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The Open Bible Pulpit: He Was Forsaken
Pastor Chuck Jones E -mail C huck Visit Chuck's blog
Church of the Open Bible Pomona, California
Jesus was obedient to his Father not because he gave him everything he
wanted, but because of who God is. But how could a perfect man be
forsaken by a loving God? How could God remove his presence and
abandon His only son? What did that feel like? Because of Jesus'
sacrifice, we'll never have to know...
Matthew 27:46; Leviticus 19:2; 1 Peter 1:6; Romans 6:23; 8:31,32;
Hebrews 10:31; 2:3; Mark 1:15; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9

Playing God: Power Down
Pastor Seth Ross E-mail Seth
North Hills Church of God Springfield, Ohio
Any use of power that has been given to us comes with responsibility.
God is the source. It's given to us for His purpose. In today's message
in this continuing series, Jesus shows us what God intends and reveals
why God allows us to have the power and influence we have in our lives.
John 13

A Virtuous Woman
Pastor Terry M. Ferrell E -mail Terry
Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Road, Greenville, SC 29605
Solomon likely knew a lot about having bad women in his life. But in
Proverbs 31, we find the description of the "virtuous woman," a model for
all godly women. And in today's message, we celebrate and honor
Mother's Day by turning to these scriptures.
Proverbs 31:10-31

N o Time for Silence
Pastor Dick Eldred E-mail Dick
Sometimes the Christian life can become the same old routine if you let
it, and we can miss the greatest blessing that God has for us. In today's
story, we learn that the greatest witness for Christ is not necessarily the
one who knows all the Bible, the one who's the greatest teacher, or the
best debater, but the person who has come to know Jesus as Lord and
Savior with an unquenchable excitement. A man who sat hopelessly day
after day found the kind of healing only Jesus can give - and it
transformed his life forever. And he couldn't keep silent! What an
example for us! Acts 3:1-11

K ingdom Treasure: Discovering Clues to a Priceless Treasure
Steve Taylor E-mail Steve
Lakeshore Bible Church Tempe, Arizona Check out Steve's blog
Those who believe and follow after Jesus Christ as a disciple are a part
of the family of God. And there is a family duty to discover a great
treasure that has grown throughout the ages and moved across the
continents. In the parables Jesus told, we find the clues revealed to
unlock the secrets of the Kingdom of God. Are you a treasure hunter?
Matthew 13:44-46, 52, 35; 11:25; Proverbs 4:23; 2 Timothy 4:8;

A merican Idols: The Idol of So-Called Success
Wally Winner E -mail W ally
Joy Fellowship Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith
Continuing in our search for American Idols, we examine the idol of
success, one of the biggest idols in our cultural worship center. It can be
easy to have an unhealthy approach to our careers. But in today's
message, we learn how to destroy this idol and develop a missional
mindset with our eyes on eternal things.
Col. 3:23; Eccl. 2:11,18,19,24; 4:8; Matt. 16:26; 23:11; 6:18;
Luke 12:16-21; 1 Cor. 9:25

By This All Men Will Know
Frank Toth E-mail Frank
Why do our parents make rules for us? Because they love us, of course.
God's commands are the same way. And in today's text, Jesus gives
his disciples a new command. It's not an option that we love one
another. It's not a suggestion. We are obligated. It's an order. The King
has commanded us. And our ability to love is derived from God through
Jesus Christ. We love because he first loved us. Our ability to live out
our Christian life is impaired unless we know where true love comes
from. And we give our best witness to the world when we are loving
people. John 13:34,35

After the Sunrise Radio Broadcast: "As in the Days of Noah"
Pastor Darrell Cardwell E-mail Darrell
North Salem Church of God Plymouth, Indiana
Do you think it's time to start building another ark or maybe a fire-proof
building? Is the world as wicked today as it was when Noah was on
the earth? On today's program, Pastor Darrell talks about the times of
Noah and how it compares to the things that are happening in our
world today.

W alk
Pastor Dave Hixon E-mail Dave
Brush Creek Church of God Tipp City, Ohio
It was just a day like any other day. He was carried to his usual spot. He
sat like he always did. Only this day would be unlike any other day.
Without his knowledge, this day was going to be remembered for the rest
of his life. One simple beggar was about to receive his greatest gift. For
one lame man, everything was about to change.
Acts 3:1-10

Profile of a Faithful Mom
Pastor Michael Brown E-mail Michael
Glad Tidings Church of God Fonthill, Ontario, Canada
Imagine being a parent and knowing that your child would be killed. In
Egypt, this was the case. It took much faith to face the times of tragedy
and terror under the Pharaoh. When Moses wrote the book of Exodus,
he gave an intriguing account of his birth mother and what he
remembers about her. She and her husband went to great lengths to
ensure the safety and survival of her son. They knew there was nothing
they could do but trust God. And through their act of courage and faith,
God would change the course of history.
Exodus 2:1-10; Heb. 11:23; Proverbs 31; Acts 7:20-21; Philippians 4:13

Truth Matters Radio Broadcast: Churchology vs. Christianity
Host Sean Finnegan with Matt Elton E-mail Sean
The Truth Matters radio show on WHAZ (97.3 FM and 1330 AM) airs
each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and can be heard in the Capital District
of New York State. Each week covers a different topic with a different
guest as Sean fearlessly explores Bible truth. In today's discussion,
we address the issues of timidity and its polar opposite–coercion–in
order to find the biblical balance between standing up for our faith
without stepping on others.

M arriage is a Covenant
Pastor Jeff Fletcher E-mail Jeff
Bethel Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith, Pelzer, South Carolina
We are living in a society where marriage is being questioned and
attacked. People are confused what marriage is all about. Why did God
create marriage in the first place? What lessons can we learn for our
relationships from marriage?
Genesis 1:26-28; Psalm 128; Malachi 2:10,13,14; Genesis 17;

T he Wisdom of God vs. the Wisdom of the World
Pastor Michael Cisler    E-mail Mike
North Kent Bible Church   Rockford, Michigan
The book of Proverbs is a book filled with wisdom and how to apply and
practice it in our lives. And God's wisdom calls us in one direction. The
world leads us down a different path. We have to choose from the two
paths we are given. As we put our hearts and our minds into the word
of God and allow God to work in our lives, we start making those wise
decisions.          Proverbs 1; 8; 9; John 14:27; 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

T he Old-Fashioned Faith of an Old-Fashioned Mother
C.E. Lapp 5-12-1974
Our lives affect the generations that follow. The faithfulness of one
person can impact the following generations through the course of
time, often even before birth. And someday, we'll stand before Almighty
God, and we'll have to give an account of our lives. In today's sermon,
we examine the "old-fashioned" faith of some "old-fashioned" mothers
who had an account to give to their God.
2 Timothy 1:1-5; Romans 14:12; Judges 13:1,2; 1 Samuel 1

I n the Footsteps of the Faith of Our Mothers
Cecil Smead 6-11-1969
In today's special message, we look at the four walls of faith our
mothers have shown us. By their example, we have learned to
witnesses for Christ in our lives and our words. Like these past
generations who have reproduced their witness, we can walk in the
footsteps of faith we've seen.

T he Influence of Mothers
Kenneth Milne
Women have always had a big part in the work of God. Mothers in the
Bible - and today - have had great influence on their families. In prayer,
in devotion, in the word, in decisions, in faith, and in their worship, we
examine the examples of some of these women of faith in today's
message.
1 Timothy 5:14; 1 Samuel 1; Luke 10:39,42; Genesis 24:58; 1 Kings 1;
Acts 16:13-15

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