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Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 16, 2022

The lessons taught in Christ's parables are just as relevant to us today but looking at them in light of the times in which they originated gives us a different perspective.

Parable of the Wheat and the Tares by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. What a Book 1. Number 1 seller of all times 2. A gift that keeps on giving 3. No matter how many times you read it you can always find something new 4. II Tim. 3:16-17 – NIV – “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Through Adversity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 14, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 33

November 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Thess. 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 Faith through Adversity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. On Tuesday mornings I enjoy chapel with the Rachel’s Place day care children. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Daniel Part 2 Chapters 7-9 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 5, 2022

Notes from Marilyn Hickey / Arthur Bloomfield (The End of Days, Bethany House, 1961)

Vision #1 of the Four Beasts 7 In the first year of Belshazzar king (#3) of Babylon Daniel saw a dream and visions [a]in his mind as he lay on his bed; then he wrote the dream down and related the [b]following summary of [c]it. 2 Daniel [d]said, “I was looking in my vision by night, and behold, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Daniel Part 3 Chapters 10-12 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 19, 2022

Footnotes from biblegateway.com, notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries (MHM), which don't have needed footnotes :(

Daniel Is Terrified by a Vision #4 (#1 was Chapter 7- The 4 beasts; #2 was Chapter 8-the ram and the goat, #3 was Chapter 9 – the 70 weeks). This one is about Jesus and the future) 10:1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia (IRAN) a [a]message was revealed to Daniel, who was named ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

How Far Away Is Heaven

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

As Paul Harvey use to say, NOW THE REST OF THE STORY.

How Far Away Is Heaven Mark 12:34 34 – And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the Kingdom of Heaven, and no man after that durst ask him any questions. Joel 3:14 14 –Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the Lord is near ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 23 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 18) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 23 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 18) 05.15.22 Message… Mukesh Ambani of India, an oil baron has the world's most expensive home coming in at over $1 billion. (400,000 sq. ft., 27 story, 168 car garage with its own gas station. It has 9 elevators, three ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Need To Remember That God Is Not Like Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 30, 2023

When I wonder why Jesus has not returned again as He promised, I need to remember that God is not like me.

Do you ever wonder why God has not come again the second time already? Why does God delay judgment on this wicked world? You and I as Christians can look around and see how crazy and wicked this world has become, and wonder, why is Jesus waiting to come? We think now is the perfect time for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort For The hurting Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 3, 2022

What do people want when they are hurting? They want God’s Word that gives comfort. Here in Isaiah is a chapter on comfort. This chapter is announcing the coming Christ. He is our source of comfort. We can certainly take comfort from God’s Word in Isaiah 40.

This may be a dark time for you because of…., you fill in the blank. Most people have great difficulties in their life. God knows you need comfort. Everyone has, is or will experience some hurt or some crises that causes them extreme pain and brings on grief. The problem with grief is that those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Keeps His Promises Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Dec 23, 2021

God had been promising to send the Messiah for centuries, and many of the Jews probably doubted if it would ever really happen. But God’s timing is perfect, and He always keeps His promises. Then and now.

Perfect Timing of God The Promises God gave to Adam and Eve, was fulfilled 2000yrs ago. Yes, by sending His own Son at the mercy of men. In Galatians 4:4, Paul says, at the right time God send his son to us, to fulfill his promises' given to Adam and Eve. His timing is perfect, when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Letter Of Concern- How To Deal With Crazy Times Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 16, 2022

This is the 82nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 13th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#82] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO DEAL WITH CRAZY TIMES 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Introduction: As we continue our study in 1 Corinthians, it seems that we are still studying whether to marry or not marry. While that is true, there is more to this passage. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of God's Delays

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

When we receive a calling it can be exciting! We will start looking forward to seeing that calling realized! But, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait a while before we see His plan fulfilled. Here's one possible reason why.

When we receive a calling from the Lord it can be an exciting time! We will immediately start looking forward to seeing our calling realized! However, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait longer than others in order to see His plan fulfilled in our life, and it can be a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities!

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 17, 2021

Whatever occupies our attention is taking our time. We need to use our time wisely.

Opportunities! 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 5:15–20   • “Screen Time.” App to track how much time you spend on on your smartphone . • The average time spent staring at our phones is 4-5 hours/day. • there’s a new metric that measures our “check-ins.” How often we just pick up the phone to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living On Borrowed Hours

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 22, 2024

We are living in borrowed Times

Luke 13:6-9 Living on borrowed time Another year of Grace Parable of the Barren Fig Tree 6 Then Jesus told this story: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. 7 Finally, he said to his gardener, ‘I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God"s Timing Is Always Perfect

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 23, 2024

Trust God"s Timing

GOD'S TIMING IS ALWAYS PERFECT For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.( Habakkuk 2:3 KJV) Why You Can Trust God's Perfect Timing 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abundant Goodness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 3, 2023

The word Abundant means more than sufficient and plentiful. God has abundant good things. The abundant goodness is available to me based on my relationship with God. It helps me to prevail over my times. It brings rewards to me.

Text: Psalm 31:14-24 Theme: Abundant Goodness   “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!” (Psalm 31:19).    Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love ...read more

Denomination: Methodist