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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Ephesus' Operations Order (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    To establish that the Christian must prepare to be “fit-to-fight.” Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Enemy Situation 2. The Engagement Strategies 3. The Equipment Safeties Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight; the battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commended For Their Faith

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 2, 2016
     | 10,497 views

    A study of the ultimate reward for serving Christ the Master, suggesting the impact on our present service.

    “What more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets—who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reflective Christian

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,213 views

    Life can be narrowed down to two outcomes, either you will live life as a reflection of God or a shadow of this world, when people see you what do they see?

    It is strange how life works out sometimes. Sometimes people, who show the greatest potential, fizzle out and nothing ever really comes of them. And other times people who never really seem to have it all together, end up beating the odds, and actually make something of themselves. For instance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Survey Of Islam Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 42,056 views

    Islam is a religious, social and political force & every Christian should be aware of it. With so many millions embracing the Islamic faith & with entire countries ruled & dominated by Islamic teachings, practices & laws their world-view is becoming more

    A SURVEY OF ISLAM Acts 4:12 / John 14:6 / Genesis 16:11-12 Islam is a religious, social and political force and every Christian should be aware of it. With so many millions (& soon to be billions) embracing the Islamic faith and with entire countries ruled and dominated by Islamic teachings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Galatia's Call By His Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,066 views

    To establish that when it pleased God, He called the Galatians, by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to them, and in them; that they might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be saved by grace through the faith in Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Galatia’s Call By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. This is part-one of a sermon-series entitled: “When it pleased God.” In this lesson, we will discuss Galatia’s Call By His Grace. Paul wrote: How God called the Galatians by grace. This sermon is the most comprehensive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson Ii.b.6.c: Paul’s Methods Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 16, 2018
     | 6,184 views

    Christian ministers, and to a smaller degree Christians in general, are workers or laborers; their ministry is a work, and a very labor intensive one, but none of them, of themselves, have strength equal to the task.

    July 2, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.c: Paul’s Methods. (6:1-10) 2nd Corinthians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 1 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: "In an acceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Detailed, Multi-Part Look At Biblical Marriage And Divorce Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 20, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,526 views

    Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that a Born-Again Christian will ever have.

    Marriage is the most HOLY thing they will ever do. Marriage is about living in harmony, commonality, and agreement, which is impossible without both partners being Born-Again (See 2 Cor 6:14-7-2). It should be entered into just like the High Priest entering into the Holy of Holies - with reverent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Death To Life

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 3, 2019
     | 3,016 views

    A study in the book of Romans 5: 1 – 21

    Romans 5: 1 – 21 From Death to Life 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Four Part Biblical Perspective On Marriage And Divorce

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 31, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do.

    PART 1 Until Death Do Us Part? Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do. It should be entered into like the High Priest entering into the Holy Of Holies - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Process Of Human Translation (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    To establish that the “word of God” was given to the apostles through divine revelations and recorded by them through divine inspiration. We’ll explore if the truth of God has been preserved during its translation from Greek into our English language.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The Process of Human Translation Introductory Remarks. 1. This series of lessons will discuss the theme: “Divine Revelation and Inspiration.” In truth, we can only say these two processes, revelation, and inspiration, are the work of the “Hands of the Father, the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stop Slapping Your Head And Shooting Yourself In The Foot!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,540 views

    Care of the Body

    Stop Slapping Your Head And Shooting Yourself In The Foot! I Cor 12:12-27 In many of my teachings, I have sought to emphasize the Church as a family. It is a very large family and all the things that go with being a family fits in the Church. We share love and responsibilities. We share joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    One way to organize this passage is to divide it into three primary sections. First we see James deal with the pride of speech (vv. 1-2a). Second he deals with the power of speech (vv. 2b-5a). Lastly, he deals with the perversion of speech (vv. 5b-12).

    How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 1) James 3:1-5a Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 29, 2001 Introduction: My girls and I have begun a new hobby of sorts. We’re researching our family tree. I had an opportunity a couple of weeks ago—in fact, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Church The Way It Ought To Be

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 123 ratings
     | 8,996 views

    From the moment this church came to be, the people were fired up. They were exhibiting the critical characteristics of a healthy church. They were doing church the way Christ intended it to be done. The church was alive.

    Church The Way It Ought To Be Acts 2:42-47 Preached By Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 22, 2000 Grand Opening Service Introduction: This truly is a day for celebration. Those of us who make up the Pico Canyon team has been looking forward to this day for two years. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Attitudes In Times Of Suffering (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,020 views

    It seems that in the first half of chapter four Peter is talking about the attitudes the believer should have in the midst of those occasional times of suffering.

    Attitudes in Times of Suffering (Part 2) 1 Peter 4:1-11 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano at Lake Hills Community Church August, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the attitudes we should have in times of suffering, specifically, on those occasions when we suffer for doing good. We ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Amazing Forgiveness

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    God not only forgave our sins, but paid the debt on our behalf. Because of His amazing grace, God invests His righteousness to our account.

    Amazing Forgiveness Lets begin by looking at Romans 6:12-16: 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist