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The Mass Deception Of "Left Behind"

Contributed by Richard David on Jan 3, 2001

An exposition of the dangers of this new theology of a pre-trib rapture. A response to the growing popularity of the "Left Behind" series, even among secular audiences and the danger of deception that its widespread acceptance holds.

As a young Christian, I was raised on “dispensationalism”, a term which comes from the Bible referring to God’s timing and how He works in different ways at different times. We had it all figured out, just like the Jews of Jesus’ day. (But wait, they missed it! Are we?) According to what is known ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:25-27, Luke 21:20

Tags: Bible Truth

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Touch Of God's Glory

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Feb 13, 2026

We desperately need the touch of God… • When our love for Him grows cold. • When entertainment replaces prayer. • When we forget eternity and neglect the lost. • When we have time for everything—except God.

THE TOUCH OF GOD’S GLORY Joel T. Bernardino – February 14, 2026 WHY DO WE NEED HIS TOUCH? God’s touch makes us come alive again. Revival is simply this: getting personally right with God. And the truth is—we need revival again and again. Psalm 85:6, “Will You not revive us again, that Your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 85:6

Tags: Glory, Revival, God's Presence, God's Touch

Ash Wednesday?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2003

Where did Ash Wednesday come from? And what does Lent have to do with me?

ISAIAH 59:12-20 ASH WEDNESDAY? What exactly is “Ash Wednesday”? Where does it come from? It’s not in the Bible, obviously. But some of its ideas are. Ash Wednesday has its origins in the early Christian Church – somewhere between the sixth and eight centuries. Originally, the idea was that a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-20

Tags: Divinity Of Christ

Denomination: Lutheran

How Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025

True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Tags: Connection, Fruitful, Pruning

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"a Disciple"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 4, 2019

Today I want you to think about your identity as "a Disciple."

“a Disciple” “As Jesus was going down the road he saw Matthew sitting in his tax-collection booth, ‘Come be my disciple,’ Jesus said. So Matthew got up and followed him.” Matthew 9:9 Intro: Today I want you to think about your identity as “a Disciple.” When Jesus was thirty years old he began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Tags: Spiritual Growth, Disciple

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational