The Bible can help you develop self-control, enabling you to overcome anxiety, stress, distress, and sadness. Here are some verses that show how to manage your emotions. Gain self-control through...
The Apostle Andrew, brother of Peter, was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. Before that, Andrew followed John the Baptist, but he began to follow Jesus when he learned that he was the Lamb of God....
The parable of the empty house was told by Jesus during His ministry in Judea and Galilee, recorded in the books of Luke 11:24-26 and Matthew 12:43-45. This moment occurred while He was teaching and...
The widow of Nain is a character mentioned in the Bible in Luke 7:11-17. Nain was a small town located south of Nazareth. This woman had already lost her husband and was now facing the pain of her...
We offer a wide range of resources to nurture children's faith in a playful and meaningful way. From Bible stories adapted for children's understanding to games, scavenger hunts, and activities that...
James, son of Alphaeus, also called James the Less, was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus. He is called “the Less” to distinguish him from James, the son of Zebedee. Jesus called him to...
Boaz became known for his normal but exemplary life. He was a wealthy farmer who lived in a small village called Bethlehem. He was neither a warrior nor an influential politician, but he was respected...
There are problems that leave us shaken and downcast. Where can we find hope to overcome these challenges if not in God? Only the Lord is able to save and protect us, to sustain and heal us. Through...
False prophets preach messages that do not come from God. They appear to speak on God's behalf, but their teachings are not biblical. They talk about prophecies, dreams, and visions. But if we closely...
I love Psalm 40. It is a powerful declaration of trust in God, emphasizing patience and faithfulness in the midst of trials. In this study, we will explore the key elements of the psalm, focusing on...
In this gift of life, everyone’s faith is tested at some point. We may go through dry patches, where it feels like God is silent, or we may feel distant from Him after a wrong step. Sometimes, we...
Matthias was the disciple chosen by the apostles to replace Judas Iscariot, who had betrayed Jesus and taken his own life. His selection, recorded in Acts 1:15-26, took place shortly after Jesus’...
Celebrating achievements and victories is recognizing the hand of God in your life. In words of gratitude to God, we express that His blessings were essential in overcoming challenges. Here are...
In this sermon outline about the Widow of Nain, in Luke 7, we address the transforming power of Jesus and how He can restore our hope. The widow, who had already lost her husband, saw her only son...
Timothy was a young man faithful to Jesus and a helper of the Apostle Paul. He was the son of a Jewish mother and a Greek father. Timothy helped preach the gospel and lead churches. His story is found...
The Apostle James (Jacob), brother of John, was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. Jesus called James and John and nicknamed them “Sons of Thunder” because of their strong temperaments. James...
Absalom was the son of King David and Maacah. He was handsome and charismatic, but he conspired against his father to take the throne of Israel. His rebellion ended with his death, when his hair...
The Parable of the Foolish Rich Man is one of the parables in which Jesus speaks about money. In it, Jesus warns us against greed. The central character in the story had dedicated his life to...
The calling of Jesus’ disciples was very important in the lives of twelve ordinary men who lived closely with the great Savior of the world for about three years. The special invitation to these men...
Many times the Lord allows us to go through trials with the goal of perfecting us. This sermon outline, based on the book of Jonah, addresses God's purpose in the midst of trials and how this can...
In the Bible, prophets were people chosen to deliver messages from God. The prophet would receive a message from God and was responsible for conveying it to the intended audience. This was a very...
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the most significant and important events in the entire Bible. It was the first resurrection for eternity with a transformed body. The resurrection of Jesus...
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who reigned for 29 years and placed great trust in God. He restored the temple, destroyed idols, and stood against Sennacherib, king of Assyria. God told Hezekiah that he...
What is the meaning of Rapture? The moment when God will take His Church and remove it from the earth is known as the Rapture. Those who have died in Christ will rise, and the followers of Jesus who...
Aaron was the brother of Moses, the prophet who helped free the Hebrew people from Egypt. He was chosen by God as the first high priest of Israel. Aaron also held a leadership role, offering...
Zechariah was a prophet who lived during the time when the people of Israel returned from exile in Babylon. The son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, Zechariah helped encourage the people to rebuild...
Jesus Sets Free and Heals the Soul - His Word Is Strong and Powerful to Transform Our Lives Theme: Jesus Sets Free and Heals the Soul Objective: Lead the church to understand that Jesus is the only...
Ezekiel was a prophet in the Bible who lived in exile in Babylon. God spoke to him through visions and sent him to warn the people of Israel about their wrongdoing. His story is found in the Book of...
Friendships are very special relationships. Friendships we make throughout our lives shape us and change us. The most famous friendship mentioned in the Bible is between David and Jonathan (the son of...
Philip was one of the 12 disciples of Jesus. He appears in the Gospels, especially in the book of John. Jesus called him, and it was Philip who introduced Nathanael to Jesus. Philip asked questions...
"He is risen!" - that's what we read in Matthew 28:5-7 and it's the central reality of the Gospel. The resurrection of Jesus is God’s powerful message of hope to the world, proclaiming the ultimate...
The judges in Israel were leaders raised up by God to govern and deliver the people after the deaths of Moses and Joshua. They carried out military, judicial, and spiritual functions, guiding the...
In the Christian life, fasting and prayer are important practices of spiritual consecration. It is a special time to seek God and focus on worship and specific prayers to the Lord. We have prepared...
Thomas was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He is known for having doubted Christ’s resurrection, demanding to see and touch His wounds, earning him the nickname "Doubting Thomas". When he saw...
The Bible tells us about great men and women who faced moments of deep sadness and depression, yet overcame them through faith. Some of them are Elijah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jonah, Paul, Job, and Naomi....
Idolatry is one of the few things the Bible tells us to flee from. When anything receives the worship that only God deserves, it is idolatry. This sin is deadly serious because it distances us from...
Nabal was a wealthy and harsh man, as we read in the Bible. He was married to Abigail, a wise and kind woman. He refused to help David and his men, even after they had protected his shepherds. This...
Elizabeth, the wife of the priest Zechariah, was a descendant of Aaron and the mother of John the Baptist. She was barren and elderly, but she conceived her son through a miracle. When she received a...
Jesus called us to be the salt of the earth — but what does that mean, and why is it so important? The Bible explains... You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can...
Micah was a prophet who ministered in Judah during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. He denounced the corruption of leaders, social injustice, and idolatry. He prophesied the destruction of...
Barabbas was a prisoner chosen by the people to be released instead of Jesus. He was known for crimes such as robbery and murder. During the Passover festival, it was customary to release one...
Moments of sorrow are inevitable in the life of every Christian. When tears and sadness come, God can bring comfort. In the passage of the Beatitudes, in Matthew 5:4, Jesus blesses those who mourn and...
The Word of God is a precious treasure that we can find in our lives. When we base our existence on the Bible, we are truly happy. God reveals Himself to us through His Word. With the help of the...
The blood of Christ is powerful. It is more than enough to cleanse us from all sin and deliver us from eternal spiritual death. Thanks to His work, we can be certain that we are forgiven and that we...
Objective of the Sermon: To lead the listeners to make the decision to seek a deep spirituality in their lives with God on a daily basis. Base Text: Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do...
Eli was the high priest in Shiloh, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. He was not a prophet, but a judge and priest of Israel. His sons, Hophni and Phinehas, who were also priests, were corrupt...
The return of Jesus will be glorious! It will be a day of great joy for all who love Jesus because we will go with Him to heaven. But it will also be a day of judgment for those who have rejected...
Elisha was one of the great prophets of the Bible, known for being the successor of Elijah. Chosen by God and prepared by his master, he took on the prophetic ministry after Elijah was taken up to...
Barnabas was a man from Cyprus, of the Levite people, and one of the first leaders of the early Church. As an apostle, he introduced Paul to the Christians and traveled with him on missions, until...
Josiah was a king of Judah who began to reign at the age of eight. He followed God and reformed the nation by destroying idols and restoring the temple. His mistake was confronting the Pharaoh of...
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