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Stephen Is Martyred

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 31, 2024

There is a cost to being a witness of Jesus

Stephen is Martyred Acts 7:51–60 NKJV “You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so do you. Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who foretold the coming of the Just One, of whom you now have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:41-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joshua 5: Time To Take Care Of Some Things Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 21, 2024

Joshua chapter 5 reflects a couple of items Israel hadn't done in nearly 40 years. Israel had crossed the Jordan River, ready to claim their Promised Land, but they had to take care of a couple of items first.

Introduction: Israel had crossed over the Jordan River and now they were camping in Canaan, the Promised Land! God had kept every promise He had made to Israel. Israel, though, had not kept every promise they had made to God. One of those promises was to circumcise (definition omitted here but ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ham, Noah's Son Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 23, 2022

The Curse of Ham is described in the Book of Genesis as imposed by the patriarch Noah upon Ham's son Canaan. It occurs in the context of Noah's drunkenness and is provoked by a shameful act committed by Noah's son Ham, who "saw the nakedness of his father."

Ham, Noah's Son Scholars believe Ham is the youngest of Noah's three sons. Ham asks his brothers to help cover Noah when drunk and naked. According to the Table of Nations in the Book of Genesis, Ham was the second son of Noah and the father of Cush, Mizoram, Phut, and Canaan. Flavius ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Herodians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2022

Known for their sensuality and corrupt living, the Herodians were supporters of the policies and government of the Herodian (Herod) family. They were a political rather than religious party.

Herodians Who Were The Herodians? Have you heard about the Herodians? Who were they, and why is it important to know about them? What was the Herodian? The Herodium is sometimes called Herodeion, and Israel knows it best as "Herodion." According to Josephus, the Jewish historian hired by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Purpose Is Revealed (2014)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022

There is where we are and where it is that God wants us to be and it is only when we follow God and His guidance that we are able to close the gap between where we are and where it is that God would like for us to be.

WHEN THE PURPOSE IS REVEALED (2014) Text: Exodus 17:1-7 "One of the greatest sins we commit against God is not reaching the potential he has placed in us." (Raymond McHenry. ed. McHenry’s Quips, Quotes And Other Notes. [author’s files: John Maxwell]. Third Printing. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 1 – The Introduction To These Psalms Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023

We are going to take up a study of The Psalms of Ascent, the Psalms numbered 120 – 134. They are called by various names but they are a wonderful collection of Psalms sung by the pilgrims three times a year as they ascended to Jerusalem in pilgrimage. This is the Introduction.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 1 – THE INTRODUCTION TO THESE PSALMS We are going to embark on a journey with the study of 15 Psalms that are called “The Songs of Degrees” in the AV, but “The Songs of Ascent” in most other versions. These Psalms go together and were sung on a pilgrimage as the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:16, Psalm 9:1-2, Psalm 19:1-2, Hebrews 13:13-14, Hebrews 11:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Product Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

When God's love is active in our life, what can we expect as the product of love?

Humor: Fertilizer Helps! The Sunday school teacher was teaching a class of children about creation. “Now, children,” she said, “Who can tell us what makes the flower spring from the seed?” “God does it,” answered one little girl, “but fertilizer helps.” INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at “What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Obedient Minds, Obedient Hearts Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 17, 2023

What good is wisdom if never applied? What benefit are we to receive in obeying Christ with our minds, but not with our hearts? Let us examine Proverbs 3:1-2 and understand the blessings that come to those who truly obey the Lord.

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace will they add to you. [Proverbs 3:1-2, ESV] What good is knowledge if it is never put to use? What good is wisdom if never applied? When I began my study of the book of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-2, 1 Kings 3:6-14

God’s Great Mercy Shown To Noah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 30, 2023

We must make a great sacrifice and be willing to follow God FIRST, if we are ever going to be successful at living the life of a Christian. Noah shows us how, if we will choose to put those things into practice.

Alpha and Omega, Part 13 God’s great mercy shown to Noah Genesis 7:1 – 8:22 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week: We saw the clarity of Noah’s life … and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24, Genesis 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gadarene Demoniac

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 18, 2022

Little did the man who was possessed of a legion of demons realize that his life was going to be radically transformed.

The Gadarene Demoniac Luke 8:26-39 The man Jesus meets in the tomb would make a good subject for a horror movie. Here was a troubled and violent man. One can only imagine what fear the local populations must have had. they could not even bind him with chains. One can think of the terror which a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cost Of Preaching Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 22, 2022

Russian born, author Ariel Durant wrote: “There is no significant example in history, before our time, of a society successfully maintaining moral life without the aid of religion.” “The greatest question of our time is . . . whether men can live without God.”

In Jesus Holy Name June 26, 2022 Text: Acts 4:12 Redeemer Lutheran “The Cost of Preaching Jesus” Russian born, author and researcher Ariel Durant helped her husband William Durant co author their book: The Story of Civilization. She wrote: “There is no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 4:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 3 – Judgement From God – The Bears Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 16, 2022

Youths cursed and mocked Elisha but God avenged that by sending two she bears that mauled the youths. Many decry that story through ignorance. This message examines that story to get to the truth.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 3 – JUDGEMENT FROM GOD – THE BEARS SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 5 [A]. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE BEARS 2Kings 2 v 23 [[Then he went up from there to Bethel and as he was going up by the way, young lads came out from the city and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:23-24, Mark 10:14, Leviticus 13:40-44, Hosea 13:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask In My Name

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Jesus wants us to have a relationship with our Father in Heaven, and in that relationship we are to ask Him for things that align with His will, doing so in the name of Jasus.

Ask in my Name And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. John 16:23 The verse that I am using today comes from a bigger picture of Jesus telling His disciples that He will be physically leaving them, that He must ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promotion Series

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Third in the series of God's powerful Ps, that of promotion.

Promotion Today we will look at the third powerful “P” in our short series of the three Ps in the book of Psalms. The three powerful Ps are: Provision, Protection, and Promotion. Last week we looked at protection, so now let us look at those of promotion. We give thanks to You, O God, we give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs And Signposts To Heaven?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 14, 2023

Many Christian leaders need to place special emphasis on JESUS CHRIST our SAVIOR and point HIS flock to HIM.

Signposts to heaven? John 14:6 We all know the importance of signage. Some signs do not have words just an image that makes the person seeing the sign take precautions or behave in a certain preferred way. On major highways , you find many signs indicating important turns that should be taken in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6