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Special Births Connected To Christmas: Samson, Samuel, And John: The Naziri Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2012

There are only three men in Scripture who were under a Nazirite Vow from birth: Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist. They show us a pattern that is fulfilled in the birth and ministry of Jesus. Though they were in the limelight, they really prepared the

Special Births Connected to Christmas: Samson, Samuel, and John: the Nazirites Judges 13:3-5, I Samuel 1:11, Luke 1:13-17 1. My favorite Christmas joke: he wanted a new car for Christmas, she wanted a fur coat. They compromised: they bought the coat, but kept it in the garage. 2. One child ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Protecting Clones

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 5, 2014

Protecting Clones

Though it was not the only reason, the American Civil War was fought in part because a significant percentage of the population came to be seen as less than completely human. It is said if we don’t learn from the past we are doomed to repeat it and the only thing we learn from history is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Only One Gospel Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 4, 2014

Paul defines and defends the Gospel message against all counterfeit gospels.

One of the early Church Fathers said that, when reading Paul’s letters, he could hear thunder! Galatians is a thunderous epistle, filled with passion and warning. Martin Luther declared it his favorite book of the Bible. The German Reformer said that the message of Galatians would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Slave Or Son? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 22, 2014

Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Our relationship to God gives us the courage to take a stand for truth.

Introduction: Last time we were faced with a choice: Do we trust the Law to save us, or the Promise of God? Today we have a similar decision: Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Verses 1-10 On the way to the Promised Land, the Israelites grumbled and wished they had stayed in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Honouring Our Parents Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 5, 2014

Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Dakota Community Church August 3, 2014 Honouring Our Parents Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:12 Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Introduction: I realize that for some of you this will be a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Boasting In The Cross Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 17, 2014

Paul concludes his Epistle by summarizing his arguments and by glorying in the Cross, which makes us free.

Free at last! Galatians is all about freedom…but if we’re not careful we can abuse it. Freedom is not a license to sin. Nor is it a lack of responsibility. New Hampshire’s motto is “Live free or die.” Our motto as Christians should be “Live holy or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Congregational

"How To Be Sane In An Insane World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2015

The peace which exceeds understanding; Jesus offers it to you.

"How to be Sane in an Insane World" Philippians 4:4-9 A young white man, barely out of his teens, becomes obsessed with anti-black, white supremacy websites on the internet. And although, some of the people he hangs out with and even considers friends are African American, he walks into a Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Wonderful Home That Awaits Us Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2020

This world is not all that there is, and we have to face the fact of what will become of us when we take our last breath. Are you ready?

We need to take a long overdue trip to Reality City and deal with the issue of life here on Earth and what lies beyond it. This life is not all there is in terms of existence, accountability, being, and influence. None of us have a warranty or guarantee that we will live into old age. The fear ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 2 Corinthians 2:9, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Lingering Sin

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 9, 2017

Justification does not destroy our sinful nature. It is a lens thru which we see our propensity to sin

In his writings entitled The Confessions, Saint Augustine addressed himself eloquently and passionately to the enduring spiritual questions that have stirred the minds and hearts of thoughtful men since time began. Written A.D. 397, The Confessions are a history of young Augustine's fierce ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Other

The Problem Of Lingering Sin

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 9, 2017

Justification does not destroy our sinful nature. It is a lens thru which we see our propensity to sin

In his writings entitled The Confessions, Saint Augustine addressed himself eloquently and passionately to the enduring spiritual questions that have stirred the minds and hearts of thoughtful men since time began. Written A.D. 397, The Confessions are a history of young Augustine's fierce ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Other

The Problem Of Lingering Sin

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 9, 2017

Justification does not destroy our sinful nature. It is a lens thru which we see our propensity to sin

In his writings entitled The Confessions, Saint Augustine addressed himself eloquently and passionately to the enduring spiritual questions that have stirred the minds and hearts of thoughtful men since time began. Written A.D. 397, The Confessions are a history of young Augustine's fierce ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Other

The Journey To Shalom Pt 1 In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008

In the first of this 3 part series we look at the beginning of the search for Shalom (peace, wholeness). When we begin the message of God in the beginning we find that we are created for Shalom.

The Journey to Shalom Pt 1 - In the Image of God Genesis 1-2 Shalom - Peace! Wholeness! Completeness! Soundness! - all are the meaning of this Hebrew word! Shalom -there is perhaps no greater longing in the human heart and perhaps nothing less found in today’s world. The New Testament companion ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Role Of The Church In The Promotion Of Peace And Reconciliation In Africa

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Mar 25, 2019

The church must facilitate peace and reconciliation in various societies. There is the urgent need for individuals and societies past wounds to be identified and addressed in order for genuine forgiveness and reconciliation to take place as Joseph did.

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN THE PROMOTION OF PEACE AND RECONCILIATION IN AFRICA THE BIBLE, PEACE AND RECONCILIATION Joseph in the Old Testament provides a paradigm for peace, reconciliation and healing the wounds in the history of a society. Having suffered so much from the atrocities and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Have The Honor Of Communing With The Architect Of Reality

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

It's quite astonishing to me that I have the ability to commune regularly with the architect of time, space, matter, energy, and consciousness. Dare I treat it as ordinary? Dare I allow it to become mundane?

It's quite astonishing to me that I have the ability to commune regularly with the architect of time, space, matter, energy, and consciousness. Dare I treat it as ordinary? Dare I allow it to become mundane? Though I am only human, I can perceive at least some of this wonder. Can't I? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Three-Fold Battle Plan To Redeem Western Civilization

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021

Your looking out upon a smoking, ruined battlefield. The battle is a battle for the ideas of a society. You and your men, clad in green, clutching rifles in the trenches are viewing three approaches.

Your looking out upon a smoking, ruined battlefield. The battle is a battle for the ideas of a society. You and your men, clad in green, clutching rifles in the trenches are viewing three approaches. These three approaches lead to three strongholds. These strongholds are pouring out fire on your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Salvation Army