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  • Can We Go Fishing In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023
     | 1,096 views

    This is the last in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

    Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Seven – “Can We Go Fishing in Heaven?” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/25/19 Philippians 3:17-4:1 “17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you ...read more

  • A Thief In The Night Series

    Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Mar 30, 2023
     | 3,562 views

    JESUS PROMISED US HE WAS COMING BACK ONE DAY. AND IT WILL BE LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT. BE READY.

    Matthew 24:43 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. As we seek the Lord today for His guidance, let's remember in Matthew 24:43 that Jesus was referring to ...read more

  • 4 The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020
     | 10,903 views

    What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

    Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

  • Haggai, The Temple And Jesus, The Messiah Of The Temple

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 14, 2025
     | 437 views

    The picture being evoked is the fulfillment of the whole destiny of Israel, in whom all the nations of earth would be blessed. That was the promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

    Friday of the 24th Week in Course 2025 The prophecies of Haggai are among the shortest in the OT, but because the author is careful about the historical notes in the book, we know a great deal about them. The second year of King Darius I Hystaspes, in our dating system, is 520 B.C. The prophecies ...read more

  • Ready And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 15, 2025
     | 302 views

    Following the charge to not worry about others or about earthly possessions - Jesus seems to make another hint toward toward the cross and toward his time away from his people. In doing this, he calls his people to be ready and waiting while he is gone.

    Are we there yet? land marks, milestones along the way long middle section of the book we’ve turned toward Jerusalem Jesus is ultimately preparing his disciples for his departure and preparing them and us to continue ministry in His absence. Even in the midst of the part of Luke in which we find ...read more

  • New Chapter, Same Mission

    Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 29, 2024
     | 927 views

    How might mothers relate to Mary when her son ascended into heaven?

    Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Now, have you ever had a moment where you completed something and then was left thinking, “Now what?” Maybe it was just finishing some big project. Maybe it was your visiting family going home from vacation. Maybe it was ...read more

  • Peace Of Righteousness

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2024
     | 369 views

    When the people turn to God in praise and right living, in true justice, they will know the fullness of peace, and God will be in their midst to console and empower them.

    Second Sunday of Advent 2024 The prophet Baruch was assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His mentor is associated mostly with the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, and his prophecies were generally so dire that we now call such language a “jeremiad.” Wow. Imagine several hundred years from now ...read more

  • Repent Or Perish

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025
     | 556 views

    Now is the time to turn to God. Tomorrow is not promised, and delayed repentance can lead to eternal regret.

    REPENT OR PERISH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 13:1-9 "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." – Luke 13:3 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 18:30-32, Acts 17:30-31, 2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 3:8-10, Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: Repentance is a central ...read more

  • Hosea--Is He A Loser And Chump? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2025
     | 298 views

    He fell in love with a woman who found herself lovers, lots of them. She was frequently unfaithful. Despite her infidelity, Hosea took her back time after time.

    Friday of the Third Week in Lent 2025 The prophet Hosea, if he lived in our modern culture, would be called a total loser, an inveterate chump. He was prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel and ministered during the reign of King Jeroboam II in the middle of the eighth century before Our Lord. ...read more

  • You Shall Recover All Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 1,293 views

    God is committed to restoring all that you have lost. He is not a God of partial recovery; He ensures full and complete restoration.

    YOU SHALL RECOVER ALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-8 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27; John 10:10; Psalm 126:1-6; Job 42:10; Isaiah 61:7 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when it seems as though the enemy has stolen what belongs to us—our peace, joy, health, ...read more

  • The God Who Recovers What Was Lost Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 282 views

    This story reminds us that God is not only concerned with great battles and national affairs—He is also interested in the tools we lose while serving Him.

    THE GOD WHO RECOVERS WHAT WAS LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-26; Jeremiah 30:17; John 10:10; Psalm 126:1-6; Luke 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This short but powerful episode in the prophetic ministry of Elisha reveals God’s concern for even the ...read more

  • Go! And Spur One Another On Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 15, 2025
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     | 415 views

    The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation. We are called to live in community, to stir one another up, to encourage one another, and to keep each other’s faith burning bright until Christ returns.

    Go! And Spur One Another On Introduction: There’s a story told about a coal left on its own. A group of men were sitting around a fire one evening when one man, who had stopped attending church, was visited by his pastor. The pastor didn’t say a word. He simply picked up a glowing coal with the ...read more

  • Teshuvah - Repent - Return (A Message For The Days Of Awe From Rosh Hashanah Through Yom Kippur)

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 14, 2021
     | 2,930 views

    We hear the word "repent" or "repentance" many times through scripture. But what does it really mean? Translated from the Hebrew word Teshuvah, we can dig deeper by understanding the root meaning of this Hebrew word.

    2021.09.14 REPENT/REPENTANCE Defined. Thoughts during the Feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah, the Days of Awe, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. William Akehurst HSWC TESHUVAH – REPENTANCE – RETURN At the beginning of HIS Ministry, JESUS said, “Repent for the Kingdom is at hand”. Matthew 4:17; ...read more

  • I Feel Like My Hair Is Growing Back

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 40,441 views

    When Samson’s hair was cut he lost his power, the Spirit of God left him. However when his hair grew back and he returned to God his power came back. If we fail God and return our spiritual power returns.

    I FEEL LIKE MY HAIR IS GROWING BACK Text: Judges 16:22 Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven. a. Hair by definition is any of the cylindrical, keratinized, often pigmented filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal. b. A growth of such ...read more

  • Lesson 1: Trim Your Lamps

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    The parable of the 10 virgins (bridesmaids) is interpreted as Israel’s preparation for the Lord’s glorious return. However, the principle of getting ready for His return applies to us today.

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 25:1-13 The parable of the 10 virgins (bridesmaids) is interpreted as Israel’s preparation for the Lord’s glorious return. However, the principle of getting ready for His return applies to us today. B. TWENTY-TWO LESSONS FROM THE TEN BRIDESMAIDS 1. There is only one bride; ...read more