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Anxiety (Part 1): Understanding Anxiety, Its Symptoms, Types, And Cases In The Bible Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 7, 2021

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. That is why we need to understand what anxiety is, its symptoms, various types of anxiety, and the factors that cause it before we learn to deal with it biblically.

Intro: A pastor in the countryside was retiring after 35 years of serving in the church. As he came to clear out his bedroom, he found a small bowl with five eggs and $1,000 in it. Baffled, he called his wife, "Honey, what is this little basket under the bed with five eggs and $1,000 in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-11, Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will He Really Come? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 15, 2021

Is revival the result of the outward things we do such as elaborate programs and new flashy buildings? Or is it the result of the inward man and what is happening inside us spiritually? What must happen before God’s presence will come?

If you have ever seen the Universal Studios movie “Field of Dreams” then you will more than likely recall that unforgettable scene where Ray Kinsella (played by Kevin Costner) is standing in the middle of a cornfield when he hears a voice say to him, “If you build it, he will come.” Ray then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 14, 2024

CHRISTMAS originated with Christ. Before Christ there was no Christmas. The root word of Christmas is CHRIST. Christmas is all about Christ. What is the truth about THE CHRIST of Christmas?

I. JESUS CHRIST is the TRUTH! It was Jesus Christ Himself who said in reference to God, “Your word is truth” (John 17:17). And so we are told in John 1:1 that, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”?? A. Then we learn in John 1:14 that, “The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17, John 1:14, 1 Timothy 2:5, Romans 11:36, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 19:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 4, 2023

If God seems hidden, maybe we’re not looking in the right place. We have to move to a different place, stand at a different angle, look from a different perspective, before we can find God in the answer.

One Sunday morning a little girl in her Sunday best was running so she wouldn’t be late for church. Maybe it was daylight savings time.... As she ran she kept praying, “Dear God, please don’t let me be late to church. Please don’t let me be late to church...” As she was running she tripped and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pentecost: The Great Transfer

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 16, 2024

During the 40 days of teaching before the Ascension Jesus was preparing the disciples to listen to His voice by the power of the Holy Spirit verses in their past when the listened to the voice of Jesus while he was physically in their presence. Pentecost is transference.

In Jesus Holy Name May 19, 2024 Text: John 14:26 & 15:26 Pentecost Redeemer “Pentecost: The Great Transfer” After His resurrection Jesus spent 40 days visiting His disciples. He showed up ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, John 15:26

Denomination: Lutheran

Deep Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2024

What is it about the "Lord's Prayer" and other comments from the Sermon on the Mount" that can help us pray a deeper prayer than what we've prayed before?

(Play video of children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBK97Q4Ae8 - timestamp .12 thru .39) Jesus prayed a lot. According to one researcher, there are 17 times in the Gospels tell us He prayed. Among those 17 times, we see that Jesus prayed… Before He chose His 12 disciples. (Luke 6:12-13); He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Spiritual Power

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Apr 3, 2025

Christians today are encouraged to seek more power, more anointing, and more gifts. Indeed, as the Lord calls us back to the Cross to become disciples of Jesus, He intends to first humble us before empowering us.

The basic need of a disciple of Jesus Christ is not seeking for more power from God, but more brokenness. Apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Matthew 16:21-24, John 12:23-25, Mark 14:3, Mark 15:38, Hebrews 9:1-9, Matthew 27:50-53, Hebrews 10:19-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:26-27, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Feel Like To Know Jesus Is Alive.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 13, 2023

Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we … but before we go, we are changed into something he wants us to be. He wants us to look forward to dead, and our future life with him.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 9th April 2023 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

The Last Supper: A Table Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023

Matthew 26:17-29 recounts the poignant moments when Jesus shared His final meal with His disciples before His crucifixion. It's a meal filled with deep symbolism and a message of grace.

"The Last Supper: A Table of Grace" Introduction: Today, we gather around God's Word to explore the profound significance of the Last Supper, a meal that transcends time and culture. Matthew 26:17–29 recounts the poignant moments when Jesus shared His final meal with His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Great Thoughts Of You Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Sep 9, 2023

Before we entered the world, God knew us. Humans were created to be in the image of God. We had no idea what God prepared for us. God's thoughts of us are too numerous to count.

We have a dog which my wife rescued from the street. One day when she came home from work Charmain noticed a dog outside of our gate. The dog looked very frail, weak, and dirty. When my wife approached the dog, it did not run away it allowed Charmain to pick her up. The dog was brought inside of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Genesis 2:15, John 10:10, Colossians 1:13

Worth Knowing

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 30, 2023

In our case, who are elected even before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless, what do we have in mind about the Holy One who elected us? What could we know about Him?

“Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And when the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, the LORD said in his heart, ‘I will never again curse the ground because of man, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Behold A Host, Arrayed In White”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 31, 2023

All Saints Day. Home. There is nothing like arriving home after a long journey. You and I are closer to home than ever before. When we arrive Jesus will speak our name. Welcome home

In Jesus Holy Name November 5, 2023 Text: Revelation 19:7, 21:3-5 All Saints Day, Redeemer “Behold a Host, Arrayed in White” Home. There is nothing like arriving home after a long journey. After 2 flight delays, airport screening, extra things placed in plastic containers, shoes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church Does Not Enter The Tribulation – Reasons That Prove It – Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2023

This is the conclusion of proof the Church has no part in the coming Tribulation but it raptured away before it happens. We consider deliverance from Tribulation, the heavenly preparation, the gospel of the kingdom and peace and safety. I trust this series was encouraging for you.

THE CHURCH DOES NOT ENTER THE TRIBULATION – REASONS THAT PROVE IT – PART 3 OF 3 We continue this study proving that the Church must be raptured away before the Tribulation comes. Christians are not appointed to wrath, which is what the Tribulation is. The wrath of God is against sin in the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, Revelation 3:10-11, Revelation 19:7-8, 1 Corinthians 3:12-13, Revelation 19:11, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 3:1-3, Matthew 11:1-4, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 9:35, Matthew 12:1-4, Matthew 16:21-22, Matthew 24:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heritage Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 15, 2024

Do we know enough of our own history that we could, like Stephen, stand before a trial and explain why we believe in Jesus as our Saviour and how America is better because of the work of God?

“Heritage” Acts 7:1-54 How important is our heritage? Webster’s 1828 = Heritage, 1. Inheritance; an estate that passes from an ancestor to an heir by descent or course of law; that which is inherited. 2. In Scripture, the saints or people of God are called his heritage as being claimed by him, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

According To The Pattern

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 10, 2025

But He still loves us and wants to be with us. This is why Moses went up the mountain. God called him up to give him some instructions in what needed to happen before He could dwell with the people.

According to the Pattern Exodus 25-27 We serve an amazing God. He is the one and only God of gods, King of kings, and Lord of lords. He is high and lifted up, and His train fills His heavenly temple. There is none like Him, and all of His creation will either bow before Him in love and reverence, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist