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A Time Of Transition Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 4, 2008

Life is full of turning points. Times of change that prepare us for the road ahead and fulfill God’s purposes in our life. The arrest of John the Baptist leads Jesus into a place of transition. Jesus goes to Galilee and begins to preach a message of

A Time of Transition Mark 1:14-15 March 9, 2008 Mark 1:14a (HCSB) After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee… Time to Leave - Turning points - Circumstances that God uses to redirect - Focus - Energy - Actions - These circumstances may be good or bad - The Holy Spirit gives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Really Dislike 'x-Mas'

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 23, 2010

I love Christmas, but I can't stand when people sub out Christ's title with an 'X' - here's 5 really quick/easy points that make good sense...

#1 I wouldn’t like them substituting my name out with an X or any other letter… It is impersonal and disrespectful. Yes, I realize that some think its okay because CHI (X) is the Greek initial for Christ, but it reminds me too much of ‘JC’ — which isn’t very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Leprosy

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 11, 2011

Put God in control put out sin

LEPROSY scripture; lev.13:43-46 WHAT IS LEPROSY? a progressive infectious disease caused by a bacteria that attacks the skin, flesh, nerves, etc.; it is characterized by nodules, ulcers, white scaly scabs,if not treated will cause the wasting of muscles, deformities,mutilation, and the eventual ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:43-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help Someone Give Birth

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 17, 2009

In this season we must be willing to help someone else’s vision come to pass.

Help Someone Else Give Birth Genesis 35: 16-17 16 Then they journeyed from Bethel. And when there was but a little distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel labored in childbirth, and she had hard labor. 17 Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Found Difficult And Not Tried

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009

Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

How Evangelism Should Work Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 11, 2010

many times the mistake we make is to present the gospel so that it turns people away, Philip presented the truth simply and trusted Jesus with the result.

How Evangelism Works John 1:43-49 US Census Bureau 2000 There are about 5000 households in this zip code alone with about 2000 families with children, do the math and there at least 7-12000 people who could be reached in this zip code Now multiply that by the number of zip codes represented in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Romans 3:1-8 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Feb 7, 2010

Man's reasoning and God's don't match up very well. Sinners, even very religious sinners, easily find fault with God, in how He deals with sin and righteousness. Our only hope for "making sense of it all" is to BELIEVE and accept EVERYTHING He says, rathe

Intro. I. God's faithfulness doesn't depend upon our own, 1-4. A. Stated in v. 3. B. Applied in v. 4. 1. If God says something, that's it! He'll do it! TS. Thinking of the Jews: 2.Even if you are somehow involved in His promises, you cannot thwart Him! 4 - Examples: a. God's purpose for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God For Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 18, 2009

If God Be For Us

God For Us Text: If God be for ,who can be against us ? Rom. 8:31 1. God Hath Loved Us “ Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father which hath Loved us” 2nd Thess.2:16 John 3: 16 Rom 5:8 1st John 4:9 2.God Hath Called US “ Even us , whom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism-Before And After

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2009

Baptism is a healing of mind, body and spirit and the beginning of a lifetime of working out our salvation by adhering to the Law of Love.

Tuesday of 4th week in Lent March 23, 2009 The Church’s forty-day preparation for Easter is, above all, a preparation of the whole Church to claim the inheritance earned by Christ through His passion, death and resurrection. Jesus lived, died and rose again so that we might have the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Self Discipline Series

Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Feb 20, 2013

Discipline does not automatically make someone a leader, but no one can lead for long without it.

Discipline does not automatically make someone a leader, but no one can lead for long without it. I. Discipline a. More government leaders have failed from poor discipline than poor policies. b. More pastors have failed due to bad discipline than bad ...read more

Denomination: *other

Good Friday: The Nailing Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 15, 2018

By invoking the power of the Spirit and linking it to the Cross, Paul effectively dislodges one from any cross-less spirituality.

The Crucifixion of Christ horrified well-disposed pagans, and Christians were taunted with the disgrace of having such a God. Christian art only gradually overcame the repugnance to realistic representations of the death on the cross. At first the cross was represented as studded with ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Sittin With A Sinner Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Apr 25, 2016

Jesus loves everyone regardless of sin in our lives.

Luke 7:36-50 I. The Proud verse the Humble - Story of date with Bridget - Our pride often will drive us to shun people not like us A. The Pharisee was proud 1. He refused to have Jesus feet washed 2. He refused to greet Jesus with respect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is A Woman Of Faith?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Apr 30, 2016

who is a woman of faith

Who is a woman of faith, is it someone who wears expensive clothes, plenty of make-up, and has long hair? From Proverbs 31, let's look at who is a woman of faith Who is a woman of faith, (first, second, third), a woman of faith has: 1. A Godly Spirit. Who is a woman of faith, a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tithe And Offering

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 1, 2016

TITHE IS A WEAPON TO USE AGAINST FINANCIAL DEVOURERS

TOPIC: BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY LESSON : TITHE AND OFFERING 2 COR 8:7 Every son in a family is accorded some level of privileges, rights and provisions yet not without requirements to fulfill some obligations. He is not a true son who neglects any of his responsibilities to the family, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sheltered By The Most High.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 3, 2022

Rather than struggling against His parental protection, quiet faith snuggles in, and takes refuge in the LORD.

SHELTERED BY THE MOST HIGH. Psalm 91:1-2; Psalm 91:9-16. Psalm 91:1-2. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1). Yet there is a reason for this turn of speech: even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2, Psalm 91:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational