Jesus At The Center Series
Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 19, 2022
based on 1 rating
| 3,015 views
The Book of Revelation, chapters 4-5, have a power message: Jesus Christ is at the center of the throne of God, and of the universe, and He should be the center of our lives. He alone has triumphed. He alone is worthy. Let us join heaven in celebrating His triumph!
JESUS AT THE CENTERRev. 4-5INTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN FRUSTRATED? 1. Four golfing friends were playing on a difficult course. One man kept placing ball after ball into a pond. At last, he got so frustrated that he picked up his golf bag and heaved it into the middle of the lake, ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
He And Aaron Are Again Sent To Pharaoh Series
Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2022
| 911 views
The Israelites, having shown themselves, for the time, unimpressible, God commands Moses to make his next effort upon the Pharaoh. He is to enter his presence once more and demand, without roundaboutness or vagueness, that the Israelites be allowed to quit the land (leave his land).
HE AND AARON ARE AGAIN SENT TO PHARAOHExodus 6:10-13.Exodus 6:10-13 10Then the LORD said to Moses, 11"Go, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the Israelites go out of his country." 12 But Moses said to the LORD, "If the Israelites will not listen to me, why would Pharaoh listen to ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Baptist
Rebekah Series
Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2022
based on 1 rating
| 2,514 views
Some of the events leading up to the marriage of Isaac and Rebecca have been institutionalized in the traditional Jewish wedding ceremony. Before the bride and bridegroom stand under the chuppah, they participate in a special ceremony called badeken (veiling).
RebekahRebecca appears in the Hebrew Bible[1] as Isaac’s wife and the mother of Jacob and Esau. According to biblical tradition, Rebecca's father was Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram, also called Aram-Naharaim. Rebecca's brother was Laban the Aramean, and she was the granddaughter of ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Baptist
Reubin Series
Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2022
| 1,092 views
In the Torah, Reuben is briefly described as having had sexual activity with Bilhah, his stepmother's maid, and father's concubine. On his deathbed, Jacob declares that Reuben "will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father's bed, onto my couch and defiled it."
ReubenPronunciationR??uvenBorn1569 BCEPaddan AramDied1445 BCE or 1444 BCE (aged 125)Resting placeTomb of Reuben, Israel31°55'46?N 34°44'02?EChildren· Hanok (son)· Pallu (son)· Hezron (son)· ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Baptist
Experience The Beauty Of Redemption Series
Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 23, 2022
| 1,193 views
The Chief of Sinners asks for the failed missionary to come and see him - both of them redeemed by the love of Jesus.
Life Lessons from the Chief of SinnersThe Beauty of RedemptionIntroductionThe Chief of Sinners understands redemption both personally in Christ and in his relationships with other believers. Acts 15:37-40 offers an interesting account of the missionaries Paul and Barnabas planning their next ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
To Die Is Gain
Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 2, 2022
based on 1 rating
| 2,634 views
Many people are afraid to die, but Paul said he strongly desired to depart, because he knew it was far better, and would be a gain for him. Relationship with Christ and faith in the Word of God should give us confidence to face death. To die is Gain!
TO DIE IS GAININTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR: APPROPRIATE AMBITIONDuring a job interview at the 99 Cents store, my son was asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” My son’s reply: “At the Dollar Store.” He got the job. —A.K. via rd.comB. TEXT“21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Light When Hopelessness Reigns
Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2022
| 1,375 views
I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkness in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged.
Light When Hopelessness Reigns MicahIntroductionI don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkest in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged. ”Corrie" ten Boom worked with her father, her sister, and other family members to help many Jewish people ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Privilege Of Prayer
Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2022
| 1,430 views
Earthly kings & presidents DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS to themselves by average people! How different God is, to seek out the lowest, the least, & the nobodies - though He's the Creator & King of kings. Prayer is a priceless privilege; make sure you use it!
THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYERHeb. 10:19INTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR: BRAGGING OF PERFECTION 1. One denomination believes you can “pray through” to perfection. One member of this group went to see a Christian neighbor. He struck up the subject of the believer's perfection. 2. The neighbor said, ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Fear When Fear Deceives
Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2022
| 671 views
Zach Williams has a popular Christian song entitled FEAR IS A LIAR. It’s a great song thatidentifies the lies that we believe about ourselves.
Faith When Fear Deceives Isaiah 36, 37Introduction1. Zach Williams has a popular Christian song entitled FEAR IS A LIAR. It’s a great song thatidentifies the lies that we believe about ourselves. Beginning Lyrics: When he told you you'renot good enough, When ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
"Open Your Mouth Wide” Series
Contributed by John Newton on Nov 16, 2022
| 520 views
One of the joys that my wife and I share is that our house backs onto miles of forest. The result is that our back yard is almost constantly being visited by wildlife—even including a bear! But our most frequent visitors are the birds...
One of the joys that my wife and I share is not only that we live within a few minutes’ drive from three of our grandchildren, but that our house backs onto miles of forest. The result is that our back yard is almost constantly being visited by wildlife—even including a bear! But our most frequent ...read more
Denomination: Episcopal
Remember Your Leaders Series
Contributed by John Newton on Nov 16, 2022
| 1,014 views
It seems to me that this concluding chapter is something of a catch-all. I can imagine that the author’s hand might be aching after all this writing. So now he is packing as much as he can into his concluding words.
Wow! We’ve been reading and making our way through Hebrews for a long time. It was way back in January that we started. Now it seems almost as though that is shrouded in the mists of history. And I want to express my gratitude to Pastor Marvin, who has steadfastly and faithfully been leading us ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Episcopal
The Thanksgiving Thieves
Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 16, 2022
based on 1 rating
| 3,451 views
Thieves were caught stealing on Thanksgiving! We look at four thieves that steal our joy at Thanksgiving: self-centeredness, aggravation at small problems, discontent, and unbelief in God. We discuss how to arrest these criminals & put them behind bars!
THE THANKSGIVING THIEVESPsalm 92:1INTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR: EXCUSES ABOUT NOT GOING TO CHURCH 1. Two Christian men were fishing on Sunday morning but were feeling pretty guilty, especially since the fish weren't biting. 2. One said to the other, "I feel a little guilty about not ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Hope When Uncertainty Rises
Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 17, 2022
| 1,371 views
If you’ve ever let the wicked, hurtful, unspeakable things you witness in this world whittle away at your faith, you’re not alone. And Habakkuk is your book.
Hope When Uncertainty Rises Habakkuk IntroductionIf you’ve ever let the wicked, hurtful, unspeakable things you witness in this world whittle away at your faith, you’re not alone. And Habakkuk is your book. Habakkuk deals with some of the most basic elements of the struggle of faith. ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Daniel’s Amazing Thankfulness
Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 19, 2022
| 1,932 views
When Daniel learned that his enemies had published a decree specifically designed to make him break the law by giving thanks to his God in prayer, he went home, opened his window toward Jerusalem, and in the sight of his foes, gave thanks to God!
DANIEL’S AMAZING THANKFULNESSDANIEL 6:10INTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR 1. During his years in the White House, President Harry Truman began an unusual Thanksgiving tradition. Every year since, United States presidents have used the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to pardon a turkey. A preselected bird is ...read more
Scripture:
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Gearing Up Series
Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 22, 2022
| 1,305 views
As we await the weeks highlighting hope, peace, love and joy - why is it instead we feel the burden of regrets, disappointment, and sadness as we enter this season?
Slide 1 IntroductionFor weeks already, some radio stations made the switch to 24-7 Christmas music. Slow but sure, we see the first signs of Christmas decorations going up along Pontaluna Road. Add to that the first lake effect snowstorm of the season just wrapped up. And with Thanksgiving just ...read more
Scripture:
