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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Closed Door) # 17

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,466 views

    Notice, the Bible says in verse 22, “And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.”

    In this verse of Scripture we find the Lord had two goals as He was traveling to Jerusalem. (1) His ultimate goal was to go to Jerusalem where He would die for the sins of mankind. Luke told us that in Luke 9:51. We read, “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 5: The Perfect Commitment Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 10, 2023
     | 1,595 views

    Jesus was willing... 1. To be betrayed by a false friend (vs. 45-50). 2. To be captured like a criminal (vs. 50, 55). 3. To express kindness to His enemies (vs. 51-52). 4. To suffer for the Scripture (vs. 52-56). 5. To be failed by His followers (vs. 56).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 5: The Perfect Commitment of Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:45-56 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. In this chapter, Jesus and His disciples ate their last Passover meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 8: Victory Belongs To The Lord! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 26, 2023
     | 1,640 views

    Here God shows us... 1. The hateful plot against the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. The heavenly plan of God (vs. 1-2). 3. The hopeless pain of a life without God (vs. 3-5). 4. The hopeful proof of God's Word (vs. 6-10).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 8: Victory Belongs to the Lord! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 26, 2023) MESSAGE: *Here in God's Word we are very close to the cross of Jesus Christ. Lord willing, next time we will see the Lord's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,305 views

    We live in a world filled with various perspectives and ideas, but as believers, it's crucial that we seek the truth found in God's Word. Let us explore the Scriptures for guidance.

    "Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes to the Truth" Today, we delve into an essential topic: "Visionary View: Don't Close Your Eyes to the Truth." We live in a world filled with various perspectives and ideas, but as believers, it's crucial that we seek the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    How To Avoid The Peril Of Pretentiousness

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 4,153 views

    Have you ever wondered how to avoid having any trace of pretense? To make an unsupported claim about one’s accomplishment is pretending to be something we are not.

    Have you ever wondered how to avoid having any trace of pretense? To make an unsupported claim about one’s accomplishment is pretending to be something we are not. Paul spoke harshly against the pretentious Jewish teachers of his day because they preach too little to themselves. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Avoid The Peril Of Pretentiousness

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 2,133 views

    Have you ever wondered how to avoid having any trace of pretense? To make an unsupported claim about one’s accomplishment is pretending to be something we are not.

    Have you ever wondered how to avoid having any trace of pretense? To make an unsupported claim about one’s accomplishment is pretending to be something we are not. Paul spoke harshly against the pretentious Jewish teachers of his day because they preach too little to themselves. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Love Of God And The Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 26, 2015
     | 3,661 views

    God tries to restore our relationship with him through the Ten Commandments and the two Great Commandments. We can’t ignore this relationship. If it is to be an exclusive relationship, God must be our number one priority.

    The Ten Commandments define the life God wants us to have with him and with each other. Every aspect of our lives is to show that we belong to God. The Ten Commandments are minimum standards for a just society and are the framework for how we are to live our lives. We are to reflect God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    Following From A Distance Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,719 views

    Dealing with the culture of accepting the title of "follower of Jesus" yet remaining at a comfortable distance from Him

    Luke 22:39-62 (NLT) 39 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. 40 There he told them, “Pray that you will not give in to temptation.” 41 He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Failure: The Role Of The Weakest Link?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    We study the theory of the weakest link to understand individual responsibility. Are you standing in the gap?

    FAILURE --- THE ROLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR THE THEORY OF THE WEAKEST LINK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A METAL CHAIN AND IN A HIDDEN PART OF THE CHAIN I HAVE A LINK MADE OF YARN, WE HAVE A PULLING CONTEST? What happens? I expose the weakest link? I take a guitar in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Lee avatar

    A Worthy Walk Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,294 views

    This is a Bible study which includes the handouts. The gaps between words in the handout is for the learner to fill in

    Eph 4:1-6NKJV 1. I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    Friendships Are Important - Friends Accomplish More - Alone Is Dangerous! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 13, 2010
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     | 8,052 views

    Friendship are important when they are with the right people, friends can accomplish more together than they can by their self and often times trying to go through life all alone is dangerous, both physically and spiritually.

    Introduction 1. Open your bibles please to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. Hold this reference. 2. There are many passages that teach the importance of having friends. They teach that two are better than one in most all situations. 3. We will discuss some of the passages from the bible that will help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Distancing Ourselves From God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,214 views

    God wants us to be close to Him, not emotionally or spiritually distant from Him.

    Distancing Ourselves from God (Psalm 50) 1. Memorial Day is a day to remember our war dead. Over 1.1 million military personnel have died as a result of war in the history of our nation. 2. To give you a sense of proportion, almost 500,000 died in the Civil War, over 400,000 in World War II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    I Will ... Have A Closer Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 21, 2016
     | 8,355 views

    I will statements that we need to embrace in order to have a better relationship with God. Through the use of I will statements we can grow as Christians into more than we imagine

    Last week we talked about starting with a clean slate, forgetting about the shoulda, wouldas , and coudas and focusing on the I wills, I cans, and the I ams. Today I want us to look at one of the most important things that we can do in our lives and that is to have a closer relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John McCormack avatar

    Knock, Knock

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    OPEN THE DOOR! LET CHRIST IN!

    KNOCK, KNOCK INTRODUCTION: JOHN, THE WRITER OF REVELATION, SENT SEVEN LETTERS TO VARIOUS CHURCHES. SOME CHURCHES WERE COMPLIMENTED; SOME WERE NOT. THE LAODICEA CHURCH WAS NOT COMPLIMENTED, RATHER, REBUKED (REVELATION 3: 15). SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: REVELATION 3: 20 (NKJV) BEHOLD, I STAND AT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Beauty Of Communion

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,262 views

    In His presence we find His purpose. There is a refreshing to the weary, a hope for the hopeless... May the Dew of God be yours.

    THERE IS GREAT BEAUTY IN COMMUNION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hosea 14:5 I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. I. COMMUNION IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL... WE LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL WHILE BURIED IN THE TRENCHES IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God