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Repentance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2022

Two main components of New Testament preaching are repentance and faith. Let’s examine how they go together.

Two main components of New Testament preaching are repentance and faith. Let’s examine how they go together. Repent & Believe What do repentance and belief have to do with salvation? Feeling sorry for ourselves but refusing to change does nothing. But, grief with repentance leads to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Mark 1:14-15, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nešer Eagle Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2022

The Lord of the Rings series is one of my favorites, the movies, absolutely amazing, I never did read the books, but I did read the Hobbit, but anyway, after the movies came out and people began to talk about the series

The Lord of the Rings series is one of my favorites, the movies, absolutely amazing, I never did read the books, but I did read the Hobbit, but anyway, after the movies came out and people began to talk about the series, many on the web would ask the question, why didn’t Frodo and Sam just use the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wheat & Weeds

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-43.

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-43. Lolium temulentum, darnel, tares, cockle, or false wheat exists worldwide. It has deep roots. It’s toxic, and similar to wheat until maturity. Wheat is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce, Children And Wealth

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Do our churches avoid talking about divorce and money because we are embarrassed? Should children be seen and not heard? Let’s examine what Jesus has to say about these important topics in Matthew 19.

Do our churches avoid talking about divorce and money because we are embarrassed? Should children be seen and not heard? Let’s examine what Jesus has to say about these important topics in Matthew 19. Divorce What was the question that the Pharisees asked? When Jesus finished saying these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Power

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2023

What kind of power did Jesus have that demonstrated who He is?

After the sermon on the mount, did many follow Jesus? Luke picks up from here as the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:20–49). As Jesus came down the mountain, he was followed by large crowds. (Matthew 8:1 CEV) Healings Did He begin to heal many? What did a man with a skin disease do? A man with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joash Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

A good grandson comes from an evil grandmother.

A GOOD GRANDSON COMES FROM AN EVIL GRANDMOTHER A. INTRODUCTION 1. Generational sins. “Visiting the iniquity of the fathers (or mothers) upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me” (Ex. 20:5). North ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Came From Heaven Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

Nothing catches God by surprise.

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION: I AM ETERNAL 1. I was existing when everything began. “I am God the Son, who is from the beginning” (John 1:1). “I created everything” (Heb. 1:2). 2. Eternity means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Isaiah 7:15, Luke 2:40

Denomination: Baptist

I Came Doing Miracles Lesson 6

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

Extraordinary events that were not natural, but supernatural.

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. SURROUNDED BY THE SUPERNATURAL 1. Some events of my life were miraculous: a. I fulfilled Old Testament prophecy b. Prediction to Elizabeth and Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:27-28, John 6:14, Hebrews 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2023

Is there a group of people called the chosen ones, the elect?

Is there a group of people called the chosen ones, the elect? If God doesn’t make the time shorter, no one will be left alive. But because of God’s chosen ones [the elect], he will make the time shorter. (Matthew 24:22 CEV) How are people chosen for life? Does God’s sovereignty turn us into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:22

Denomination: Baptist

When People Trick You Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

When people trick us.

A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

God honors faithful speech and living.

1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses . . . sent me . . . to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as . . .” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Gone Fishing - The Jesus Way

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 4, 2019

Jesus gives explicit instructions even to experienced fishermen.

Weekend Message/Devotion May 4, 2019 Gone Fishing – The Jesus Way John 21:1-19 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decision-Making When Facing Doors

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 6, 2019

Guide to making decisions in the will of God.

A. DOORS TO HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “I am the door, by Me if any man enters in he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture” (Jn. 10:4). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob The Spiritual Giver Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019

How to bless children.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 48:1-22 1. What can a “poor” grandfather give to a son who has everything? 2. What can an absentee grandfather give to children he seldom sees? 3. What can a physically weak grandfather give to his grandchildren? 4. What can a grandfather give, who has nothing left to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019

A compromising mother becomes a godly grandmother.

A COMPROMISING MOTHER BECOMES A GODLY GRANDMOTHER A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist