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The Defection From Jesus Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 8, 2011

Following Christ in His last days on earth.

The Defection From Christ Matthew 26:31-56 Introduction: Desires (26:1-16) Directions (26:17-30) I. The Scripture (26:31-32) Prediction A. The Prophecy (26:31) Zechariah 13:7; part of God’s plan 1. Stumble - offended (24:10) falling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning And The Importance Of The Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 29, 2010

This lesson discusses what the resurrection means to Christ - to the church - to the Christian and to the non-Christian!

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to 1 Cor. 15:3&4. 2. The title of our lesson is: 3. Let’s read our passage. 4. The purpose of our lesson will be better understand the meaning and importance of the resurrection. DISCUSSION I. WHAT DOES THE RESURRECTION MEAN TO CHRIST? 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are Judgements Inevitable? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 5, 2010

Purpose of Judgement is not to condemn people or cut us off from God but to bring us back to lead us to restoration.

INTRO: Series on Truth – What is truth? Relativism – rejection of absolute truth – Truth is relative Sincerity – even if belief contradicts another is sincerity enough? ILLUSTRATION: Attack on spy base Three men have been found not guilty of breaking into and damaging the Waihopai spy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Continuity With The Synagogue Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2010

In form and spirit, there is good continuity between the building and worship of the Jewish synagogue and the Christian assembly and Eucharist

December 13, 2010 Santa Lucia The Spirit of the Liturgy You just have to sympathize with Baalam the prophet. He was called by King Balak to come and curse this upstart band of nomads invading his country. He was called because he was rumored to be a prophet of the same “god” the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

On Politicians And Preachers Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

In Jeremiah’s day much of the confusion, corruption, and chaos can be traced back to two classes.

ON POLITICIANS AND PREACHERS! JEREMIAH 21-23 INTRODUCTION: It was Paul Harvey who said, “In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.” When one ponders and studies the conditions of politics and preaching today that one needs to be reminded that the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing With Our Eyes; Touching With Our Hands Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2010

John's sacramental vision was translated into a church building with two centers--a center of the Word and a center of Eucharistic celebration

Feast of St. John Dec 27 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy It is very appropriate to be preaching on the Spirit of the Liturgy on the Feast of St. John, because both the letters and the Gospel of John are so sacramental. One useful definition of sacrament is Christ touching us through sacred signs. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Come Forth

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead even though he had been there 4 days. Let’s look at the significance of this story.

BACKGROUND:  Mary & Martha sent a messenger to Jesus to let him know that Lazarus was very sick.  Jesus didn’t drop everything and run to where he was at. He stayed. My question, where was He? o Jesus was in Bethabara – read John 10:40-42 o This passage tells us that it was the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Conquer Your Lust

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christians should avoid any lustful desire to an opposite gender.

CONQUER YOUR LUST Matthew 5:27-30 Read the Matthew 5:27-30. BIG IDEA – Christians should avoid any lustful desire to an opposite gender. Why should Christian avoid lustful desire to an opposite gender? 1. Christians should avoid lustful desire to an opposite gender because it is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 28, 2011

Seek him and he will be found.

LONGING FOR GOD Acts 8:30And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? 31And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30-39

Denomination: Baptist

Cared For Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 26, 2017

The Lord is our Shepherd who provides for us and protects us.

Psalm 23:1-6 “Cared For” INTRODUCTION Flocks of sheep were abundant in the countryside of Israel; they were an everyday encounter. People had seen sheep in action and they knew that sheep were somewhat helpless against predators and a little on the stubborn side. People were also well aware ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Sodom, Gomorrah, Lot And St Otto Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2019

Our prayer, “Save us, Lord, for we are perishing,” will always elicit a positive response from Our Savior. God never changes His mind.

Tuesday of the 13th Week in Course Many years ago–well before I was ordained--a parishioner came to me with a sad tale about her brother. He had been raised Catholic in a strong Catholic family but had fallen away from the faith. She was very despondent about the situation, so I reminded her about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Genesis 19:15-29, Psalm 26:2-12

Denomination: Catholic

They Can Steal Your Coat, But They Cant Steal Your Favor!!!

Contributed by Beverly Holstein on Jan 4, 2017

Joseph brothers may have been able to steal his coat, but they couldn't touch the favor of God upon His life!

THEY CAN STEAL YOUR COAT BUT THEY CANT STEAL YOUR FAVOR!!!! Genesis 39: - 2 And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-6, Genesis 39:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Comprehensive Psalm Of Praise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2018

God's providence, and our response to it.

A COMPREHENSIVE PSALM OF PRAISE. Psalm 145:10-18. We read in the New Testament about the whole Creation groaning (Romans 8:22), eagerly awaiting the revelation of the children of God (Romans 8:19). Not only so, but those who have the first-fruits of the Spirit (i.e. Christians) are also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know The Power Of Resurrection!

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 22, 2019

The Apostle while still on earth pursued the power of resurrection through Jesus Christ and the love of God!

Let us continue our worship by learning from God’s Word given through the Apostle Paul and addressed to a church in Philippi about 2000 years ago. God’s Word is eternal, inerrant and life changing and so the Letter to the Philippians are for our church today as well! I suppose we can say that it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Galilee Departure And Samaritan Rejection Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 4, 2017

Matthew calls our attention to the movement of Jesus around Palestine. Jesus enters Judea again and moves to Jerusalem for the last time before He is crucified. There is definite intention in everything He does and says.

Galilee Lesson: Galilee Departure and Samaritan Rejection Matthew 19:1, Luke 9:51-56, John 7:10 Matthew calls our attention to the movement of Jesus around Palestine. Jesus enters Judea again and moves to Jerusalem for the last time before He is crucified. There is definite intention in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist