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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Mission Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2009
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     | 6,829 views

    1) The Savior Proclaimed (Isa. 61:1-3), 2) The Salvation Protrayed (Isa. 61:4-7), 3) The Saints Promoted (Isa. 61:8-9) and 4) The Savior Praised (Isa. 16:10-11).

    In 2008, a human rights tribunal ruled that Christian Horizons, an evangelical Christian group that provides care and homes for the severely disabled, should not have enforced a religious code of morality on its employees because the work they were engaged in was not religious. Rather, it involved ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Day Jesus Stopped The Parade

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Feb 28, 2012
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    Personal Encounter with Jesus

    RANSOM TEXT: I Tim. 2:4-6 INTRODUCTION: 1. Paul introduces his first epistle to Timothy by stating his election as an apostle of Jesus Christ “which is our hope” (I Tim. 1:1). A. Paul uses this word (elpis) at least 37 times in his writings. B. Perschbacher, in his THE NEW ANALYTICAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Promise Keepers

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2019
     | 4,915 views

    A study in the book of Ezra 4: 1 – 24

    Ezra 4: 1 – 24 Make promise, keep a promise 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel and the heads of the fathers’ houses, and said to them, “Let us build with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Keep A Promise

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2019
     | 2,781 views

    A study in the book of Ezra 4: 1 – 24

    Ezra 4: 1 – 24 Make promise, keep a promise 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel and the heads of the fathers’ houses, and said to them, “Let us build with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Revive Us Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,798 views

    In a prayer to “Revive us Lord”, the Psalmist shows a 1) Remembrance of Past Revival (Psalm 85:1–3), 2) Request for Present Revival (Psalm 85:4–7), 3. Revelation for Future Revival (Psalm 85:8–13)

    Monday, April 2, 1739, marked a signal event in the history of Christianity because it was on that day that John Wesley abandoned his reserve to preach outside the church building and, at Kingswood Bristol, took to open-air evangelism. Wesley’s decision brought him face to face with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Divine Direction

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2014
     | 10,950 views

    1) The Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15), another to 2) The Slaughter at Ramah (Matthew 2:16–18), and the other to 3) The Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23).

    When President Anwar Sadat flew from Egypt to Israel on November 19, 1977, he shocked the whole world. His journey was unprecedented in modern times. It was unheard of that an Egyptian leader should leap the barriers of prejudice to personally petition Israel for peace. We moderns have forgotten, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Spirit Filled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 26, 2012
     | 7,797 views

    1) The Messiah’s Anointing (Isaiah 42:1), 2) The Messiah’s Achievements (Isaiah 42:2–4) 3) The Messiah’s Assurance (Isaiah 42:5–9)

    If you work hard enough and long enough, you begin to feel trapped. Perhaps it seems like vacations will never come, or when they do, you cram in so many activities that you wish you could have really had a vacation. It’s easy to feel trapped by obligations, debts, workload, and expectations. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dealing With The Mess Of Stress

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 27, 2020
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     | 4,085 views

    What is stress? The Scripture presents stress as the state of mind wherein one is concerned about something or someone.

    What is stress? In our definition of stress we discriminated between stress, stressor, stress reaction, and strain. * Stress = a general concept describing a "load" on the system, usually external, but can also be initiated internally. * Stressor = a specific problem, issue, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Charismatics And Evangelicals Get A Lesson In Deliverance

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Jan 21, 2024
     | 1,108 views

    Is deliverance ministry valid today and can Christians be controlled by demons. What does the Bible have to say on the subject?

    Video Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6lWyLwefVI There is a lot of talk and debate lately asking the question whether deliverance ministry is valid for today and whether Christians can become controlled by demons. Those taking sides are usually those of a charismatic persuasion ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Full Of Eyes

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    Since Paul spoke of EYES OF UNDERSTANDING, it is the MIND that is BLINDED. There is a vail over the eyes of understanding, the mind.

    ------------------------------------------ Gene 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. Exod 26:31 And thou shalt make a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Christmas Is Really All About

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 23, 2000
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,527 views

    A reminder of and a discovery of the true meaning of Christmas.

    INTRODUCTION: A little boy drew a manger scene in his Sunday School class. When he was done he showed the teacher what he had drawn. There was Mary and Joseph, and baby Jesus, and the animals, and the shepherds, and a chubby boy sitting by the baby Jesus. The teacher asked, "who is this chubby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 15,785 views

    God is the one who possesses all knowledge. God knows you like no one else

    INTRODUCTION  Last week we started looking at the attributes of God so that we could better know and understand God. As we get to know God, we can then better love and understand Him.  It is obvious today that many people suffer from a lack of intimate relationships. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,434 views

    3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

    "The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Accuracy Of Prophecy (1 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section focuses on the measure of a prophet and the accuracy of scripture.

    Accuracy of Prophecy (Part 1 of 6) Prophecy is an integral part of scripture from Genesis to Revelation. It is prophecy that sets the Bible apart from all world religions. Many religious leaders make predictions but none uphold the same standard as the Bible requires. The Bible sets two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming Up Short

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 9,046 views

    This is the second of a series on the book of Romans. It focuses on our inability in any way to achieve grace, which of course is a gift freely given through Jesus Christ.

    Last Sunday Mike and I provided the snack supper for the children and youth. I went to pick up the 10 pizzas I had ordered which Little Ceasars had given me a great deal on of $5 a pizza because I was buying them for a church function with $53 dollars in cash in my hand. The bill was $53.69. I, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist