The Blame Game
Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2023
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Excuses and forgiveness are opposites. What can be excused does not need to be forgiven.
What do you suppose happened at the palace the next morning, when Herod woke up with a hangover the size of the Roman Empire and a public relations problem twice as big? I can hear them all spinning the story, can’t you? It’s not the way it seems! It’s not my fault! I’m not to blame! Let’s listen ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Prepared Not Your Heart To Seek God
Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 23, 2023
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Solomon's son Rehoboam, despite all his advantages, did not "prepare his heart to seek the Lord." How do you prepare your heart to seek God? What are the benefits of preparing your heart?
PREPARED NOT YOUR HEART TO SEEK GOD2 Chron. 12:1-14INTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR 1. PSYCHOLOGY 101. In a class on abnormal psychology, the instructor was about to introduce the subject of manic depression. She posed this question to her students: "How would you diagnose a patient who walks back ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Faithless Piety
Contributed by Terry Hovey on Sep 1, 2023
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Jesus did graciously proclaim the truth, but He also very strongly confronted those who twisted and perverted the truth. He pulled no punches when correcting those who intentionally used the word of God toward their own ends.
Faithless PietyLuke 11:20-44Have you noticed that there are many people who picture the Lord Jesus’ earthly ministry as one of performing good deeds and miracles, while gently teaching love and peace and being surrounded by women and children? Well, you know, that’s only part of the picture we ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Assurance(2023)-2
Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 5, 2023
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2 of 2. Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith, because his faith was based on fact. Likewise, readers of Luke’s gospel can be certain of their faith. But What historical assurances are offered/gained thru Luke’s Gospel? Luke’s Assurance offers us Historical...
ASSURANCE-II—Luke 1:1-4ATTENTION:‘My Children Are Not My Children’When Lydia Fairchild fell on hard times(in Washington State ca. 2002), she & the father of her children separated. And when Lydia applied for state benefits for their children, DNA tests were required for proof of ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Prerequisites For Knowing The Voice Of God. Series
Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 19, 2024
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In this teaching we will learn of requirements which prepare you to hear the voice of God and discover His will for your life
THE PREREQUISITES FOR KNOWING THE VOICE OF GOD.KEY VERSES: I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the ...read more
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Minor Prophets Major Message: Pride Series
Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2024
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Pride needs to be constantly checked in our lives because it leads to so many other sins which compound in our lives.
Minor Prophets Major MessagePrideObadiah 1-21#minorprophetsINTRODUCTION… Obadiah is the shortest… guinnessworldrecords.com/records/If Obadiah was a spy, he’d be French spy Richebourg (1768-1858) during the French RevolutionIf Obadiah was a street, it be Ebenezer Place in Wick, ScotlandIf ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Helmet Of Salvation: Going To Church Is Enough Series
Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 1, 2023
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Settling for the minimum will be the death of the American Church. Satan knows that. Satan introduces a lie in our minds and hearts that “going to church is good enough.”
THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMYHelmet of Salvation: Going to Church is EnoughEphesians 6:10-18#armorofGodINTRODUCTION… READ EPHESIANS 6:10-18 (ESV)“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Choices That Change Us Series
Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 16, 2023
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Message 8 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.
The Brule River, which is on the border between Michigan and Wisconsin, flows for roughly 44 miles with clear, sparkling water. It is inhabited by an abundant population of speckled, rainbow, and brown trout. At one point the Iron River, muddy and thick with sediment of ore and clay, merges with ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Bread For The Gentiles
Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 22, 2023
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Feeding of the 4,000
Bread for the GentilesMark 8:1-10I heard a story of a first grade class, where a number of the students were recently-arrived refugees from other countries and the topic being taught in class was fractions. The teacher defined what a half and what a quarter was, and after teaching on fractions, ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Too Good! Series
Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2023
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If you want to find real joy in the face of an uncertain future, renounce your own good and wise deeds; stop devising your own schemes. Instead, fear God and please Him through faith in His Son.
On March 19, 2003, the United States and its allies invaded Iraq to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and remove Saddam Hussein from power. A day later, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld held a news conference, where a reporter asked him “about the apparent failure to follow the war ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical Free
10th Sunday After Pentecost. August 14th, 2022. Series
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 8, 2022
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Year C, Proper 15 (complete).
Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, Psalm 80:8-19, Jeremiah 23:23-29, Psalm 82, Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 12:49-56. A). THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Prayer Series
Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2022
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As Christians, we all want to be more like Jesus. We all know that this life is about seeking after that one goal every day so that others might see Jesus in us and want to come to Him. Here are some practical ways to achieve the goal.
PRAYER[part 1]My son-in-law asked me if I would tell him how to become a more Christlike person. I had already decided to write an article on the subject, 'How can I become a more Christlike person.' I responded with, 'I CAN; GIVE ME A COUPLE OF DAYS TO REVIEW THE INFO ON THE ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Have A Blast While You Last Series
Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2023
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As you face a terminal diagnosis, rest in God’s perfect plan for you, find hope in this life and the next, and enjoy the time you have left.
Several years ago, The Onion, a satirical magazine, ran a humorous article with a biting truth. They titled the article, “World Death Rate Holding Steady at 100 Percent.” The article reported:World Health Organization officials expressed disappointment Monday at the group's finding that, ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical Free
A Special Mother
Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 4, 2023
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Mary's Faith as a Mother
A Special Mother Matthew 1:18-25, John 19:17-27Good Morning, Happy Mother’s Day!There is a story of four pastors who got together and were discussing their favorite version of the Bible.One pastor said, “I like the Old King James version of the Bible, because of its poetic language”Another ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The End Of The Matter Series
Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2023
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If you want to find true purpose and meaning to your life, remember your Creator, remain in God’s Word, and revere and obey Him.
P. J. Alindogan tells the story of 30-year-old friends who had a reunion and were discussing where they should go for dinner. Somebody suggested that they meet at The Glowing Embers Restaurant because the waiters and waitresses there are young and beautiful. They all agreed. Fifteen years later, ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical Free
