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 »
God’s amazing plan to restore creation & save mankind begins in Genesis with "The Alpha” (who is Jesus) & ends in Revelation with "The Omega” (also Jesus).
The very angels in Heaven & creation itself have an ardent personal interest in His plan… So do we! Read the rest of this entry »
In Jesus' time, a Canaanite person was thought to be an idol worshipping heathen and long time enemy of Israel. Why would one of 'THEM' dare to speak to our Lord!? This is a story of humility, persistence and great faith!!! Read the rest of this entry »
Like the Pharisees, Herod was a religious hypocrite. He believed himself to be the likely Jewish Messiah. But, like many religious people today, Herod (who was not a Pharisee or a Sadducee) was a fakeasee!! We would do well to examine our own hearts and decern between the things we do that come from authentic relationship with Jesus and those things we do merely for show.
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When the pleasure-seeking Greek empire gave way to the power-grabbing Roman forces, Herod was fully engaged with it all.
But, in his heart of hearts, he wanted more than anything to be remembered as a Great Man, a contributor, God’s gift to mankind, a name (dare we say) above every name. Read the rest of this entry »
In this lesson we learn about two kingdoms--the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world.
These two kingdoms 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. Read the rest of this entry »
As we continue to look at the life and reign of Herod the Great, it feels like we are reading today’s headline news.
It confirms Sir Lord Acton’s quotation about whether religious leaders are as accountable for their bad deeds as political leaders are.
He wrote, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority…”
We must continually remember, first and foremost, ALL the GLORY BELONGS to the LORD!!! Read the rest of this entry »
Scripture says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Do Christians hinder their own growth, their spiritual gain, by harboring chronic discontent? Read the rest of this entry »
Genesis 1:1 tells us about "The Beginning," but the bible story doesn't really start at the beginning. Other verses (later in the Word) tell us of decisions and choices that were made before the "foundations of the world." How reassuring it is to know that, even before Genesis 1:1, our God had everything under control and knew exactly what He was doing. 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 is is a story about golden crowns, orbs, robes, scepters, swagger sticks and all such accoutrements meant to set one human being above others.
Such pompous, presumptuous behavior is an affront to the Heavenly Father, Who has presented His only Son as the one and only true sovereign over all life in the universe. He is the King of Kings.
He is Lord of All!!! Read the rest of this entry »
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is dawning upon you. Look, darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness covers the peoples, but the Lord will dawn upon you, and his glory will be seen over you. Nations will walk to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn." Isaiah 60:1-3GW 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 »
Video Lesson #11 – God’s Timetable, pt. 5
Wise Men Still Fear Him!
Because God’s timetable is so exact, it can lead to a fearful realization that we are drawing closer and closer to some very powerful prophetic events, such as the second coming of Christ.
Indeed, those who lived in the centuries before Christ’s first coming also had reason to fear the truths in those prophecies. In this lesson, we learn that, while Jesus is to be feared, He is, at the same time-LOVE ITSELF! Read the rest of this entry »
Joseph didn’t seem like much when his brothers tried to kill him and then sold him into slavery. Little did they know they would one day be begging him to save their whole family. If we reject Jesus, He will let us, but we are rejecting the only one who can save us from our sins. Read the rest of this entry »
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!"
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Timing is Everything!!! In this lesson (and the next), we explore the 7 reasons why God waited till the end of His Master Plan–His Timetable to finally reveal the main event–The Birth of Jesus. Lessons #8 & #9 are perfect for the Christmas season.
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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.
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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 »
We have learned that God uses time to both perfect the saints and draw us nearer to Him.
In this lesson we learn why God divides time into various periods and seasons. Read the rest of this entry »
The best description for this lesson comes from the lyrics of a kid's song:
"He's still working on me.
To make me what I ought to be.
It took Him just a week to make the moon and stars.
The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars.
How loving and patient He must be.
Cause He's still workin on me!" Read the rest of this entry »
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! Read the rest of this entry »
A sermon on Christian transparency, 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)? 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.
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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In the story of Noah’s Ark, we find an Old Testament picture of salvation through Jesus. The vessel, the door, the window, and even the pitch coating point to Jesus Read the rest of this entry »
Want to start an outdoor ministry? This article explains exactly what we do and what we have learned along the way.
We offer links to the equipment we use and instructions on the basics of sermon development–anyone can do it!
This can be used for training young ministers.
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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 »
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 »
Feeding the Bread of Life to a needy world is a daunting task. This story reminds us that Jesus needs only our willingness to serve, He will do the rest. The question and answer format of this lesson is designed to be thought provoking and conversation inducing. 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 »
This is the story of how God used a kidnapped child who returned to the land of his enslavement to preach the gospel. It also shows how Patrick used a three leaf clover to explain the trinity. Read the rest of this entry »
This review uses bible questions and bible video segments. This lesson covers the time period from Isaac to Moses. Read the rest of this entry »
Representing the blood of Jesus, the ram’s skin dyed red was the one covering given without a measurement. Truly, there is ‘no measure’ to His abundant grace and forgiveness. In this lesson we learn the meaning of ‘redemption’ and tell the wonderful story about the little boy who lost his toy boat and bought it back again saying, “Now your twice mine, for I have made you and I have bought you.” Read the rest of this entry »
The story of an elite Jewish citizen and a lowly one are here compared side by side. Though very different in social standing, these seekers of Christ’s favor were equals (in God’s eyes) in desperation and determined faith. Read the rest of this entry »
The second tabernacle covering we look at is a rough goat hair. This lesson covers the Sin Offering and the Scapegoat. The ugliness of our sins, and Christ’s willingness to bear them upon Himself will forever be at the heart of the Gospel story. Read the rest of this entry »
In this lesson we begin to examine the four coverings over the tent structure and what each one tells us about our Savior Jesus. The first, and nearest to the Holy of Holies, is the embroidered four colored cloth. We look at the meaning of each of the four colors. 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 »
This review uses bible questions and bible video segments. This lesson covers Noah, the tower of Babel and the call of Abram. Read the rest of this entry »
This review uses bible questions and bible video segments. This lesson covers Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel and Noah. Read the rest of this entry »
This review uses bible questions and bible video segments. This lesson covers Creation and Adam and Eve. Read the rest of this entry »
Through understanding the depth of love that Abraham had for his son Isaac, we can begin to understand what it took for the Heavenly Father to sacrifice His Son. This presentation contains the amazing and heart wrenching film, “The Bridge.” Read the rest of this entry »
In this lesson we learn about how much our God loves to move forward—He is a walker, not a monument builder. Tents are fabric and believers are flesh. We are not granite stone, we are not statues. God wants to walk with us, not stake us down. Walking and talking is how we deepen relationships. Read the rest of this entry »
1) The CK Concepts List -10 Top Words
2) Easter in the Park
3) Tabernacle in the Tabernacle - Based on a Study by Beth Moore
4) Campaign Kerusso Around the World
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Using bright and amusing graphics, this presentation compares the world’s values with Christ’s. Read the rest of this entry »
Throughout history God has periodically poured out what might be called, “Holy Ghost tsunamis of sin conviction.” These would begin with the church people and soon spread throughout the area. One such time of manifest holiness was in the Hebrides Islands, 1949...more...
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