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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Birth Of A New Man Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2026
     | 277 views

    Paul is very candid about the man he was prior to Christ, and the miraculous transformation he experienced through coming to Christ in salvation. One who hated the Lord and His church, was brought to saving faith and called to be an apostle in order to preach the gospel to the Gentiles.

    The Birth of a New Man Galatians 1:13-24 In our text today, Paul is very candid about the man he was prior to Christ, and the miraculous transformation he experienced through coming to Christ in salvation. One who hated the Lord and His church, was brought to saving faith and called to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Commentary 1 John, Ch. 4 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021
     | 3,958 views

    The mention of faith in 1John 3:23 had reminded the Apostle John of the danger of intellectual and moral error. After the last paragraph, the mention of God’s Spirit gave him a form to clothe the discussion of truth and falsehood in its human manifestations.

    TRIUMPHAL ENTRY COMMENTARY 1 JOHN, CH. 4 Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. King James Bible Testing the Spirits 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Biblical Theology Of Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,150 views

    ``If you want to study something, begin with its origins.’’ In this lesson we want to ask the Lord’s help in examining the origins, nature, aims, Biblical commands, and methods of the apostles first century church planting Biblical Theology of Church Pla

    A Brief Biblical Theology of Church Planting From The Acts of the Apostles Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the first church started and grew. 2. The students will be able to explain five principles from Acts that will help their church grow. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Should We Temper Justice With Mercy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,304 views

    Have you ever wondered how leaders should temper justice with mercy? Peter provides us with an excellent example in his sermon. The apostle shows us how to integrate grace in his message of justice, truth and righteousness. First, Peter acknowledges that

    Have you ever wondered how leaders should temper justice with mercy? Peter provides us with an excellent example in his sermon. The apostle shows us how to integrate grace in his message of justice, truth and righteousness. First, Peter acknowledges that some people merely acted out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Glory In The Shame!

    Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,458 views

    Perhaps we don’t understand that ancient mentality of hostility towards the preaching of the cross but the Apostle Paul did. And though he KNEW that people regarded the idea of God on a cross as vile and shameful, not only did he preach it, but he glor

    GLORY IN THE SHAME! Galatians 6:14 Today, at least in Western society, the cross is a perfectly acceptable symbol, a rather harmless token of the Christian faith. Most people, except perhaps some of the trouble-making sort, take no offense at all to the sight of a cross. In fact, many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Renew Your Thinking

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 31,149 views

    Paul urged the early Christians to replace their old sinful natural responses to difficulties with new attitudes. The great apostle wrote, "Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires. To be made new in the attitude of your mi

    Someone once said, "Attitude is everything." People with great attitude succeed. Those with negative attitudes fail. Illustration;Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. Viktor Frankl, concentration ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Haircuts And Hats Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,480 views

    Part of a series covering 1 Corinthians Why on earth is the Apostle Paul concerned about the length of hair and whether it is covered or not? What has this got to do with men and women in the church? We are going to look at three specific things from 1

    What is it about Haircuts and Hats? The Beatles and the 60’s; Long hair and rebellious attitudes. These are normal expressions of Young people. Today, you find the same rebellious attitudes in shaved heads; spiked hair, rooster hair, and green hair. And hats! There are lots of hats in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who' Driving Your Car

    Contributed by John Myers on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    2,000 years ago the apostle Paul was changed in an astonishing conversion on the road to Damascus. The man who killed Christians, now became one. Yet after a life of hatred, killing, and deliberately finding violence on the open road of life, Paul k

    Who’s Driving Your Car? Acts 9:19-27; 13:13-15; 13:44,45; Galatians 1:15-18 Have you ever known anyone who needed solitude in their lives. Listen to this story John had married young, divorced young, came from a wealthy family, had moved from Central America to the U.S. when he was five, lived in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,074 views

    Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas because He loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.

    How Can the Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed? by Paul Fritz 2 Timothy 4:9-4:10 What are some of the ways we can deal with human betrayal: 1. Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Don't Be Foolish Serve God

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,646 views

    To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Temptations Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025
     | 1,050 views

    Temptation is an inevitable part of the Christian journey. It comes in various forms, aiming to draw believers away from God’s will. However, through Christ, we have the strength, guidance, and victory to overcome every temptation.

    Title: OVERCOMING TEMPTATIONS THROUGH CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Witnessing To The Hurting Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2012
    based on 69 ratings
     | 25,328 views

    How do you do "church"? Is it about going to a building and singing songs, praying prayers and listening to a sermon... or is there something more to it than that?

    OPEN: Years ago at summer camp I learned this little song. If you know it sing along with me: Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held out his palm and asked for an alm, and this is what Peter did say: "Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I thee. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Doing Life Together

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    This thought came to me- “It’s nice to think that as I teach or preach that every person will get it and grow together, but that wasn’t Jesus’ way, nor the apostles way. Why would we be any different?”

    Doing Life Together James 1:22NKJ There is the story of William Pitt, 1759-1806, British statesman and Prime Minister from 1783-1801, who once sought to expedite a crucial agreement in Parliament for the movement of the British fleet to defend against the French. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Another Day, Another Chapter Will Be Written.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 30, 2012
     | 4,597 views

    While he longed to be with Christ, Apostle Paul yearned to remain and help believers grow in Christ. Growing in understanding of how God wants us to live and to become an example for Him is what growing in Christ really means. To magnify Jesus while he wa

    Another day, another chapter will be written. Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    When Jesus Asks You To Do The Impossible Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,461 views

    Jesus asked the apostles to do the impossible when He told them to feed the 5000 with five small loaves and two fishes. What did they have to do to accomplish this task? What should you do when Jesus asks you to do the "impossible?"

    WHEN JESUS ASKS YOU TO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE Text: Mark 6:30 – 44 Have you ever been asked to do the impossible by someone? Maybe you’ve been asked to complete a project in just a fraction of the time that would actually take. Or maybe you’ve needed to make $50 stretch over a week and a half. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist