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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Bible Door Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023
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    Know and apply all the Bible so you can serve the Lord accurately and successfully.

    A. WHY MUST YOU STUDY/SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. Determine to know and apply all the Bible so you can serve the Lord accurately and successfully. “Study the Scriptures to know them completely, so you can faithfully serve the LORD correctly and successfully” (2 Timothy 2:15, ELT). 2. Learn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    So Close And Yet So Far Away

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on May 26, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
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    The invalid man by the pool of Bethesda was so close to the healing waters, but yet so far away from being healed. The Jews who heard Jesus were so close to Him, so far away from genuine faith. Many go to church, and are so close to eternal life, but so f

    Let’s turn in our Bibles to John chapter 5: As you’re turning let me tell you a story I read recently....once upon a time there was an explorer by the name of “Guitan” who was famous for his daring adventures and grand discoveries. Now one day Guitan heard that there was a treasure in a cave just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Burying The Bible Burner

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004
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    As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. This king goes from bad to w

    BURYING THE BIBLE BURNER Jehoiakim Jeremiah 22, 23, 26, 33 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    So Much To Say, So Few Words Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003
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    This sums up the life of Jesus, as seen thru the Apostles’ Creed: His cradle, His cross, His crown.

    So Much to Say, So Few Words - Philippians 2:5-11 Billy Sunday, a great preacher from the early 1900’s, once said: “There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    What Makes Jesus So Special?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
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    Why Christmas is such an important celebration and why 2000 years after His birth, Jesus Christ is worthy of our trust, love, and devotion.

    In less than two weeks it will be Christmas and almost all of us will celebrate the birth of someone born 2000 years ago. Why? That is the question of the day. What makes Jesus Christ so special? Why isn't the birthday of Mohammed, Confucius, or Buddha the biggest holiday of the year? Why does our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    So What Happens Next? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2009
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    One of the most fascinating features of the Bible is that it is more than just a history book, it actually tells us what is ahead for our world and us. Both the Old and New Testaments speak of how the world we know will end and that God is working out Hi

    Revelation 20:1-10 The Thousand Years 1And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. 2He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. 3He threw him into the Abyss, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The First Sacrifice In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 9, 2021
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    In God’s judgment, there is provision and mercy. What we find now in this little section of Scripture today is nothing more than amazing. In these 4 verses, we have the necessary elements for salvation. So as soon as man falls, God sets in motion the means of redemption.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We are now coming to the closing verses of Chapter 3. We started this journey in July with our series, “Beginnings.” As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Parks avatar

    Famous Bible Characters: Judas, The Betrayer

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
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    Of all the characters who march across the stage of Bible history, there is none so tragic nor so despicable as that of Judas Iscariot.

    FAMOUS BIBLE CHARACTERS: JUDAS, THE BETRAYER INTRODUCTION: Of all the characters who march across the stage of Bible history, there is none so tragic nor so despicable as that of Judas Iscariot. A poet described him as;The base Judean who flung a pearl away Richer than all his tribe. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    So Little Time, So Much To Do

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009
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    We have all received grace upon grace; therefore, we are called to share our talents just as Peter’s mother-in-law did.

    So Little Time, So Much to Do Isaiah 40:27-31; Mark 1:29-39 Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 8, 2009 Introduction: We continue with the first chapter of Mark. As always, Mark tells the story well and fast. His favorite word is “immediately.” There is very little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Can I Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 2,635 views

    Message as COVID 19 lockdowns began. In answer to the question: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting?

    Question to be asked: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting? What a week this has been! We came back from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    So Much To Remember! - Memorial Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006
    based on 519 ratings
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    10 Things the Bible tells us to remember and never forget this Memorial Day and everyday. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    So Much to Remember! Exodus 13:3 Formatted text and PowerPoint for this and hundreds more free sermons using this link... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SoMuchToRemember.html INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is primarily given to remembering those who have died, whether it be loved ones, friends, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Larrimore avatar

    Why Is It So Hard To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 17, 2008
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     | 4,790 views

    WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR CHRISTIANS TO LIVE LIKE THE BIBLE TELLS US?

    WHY IS IT SO HARD TO DO THE RIGHT THING? Text: Romans 7:14-25 Intro: The church sign at White Springs Baptist church has this on it. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR PERSON WHO IS NOT SAVED TO DO THE RIGHT THING? A) Satan is against them. Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    So Close, Yet So Far Away Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2017
     | 7,872 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 20: 1- 18

    John 20: 1- 18 So close, yet so far away 1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Can I Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,710 views

    So many people today don't want to place their faith in the Bible saying it is an outdated and irrelevant book... I beg to differ!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2010 Date Preached: June 6, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Great Questions of Our Faith Sermon Title: Can I Trust the Bible? Sermon Text: 2 Tim 3:16-17 [ESV] 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "So Great A Salvation. So Perfect A Sacrifice."

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 191 ratings
     | 14,736 views

    A message on the sufficiency of the atoning death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

    "So Great a Salvation. So Perfect a Sacrifice" Hebrews 10:1-25 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Preached at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth March 17, 2002 In the waning decades of the first century before the of birth Christ a Roman poet and dramatist named Quintus Horatius Flaccus wrote to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican