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Living Above Our Storms: Part 3 - The Reasons For Storms In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Oct 6, 2009

Discovering the three main reasons why God allows us to experience hardships and difficulties

THE REASONS FOR STORMS IN OUR LIVES Reading Text: Proverbs 6:23, Romans 8:28-29 INTRODUCTION As stated in our previous teaching series, no one is exempt for the storms of life. Trials, tragedies, and misfortunes will come to the righteous as well as the unrighteous (Matthew 5:45), ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Pschological Model For Christian Counseling # 1 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns for developing a biblical model for counseling based on the tabernacle.

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model for Christian Counseling Secular psychology attempts to understand human behavior largely by observation. Psychologists assume they can change the behavior if they understand it, but the success of that attempt has been limited. Biblical Counseling ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model For Christian Counseling # 2 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 12, 2009

The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns from the tabernacle which can be used in counseling.

I. Relationship with God has changed because of Christ. One indication in Hebrews that the tabernacle can be used as a model for developing a biblical psychology for counseling is seen in the author’s presentation of the changes in the old covenant. These changes resulted in a new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model For Christian Counseling # 3 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 12, 2009

The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns based on the tabernacle which can be used in counseling.

II. How does the Tabernacle show how to come into a Right Relationship with God? Now we ask the question, “How does the tabernacle show how to come into a right relationship with God?” The tabernacle of Moses shows that pattern. However, due to the changes in the old covenant to make it a new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model For Christian Counseling # 4 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 12, 2009

The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns based on the tabernacle which can be used in counseling.

III. How does the tabernacle show how to change human behavior? Finally we ask, “How does the tabernacle show how to change human behavior?” The tabernacle per se is not concerned with changing human behavior. The tabernacle is concerned with standing in the presence of God to hear the voice of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Oneness Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2009

There is one God, but three personal expressions of the one undivided, infinite, and eternal nature of God.

The Oneness of God John 17:20-26 In Deuteronomy 6:4-5 we read a verse that every Jew has cherished the Shema Israel - (Shema Israel, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai echad) "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

a STUDY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE SACRIFICIAL SYSTEM. THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO PARTS ON ROMANS CHAPTER THREE.

RIGHTEOUSNESS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT ROMANS 3:21-31 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHERE SHORT SIMPLE WORDS CAN HAVE GREAT SIGNIFICANCE. CONSIDER THE HUSBAND IN THE WAITING ROOM AT THE HOSPITAL GOES BANANAS WHEN HE HEARS THE DOCTOR SAY “IT’S A BOY” OR “IT’S A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes God’s Judgment Harder Or Easier?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 27, 2018

A look at three things the Bible says will impact the severity with which God judges a person.

A TRUTH FOR EVERYONE: Let’s begin by establishing that everyone gets judged by God. - 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; Revelation 20:11-15. - Those who have accepted Christ will be judged for rewards; those who have not accepted Christ will be judged for their sin. But everyone faces a moment of standing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Prayer Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 20, 2016

Jacob was about to have three reunions. In the midst of then he gave us a model prayer.

When I was in the work force I was in middle management for my employer. An employee of mine was named Eric. Eric was a bad boy. He had the much deserved reputation of being a partier and a womanizer. Some of his stories would even make me uncomfortable. He often got himself in binds at work but I ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

3 Keys For Overcoming Doubt

Contributed by Chris Miller on May 27, 2019

Many Christians experience seasons of doubt, and Scripture offers three keys to conquer doubts.

Read Matthew 11:1-15. Also see Luke 7:18-22 Introduction One of the world’s most loved comic strips is Hagar the Horrible. In one strip, we see Hagar kneeling in prayer, “It is not easy to believe in you God. We never see you. How come you never show yourself?” Next we see: • A flower springing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15, Luke 7:18-22, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But For The Grace Of God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 23, 2020

This is the first message of three that will focus on the grace of God and how many misunderstand His grace.

But For The Grace of God Part 1 Scripture: Prov. 12:2; Eph. 2:8; Gal. 2:20-21; Rom. 5:1-2; I Cor. 6:11 In my message last week titled “But for the Love of God”, I spoke about why understanding the love of God is so important and that when we use the phrase “For the love of God….” in moments ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:2, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 2:20-21, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Into Thin Air

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 28, 2011

Exposition of Hebrews 11 regarding three things we can learn from Enoch.

Text: Heb 11:5, Title: Into Thin Air, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/27/11, PM A. Opening illustration: the spike that Kait and I saw on Thurs morning vanishing into thin air B. Background to passage: these are examples in Hebrews of heroes of God who overcame their suffering by faith clinging to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

"Waiting For Pentecost"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 18, 2012

Three things the Apostles did while they were waiting between ascension day and pentecost

“Waiting for Pentecost” 5/20/12 Acts 1:1-14; 2:1-13 I don’t think it was easy to be one of the twelve disciples. We see being around Jesus and taking part in miracles and the sensationalism of being a follower as getting the ‘Easy Button’ in religion. We forget ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Religion That Works

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 23, 2012

James 1:26-27 offers a three point message on religion that is a must DO.

As we continue our Summer Service Series let’s turn to one of the most practical books in the New Testament: James. This little letter is packed with instruction and wisdom for Christian ACTION and SERVICE. James is big on application. A few weeks ago I did a lesson entitled “Do to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2011

Three reasons why Jesus decided to be baptised - and sin isn’t one of them!

Sermon Story: In the fifth Century AD St. Patrick baptised King Aengus by full immersion. During the baptismal ceremony, so the story goes St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot. After the baptism was over, St. Patrick looked down at all the blood, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican