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  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    Add These Things To Faith

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 207 ratings
     | 17,298 views

    When you have faith, then add these things.

    ADD THESE THINGS TO FAITH II PETER 1:5-9 There was a tightrope walker, who did incredible aerial feats. All over Paris, he would do tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. Then he had succeeding acts; he would do it blindfolded, then he would go across the tightrope, blindfolded, pushing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 92 ratings
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    Peter stressed that we "pay attention" to the words of the prophets. But why? What did Peter think was so important about Scripture that we needed to give it such a focus of our attention?

    OPEN: I have a quiz for you this morning. I’m going to give you 10 different quotes and then ask you if the phrase if from the Bible or not 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—This was written by William Learned Marcy in his Life of Jackson.) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—See ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Shall We Go Hiking?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,909 views

    A challenge to follow Jesus.

    Matthew 17:1-9 “Shall We go Hiking?” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A colleage of mine told me this week about his experience at Mount Tabor, the place that many believe the Transfiguration took place. He told me that it is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    We Are Witnesses!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,860 views

    The Word made flesh was revealed in glory; now the Word given by the holy writers attests to this fac that we may believe.

    A child’s birth, a college graduation, grandma’s funeral – these are some examples of life-changing events. We’ve all observed them and they’ve affected us in one way or another, either for good or bad. Just consider the events of September 11th. We all witnessed the tragedy of that day and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Why Should I Care About The Bible?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 8, 2002
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    The Bible - shows us things more amazing than anything in the world. And it’s more trustworthy.

    WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE BIBLE? 2 Peter 1:16-21 We live in amazing times, don’t we? Because of technology, we are able to see things that, in the past, we never would have been able to see. Because of satellites and wires and electricity, you can turn on your TV, and there in front of you is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Pay Close Attention To "It"

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    How Peter encourages us to listen to the Word of the Prophets very carefully - referring to the Transfiguration.

    February 10, 2002 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Can I Trust My Bible?"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
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    We can trust Scripture’s claim of inspiration--we have a secure word from God

    “Can I Trust My Bible?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A man went to a bookbinder to get a well-used New Testament rebound in leather. He wanted the side binding to read: “The New Testament”. When the job was finished, the binder explained that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "The Prophetic Voice" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,399 views

    Being prophetic meant foretelling and forthtelling

    “The Prophetic Voice” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was assigned to a Combat Engineer battalion, I walked over to the Headquarters Company one afternoon and knocked on the door of the Company Commander. I was there to tell him (tactfully) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Prophetic Word Made More Sure

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    Print for young believers

    “THEREFORE, I SHALL ALWAYS BE READY TO REMIND YOU OF THESE THINGS, EVEN THOUGH YOU ALREADY KNOW THEM, AND HAVE BEN ESTABLISHED IN THE TRUTH WHICH IS PRESENT WITH YOU. 13 AND I CONSIDER IT RIGHT, AS LONG AS I AM IN THIS EARTHLY DWELLING, TO STIR YOU UP BY WAY OF REMINDER, 14 KNOWING THAT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jerry Dunn avatar

    A Sure Light In A Dark Place

    Contributed by Jerry Dunn on May 15, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,167 views

    This message deals with the foundational truth that Jesus is the Christ.

    A Sure Light In A Dark Place 2 Peter 1:16-21 Two weeks ago I shared with you the third and final message in our series “The Heart of Worship.” In that message we found the disciples on Mount Tabor, the Mount of Transfiguration, with the Lord Jesus where they saw Him gloriously transfigured ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Xmas Or Christmas?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 14,141 views

    One thing is for sure. God is ready & anxious to reveal Himself to us. But the question is, "Do we want to meet Him? Are we really prepared to hear His words, & listen to what He has to say?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Listen to what the Apostle Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 18. "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power & coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Fox avatar

    Names And Titles Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 11,104 views

    Descriptions of Jesus from Scripture

    Names and Titles of Jesus (partial list) I. Introduction: <<QU>> William Lyons Phelps writes, “We are all so vain that we love to have our names remembered by those who have met us but once. We exaggerate the talents and virtues of those who can do this and we are ready to repay their powers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Conviction Or Convenience (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    A call to be people of conviction.

    Conviction or Convenience? (Part One) Various Scriptures Introduction Everyone here has heard the story of the young lady at Columbine High School who, being asked if she believed in God, said, “Yes,” and was promptly shot and killed. Stories vary, but there is general agreement that Cassie was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    His Ordinary Presence

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,867 views

    We must learn to live and delight in God’s ordinary presence.

    His Ordinary Presence February 6, 2000 read passage from Luke 9:20-36 story of winning a championship - 1986-87 season - previous year, we had been 16-14...not all that great - now, we were at the gym of a Christian school in Shawnee, having won the first two rounds, and were in the finals, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Nothing But The Truth

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,642 views

    What we need today is not cleverness, but the truth of God.

    "Nothing But The Truth" 2 Peter 1:12-21 There is a prominent question that is looming in the minds and hearts of Americans today. It doesn't have anything to do with the stock market, who will win the NCAA basketball crown, or if the movie "Star Wars" will meet everyone's expectations. You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ