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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Worthy Is The Lamb (Parts 1-3) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,043 views

    Worship in Heaven Continues in Chapter 5

    One of the most breathtaking passages on the second coming is Revelation chapter 5. The scene in chapter 5 is the same as in chapter 4. The scene is heaven, in the center is the throne of God. Lightning and thunder and glorious worship from the hosts of heaven. Chapter 4 and chapter 5 anticipate ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    John Series Part 19 The Subject Of Worship John 4:19-24 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
     | 2,335 views

    Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage.

    The Subject of Worship, 4:19–24 (4:19–24) Introduction: man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage. 1. The woman was troubled (vv.19–20). 2. Fact 1: the place of worship is not what is important (v.21). 3. Fact 2: true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2021
     | 4,282 views

    Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future.

    Video Transition: From Wingclips.com - Apollo 13 - Jim Lovell commander of Apollo 13 “finding hope” In the midst of crisis - He talks about how he found his way home when everything went wrong! I used today’s historical story to highlight “How we find hope in times of crisis.” In our clip today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judgement Day Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,574 views

    We are called to judge ourselves, especially focusing on our motives, as we come before the Lord's Table.

    “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Call To Remembrance Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 22, 2015
    based on 26 ratings
     | 43,843 views

    To establish that a faithful grandmother and mother formed the foundation of faith that was in Timothy – the son of the apostle Paul in the faith. This is a great lesson to celebrate, Mother's Day. It defines two women of faith; that instilled faith and love for God in their child.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Faith That Dwelt in Thy Grandmother - Lois 2. The Faith That Dwelleth in Thy Mother - Eunice 3. The Faith That Dwelleth in Thee – Timothy Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss Paul’s call to remembrance regarding his son in the gospel. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That Form Of Doctrine

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,114 views

    To establish salvation can only be obtained after a person has obeyed from the heart: “That form of doctrine, which makes them free from their sin.” This lesson establishes that: “That form of doctrine;” includes our death to sin, our burial with Christ; in order to rise, in newness of life.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Form – Must be Obeyed from the Heart 2. The Form – Makes One Free from Sin 3. The Form – Makes Servants of Righteousness Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we will be discussing: “That form of doctrine.” Paul writes the Romans regarding: “That form of doctrine;” or, Gr., ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Must He Say, ‘here I Am’ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2015
     | 13,775 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah 65: 1 – 25

    Isaiah 65: 1 – 25 Why Must He Say, ‘Here I Am’ 1 “I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’ to a nation that was not called by My name. 2 I have stretched out My hands all day long to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Dirty Little Secret About The Church

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2015
     | 7,911 views

    Churches are too often controlled by immature Christians. Though they think themselves to be mature and godly, they are destructive and harmful. Christians need to work at maturing in Christ to ensure that He is honoured through the Body of Christ.

    “Let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And this we will do if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triune God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2017
     | 5,858 views

    “The Triune God” is shown in the 1) Baptism of the Son (Matthew 3:13-15), 2) Anointing of the Spirit (Matthew 3:16), and the 3) Confirmation by the Father (Matthew 3:17).

    This week, in the magazine entitled Faith Today, an articled recounted a special advance screening of the movie entitled: The Shack. “We need you to get the word out about this movie,” a PR rep enthused. “We wanted to handpick the key influencers we know will be using their social media to promote ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Love From With - In - 1st Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 29, 2017
     | 6,362 views

    We all desire to experience a love that reaches us deep down inside our soul – inside our heart – it’s so deep it touches our inner spirit - this type of love is likened to when we first fell in love – our first love – it’s sends chills up and down our sp

    Video Illustration: The Bridge Our video clip really demonstrates the pain of sacrificing someone we love for the sake of others. It’s rooted in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” But why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Is Your God Wobbly?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,011 views

    Whomever, or whatever, we choose as our god will either prop us up, or need to be propped up.

    1 SAMUEL 5:1-5 IS YOUR GOD WOBBLY? “When the Philistines captured the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it into the house of Dagon and set it up beside Dagon. And when the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Reaffirmation Of The Promise

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2017
     | 5,648 views

    Luke’s Gospel describes only the beginning of Jesus’ work; Acts describes its continuation; and the work of Jesus continues to our present day. We must remember that Acts does not give us a full history of the church during this period.

    April 23, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Reaffirmation of the Promise Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.1-5 Acts 1.1-5 (KJV) 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas' Apostatizing Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2017
     | 7,808 views

    “Peter stood up” means Peter standing up, or rising. This is a customary expression in the Scriptures when one begins to do something, “I will arise and go to my father…” (Luke 15:18; KJV). Peter, was respected as the chief apostle . . .

    May 23, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Judas' Apostatizing Fulfilled Scripture: Acts 1:15-20 Acts 1.15-20 (KJV) 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chasing The Wind - Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2017
     | 12,573 views

    We all need the balance of wisdom in our life because it will help us balance the daily issues in life on this earth but it will also help us to balance the reality of eternity and Heaven. Wisdom will protect us and give us divine insight into how to live

    Series: Chasing the Wind Introduction to Series: Chasing the Wind Illustration Kites – Why --- Kites set up in sanctuary– We need to catch the wind if we want to sail into the spiritual realm and to find meaning and purpose for our lives. Just like kites need to catch the wind to sail we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Son From Bad Dad

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2018
     | 4,774 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 18: 1 – 37

    2 Kings 18: 1 – 37 Good son from bad dad 18 Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea the son of Elah, king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel