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The Biblical Demand For Growth

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

Christian Growth Series

1. 2 Pet. 3:18 "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" a. The life implanted in regeneration needs developing and nurturing. Paul’s favorite term for undeveloped Christians is "babes in Christ," whom he calls "carnal" Christians in contrast to "spiritual" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Guiding Hand

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008

One of the greatest tragedies in the Bible is the killing of the innocents. As terrible as the story is, though, it does show us how God moves in the middle of tragedies and injustices.

Matthew 2:13-23 “God’s Guiding Hand” INTRODUCTION While we were celebrating the gift of Jesus with our family and friends, a lot was going on around the world. Bhutto was assassinated in Pakistan causing the country to more social and political upheaval. Several of our troops were killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 23, 2007

There is a growing interest in the subject of spiritual warfare nowadays; so much that church growth analysts have considered calling the 1990’s as the decade of Spiritual Warfare. Churches of different denominations have embraced this move of God and are

Spiritual Warfare Foundations There is a growing interest in the subject of spiritual warfare nowadays; so much that church growth analysts have considered calling the 1990’s as the decade of Spiritual Warfare. Churches of different denominations have embraced this move of God and are making a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time Factors In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

Gives my understanding of the three-and-one half year period.

TIME FACTORS IN THE DRAMA OF THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION I. FACTORS WHlCH MAKE UNDERSTANDlNG DIFFICULT 1. First, we are dealing with visions which are often highly symbolical Let me illustrate. Suppose l have a dream which lasts a total of seven minutes. In the dream I see one week of my life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Healing The Gadarene Demoniac

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

Christ shows his authority when he heals the demon possessed man.

Christ Heals the Gadarene Demoniac Luke 8:26-39 C.S. Lewis There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Where And When Is The Gospel To Be Proclaimed? Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 5, 2009

Is the gospel only for those who do not believe?

Dakota Community Church June 28, 2009 Where and When is the Gospel to be Proclaimed? The Field & the Force 2 John 4:34-36 "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Do you not say, ’Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-36

Denomination: Mennonite

Questions They Need Us To Ask Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

Being ready to give a defense for the reasons we believe, also be prepared to ask the right questions.

questions they need us to ask June 26, 2011 2 Cor 10:4-5 INTRODUCTION During a televised presidential campaign debate in 1984, Henry Trewhitt of The Baltimore Sun posed his question to Ronald Reagan: "You already are the oldest president in history, and some of your staff say you were tired after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You A Crossed Eyed Christain

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

The collision at the cross was so powerful that the sky darkened and the Earth shook.

Matthew 27:36-54 Psalm 85:10 Large Hadron Collider (LHC) (The world’s largest and highest-energy partial accelerator.) It is located on the Swiss border near Geneva. The racetrack is 17 miles long and 575 feet underground. There were fears that black-holes would form and destroy the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalms 23: In The Lord's Presence

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 19, 2020

To show the importance of being in God’s presence and leadership, not to be distracted by our enemies.

Title: Psalms 23: In His Presence Theme: To show the importance of being in God’s presence and leadership, not to be distracted by our enemies. Text: Psalms 23 Psalms 23:1 A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Shepherd – leader, guide. Always out front. Someone we can ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Netanyahu, Purim And The Enemies

Contributed by Gabriel Agbo on Mar 7, 2021

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent Purim message responded to the continued threats of annihilation of Israel by the enemies of the Jewish state by reminding them of the biblical story of Haman.

Netanyahu, Purim and the enemies By Gabriel Agbo The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent Purim message responded to the continued threats of annihilation of Israel by the enemies of the Jewish state by ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Inheritance Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2019

God has elected all of us for his eternal kingdom. We are His inheritance because He is our Creator, He is our Redeemer and he bought us by His own precious blood.

Psalm 33:1-12 v. 12 Chosen - Inheritance of God Introduction: Last month we have learned the ‘Love of God’. This month we will be meditating the “Election of God” according to the understanding of John Wesley. Wesley felt that the idea of absolute unconditional predestination by divine decree was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Miracle Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 9, 2017

Bitterness and not forgiving will keep in a spiritual quagmire. Let go of the hurt of the past and walk in victory.

BITTERNESS and UNFORGIVNESS Mark 2:7-11 (Wey) "Why does this man use such words?" they said; "He is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"... Jesus asked them, "Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?' ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spontaneous Favor

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 20, 2023

The BEST way to show our gratitude to God is by pouring ourselves into His work and helping the church ministry activities in whatever way we can.

Spontaneous favor!!!! Philemon 1:14” any favor you do must be spontaneous and not forced.” It was a hectic day of Christmas feast and other Christmas related activities, after coming back home, while I was reading my Bible reading potion for the day, I came across the above scripture which just ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tossed By…

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Aug 7, 2023

Tossed by…

Tossed by… Scripture 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us start our homily with a funny story.   A visitor to the Holy Land wanted to take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee, the sea on which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

Where Is Your Trust ?

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Trusting God one hundred percent as seen in King Hezekiah’s life.

(1) INTRODUCTION: We see the reality of the verses here in Isaiah 30 being lived out in Isaiah 37 where King Hezekiah and the whole of Judah is under threat by Assyria - they are confronted with a BIG and REAL PROBLEM - a multiplication of the forces of darkness against them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:1-7, Isaiah 30:1-18

Denomination: *other