There are two ways to respond to our sinful nature before God. We may choose to do good works and expect God to accept us gratefully, or we may choose to confess our sins and depend on nothing but His mercy and the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus.
This lesson compares Cain and Abel with the New Testament story of the self righteous Pharisee and a humble Publican. Self-righteousness in the heart will always lead to contempt for others. Guard your heart! Read the rest of this entry »
When the Pharisees have Jesus to dinner, they are in for a big night. Here we examine the four lessons Jesus taught them about how to be a true leader of Israel. Read the rest of this entry »
Just a whisper of an ungodly suggestion, and the first woman in history was ready to challenge her God’s loving direction and fight for her rights. The relationship between God and man changed forever and paradise became a very strange land. Is the church today listening to similar, gospel altering, suggestions? Is the church itself becoming a strange land? Read the rest of this entry »
This PowerPoint sermon tells us why the world needs it's Christmas bells and who the Christmas bells really are. Read the rest of this entry »
This is part five of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side taking, including:
1) Worldly War Games
2) Emboldening Rebellion
3) Groupthink
4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)
5) Dangerous Duplicity
In this lesson we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels. Read the rest of this entry »
This is part four of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side taking, including:
1) Worldly War Games
2) Emboldening Rebellion
3) Groupthink
4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)
5) Dangerous Duplicity
In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.
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This is part three of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side taking, including: 1) Worldly War Games 2) Emboldening Rebellion 3) Groupthink 4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods) 5) Dangerous Duplicity In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.
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This PowerPoint is based on the well known sermon illustration about a boy and his boat. In the story, the boy becomes both the creator and redeemer of his beloved possession. In the end, he famously says, "Now you are twice mine, I made you and I bought you." Remind you of Jesus? Are we not twice His!? Read the rest of this entry »
This is part one of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including:
1) Worldly War Games
2) Emboldening Rebellion
3) Groupthink
4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)
5) Dangerous Duplicity
In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels. Read the rest of this entry »
This sermon answers seven questions:
#1 Are the tears of a Christian always Godly?
#2 Can there be tears without repentance?
#3 Can there be repentance without tears?
#4 When we seek a place of repentance, do we always find it?
#5 Can I live the Christian life without repentance?
#6 What is the result of my living an unrepentant Christian life… and will I care?
#7 What does all this mean for you, me and for the church in general? Read the rest of this entry »
Love is Patient!!!
In this lesson we look at the 7th reason why God waited till near the end of His Master Plan (His Timetable) to reveal the main event–The Birth of Jesus. It was love, and love is patient.
Lessons #8 & #9 are perfect for the Christmas season. Read the rest of this entry »
Living things grow and mature. When a believer is born-again, he starts his Christian experience as a baby feeding on milk. Then he grows into a toddler learning to walk, then an adult having babies himself, etc. To illustrate this, Jesus explained the four stages of wheat growth. Read the rest of this entry »
Sermons & Teachings from Our Home to Yours
Article: About a Garden
& a Wilderness
Therese Greenberg
We look at two instances when Satan targeted an individual with the full array of temptation as defined in 1st John 2:16.
Article: Beware When
Believers Increase
Therese Greenberg
Sign-seeking and self-advancement forms of erroneous Christianity have seduced church-goers throughout history.
Rather than cite these movements, we will attempt to target some of the core values which attract us to them. Let us look squarely into what is really in our self-honoring, self-serving hearts.
Video & Free PPT:
Jesus Lives in an
Upside-Down House
Therese Greenberg
The Kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world are two kingdoms that employ completely different laws.
The teachings of this world lead to death and destruction, the kingdom of God offers truth and life. When we begin a new life in Christ, we must learn to walk in the laws and principles of our new citizenship.
We are children of God living by the principles of our Father’s Kingdom even while we are still here on Earth. To the world around us, it may seem odd. It may seem strange–it’s an upside-Down Kingdom.
Video & Free PPT:
Godliness Without
Contentment
Harold Greenberg
Scripture says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Do Christians hinder their own growth, their spiritual gain, by harboring chronic discontent?
Article: Let Me be
Better Next Time
Harold Greenberg
Over the years, we make thousands of choices; some good, some evil. It takes a lifetime and a heart for Jesus to learn the difference and choose the good.
Article: Let There Be LIGHT Harold Greenberg Exploring the value of facing our shame and openly confessing our sin .
Video & Free PPT: A Strange Land Harold Greenberg Just a whisper of an ungodly suggestion, and the first woman in history was ready to challenge her God’s loving direction and fight for her rights. The relationship between God and man changed forever and paradise became a very strange land. Is the church today listening to similar, gospel altering, suggestions? Is the church itself becoming a strange land? Article: “Verily verily, I say unto you…” Examining the Importance of Sound Doctrine & Not “Pulling Punches.” Therese Greenberg “Verily, verily” means that the speaker is sure of both the truth and value of his words. “Pulling-punches” refers to one who strikes with less force than they are able. They want to avoid hurting their opponent. This may have it’s place in the boxing world, but not in ministry. Video & Free PPT: On the Side of the Angels pt. 5 of 5 Therese Greenberg This is part five (Dangerous Duplicity) of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including: Pt. 1) Worldly War GamesPt. 2) Emboldening RebellionPt. 3) GroupthinkPt. 4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)Pt. 5) Dangerous Duplicity In this lesson we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.God Bless! Video & Free PPT: On the Side of the Angels pt. 4 of 5 Therese Greenberg This is part four (Caustic Kings) of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including: Pt. 1) Worldly War GamesPt. 2) Emboldening RebellionPt. 3) GroupthinkPt. 4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)Pt. 5) Dangerous Duplicity In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.God Bless! Video & Free PPT: On the Side of the Angels pt. 3 of 5 Therese Greenberg
This is part three (Groupthink) of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including: Pt. 1) Worldly War GamesPt. 2) Emboldening RebellionPt. 3) GroupthinkPt. 4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)Pt. 5) Dangerous Duplicity In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.God Bless! Video & Free PPT: On the Side of the Angels pt. 2 of 5 Therese Greenberg
This is part two (Emboldening Rebellion) of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including: Pt. 1) Worldly War GamesPt. 2) Emboldening RebellionPt. 3) GroupthinkPt. 4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)Pt. 5) Dangerous Duplicity In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.God Bless! Video & Free PPT: On the Side of the Angels pt. 1 of 5 Therese Greenberg
This is part one (Worldly War Games) of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including: 1) Worldly War Games2) Emboldening Rebellion3) Groupthink4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)5) Dangerous Duplicity In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.God Bless! Article: Dig We Must! Therese Greenberg As followers of Christ, we have embraced a great infrastructure plan. It is God’s plan for a better, stronger, more powerful church to represent Him in these last days. “Dig we must to be brighter lights for Christ.” Video & Free PPT: Don’t be an Esau! Harold Greenberg This sermon answers seven questions: #1 Are the tears of a Christian always Godly? #2 Can there be tears without repentance? #3 Can there be repentance without tears? #4 When we seek a place of repentance, do we always find it? #5 Can I live the Christian life without repentance? #6 What is the result of my living an unrepentant Christian life… and will I care? #7 What does all this mean for you, me and for the church in general? Article: When Children & Adults Study the Bible Together Therese Greenberg This article reminds us of the importance of children in the mind of God. To Him, they are open hearted souls He can draw closer to Himself and even call into ministry, often at a very young age. Video Sermon: Don’t Be a Nimrod! Therese Greenberg In this sermon, we examine how human pride can gradually seep into our work for Christ and morph us into Nimrods rather than Abrahams. We are called to emulate the Abrahamic walk. With Jesus as our example and keeping Him in our sights, we can remind ourselves as often as needed, “Don’t Be a Nimrod!” Video Sermon: What Do You Really Feel? Therese Greenberg This video was a 2011 New Year’s message for my daughter and her family. It encourages believers to be honest with themselves and others about what we are really feeling. We need to let God search our hearts and show us who we really are. Video Sermon: When Christians Get Snippy Harold Greenberg In several scriptures, the Lord urges believers to be merciful as He is merciful. He reminds us that is is not our job to pronounce judgement on mankind–it’s His. Most of us try to live this way, but sometimes, although we refrain from bringing out a guillotine, we can’t resist a little snip with our scissors. The biblical story of David’s experience with Saul brings this truth to life. Video & Free PPT: Wheat & Chairs Therese Greenberg Living things grow and mature. When a believer is born-again, he starts his Christian experience as a baby feeding on milk. Then he grows into a toddler learning to walk, then an adult having babies himself, etc. To illustrate this, Jesus preached a message on the four stages of wheat growth. Video Sermon: You Owe Me Harold Greenberg When Moses brought Pharaoh God’s message requiring him to set the children of Israel free, his immediate response was arrogant and defiant. He felt strongly that God had no authority over the affairs of his life. He jeered: “Who is the Lord?” “Why should I obey Him?” “Why should I let Israel go?” Pharaoh was no different than any of us. We are all slow to give the Lord His proper place in our lives. In this message, we learn what that place is: We owe Him; we need Him and we belong to Him! Video Sermon: Quarantine – Endure or Engage Harold Greenberg This sermon was preached during “shelter in place” 2020. Times of change and difficulty are often God’s opportunity to work in our lives. Let us not waste this season of atypical confinement with our loved ones. Potentially uncomfortable circumstances (such as these), if we choose to gratefully embrace them, have the power to spiritually strengthen us individually as well as our families. Article: Hidden Things Harold Greenberg A sermon based on the story of Achan (in Joshua) and his attempt to retain and conceal the booty he had taken from the Lord’s battle. Although we have been delivered from the world and its values, have we reserved a bit of this bounty and hidden it in our own tent (and at what cost)?
Article: My Journey Harold Greenberg Harold’s Personal Testimony.
The 7 sayings of Christ on the cross teach us 5 important lessons on living the Christian life and fulfilling our calling. Read the rest of this entry »
His name is Jesus.
He is not "Xmas."
He is not merely, "The Spirit of Christmas."
Nor is He, "my thoughts & prayers" or, "my faith."
He is the Lord of Lords & King of Kings...and His name is JESUS!
Let us glorify & magnify His name this Christmas & every day! Read the rest of this entry »
This 5 part series covers everything you ever wanted to know about the Marriage Supper of the Lamb--the true Royal Wedding.
Lessons include:
1) The Bride & Her Dress
2) The Kinsman Redeemer
3) The Bride Reflects the Groom
4) Best Banquet Ever
5) Some Unworthy Guests
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Using Christ's messages to the seven churches & Paul's metaphor of running a race, this three-part series explains why a dying church is not one that is losing members, but rather, one that is losing zeal and focus on our God-given mission. Lesson three features a very inspiring song (written by a young girl) called "Voice of the Martyrs." Read the rest of this entry »
Every helicopter has an essential part called “The Jesus Nut.” If this one part comes loose, the aircraft will fall to its doom. This lesson examines each part of a helicopter and compares them to the Christian experience. Read the rest of this entry »
This lesson examines the duties of the priests of Israel. It seems they spent a great deal of time sprinkling things with blood, water, salt and oil. Even Jesus, as our High Priest, sprinkles us with the blood of the cross, the water of the Word, and the oil of His Spirit. May our ministries reflect His as we “sprinkle” God’s people. Read the rest of this entry »
Often, people contemplate life’s bigger questions. They sense their greater purpose but, at the same time, fear their insignificance. They want to understand the reason for their existence and long for it to be more than a long-lived wasteland. Let‘s say it together, “Jesus Fills the Hole in My Soul.” Read the rest of this entry »
Historically, humans have often confused religious zeal with oppression and forced conversions. In this lesson we learn about the “Love Slaves.” Men and women whose “cords of love” are stronger than ropes or chains could ever be. They are willing to die for love of their Master. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s harvest time!! This lesson explains the Old Testament Harvest festivals, including their relationship to Jesus and His Church. We learn why the harvest is God’s main agenda and we are strengthened and encouraged to finish His work! Read the rest of this entry »
In the story of the Good Samaritan, the lead character is unnamed—who is he? Is he merely an example of Christian love and hospitality—or much more?
This story is nothing short of the Gospel itself. In it, we see all the players – sinful man, sin itself, good deeds, the Savior, the Holy Spirit, the church, and the second coming of Christ. It’s all there! Read the rest of this entry »
Our Redeemer started His saving work here on Earth (at the cross) and finished it when He entered Heaven with the redemption payment--His own blood. Standing in bronze sockets, under their silver caps, the tabernacle pillars typify this Heaven/Earth redemption connection. Read the rest of this entry »
The concept of a sacrificial lamb is universal and timeless. It is especially prominent in Abrahamic religions such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam. This lamb is at the heart of the Gospel. In this lesson we learn how God has placed the promise of the “Lamb of God” throughout the scriptures. Read the rest of this entry »
Moses, an Old Testament foreshadow of Jesus, is a picture of Christ's Resurrection. Read the rest of this entry »
Cults, false religions and even false teachings within the church tend to err in one or more of these ten basic truths about Jesus Christ & salvation.
Every other belief system is (at its core) a merit based system. Christianity alone is a MERCY based system. Read the rest of this entry »
This is part 2 of a two part sermon on the principle of travailing, birthing and launching. It uses the example of human birth and moves to the launching of ministries Read the rest of this entry »
This is part 1 of a two part sermon on the principle of travailing, birthing and launching. It uses the example of human birth and moves to the launching of ministries and revival movements. Read the rest of this entry »
This is a two part sermon on the principle of travailing, birthing and launching. It uses the example of human birth and moves to the launching of ministries and revival movements. Read the rest of this entry »
In this lesson we learn the names of the twelve disciples. We also learn that, as the Church, we have the same calling and commission as the twelve. Read the rest of this entry »
This lesson explains the Lord's parable about the man who found a treasure in the field. Oh, how great is the worth of a human soul to God? How cheerfully He sacrifices all that He has to buy the field (the World) which harbors His hidden treasure (the Church). Read the rest of this entry »
Believers are created to hear God’s voice. This lesson compares the special attributes of flying bats with the believer’s ability to hear God. Read the rest of this entry »
Many have died defending their country's flag, but let us not forget the One who died fighting for us, the one who Moses called his "Banner"-- the Lord! Yes, the flag we stand under is Jesus Himself - His stars, His stripes!! Let us wave Him proudly over our heads. Let us live and die for Him! Read the rest of this entry »