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  • Paul Cull avatar

    Crisis Points

    Contributed by Paul Cull on May 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,010 views

    A crisis can affect us all - but God is the master of the crisis. (originally used in the context of a healing service)

    Crisis points Acts 9:1-9 The English language is constantly changing. Not only are new words added, but words change their meanings. In one such word is the word ‘crisis’. It is a word that we frequently come across in the newspapers, or on the television news. There is a crisis in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Biblical Response To Homosexuality, Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Keith Edwards on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,034 views

    This two-part message offers a biblical response to the issue of homosexuality. It speaks the truth in the context of grace and love.

    A Biblical Response to Homosexuality Centerpointe Church (2 Timothy 3:1–8 NLT-SE) “You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 9, 2013
     | 7,043 views

    Love is meant to be the defining characteristic of the Christian. What’s that look like in the context of your life?

    What’s Love Got To Do With It? - 1 John 2:7-11 - June 30, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #6 I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me this morning to the book of 1 John as we continue in our series entitled, “That We May Know – Life With ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,911 views

    A deep exploration into Luke 16:14-30 with emphases on understanding the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in context.

    In these tough economic times, panhandling is a common scene. Visit any sizable city and it seems there is someone on every corner asking for money. No doubt, a few desperately need help; nevertheless the majority of panhandlers are taking advantage of the generosity of others. It is enough to make ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Foundation Matters Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 3,158 views

    The Context of this Story is the Sermon on the Mount and the absolute necessity of taking Jesus' words and applying them personally.

    January 02, 2021 The Gospels abound with educational material. Jesus was an expert at taking practical stories of daily life and turning them into deep spiritual lessons. This is the foundation for this series. The Context - The Sermon on the Mount: From beginning to end, Jesus’ epic Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Narnia: Capturing The Wonder Of The Season Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,678 views

    This is the first of 3 messages (with an advent theme) relating the story of Christmas to the story of Narnia. It sets the context of the story.

    CAPTURING THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS -- Pastor Mark Thornton -- Sunday, November 27, 2005 (Note - this is more of an outline than a manuscript. I elaborated and illustrated more than what is printed here.) * One of the drawbacks of celebrating Christmas every year is that the story of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Special Agents For Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 16, 2011
     | 3,391 views

    This is an all age version of my water into wine talk given on the same day to different congregations in different contexts.

    Last summer I was hanging on every word of Steve Chalke as he preached at the New Wine Summer Conference. He was talking about Jesus being the one who transforms people and transforms situations; and he was calling the Church to become fully involved in the world as agents of God’s change and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Testimony Of A Lame Man

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,056 views

    An imaginary testimony from the lame man Paul healed in Acts 14, giving the context of the events through the story

    Story This all happened a very long time ago. Location We live in the middle of nowhere, well just outside the middle of nowhere actually. We live here because it's a retirement home for old generals. My dad was a general – legatei is our word, and we moved around the empire when I was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Soul And Spirit Series

    Contributed by Andre King on Mar 21, 2019
     | 6,120 views

    The soul and spirit of man are connected. What is the difference? How are they "divided" in the context of Hebrews 4:12.

    • IN OUR SERIES ON THE DIMENSIONS OF YOU WE HAVE SPOKEN OF YOUR SOUL. • THAT’S THE PART OF MAN THAT GIVES US THE ABILITY TO THINK AND REASON. • WE’VE ALSO TALKED ABOUT YOUR SPIRIT. • YOUR SPIRIT IS THE PART OF MAN THAT IS YOUR TRUE NATURE. • THE WAY YOU REALLY ARE INSIDE. • WE SAID THAT SOUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformed By Truth: No Stones To Throw - Living In Grace And Forgiveness John 8:7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 936 views

    The statement by Jesus in John 8:7 is profound, not only in the context of the story but in its broader implications for our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: No Stones to Throw - Living in Grace and Forgiveness John 8:7 Introduction: Today, we will delve into a powerful moment in the ministry of Jesus, captured in John 8:7: "They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, ‘All right, but let the one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Plan For Us

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 24, 2024
     | 2,661 views

    In Jeremiah 29, God, through Jeremiah promises blessing to the people in exile, a promise that often is misunderstood without the context.

    During the Summer, I brought up a verse during a sermon that is usually listed on any top lists of “mis-applied” verses. Afterward, I got into a nice conversation with Gordon Douglas, Pastor Ron’s old comedian friend, who was visiting with us and had recently spoken on how often he sees this verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Whole World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 619 views

    This sermon explores human nature, divine providence, and the tension between them in the context of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here once more in the house of the Lord, united by our shared love for Christ and our desire to draw nearer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a remarkable passage of scripture. We turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Plans To Prosper You Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 2, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 38,946 views

    God will not always do what we desire but He will always do what He decides.

    Plans to Prosper You Jeremiah 29:1-14 Rev. Brian Bill June 3-4, 2017 Some verses that are taken out of context make us smile, like this one from 1 Corinthians 15:51 often found above changing tables in church nurseries around the country: “We shall not all sleep, but we all shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spacing Matters

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2025
     | 166 views

    If we renumber Hebrews 11 and 12 we can remove a misconception that many believe.

    People seem to forget that the chapter divisions are not inspired, but placed to help us with reading. Unlike English, there were no capitals, punctuation or spaces in ancient Greek. forgodsolovedtheworldthathegavehisonlybegottenson or FORGODSOLOVEDTHEWORLDTHATHEGAVEHISONLYBEGOTTENSON A bit hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution Not Prestige

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 21, 2025
     | 285 views

    Someone failed to tell the Apostles that they were to be the head and not the tail or they would not have suffered so much and only to be executed.

    Deuteronomy 28:13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: 14 And thou shalt not go aside from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist