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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    What Good Is Bible Study?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 19, 2020
     | 5,080 views

    Will you be ashamed when God tests your knowledge of the Word, both the written and living?

    Many bible colleges have found that many kids coming from Christian homes and even in Christian schools from K-4 to 12 lack some basic Bible knowledge and interpretation skills. Many people leave solid churches and end up in extremely Liberal churches and even cults. One study found that cults ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle With Giant Despair Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,902 views

    All men and women who are Christians will fight with depression at times in their walk with God. We can look at Elijah's struggles and find helpful ways to contend with it.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 12 Giants Under Junipers TEXT: 1 Kings 19:4 1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    And Then What?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2020
     | 6,360 views

    Each follower of the Christ has had the experience of praying earnestly, only to be disappointed to discover that God has not answered his/her prayer. When God doesn't answer our earnest request, then what?

    “[Jesus] told [His disciples] a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, ‘In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, “Give me justice against my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking By Faith In An Uncertain World Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 23, 2014
    based on 13 ratings
     | 20,036 views

    Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.(Hebrews 11:6)

    Rediscovering the journey of faith. ‘Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. [Hebrews 11:6 NIV] Faith is an important word in the Bible. The word "faith" is used more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Dumbness Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jan 4, 2022
     | 3,850 views

    No people make such good preachers as those who were once dumb. If the Lord opens their mouths, they will think they cannot preach often enough, and earnestly enough, to make up for the mischief they did before.

    SPIRITUAL DUMBNESS “And they bring unto him one that was deaf and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; And looking up to heaven, he sighed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Can Be Sure About Your Faith

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015
     | 3,596 views

    We can be sure about our faith if we live in obedience to God's will as it is recorded for us by inspiration in the scriptures.

    You Can Can Be Sure (Part one) The text for our lesson is found in 1 John 5:11-13: "And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Work Of The Ministry

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,071 views

    To establish that all gifts given to the church are given to achieve unity in accomplishing the “divine work of the ministry.” This lesson deals with the importance of the work of Christ in evangelism and edification.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Divine Officers 2. Divine Operations 3. Divine Objectives Remarks. 1. The time of this letter was written sometime around 60-64 A.D. This letter was one of Paul’s imprisonment epistles (Philippians, Colossians and Philemon) to the church at Ephesus and distributed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Key To Godly Relationships Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 29, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    This message expounds Phil. 2:1-5 focusing on the mindset Christians are to have toward one another. Social justice issues are addressed as well as personal relationships.

    Our text today is found in Philippians 2:1-5. I am reading from the New King James Version. “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Creator? Or Angel? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,557 views

    Christ is creator of heaven and earth. He is not, as some, even in ancient times contended, an angel. Christ was not created; He is Creator. Therefore, He is worthy to be praised and worshipped.

    “‘You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fresh Commitment To Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,357 views

    If we are to experience revival, it must begin within our own hearts. And it begins in our hearts when we earnestly pray out to God for Him to move in our lives like never before.

    A Fresh Commitment to Christ This month, we have focused on the book of Joshua, and on how God has spoken through that book to our hearts. I know it has spoken to me. The promises found in that book have been so significant, so amazing, so comforting and so energizing. Yes, energizing because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,428 views

    This sermon may have had a greater impact on my life than any other I have ever preached. I pray earnestly that I would never lose my cutting edge.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge? II Kings 6:1-7 Intro: The sons of the prophets are the students of a school of young preachers under the tutelage of Elisha. This practice of teaching the young prophets was initiated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Hey Jude Don't Be Afraid Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,475 views

    Jude speaks of people who "infiltrate" the church to damage it. Who are they and why do they do that? And how can we "contend for the Faith" when faced with these kinds of folks?

    It was the winter of 1944. The German army was in a desperate situation and ultimately launched what became known as the Battle of the Bulge. A key part of their strategy was to disrupt and mis-direct reinforcements that the Allies would be sending into the battle. They called it “Operation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Search For The Messiah

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,789 views

    Jesus ONLY reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly.(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition).

    (This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) Main Idea : Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly. Historical background The Magi were men who were skilled in philosophy, medicine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Power Of A Personal Pentecost

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,719 views

    In a positional sense there were only two "Pentecosts" mentioned in the Bible recorded in Acts 2 and Acts 10 but a "personal pentecost" is available to every Christian who earnestly seeks the anointing power of the Holy Spirit in their life.

    THE POWER OF A PERSONAL PENTECOST "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." Acts 1:8. The Book of Acts records two great "Pentecostal" experiences in the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 21, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 30,607 views

    Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation. Watching excites prayer, for every enemy we see will move us to pray more earnestly. Moreover, watching is prayer. If there be true watching, the watching itself is prayer.

    WATCH AND PRAY “Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal