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Dying In Bad Company Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2024

When Jesus was condemned did He deserve to die? Was His death necessary?

OPEN: A few years ago, a lawyer from Kenya named Dola Indidis filed a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice at the Hague (also called the ICJ). His goal? To overturn the conviction and death sentence of Jesus Christ. He said “I filed the case because it’s my duty to uphold the dignity of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving Changes Lives

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 10, 2024

Giving thanks helps us turn the corner and become grateful people. A thankful spirit is one of the key distinguishing marks of a Christian. In our study we’ll look at the benefits of a thankful spirit, and ways we can develop thanksgiving in our lives.

Thanksgiving Changes Lives The day before Thanksgiving, an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said, “I hate to ruin your holiday, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce. Forty-five years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each other, and so you call ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Hebrews 12:28, Romans 1:8, Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 118:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

From Crisis To Conquest

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

When attending Bible School in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was constantly confronted by a statement that hung on the dining room wall.

When attending Bible School in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was constantly confronted by a statement that hung on the dining room wall. It went something like this; "When God is going to do something wonderful, He chooses a difficulty. When He is going to do something very wonderful, He chooses an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

Six Steps To Innovation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Six Steps to Innovation

HOW TO USE THE SIX STEPS OF INNOVATION IN EVANGELISM & LEADERSHIP RELATIONSHIPS, DIAGNOSIS, ACQUIRE RESOURCES, SOLUTIONS, ACCEPTANCE, STABILITY (R.D.A.S.A.S) 1. Build a relationship with those you are trying to help a. Relate to the leaders, the influencer, the catalysts, opinion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 3, 2003

The first part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores two "uses" -- telling someone about the gift, and personally using the gift.

Please note: I am tremendously thankful for Woodrow Krolls book -- "The Home Front Handbook" for the inspiration it gave me for this series! THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT 2 Corinthians 9:15 2 Cor. 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Introduction: As I was preparing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Achievement And Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

Explores what the Bible teaches about ambition.

An excellent illustration of the pitfalls of ambition comes from Shakespeare’s classic work Macbeth. Macbeth probably expected to have ambition delivered in a quite different way then it was. He found the answers to his quest from three witches whose prophesy foretold who the next king of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 23, 2002

God demonstrated His love for us on purpose. Can can we in turn love Him and others on purpose?

Loving on Purpose December 22, 2002 As we continue our series of “living on purpose”, today’s topic is “loving on purpose”. We’ll be focusing on a verse that is well known to most of us. (John 3:16) 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

New Life For Dead Dogs

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 16, 2004

We are all condemned todeath because of sin but God provided the price of our justification in Jesus. Now, justice demands He save those who trust the blood of Christ.

New Life For Dead Dogs or Why Does God Let Us "Get Away With it?" Rom. 3:23-26 INTRO.: The Old Testament story of Mephibosheth is found in II Samuel 9. King David had been ruling in Jerusalem for some time. He remembered his friend Jonathan, who had saved his life and wished to honor Jonathan’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26, Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pathway To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

This passage of Scripture give a person the pathway to spiritual maturity.

THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL MATURITY Acts 2:1 - 42 1. Have you ever wondered about the purpose of something? ILL Notebook: Purpose (wooden spoons) One day during cooking class, the teacher, Mrs. Pritchard, was extolling her secrets for preparing perfect sauces. When she ordered the class to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Seated At Christ's Table Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

This message deals with the thought that Communio is all about God and not about us. Additionally, the Corinthians church was acting in such a way that communion was divisive and thus did more harm than good for the local church.

SEATED AT CHRIST’S TABLE 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the beginning of this chapter as an introduction to this section of 1 Corinthians, from chapter 11 through chapter 14. The major thought is that of public worship, and our propriety or activity in that worship. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Send Me A Sign

Contributed by David Brinkman on Aug 6, 2005

When you are in despair, you are desperate for a sign, a glimpse of hope. God’s answer when we are in despair is to give us what we need - Himself.

A businessman was in a great deal of trouble. His business was failing, he had put everything he had into the business, he owed everybody—it was so bad he was even contemplating suicide. As a last resort he went to a pastor and poured out his story of tears and woe. When he had finished, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 1: Learning From Jesus' Many Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2007

Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10).

A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 1:1-20 1. Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). • To know Him better • Self-revelation of His nature and work • To reflect God’s immensity • God the Father never gave His son a name He didn’t deserve 2. There are over 700 names, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Being Backslid

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Many dangers come with backslding on God

THE DANGERS OF BEING BACKSLID II Peter 2:21 Intro: In the scripture we just read Peter is dealing with the problem of apostasy. Apostasy and backsliding are closely related in that apostasy is defined as: An abandonment of what one has professed; a total desertion, or departure from one’s faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heads Held High And Disciplined In Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2006

Encouraging believers to be disciplined in prayer and to keep their heads lifted up, because the words of Jesus will never pass away and he will indeed return with great power.

Luke 21: 25 to 36 Elvis Presley once sang, “You can burn my house, steal my car, drink my liquor from an old fruit jar; do anything that you wanna do, but uh oh honey stay off my shoes”! Elvis, of course, is dead. Jesus said (Luke 21:33), “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Anglican

Naturally Supernatural: An Introduction To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Sep 6, 2006

#1 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20060903. Welcome to September! It�s time to go back to school. Time to begin new season of learning. Sandy & I are excited to begin a new teaching series this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational