
YouVersion is an online service that offers free Bible Reading plans and many other usefully related facilities. Lets find out more information about this online Christian ministry.
Basically if you want to take the full advantage of the site you must sign up for a free account. At the time of this writing it has 21 different reading plans. The reader can choose from 41 different translations in 22 languages (including Spanish, German, French, Chinese, and more)
Among the other things are ability to search the entire Bible, maintain a private journal, bookmarking, emailing and tweeting your favorite Bible verses. Click here to read the rest of, YouVersion – Free online Bible Reading Plans and more
[Reminder: This year Pentecost Sunday is on 23rd May and we published a PowerPoint sermon for this event. If you missed it click here to preview and download the resource.]

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Introduction
In part I of this sermon I covered Matthew chapter 5:1-6. Today let me continue from where I stopped.
1. Practice an identity with people in need, (Matthew 5:7)
- We are commanded to show mercy to others, (Luke 6:36, Colossians 3:12)
- To show mercy means forgiving the guilt and being compassionate towards the weak, sick and the poor. Jesus’ ministry was an act of compassion.
- Sometimes we have to feed the person before preaching to the person. Caring for the physical person opens a door to preach the Gospel.
- Show kindness to those who are already around you (it could be as simple as a heartfelt smile or a kind word). Showing mercy is not situational. It should be a part of our lifestyle (Matthew 25:35-40). Click here to read the rest of, Sermon on Matthew 5:3-12 The Beatitudes–Part 2 (Final)
A note to the Preacher: The usual interpretation of this chapter is that God tested the person called Abraham. However a careful analysis of “immediate and remote contexts” prove that God actually tested Abraham’s faith.

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Introduction
1. God wants to bless you. However He wants to prepare you and form your character to receive His blessings. This is necessary as God’s blessings are so powerful and pouring them on a unprepared person can lead to disaster.
2. One method that God use to prepare us is putting our faith into test.
3. In today’s sermon I am going to draw 3 principals from Abraham’s experience, that would enable us to pass God’s test of faith.
4. Now remember God had promised to bless Abraham and bring forth a great nation out of his offspring.
5. These principals prepared Abraham and formed his character to receive God’s blessing. And they will prepare you too.
Text: Genesis 22:1-18
What to do when God tests your faith?
Click here to read the rest of, Sermon on Genesis 22:1-18 What to do when God tests your faith?
Recently I posted a sermon about “The Good Samaritan”. While searching for a suitable image to support the post I found an interesting collection of photographs related to the story. They have been posted to Flickr by “sbhland” I used them to create a PowerPoint slideshow which you can use as a visual aid in your Sunday school or wherever you like.

If you are involved in Christian education (preaching, teaching, cell groups, Children’s church etc.) you know the importance of using meaningful and effective illustrations.
It’s fun
Helps to communicate complex biblical concepts much easily
Helps your audience to understand and remember the message behind the illustration.
Magic Index has a list of 25 useful magic tricks that you can use as illustrations. Click here to read the rest of, 25 Christian Magic tricks that communicate biblical truths
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