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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Reflections - What God Sees

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 16, 2017
     | 7,953 views

    A Mother's Day message about how God sees us.

    Title: What God Sees Spoken on Mother's Day by my wife Carol Hardee Have you ever looked in the mirror, saw a blemish and tried to cover it up? Foundation, concealer, powder – ok no one can see it. Or cooked a meal and maybe got the meat a little too tough, so you added gravy hoping no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Exceptional Followers Build Exponential Churches Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 3,284 views

    Building Exponential Churches

    1. My followers become exceptional. a. To fishermen, “Come follow Me, I will show you how to fish for men . . . they left their nets . . . and followed” (Matt. 4:19-20, NLT). b. If any man will come after Me . . . deny self . . . take up cross daily . . . and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). c. Powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Same Page

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 4,187 views

    Tools for the Pastor to encourage believers to service

    ’On the Same Page’ The Lord Jesus Christ in His Great High Priestly Prayer found in John 17 prayed repeatedly to God the Father for the unity of His disciples and the saints that would follow. Paul, also, in his first letter to the Corinthians spent the first five chapters dealing with this same ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Loves The Church... And So Do I

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 11, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,507 views

    Jesus loves the church and wants it to be a place of fun, family and faith.

    JESUS LOVES THE CHURCH… AND SO DO I! INTRO TO SPEAKER: Discuss Friday night’s car accident that Caleb, Phil, Martin & Logan were in on the way to football. Church support – prayers, offers of vehicles, etc. OPENING TEXT: “Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "What Fueled The Great Chicago Fire"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 13, 2017
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     | 5,999 views

    The same incrediates that fueld the fire of 1871 in Chicago fuels the spiriual fire in us as well.

    What will fuel the fire? Acts 2:36-47 On Sunday October the 8th 1871 a fire started in the town of Chicago, which killed 300, caused 100,000 to be homeless, and 180,000 what started the Great Chicago Fire? Mrs. O'Leary was milking her little cow, when the little cow kicked over a table where a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    My Second Year Of Ministry Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
     | 938 views

    Jesus' first year was emphasis on teaching, second year miracles, third year problems.

    Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. BEGINS AT PASSOVER, A.D. 28: JOHN 5 1. I kept the law. “I obeyed the Old Testament to attend the Festival of Passover at Jerusalem at the end of My first full year of ministry” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Resurrection And Victory Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023
     | 1,045 views

    His death and resurrection has changed individuals, people groups, nations, and empires. My resurrection is fundamental to your faith. “The gospel, I died for your sins . . . I was buried . . . after three days I arose” (1 Cor. 15:5).

    ** Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY RESURRECTION IS FOUNDATIONAL STONE OF ETERNITY 1. Because the world rejects Me, they will reject My resurrection. a. Guards slept and disciples stole body. b. Swoon theory. c. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divinity Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022
     | 1,431 views

    Almost everyone believes Jesus really existed, but who do they say that he was/is?

    We have reached a point in history where there is virtually no need to argue for the existence of the person of Jesus. Even liberal scholars, theologians, historians and archaeologists now concede that the person of Jesus found in the Bible is an historical reality. However, the debate rages on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blessing In Church Closure

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2020
     | 3,772 views

    Sometimes we should rejoice in the death of a church rather than mourn. After a long painful disease, we express relief when a person passes into Glory. Many churches suffer a slow and painful death. Out of that death life and renewal may come.

    Revelation 2:4  Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.  5  Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are The Light Of The World

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2020
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     | 9,292 views

    we are called to be a light into the life and teachings of Jesus

    You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Great Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 4, 2024
     | 405 views

    It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.”

    “Great Persecution” Acts 8:1-4 It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.” We are reminded by Jesus that trials are part of our lives. Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Son Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 7, 2025
     | 144 views

    Barnabas = "son of rest" A servant of the church in Jerusalem and a willing servant of the Lord.

    “Son Of Encouragement” Acts 11:22-25 Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus. His real name was Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of encouragement,” because he loved to encourage others. Barnabas’ name appears 23 times in Acts, and 5 times in the letters of Paul. Barnabas = ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To James Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,660 views

    This is the introductory message to a series on the book of James. It explores the background of the letter, and then reviews the first 8 verses. The theme of the message involves the strive for holiness, and the wisdom available to us from God.

    Today we launch our exploration through the book of James. Let’s start off with some James trivia. Bible trivia is great to play because everyone wins. If you know the answers, you get confirmation of your Biblical knowledge. If you don’t know the answers, you learn something new. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christians At War With Each Other!

    Contributed by Steven Skinner on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,939 views

    “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”

    READING: James 4 TEXT: “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” (James 4:1) Sunshine - Not a cloud in the sky! That was, in itself, an unusual event for a Saturday afternoon in the valleys of South Wales. Most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Pentecostal's Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 22, 2016
    based on 23 ratings
     | 9,007 views

    This lesson establishes that Peter's preaching on the Day of Pentecost resulted in 3000 souls becoming Christians. It addresses the false notion that “it doesn’t matter what you believe, as long as your heart is right.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Pentecostal’s Reprove 2. The Pentecostal’s Request 3. The Pentecostal’s Response Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: “The Pentecostal’s Conversion.” This lesson is one of several that will deal with the Acts of Conversions, as seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ