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Top 7 Rewards To The Overcomer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

Peter told Jesus "we've left everything to follow you. What do we get?" Jesus wasn't put off by the question. In fact, the end of each of the messages to the churches proclaims rewards for those who overcome. This is a brief overview of each.

And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These things writes the one having the sharp, two edged sword: I know the place where you stay, the throne of Satan, And you hold onto my name, and do not deny my faith Even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness (martyr), who was killed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

Ezekiel 3

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

As we read the headlines in the newspapers of today, and witness the conflict in the Middle East, it's not hard to imagine that this invasion prophesied over 2600 years ago, could be fulfilled in our lifetime..

Gog-Magog Ezekiel 38 - 39 tells of an invasion of Israel by a coalition of nations that surround it. As we read the headlines in the newspapers of today, and witness the conflict in the Middle East, it's not hard to imagine that this invasion prophesied over 2600 years ago, could be fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 39:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Know The Foe Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Can a Christian become a weed patch rather than a garden of God? This is the question we were answering last week. The answer this week is the same. It is yes, a Christian can be demonized.

A young Christian woman, after only 8 months of marriage came to a counselor complaining that she was as frigid as a ice burg. She had promised herself as a teenager that she would be a virgin on her wedding day. But then she fell madly in love, and after he gave her the ring, and the wedding day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

The Jerusalem Council [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

The Council of Jerusalem was held in Jerusalem around AD 50. It is unique among the ancient pre-ecumenical councils, because many considered it to be the prototype and forerunner of future councils.

The Jerusalem Council This article is about the 1st-century Council of early Christianity. Contents Details About the Council of Jerusalem Date c. 50 Accepted by most Christian denominations Next Council Ancient church councils (pre-ecumenical) and the First Council of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

You Shall Not Bear False Witness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 1, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:16 - Sermon challengers hearers to live lives of truth.

“YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS” Ex. 20:16 FBCF – 7/31/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – A couple of hunters chartered a plane to fly into the Canadian wilderness. Two weeks later when the pilot came to pick them up, he saw the two animals they had bagged and said, "I told you fellows I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Two Natures

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003

Jesus was both fully God and fully human. If he weren’t, you and I are still in our sins!

Two Natures of Jesus Christian Education Class November, 2003 Christmas is coming. With it, there is lots of focus on many things. Q. What are some things that come to mind when you think of Christmas? (write giant list on the board as students say them.) Of course, one focus- the most important ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambassadors Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

This sermon was our church’s theme verse for 2003 to be ambassadors of Christ.

Theme Verse for the year Sunday, January 12, 2003 It is July 3, 1940. For the past few months the Nazi blitzkrieg has rumbled through the countries of Holland, Belgium and France. It is just weeks from the miraculous rescue of the British Expeditionary force from the beaches of Dunkirk. Less ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Freely Must You Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 5, 2013

Like St. Benedict, we must live simply if we are to successfully share the gospel of Jesus.

The great saints, like St. Benedict whom we celebrate today, bear witness that the words of today’s Gospel are not just for the first century. They are timeless instructions on our work of evangelism. Those who spread the good news are doing so as Jesus did. The effectiveness of the Church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

A Call To Love

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jun 4, 2011

You may have heard folks saying the "the Bible" opposes anything but the "straight" narrow path.

Thank you for having me on the program today. I am Daniel Haas with Provo Community United Church of Christ. When you ask a German Evangelical minister like me to speak at a Pride Festival you are gonna get a biblical lecture. So here it goes - the Greek New Testament knows two kinds of love: agape ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Congregational

God's Motivation To Work

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018

The Bible tells us to grasp God's Motivation to Work

God's Motivation to Work A Motivation To Work Proverbs 10: 4-5 has this truth, "Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands brings wealth. He who gather crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son." 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 says, "Make it your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Giving Or Living Giving

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

Maybe it is time to go past the tithe and the concept of grace giving to giving till it hurts.

Luke 21:1-6 Proposition: You must give to it hurts! From time to time there arises a debate over giving a tithe or give as grace encourages you to give. I believe the tithe is the minimum so if by grace you can and want to give ninety percent like R. G. LeTourneau go right ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-6, Acts 2:44-47, Exodus 35:4-5, Exodus 36:3-6, Luke 17:10, Proverbs 11:24, Proverbs 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection C.3 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? The Gospel Reaching All Nations

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

Has the gospel reached all nations? I think so!

Today we continue to look at Matthew 24. On Monday we noted Jesus’ warning of the danger of ‘premature eschatological excitement’. (‘Eschatology’ is another word for ‘End Times’.) Yesterday we noted Jesus’ warning that ‘End Times’ will be tough. As part of his warning, Jesus said this: ‘…you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love With Jesus

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The church needs to fall in love with Jesus

I. Christ the Living Waters v. 10 A. The problems - Her station (vs. 9; 12; 20) - Her sex (v.9) - Her sin (v.16) B. The Resolution 1. The gift - Ezekiel 47 prophecy about water flowing from Israel - Zec 14:8 On that day living waters shall flow out from Jerusalem, half of them to the eastern sea ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Wear The Clothes

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015

Standing for the truth while maintaining Christlikeness

Some Notes for “Don’t Wear the Clothes” April 12, 2015/ Eric J. Hanson Scriptures: Psalm 2 II Timothy 3:10-14 Review earlier message on overseas “Hard Persecution” Here is a quick update on some of this in the last 2 months. In the U.S., we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 19 – Judah Is Heading For Big Trouble - And Lying Prophets Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 29, 2024

Governments and rulers and institutions and people have turned away from God. Why is that we might wonder? Has the message been passed from one generation to another? Have the churches been faithful in relaying the gospel, or has Christianity become something infused into the culture?

PERSONAL STUDY AND TEACHING IN JEREMIAH – PART 19 – JUDAH IS HEADING FOR BIG TROUBLE - AND LYING PROPHETS PART 19 - Jeremiah 5:10-27 CHAPTER 5 [A]. THE VINEYARD STRIPPED OF ITS TREACHEROUS BRANCHES {{Jeremiah 5:10 “Go up through her vine rows and destroy, but do not execute a complete ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:10-13, Amos 3:11-12, Matthew 7:13-14, Acts 17:30-31, Jeremiah 5:14-17, Exodus 22:2, Jeremiah 23:29, Isaiah 33:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational