’s people in our text found themselves; defeated, discouraged and hopeless. Our goal today - is to study these chapters and learn what we as God’s people need to do to turn our defeats around, to learn how to make a Comeback (real people true stories - part seven).

"Joshua; Coming Back...." Real People - TRUE Stories Part 7 TEXT: JOSHUA 7 & 8 Every once in a while God’s people find themselves sliding down the dark corridor of defeat and failure. And when they do, 1 or 2 things usually happens - they either just keep on sliding down that dark shadowy ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Michal

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Apr 10, 2002

Do you know anyone who just can’t get a break in life? Do you know someone who seems to resolve one major crisis only to be thrust into yet another? This study presents us with just such a person. Her name? Michal, the youngest daughter of king Saul.

Introduction: Do you know anyone who just can’t get a break in life? Do you know someone who seems to resolve one major crisis only to be thrust into yet another? You know the kind of person I’m referring to here, the underdog, one we feel sorry for, one we want to reach out to. Do you know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Protection And Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 19, 2002

We continue to study Jacob’s walk as he returns to his homeland. God’s host meets Jacob just as he finds out some unsettling news. Esau is coming towards him with 400 men. Let us see the steps Jacob takes to prepare for this and in the process becomes

God’s Protection and Answered Prayer DBF 1/20/02 Genesis 32 Protection of God in our time of need Purposeful Prayer in our lives Purposefully striving for God’s Perfect will Have you ever found yourself in a situation that is beyond you, without any true means within yourself of getting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Cycle Of Settling Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008

Have you settled for the wrong things lately? Have you found yourself sitting on your lazy boy of life too often? Have you settled for ungodly things? Have you settled for less than God in your prayer life? In your Bible study? In your walk with God?

THE CYCLE OF SETTLING Gen. 11:31-12:1, Cor. 14:3, I love Sunday afternoon. There is something special about having worshipped God, going out to eat with your family, and then coming home to this!!! Can I get a witness? What would happen though if I did this (point to chair) all of the time? As ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Helping People Get Through A Crisis Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 12, 2008

Let us study Micah’s therapeutic suggestions for times of crisis in 4:9-5:1. They can help us get through any type of crisis in our lives. Notice three “now’s” (4:9, 11, 5:1). There represent Micah’s three suggestions.

Helping People Get through a Crisis Micah 4:9-5:1 Intro Many churches today finance and staff a telephone counseling service. Trained counselors answer calls of people caught in crisis and try to help them survive. Micah was such a servant for the people of his day. They were in crisis too. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Times Of Distress Call For Times Of Prayer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2013

Verse by verse study form the book of Psalm. David doesn’t ask for immunity from judgement, but for the tempering of God’s discipline with mercy. Listen to Hebrews 12:10-11NLT  For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they k

Times Of Distress Call For Times Of Prayer Psalm 6:1-10NKJ O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O Lord—how long? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Job’s Suffering Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 9, 2013

Does Satan have complete access to try believers? Does God place a hedge around His children? What can we learn from suffering? If you have wondered any of these questions, join us as we study the life of Job to see how the Bible answers them and more.

Introduction: SO, YOU ARE HAVING A BAD DAY…… RIGHT? Today, I’d like to put your bad day experiences in the right perspective… Imagine with me if your will, Job living in the 21st century, in our day and time. Job a modern day business person, - his business is doing better ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

El Shaddai Pt 2 "The Almighty All-Sufficient God Who Protects And Provides" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 11, 2011

We all have needs, those needs may be physical, financial, or emotional like joy or happiness, but every one of us has needs. How can our needs be met? We are studying what the name El Shaddai means because we need to know that we are protected and pro

Purpose: To magnify God's ability to do everything He promises. Aim: I want the listener to gain great confidence in God's ultimate plan to bless His own. INTRODUCTION: We all have needs, those needs may be physical, financial, or emotional like joy or happiness, but every one of us has needs. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mini-Series: Seasons Of Spiritual & Physical Enlargement - The Jabez Factors To Enlargement (Part 3 - The Daniel Factor - Increase Your Capacity For Enlargement)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

The Year to Enlarge the place of our tent, Stretch out the curtains of our dwellings; Lengthen our cords, Strengthen our hooks & Expand To The right & to the left has come. To better understand this, we chose Jabez to study and see how he rose out of his ashes.

SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL ENLARGEMENT - THE JABEZ FACTORS TO ENLARGEMENT (PT. 3 OH LORD, THAT YOU WILL ENLARGE MY TERRITORY – DANIEL) 1. Isaiah 54:2-52 “Enlarge The Place Of Your Tent, And let them Stretch Out The Curtains Of Your Dwellings; Do Not Spare; Lengthen Your Cords, And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-5, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic