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Christmas Heartache!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2018

What to do when we are experiencing heartache at Christmas!

Heartache at Christmas Luke 2:21-35 December 16, 2018 During this Christmas season, we’re talking about “Christmas Expectations.” We tend to enter the season with high and lofty expectations. We want magical, sugar plum visions of a Norman Rockwell Christmas. A Christmas where everything is just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Shooting Arrows & Striking Ground

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Oct 21, 2024

There is no stronger power available to fuel your life than faith. You may have heard the phrase, “The sky is the limit “ but the truth is, the sky is not your limit; your belief system is.

“Shooting Arrows & Striking Ground” 2 Kings 13:14-19 There is no stronger power available to fuel your life than faith. You may have heard the phrase, “The sky is the limit “. But the truth is, “The sky is not your limit; your belief system is.” Passage set up: Joash was a frightened ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing With Flying Colors Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 16, 2010

In this sermon, we see that not only Joseph, but his brothers, pass the tests with flying colors. The thing that made the biggest difference in Joseph's life was his attitude.

Introduction: A. How many of you liked taking tests in school? Not many of us, I’m sure! B. The story is told of a football coach who walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I'm not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crown Of Life ... For The Humble Or The Rich? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 29, 2015

Those in humble circumstances and those who are rich undergo testing. This is a continuation of the opening themes of testing, endurance and victory in the first chapter of James.

Today as we continue in the first chapter of the book of James we will be looking specifically at verses 9 through 12 but before we get into those verses let's read starting at verse one to refresh our minds with what the Lord is saying through James. James 1:1-12 “James, a servant of God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Book Unveiled- The Body Of Christ Pt.3

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 5, 2011

The first two churches in Asa Minor will show us types and shadows of the present day church. The first loveless, maybe mechanical. The second, persecuted, but strong and proven. This is a verse upon verse spreaching on the book of Revelation. Enjoy.

Revelation 2:1-11 The Book Unveiled- the Body of Christ Pt.3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Know I Know Jesus Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 24, 2024

John gives his readers a test which will visibly confirm whether they have come to know Jesus, or whether it is all just words.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 2:3-11 “How To Know I Know Jesus” In the first century AD John writes to a group of believers with the purpose of equipping them to know they have eternal life. As part of that equipping John deals with the reality ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Filter All Through Love--- What Is Important To Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 25, 2016

We need to understand that life must be focused through filters... One filter should be: WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO ME?

FILTER ALL THROUGH LOVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FILTER: a device that is used to remove something that is not wanted, a device that limits light, sound, electronic noises from passing through... Text: Philippians 4:13 (KJV) I can do all things through Christ which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Persecution is the flip side of peace-making. If we live out the first 7 beatitudes, this one, the 8th, follows on their heels as surely as water flows downhill.

About 35 years ago, a Romanian pastor came to visit the church I belonged to, a nice white church in a rich western suburb of Minneapolis. He had gotten to know my pastor, who had been involved in a Bible-smuggling ministry when the Iron Curtain was still up. Pasor John asked him what he thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Heals A Mother's Child Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Healing by Faith

A. INTRODUCTION This is the last year of ministry and Jesus will constantly withdraw from the masses and take at least four trips away from Galilee. (Mark 6:31; Mark 7:24; Mark 7:31; Mark 8:13). The reason: 1. Hostility from the Jews. 2. To prepare His disciples for His departure (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of A Promise

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

This time of year we look to make promises that we hope will last through the end of the month! Promises need to have a priority in our lives, especially those promises which are from the Lord. If the Lord says something we know that we can count on it.

“THE PRIORITY OF A PROMISE” Hebrews 11:13-22 January 4, 2009 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 (King James Version) King James Version (KJV) 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purposes Of The Ten Commandments Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 7, 2015

In our present society when many people often ignore the basic foundations of God's Word, it is good to revisit the giving of the Law to Moses and understand the main reasons why God put great emphasis in it.

THE PURPOSES OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 20:18-21 (NIV) "18 When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance 19 and said to Moses, “Speak to us yourself and we will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Laboring As Unto Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 5, 2016

The heart of the average employee is more influenced by a world view rather than having the mind of Christ, as the Bible tells you and me to have. This teaches about God's perspective on work.

Laboring As Unto Christ Rethinking Our Attitude About Work The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ic3a]: Israel In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2020

Today's lesson concerns the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ unbelief. Because of their neglect to hear God’s message they delayed at the border. Because the people went backward in unbelief, instead of foreword in faith, they missed their inheritance and died in the wilderness.

6/30/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #12 [IC3a]: Israel in the Wilderness (HEBREWS 3:6b-11) Context: The context is the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ experience of unbelief in the wilderness. Because of their neglect to hear God’s message they delayed at the border. Because the people went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness, Greatness, And Grace Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 4, 2012

Psalm 145 is a psalm of David in celebration of all that God has done for those who have gone through trials and testing. In this Psalm, David commends God’s goodness, greatness, and grace.

The Goodness, Greatness, and Grace of God Psalm 145:1-21 Psalm 145 is a psalm of David in celebration of all that God has done for those who have gone through trials and testing. This is the last of seven alphabetical Psalms. The first verse commences with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Baptist