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Know And Watch

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 30, 2018

As we get ready to celebrate the Birth of Christ, we shall also anticipate His Second Coming.

Weekend Message/Devotion December 1, 2018 Communion Sunday Luke 21:25-36 Know and Watch Have you somehow missed the message that we are entering the Christmas season? There is no source of public information that has failed to flood the airways, newsprint, telephone lines, store windows and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Philippians 4:7, Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption Of The Faithful Remnant

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 15, 2018

Zephaniah delivers a prophecy of redemption to the faithful remnant of Israel, scattered by her enemies.

December 16, 2018 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Redemption of the Faithful Remnant Folks, I read through the lectionary readings for today and honestly felt drawn from preparing yet another Christmas sermon. And then lo and behold, I read the Old Testament reading of Zephaniah 3:14-20. ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Bless Your Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017

Why bless your children?

“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him. When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Glory Is In My Choosing The Right Road

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 17, 2018

We always have choices!

Mid-Week Message/Devotion May 16, 2018 Psalm 1 God’s Glory Is In My Choosing the Right Road “Sing psalms! Let joy resound!” – Psalm 98 What’s a Psalter? “The book of Psalms, or psalter, is at the heart of the Bible. It contains 150 singable, God-inspired songs. These songs were written ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Whose Authority? Lesson 27 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017

Confrontations

1. Confrontation over authority. Jesus questioned why the Jews did not follow John the Baptist. “If we say, ‘from heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say . . . ‘from men’ . . . they feared the people” (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Keys To Lasting Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2022

What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5).

What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). Poor in Spirit “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Trophies

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 9, 2021

Most of us like to have trophies, which we can display. At school, home, business, and church. Trophies for sports, hunting, etc. I ask myself, “Does God have any trophies?” Does He have anything He can glory in? Yes, He does! Both in the Old and New Testaments.

Most of us like to have trophies, which we can display. At school, home, business, and church. Trophies for sports, hunting, etc. I ask myself, “Does God have any trophies?” Does He have anything He can glory in? Yes, He does! Both in the Old and New Testaments. 1. Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Treasures

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52.

Eternal Treasures Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52. Like black mustard, the kingdom of heaven will grow large, not stay small like exclusive sects teach. Like leaven it affects ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Criticizing Leaders (Numbers 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 15, 2024

When is it appropriate to criticize church leaders, and when not? Let's look at Numbers 12.

What does God think about a critical attitude towards His leaders? Is it all too common in our churches? Let’s look at Numbers 12. Why did Miriam and Aaron denounce Moses? Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. “Has the Lord spoken ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confirming The Priesthood (Numbers 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2024

Do our churches grumble about godly leadership like Israel did? Let's look at Numbers 17.

After Korah’s rebellion, how did God confirm Aaron’s priesthood? Who is our high priest? Does our church grumble? How does God confirm faithful church leaders today? Let’s look at Numbers 17. How did God settle Israel’s grumbling about leadership in the congregation? Do we constantly grumble ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lying To Abimelech (Genesis 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2024

Is God merciful to our human weaknesses? What about the weaknesses of great leaders of our faith? Let's look at Genesis 20.

Is a half-truth still a lie if the intent is to deceive? Do even God’s leading servants occasionally sin out of weakness? Is God merciful to our weaknesses? Let’s examine Genesis 20. Did Abraham lie again about his wife as he had previously done in Egypt? Abraham moved south to the Negev and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Mystery

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 28, 2023

The church contains a great mystery. What is it?

Are God’s ways a mystery? Is gentile inclusion in the church part of that mystery? What consequence did Paul face for preaching the good news to gentiles? This is why I, Paul, am a prisoner of Christ for you Gentiles. (Ephesians 3:1 CEB) Who chose Paul for this mission? You have surely heard ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting In The Air (1 Thessalonians 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 29, 2024

Many no longer use the term rapture, because it is often confused with a so-called "secret" rapture. Let's look at meeting the Lord in the air, in 1 Thessalonians 4.

Meeting the Lord in the air at His return, was once called the rapture. Many no longer prefer that term because it is so often confused with a so-called “secret” rapture. Regardless of our personal theories, the important thing is that we are ready for Christ’s return. Let’s discuss this in 1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Disorderly Christians (2 Thessalonians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 3, 2024

What can we do about disorderly, lazy and idle Christians? Lets look at that in 2 Thessalonians 3.

Do we pray for our ministers? Is God faithful? Is Christ steadfast? What should we do about disorderly Christians? Let's discuss this in 2 Thessalonians 3. Do we pray for faithful ministers of the Gospel, for both their message and their safety? Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Life

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 28, 2022

The word heaven can bring to mind different pictures in people’s minds, because it is shrouded in mystery. Yet, the Bible also speaks of eternity or eternal life frequently.

The word heaven can bring to mind different pictures in people’s minds, because it is shrouded in mystery. Yet, the Bible also speaks of eternity or eternal life frequently. “This is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you sent.” (John 17:3 CEB) True ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-3, Romans 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist