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Champion Level Fathers

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at the "Bible Hall of Fame" and how it applies to fathers.

Champion Level Fathers If you have your Bible, please open it to Hebrews Chapter 11. A little child that was in church for the first time watched as the ushers passed the offering plates. When they neared the pew where he sat, the youngster piped up so that everyone could hear: "Don't ...read more

The Father's Place In The Home

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 7, 2024

A Bible study for Father’s Day on the role of dads in the Christian home

The Father’s Place In The Home As a husband becomes a father, his responsibility to his wife becomes greater because it now reaches out to the new responsibilities created by the children born into the home. As the father, he becomes responsible not only for feeding & clothing them, but God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:6, Genesis 18:19, Isaiah 38:19

Denomination: Baptist

Suicide Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2023

In this lesson, we shall learn what the Bible says about suicide.

Introduction I am starting a series of messages that I am calling, “What Does the Bible Say About…?” I plan to tackle various topics, such as suicide, homosexuality, what happens after death, speaking in tongues, divorce, remarriage, and so on. These messages will not be an exposition of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Judges 9:50-55, Matthew 27:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Divine Blessing Of Motherhood: A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Pastorslink Usa on May 14, 2023

"Embracing the Sacred Journey of Motherhood: Insights from the Bible"

Introduction: Motherhood is a sacred and cherished role that holds a special place in the hearts of many. In the Bible, the concept of motherhood is beautifully depicted through numerous stories, teachings, and verses. Here, we will explore the significance of motherhood in the Bible. The Love of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, John 15:13, Proverbs 31:26-27, Luke 1:30-31

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, C-- Lazarus And Therapy Dogs

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 28, 2022

Someone has said that this is the only prayer in the Bible addressed to a saint that was not answered.

We heard today from Luke 16:21, which says “Dogs even used to come and lick his sores.” Admittedly, the grammatical construction in the Greek can be translated as “worst of all" dogs would lick his sores. However, the ancients knew when a dog licks a person's sores or wounds, healing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Is There A Word From The Lord? Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

Does the Bible really have the answer to everything we are facing today?

Zedekiah was the last king of Judah. These were dark days for God’s people. The Northern Kingdom of Israel had already gone into captivity, and Judah was on the precipice of the same fate. King Nebuchadnezzar had made Zedekiah king of Judah in the place of Coniah, Zedekiah’s uncle, who had only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price - Matthew 13:45–46 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 17, 2025

Explore one of the most vivid and compelling symbols in the Bible—the pearl.

Go! And Treasure the Pearl of Great Price Exploring the Significance of Pearls in the Bible It’s always a joy to share the Word of God with you. Today, I invite you to open your hearts and minds as we explore one of the most vivid and compelling symbols in the Bible—the pearl. Now, when we think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Philippians 3:8, Revelation 21:21, Isaiah 61:3, Matthew 7:6, Ephesians 2:8, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Valuable Life Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 9, 2009

Many of us have allowed our lives to become so full, we loose sight of the important things. We get so busy with work, school, children, sports or hobbies, that we forget that God put us here for a purpose, and when we know that purpose and fulfill it, w

Matthew 10: 29-31: "Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30. "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31. "Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 6: 25-34: "Therefore I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pride Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 9, 2022

Pride and humility sit opposed to one another as if they were sitting on a see-saw on a playground. And many of us see-saw between pride and humility for much of our lives. The Bible’s message is consistent: beware of the spiritual cancer called pride.

While not everyone will immediately recognize the name Chan Gailey, Gailey was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in the late 1990s. He had also been the coach at Alabama’s Troy State University. His Troy State team was gearing up to lead his team to play for the Division II National ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity And Politics

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 9, 2007

Christianity and Politics are like oil and water, they say. But the Bible reveals reveals that Christianity and politics have no choice but to mix.

Christianity and Politics Theme: understanding that Christianity and politics have no choice but to mix. INTRODUCTION A. The First Amendment of our Constitution declares that, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” 1. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church: Where God Sets The Lonely In A Family Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

The Bible teaches that the main reason we gather together as a church is to encourage one another.

INTRODUCTION This is the fifth message in the series from 1 Thessalonians entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” This message is entitled, “Church: Where God Puts the Lonely in a Family.” Over the past few years I’ve been devoting a lot of attention to what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Motherhood: Rizpah

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

Sometimes we equate motherhood with simple devotion. But the Bible tells us it’s more.

II Samuel 21:10-11 One person wrote it this way; "A godly mother will point her children to God by the force of their example as much as by the power of their words." -- Croft M. Penze The situation in the American home is acute, no doubt about that Did you realize that only 7% of the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth That Empowers Living. -Who You Really Are.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 10, 2024

“I’m not who I once was. I’m a new person.” Those simple words from my son, spoken to students at a school assembly, describe the change God made in his life. States Godfrey’s dad, reverend, James Banks. Once addicted to heroin, Godfrey...

Truth That Empowers Living. -Who You Really Are. 1 John 3:1-2NLT Hear this powerful testimony, “I’m not who I once was. I’m a new person.” Those simple words from my son, spoken to students at a school assembly, describe the change God made in his life. States Godfrey’s dad, reverend, James ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of Work Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 30, 2021

Labor Day: Work was ordained by God in the beginning and was intended to give us a level of satisfaction and purpose. This topical message looks at some prominent Bible passages on work to see how work is a blessing.

I wish to begin with an illustration: “On one occasion, Thomas Edison came home very exhausted from an extended season of work. His wife insisted that he needed some rest, so she suggested a vacation. Edison mulled it over but wasn’t sure where he should go. His wife said, ‘Just decide where you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Ecclesiastes 9:9-10, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is Gambling Wrong?

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 6, 2011

Is it wrong to buy a lottery ticket? Is the Bible against playing bingo? What if the money goes to the church? Is betting on the horses, or on sports wrong? There are no verses in the Bible that say, “Thou shalt not gamble” so does that mean that gambling

Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. (NAU) Purpose: To show that gambling is contrary to God's will. Aim: I want the listener to hate the sin of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible