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  • Open The Window Of Opportunity. God Is Enough.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2024
     | 996 views

    We have opportunities all around us. There is a window of opportunity we must learn that God is enough to handle our situation.

    OPEN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY? GOD IS ENOUGH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) DEFINE: *OPPORTUNITY: to make possible, favorable, a good chance, something you want to do. *POTENTIAL: capacity to develop into something, able to develop, to achieve, have ...read more

  • Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024
     | 433 views

    Today we look at how the marriage union is designed to reflect/display the church’s union with Christ.

    We are finishing up chapter five of Ephesians in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We started this section by looking at God’s vision of marriage, to display Christ’s relationship with his church (5:31-32). Then we looked at Paul’s instruction to wives to respect and follow their ...read more

  • To Be Used By God: A Shepherd And A Staff

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025
     | 180 views

    When God needs a tool for service, he uses common tools.

    A. THE CALL OF GOD TO MOSES “Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he ...read more

  • Comfort For The Uncomfortable — A Devotional Look At Romans 8

    Contributed by Andrew Senesac on Nov 12, 2025
     | 137 views

    Romans 8 is both highly theological and highly practical. In it Paul discusses the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. I have followed Paul’s example and this outline reflects both that theological and practical nature.

    Therefore… No condemnation (v.1) I. Paul looks back over all he’s said from chapter 3 till now. He’s laid out the Gospel in both its Justification (ch. 3-5) and Sanctification (ch. 6-8). He concludes with the truth of our sanctification. This truth is both legal and practical: I. Legal - ...read more

  • Elijah Taken Up (2 Kings 2)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2025
     | 347 views

    Was Elijah taken up to heaven or into the sky and transported to a place of retirement? Let's look at 2 Kings 2.

    Was Elijah one of only two prophets seemingly taken directly to heaven or was he transported in the air to a location on earth? Let’s look at 2 Kings 2. Did it seem like all the prophets knew that God was going to take Elijah? Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a ...read more

  • Prayer Failure Lesson 7

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 148 views

    There is a time to stop praying and act.

    A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

  • The Power Of Prayer In Gethsemane SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,667 views

    Exploring the Garden of Gethsemane, we delve into the profound strength of prayer as demonstrated by Jesus. This sermon aims to help us appreciate the gift of prayer that God has generously given us.

    As we examine the Garden at Gethsemane, the place where Jesus prayed, let us recognize the incredible power of prayer that God has graciously given us. The Garden at Gethsemane holds various images in our minds - images of prayer, agony, and betrayal. It is a beautiful location, and tourists ...read more

  • Are You A Horseleach? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 26, 2012
     | 3,704 views

    Thou shalt not covet

    Coveting is the opposite of contentment. Christians should be the most contented people on earth! Hebrews 13:5 "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Are you content or are you a ...read more

  • A Brother Murders His Brother

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,404 views

    Violence existed from the dawn of human history. The first child born to the human family was a murderer. Genesis begans with creation and ends in a coffin. The wages of sin began immediately after the fall.

    In this chapter, we have the first of many things: The first brothers The first offerers The first offering The first parents THe first home The first man The first lady The first youth worship The first blood crying from the ground The first body recommited to the dust. The first record of ...read more

  • My Beloved Son Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,199 views

    The word "beloved" occurs 34 times in this short book. It is therefore worthy of our attention.

    TEXT "What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us?" INTRODUCTION The term ’beloved’ is quite a popular one. There is a novel entitled The Beloved, written by Toni Morrison. A film was produced ...read more

  • What Is Representative Substitution

    Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Oct 8, 2025
     | 109 views

    What is representative substitution? JI Packer refers to this in Chapter 8 in his book "Knowing God". Having a correct understanding of this is important.

    Representative substitution refers to the idea that Jesus Christ acted as a representative and substitute for humanity in His life, death, and resurrection—particularly in bearing the penalty for sin. Here’s a breakdown of the concept: 1. Substitutionary Atonement This is the core of ...read more

  • The Efficacy Of Truth Series

    Contributed by John Emilimor on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    An exposition on truth , the power, and place of truth in the our relationship with men and with God; and the scriptural way to deal with hypocrisy and afflictions of unknown origin.

    Theme: Back to the Constitution Topic: The Efficacy of Truth Text: 2 Corinthians: 13 : 5-8 " Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are ...read more

  • What Jesus Would Say To A Muslim Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,173 views

    Summary of Islam along with what Jesus has said in the Gospel of John. Concludes with some ways to reach Muslims with the Gospel.

    What Jesus Would Say to a Muslim John 14:6 Rev. Brian Bill 10/24/10 I’d like you to picture hundreds of Muslims bowing to the ground in prayer. What kinds of feelings well up within you? Now imagine an image of some angry followers of Islam. How does that affect your emotions? Do you ...read more

  • How Will You Be Broken

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Oct 28, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,481 views

    Matthew 21:33-44 - When God sends messages our way, we are faced with a decision: shoot the messenger, or, with an open heart, accept the message.

    Introduction • Throughout His ministry, Jesus had spoken about the time when His hour would come – the hour in which He would be called upon to fulfill His life’s purpose by dying on the cross to save humanity from an eternity in hell. He had always known that His ...read more

  • Throwing Stones In The Church Vs The Sensitivity Of Grace

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,290 views

    Somanytime church folk are so quick to be judge, jury, and executioner because someone isn't doing what they think they should be doing and want to stone them, but if it had not been for Grace they would still be messed up themselves facing stoning.

    Throwing Stones in Church Vs The Sensitivity of Grace By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 8:1-11 “Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees ...read more