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Supernatural God Working Through Natural Sons

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 13, 2007

A word of encouragement from the life of Francis Xavier 1506-1552

(Excerpts from the forthcoming book Man on a Mission by Ian Johnson) Apart from seeing the name on a few Schools or Church buildings, I never really knew who Francis Xavier was. It wasn’t until I went to Goa in India in 2004 & again in 2005 that I was confronted with this spiritual giant, who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Push Beyond Your Limit Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 14, 2010

An assurance that every believers have been empowered by God to do what he does and even greater things...

“Push Beyond Your Limit” Introduction: Whenever we struggle in our walk with God there’s always a tendency for an immature believer to entertain the option of quitting. The easiest thing to do is to quit but of course all of us know that this is not the best solution. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tried 'n True Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014

Jesus began his ministry with at least 2 significant events -- his baptism and his temptation.

1. Greatness During Watergate Back in 1974, Richard Nixon's administration was falling apart due to the Watergate scandal so, to divert everyone's attention from that, he planned a trip to Russia and Italy and two of his closest aides came along... Alexander Haig and Ron Ziegler. Even though' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Prepared To Receive?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 21, 2011

Not much is known of Gaius, he was probably a faithful member in one of the churches of Asia Minor. The Apostle John conveys his own appreciation for Gaius by calling him “beloved,” 4 times in this one chapter. For the Apostle John to ask about Gaius’ hea

3 John 2 Are You Prepared to Receive? A pastor was visiting a family one day. He knocked on the door but no one answered it. He knocked again and again, but still no answer. He thought he heard someone inside but they just wouldn’t answer the door. Finally he wrote a note and ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruth - A ’chance’ Meeting... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012

Naomi fades into the backdrop and Ruth rises to the forefront of this story and a new character is introduced... but in all of the action, God is still preeminent.

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 15, 2012 Date Taught: July 18, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:22-2:3 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: v.22 is a transitional verse... it wraps up the introduction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People

Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Judges 5:2 While it’s always easy to find people who want to be “in charge,” it’s far more difficult to find people of character and ability who will step into roles of leadership. Israel faced a chronic crisis of leadership during the days of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Too Far In Either Direction

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 17, 2010

Learning from Mary and Martha’s responses, we can see why it is important to maintain a proper balance between discipleship and spiritual work.

OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES CAN SOMETIMES BE LIKENED TO A PENDULUM OF A CLOCK. ONE DAY OUR FAITH SWINGS FORWARD IN ZEAL AND DESIRE AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT OUR FAITH SWINGS BACKWARD BY THE FORCES OF BUSYNESS AND DISTRACTIONS. IT IS TRULY A FINE BALANCE BETWEEN DOING TOO MUCH FOR GOD AND STEPPING BACK AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

Good Friday

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 26, 2013

The image of the cross and skull bones compared and contrasted with Jesus on the cross.

Good Friday Text: Luke 23:33 Place: St. Peter, Medicine Hat Date: March 29, 2013 The procession ended at the “Place of the Skull”. Seems appropriate for what was going to happen there. Did you know that some crosses bear the sign of the skull and cross bones? The symbol of the skull ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Family Under Attack!"

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

How’s your family this morning? Strong, vibrant, standing in good relationships with love? Or is it filled with anger, yelling, crying and desperation? Our families today are under attack like never before, it’s time to reclaim our homes for Christ.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Like never before in the history, our families are under attack. The word attack means to affect in a harmful way, using vigorous or violent force. The primary role of the family is parenting, that of raising children. This great institution of marriage ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Heals Ten Lepers Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2017

Jesus healed ten lepers. But Jesus was grieved because only one of the ten, a Samaritan, returned to thank Him for what He had done. Jesus then did a second thing for him—He forgave his sins. The other nine lepers were healed, but they were not saved.

Samaria, Galilee Lesson: Heals Ten Lepers (Lev. 13:44-45) Luke 17:12-19 (Luke 17:12-16) And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. And when he saw them, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Church And Profession Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

During Paul’s time slaves in Roman empire were about 60 Lakhs. Rome was mistress of the World. All work was done by slaves- from doctors, engineers and teachers to the men force were slaves. The entire economy and social structure depended upon them.

Text: Ephesians 6:5-9 Topic: Church and Professional Ethics Introduction: Professional Ethics Professionally accepted standards of personal, business behaviour, values and guiding principles. Professional Ethics governs our behaviour within the context of a particular profession. Abel offered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Birth Of Moses Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 3, 2022

God has his heroes of faith. They may not be household names they are vitally important to God’s work of redemption. Like Jochebed and Amram the parents of Moses.

I was once gathered around a table ready to hear a good devotional message. Instead of a message it turned out to be a Bible trivia quiz. They were questions that no one could answer. One of the questions was, what was the name of Moses’s mother. It is not a name known by very many. The answer is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Army Of Light In Retreat: What Went Wrong? Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

I sense timidity, exhaustion. Why do you look so tired? Why do you look so stretched? You appear as one who lacks hope.

I sense timidity, exhaustion. Why do you look so tired? Why do you look so stretched? You appear as one who lacks hope. Have you no hope? Have you lost it somewhere? Has hope run off and hid itself? Is it running from you, just out of reach? Many walk in a trance, rigid, furled brows, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Un Camino Espiritual...

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Un Camino Espiritual...

Un Camino Espiritual... Sagrada Escritura Mateo 26:36-46 Reflexión La verdadera alegría proviene de ser el socio de Dios en el amor como distribuidor de su riqueza de amor para todos. Pero no es posible a menos que lo experimente personalmente en mi vida. Aquí, me gustaría ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Other

When Sickness Strikes: Learning How To Cope From Paul And Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-28

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 27, 2025

When Sickness Strikes: Learning How to Cope From Paul and Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-28

When Sickness Strikes: Learning How to Cope From Paul and Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-28 1. Experiencing A Loss_ (V. 25-26). Paul needed Epaphroditus, but Paul “thought it necessary” to send Epaphroditus back. He was the messenger from Philippi and was sent to “_minister_” to Paul. He delivered ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-28

Denomination: Bible Church