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  • 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
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    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

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    What Will You Leave Us This Time Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2003
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    How many children know how their parents became Christians? It is time to pass on the torch of faith by telling the story of our own conversion and comparing it with God’s Word!

    What Will You Leave Us This Time 2 Peter 1:12-21 12For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, 14knowing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Knowledge Is A Ground For Certainty

    Contributed by Richard Smithson on Feb 2, 2006
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    Lesson 7 in a study of 2 Peter.

    Lesson VII Introduction: II. The Nature of True Knowledge (2 Peter 1:2-21) 1. A definition of “Nature” is Character a. Thus we can say the “Character” of true knowledge b. Synonyms for “Character” is “Quality, Makeup, Personality.” 1. Thus we can say the Quality or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Quest

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 4, 2008
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    I heard a slogan six years ago that I have tried to adopt as a personal slogan. NO BIBLE, NO BREAKFAST. It’s amazing what a man will do when he can’t eat!

    We’re on the eve of a new year. It’s that time where we think about resolutions. Some of us hesitate to make resolutionssince the most important issues that come up involve things like weight loss programs and breaking bad habits. For me that will last as long as a cake doesn’t come into our home ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Spiritual Add Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2008
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    If we’re not careful we can allow the "good" thing in our lives to distract us from the most important thing God wants us to see.

    OPEN: Back in 1884 John Henry Patterson formed the National Cash Register Co. and he led the company to prominence and profitability. He made it successful because he paid attention to details and kept an eye on each dept. in the company. At one point, it became apparent that the factory was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But Wait, There's More!

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 3, 2008
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    The vision of Christ as the Word (at the Transfiguration) is what gives us the Power to understand the Will of Christ

    The main event is only about eight hours away now – the spectacle that comes only once per year is almost upon us. Oh, sure, there will be a game and a half time show, but we all know that the high point of today is going to be the advertisements. Most of them will be funny, some of them may even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Cleverly Invented Stories

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008
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    This clear sermon outline can help you prepare a fine apologetically fit message on the resurection of Jesus Christ and the claims of the Gospel.

    No Cleverly Invented Stories II Peter 1:16-21 (Resurrection Sunday: April 4, 1999) Pastor Eric J. Hanson The Gospel of Jesus Christ rests upon a firm foundation of eyewitness accounts of His resurrection and ascension. There are no cleverly invented stories either. These witnesses paid a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To The Basics: The Bible Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
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    Fifth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Bible?"

    Have you ever gone to a movie with one set of expectations and then found out the movie wasn’t at all what you expected? Somebody told you that it was going to be funny, but the movie was really quite serious. Or you read in the newspaper that the movie was scary, but you found yourself laughing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Evans avatar

    The Believable Bible

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Jul 12, 2006
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    A message on how why the bible is believable and proven.

    In the bible in 2 Peter 1:16 we hear “For we have not followed cunningly devised fabled when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty.” Never before has there been so many who question God. Not only do they question the word of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005
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    God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

    Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Remember, Remember Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
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    Peter calls the beleivers to remember the truth which they know and are established in, and which has been attested to by eyewitnesses, the transfiguration and the scriptures.

    2 PETER 1 V12-21 What is your memory like? Do you forget things very easily? Are you better with faces or with names? Although that seems a silly question with me, because if you don’t remember faces how what good is a name? Apparently we never actually forget, it is all stored in brains. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mark Baker avatar

    A More Sure Word

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005
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    The surity of God’s Word.

    A More Sure Word 2 Peter 1:17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’’ 18. And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 19. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Connecting The The Invisible

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
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    How does one connect to the Invisible God? Peter tells us how, in this sermon.

    2 Peter 1:16-19 CONNECTING TO THE INVISIBLE Last Sunday, the big thing in the news was that the people of Iraq voted. What gave them the confidence to vote? Up until that day, they were told by some of their fellow countrymen that if they voted, they would be blown up. They were being ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make A Case

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 6, 2005
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    Transfiguration and Resurrection - Why we believe

    2 Peter 1:16-25 (New International Reader’s Version) 16 We told you about the time our Lord Jesus Christ came with power. But we didn’t make up stories when we told you about it. With our own eyes we saw him in all his majesty. 17 God the Father gave him honor and glory. The voice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ