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  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Atonement - "At-One-Ment"

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    Atonement is about what God did. He built a bridge by the Shed Blood of Christ. The “Bridge” brings the One True Living God and fallen man “At-One-Ment”.

    Joke: A house painter who deeply regretted stealing from his clients by diluting the paint, but charging full price. He poured out his heart on Yom Kippur hoping for Divine direction. A booming voice comes from Heaven and decrees, "Repaint, repaint ... and thin no more!" Deuteronomy 6:4/Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Led By The Spirit

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013
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    We need to be open to the leading of God’s Spirit. We can so easily be bound by religion and follow rules that are either man-made or man-interpreted.

    Be led by the Spirit Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Peter was bound by religion and in order for him to be open to change, God showed him a vision of unclean animals that descended from heaven. God told Peter to eat the unclean animals, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Church, A Place Of Beauty, Goodness, Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 5, 2013
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    We need to understand both meanings of church, and how the beauty found in a church can attract unbelievers to Christ.

    Monday of 14th Week in Course Sacrosanctum Concilium Jacob, following in the steps of his grandfather Abraham, was careful as he moved through the land of Canaan to identify special places of the divine presence. One of these is Bethel, which means “house of God.” There Jacob had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Jesus, Offering Grace To His Enemies (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 17, 2013
     | 3,588 views

    Christ can save anybody, but every person must accept the truth about Jesus Christ if he or she is to be saved. What did Paul learn about Christ on the road to Damascus?

    Jesus, Offering Grace to His Enemies Acts 9:1-7 Introduction: 1. In our Bible, we see several appearances of Jesus Christ. All of these appearances were prophesied beforehand. But did you know that Christ made a surprise, unprophesied appearance? He appeared in Acts 9 to a man named Saul of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    I Will Say Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Nieta Lambert on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,215 views

    Our words have power and affect not only us and those around us but ultimately whether or not we live an overcoming life as a Christian.

    Slide 1 Slide 2 Our words have power. The old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me,” is a bunch of bologna. This saying is really about what others say about us but it is also true about what WE say about ourselves and others. Our words betray our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Incognito Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013
     | 6,685 views

    The men walking to Emmaus didn't recognize Jesus until their eyes were opened.

    Luke 24:13-35 “Incognito” INTRODUCTION In our close relationships, we strive to be together even when we are apart. Some of us have family and friend pictures on our desks, or in our wallets and purses. We may carry a letter or special card, which we take out and read on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Offence Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 14, 2013
     | 4,200 views

    Why the gospel is an offense to the religious , and the gospel is the greatest hope for sinners like me.

    The offense  of the gospel Romans 9:33 33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.  What is this offense that it speaks of And what shall I be Ashamed  of This is a great mystery that we should learn of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 2,404 views

    In another of the confrontations Jesus had with the religious leaders of His day, it is instructive to see where He went for His authority. He amazed the crowds with His responses, but we have the same basis for authority that He exercised.

    Passage: Matthew 22:23-33 Intro: Christians have been portrayed down thru the years as “Bible-thumpers”. Il) there is an “I hate Bible- Thumpers” page on Facebook. 1. in many ways, it is a compliment. 2. means that we draw our authority, our wisdom, from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Called To Liberty!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    The freedom we have in Jesus

    Anatoli Shcharansky, a dissident Soviet Jew, kissed his wife goodbye as she left Russia for freedom in Israel. His parting words to her were, ’I’ll see you soon in Jerusalem."" But Anatoli was detained and finally imprisoned. Their reunion in Jerusalem would not only be postponed, it might never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Jehovah Jireh; God Our Provider

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,948 views

    God lead early American's much as He did early Israel.

    Jehovah Jireh; God our Provider Psalm 78 and Deut. 8 "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19) REFLECTION: Psalm 78 is a brief History of the first 500 years or so of Israel as a Nation under God’s Law. In it God spends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Great Bible Paradoxes

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 123,105 views

    A "paradox" is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory declaration but is in fact true. There are several interesting paradoxes found in the Bible.

    Intro: The Bible is a unique and strange Book. It is very different from any other “sacred book” of other religions. The Bible contains “God’s thoughts” which are strange and yet marvelous spiritual teachings. Among them are paradoxes. A Paradox is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,171 views

    Jesus proclaims that his is both God, and that he moves in our lives to sustain us and fulfill us.

    John 6:25-42 “I Am the Bread of Life” INTRODUCTION There are many ways to obtain information about a person. We can interview family and friends. If the person is famous enough, we can read the books that have been printed about him or her. Perhaps the best way is to listen to what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Getting A Faith Lift

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,383 views

    No matter what you face if you allow God’s Spirit to work within you, it will ultimately come out all right--God wants to share his divine grace with everyone

    One thing I have learned and still am learning is this: An uplifting faith in God will take care of you no matter what you face or what a loved one faces. When you don’t think you have any strength left, if you put your prayers to work for you, if you allow God’s Spirit to work within you, it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John McCurry avatar

    Jesus Made Of A Woman Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,284 views

    Part two of six messages leading up to Easter how and why He came

    Friday, March 09, 2007 What Jesus was Made #2 Jesus Was Made of Woman, Under the Law Gal 4.14 The first man Adam was made by God out of the dust of the earth and God said it was not good for man to be alone so God put Adam asleep and removed a rib and made the first woman, Eve. Through the union ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruitful Lives

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    Realizing we must be attached to Christ Jesus and not He to us makes all the difference in the world concerning our fruitfulness.

    John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: There are some shrubs in the flower beds in front of our house with purple leaves that are really pretty; but, they grow rapidly and can get huge. They were definitely hearty and productive. Last summer it seemed as though I had to trim those bushes almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed