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Head Coverings Are Not Biblical (1 Corinthians 11:2-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 20, 2022

Women are full partners with men in worship, prayer, and service. Verses 4-10 are a quotation of the Corinthian argument, which Paul refutes.

Today, we have the privilege of wrestling with 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. This passage has been called the most complicated, difficult passage in the NT (N.T Wright). Some of the most brilliant minds in NT studies have said that the key to the passage has not yet been unlocked (G. B. Caird). Almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

I Once Was Lost But Now I'm Found

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 2, 2025

Identity is not found by looking inward but revealed by God. We are lost in self but found when the Father comes running.

I will never forget the moment when someone I loved looked at me and said, “I need to find myself.” I can still remember the quality of the light in the room, the strange hush in the air, the way those four words seemed to rearrange the furniture of my life in an instant. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Colossians 3:1-4, Genesis 1:26-27, Luke 15:11-24, Psalm 139:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It's Happening Now - Part #2 Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 3, 2025

I received some feedback from last week’s lesson, it, some felt it was too complicated, and even questioned if I felt I was being led by God with what I was presenting. If you cannot make a child understand the Gospel then your presentation of it is too complicated”.

Before I can move on Open: - I need to address something before I move forward on this lesson. I received some feedback from last week’s lesson, and some didn’t quite understand it, some couldn’t follow it, some felt it was too complicated, and even questioned if I felt I was being led by God with ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Lord Who Hath Believed Our Report? (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 2, 2021

To establish that Isaiah’s report was the “good news of the coming Messiah.” He came to be offered in sacrifice for the sins of the world. Israel rejected this message, but the Gentile nations gladly received it. This lesson deals with ones' faith and obedience to the gospel.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Lord Who Hath Believed Our Report? 2. Israel Hath Rejected Isaiah’s Report 3. Gentiles Hath Received Isaiah’s Report Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson, we will discuss the theme: “Lord who hath believed our report?” The question originates from the prophet Isaiah, in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, John 12:38, Romans 10:16-21, Mark 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrating Spirituality In Our Workplace Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009

Like everything else in life… God wants to redeem our relationship to our work.

Video montage intro We’re continuing our series focused on Integrating Spirituality into Everyday Life… a journey into discovering the spiritual significance of the various aspects and activities that we are involved with throughout our daily lives. Last week… Living Spaces… where we tend ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson Ii.b.6.c: Paul’s Methods Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 16, 2018

Christian ministers, and to a smaller degree Christians in general, are workers or laborers; their ministry is a work, and a very labor intensive one, but none of them, of themselves, have strength equal to the task.

July 2, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.c: Paul’s Methods. (6:1-10) 2nd Corinthians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 1 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: "In an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Agenda 21 Was Our Introduction To The Tribulation Of Revelation (Updated)

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Feb 23, 2025

A lot of signs are pointing to us living in the last days, but what events have been speaking the loudest? Since 2020 we saw a number of events confirm where we reside in the time line.

• 2020-2021 UN agenda / • 2020-2021 Schwab’s fourth industrial revolution agenda • 2020-2021 “NWO” pandemic • Dec 6, 2017 Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. • Sept 23, 2017 This coincided with rev.12:1 • April 24,2020 Anti-christ commissioned • Sept 15, 2020 Abrahamic accords ...read more

Denomination: *other

Jesus Christ Is: Savior (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 16, 2025

To establish that the Scriptures reveal Jesus Christ as Savior. Class is still out for some of our Scholars in this regard; some would have Him yet in the tomb, while others see Him no more than a mere man. This dissertation proves Jesus Christ is the Savior.

INTRODUCTION 3. Jesus Christ Is Savior Introductory Remarks. 1. During our research and development on the lesson on being “partakers of the divine nature of Christ,” as described in 2 Peter 1:3-4, a great truth emerged. And that was that many religious scholars deny or reject the divinity of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 5:18, John 10:20, John 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luke's Narrative Of The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 17, 2022

To establish that the 12 apostles alone received the baptism of the Holy Ghost with power on the first Pentecost after Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into the heavens. This lesson identifies the "subjects" of this baptism and its empowering on Pentecost.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Luke's Narrative of The Day of Pentecost Introductory Remarks. 1. First, to avoid preaching again, the sermon entitled: "Ye Shall Receive Power.” I have removed point three of that lesson, which reviews Jesus' promise to the 11 apostles about the Holy Ghost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:26, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once Saved, Always Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 2, 2022

To establish the saints indeed can fall from the grace of God. This lesson refutes the notion: “Once saved, always saved.” Our eternal salvation is promised, but we must continually strive to make: “our calling and election sure.” Peter, tells us how this is possible.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Once saved, always saved? Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Once Saved, Always Saved?" This will become the thirteenth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4, Hebrews 12:15, 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew Part 6 D

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 27, 2025

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com

Matthew 23: 1-12 HUMBLING EXPERIENCES 1. INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND I have spoken a lot to you about Matthew, the tax collector, who wrote this book. Before this passage, Christ answered the Sadducees' questions. They were the Jewish religious party that said there was no resurrection, no ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

I Saw The Tears Of The Oppressed.

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We should pray for those around the world who are persecuted for their faith.

"I Saw The Tears of The Oppressed..." Ecclesiastes 4:1 When we woke up this morning we made a decision that we were going to go to church. Our decision was based upon ruling out the other options that presented themselves to us. Some of us struggled with whether or not to sleep in since it has ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sold Out And Radical Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Wsitnessing

“Sold Out and Radical!” TEXT: Hebrews 11:32-38 INTRODUCTION: Why did we start out reading from Hebrews Chapter 11? Because this is what some call the Bible’s “Hall of Faith.” Men like Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Moses, Enoch and Noah. Men and women who dared to step up in the crowd and radically ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-38, Genesis 39:2-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Conditions Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

This sermon will give us the five conditions for answered prayer

THE FIVE CONDITIONS OF ANSWERED PRAYER Power Through Prayer - Part 2 John 15:7 & Selected Jeff Seaman John 15. We’re in a series of messages called "Power Through Prayer". Last week we talked about the four purposes of prayer. You’ve probably had people say to you, "I tried prayer and it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes Us Free

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 2, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to re-educate the church on the truth of the foundation of our freedom both as believers and as Americans and to call upon the church to repent on behalf of the country.

What Makes Us Free? John 8:31-36; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 July 6, 2003 Independence Day Intro: A. [This quote and all other quotes in this sermon are taken from Americas’ God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations, compiled by Wiliam J. Federer, Fame Publishing Co., Coppell, TX, 1994. This quote ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational