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  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Spoken Nature Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 25, 2014
     | 4,119 views

    A sermon on the public reading of Scripture (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 13 Word Driven, pages 333-338)

    HoHum: One of Crystal’s students, an African American, is into Spoken Word. Here is a sample called The Last Laugh by Sabrina Nicole: I’m not an ego maniac you know the type that gives others a heart attack I get my vital nutrition From a dietitian Who only asks for my Submission And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Drinking The Bible Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,898 views

    It is impossible to grow in your relationship with God without growing in your relationship with God’s Word. We won’t grow unless we get into the Word.

    Drinking the Bible 1 Peter 2:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill October 25-26, 2014 Video: “Week in the Life of a Neglected Bible” If you and I are not reading the Bible on a regular basis, we will never know its truth and we won’t grow in truth. According to a Barna survey, 82% think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Samuel avatar

    Image And Perception: A Reading From Mark 7:31-37

    Contributed by Thomas Samuel on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    The communicated images need both hearing and speaking aid in order to translate the composition of image and perception from one to the other.

    The world was shocked by the assassination of Mr. Lakshman Kadirgamar, the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka. The media carried the news of Mr. Kadirgamar as “a hero of our times, who waged a relentless struggle against terrorism in all its forms, despite continues threats to his life; a national ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simon Peter: Rock N Troll Haul Of Famer

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    A very punny, scholarly-inclined exploration into the contextual implications of Simon’s new name: Peter.

    “Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’ As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake—for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Born Identity: Savior Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,830 views

    A contextual Christmas Eve meditation on the birth of Jesus from the perspective of the shepherds- based on an article by Doug Greenwald

    Born Identity: Savior Luke 2:8-20 When Luke tells us in 2:8 that there “were shepherds in the fields keeping watch over their flocks by night”, he is giving us clues about when Jesus was born and why he was born. Any first-century Middle Eastern villager reading this text would wonder why sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Growing In God's Word

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,694 views

    The Bible is God's love story to us. Like the psalmist, we should hunger for God's word. As we choose to obey him and read his word, our desire to obey him over our temptations will grow.

    Psalm 119:97-104 Growing in God’s Word What book is the best-selling and most widely distributed book of all time? What was the first book that Johannes Gutenberg chose to mass produce with his movable type printing press in the year 1450? What book has had parts translated into more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible Reading--Opening One's Eye's, Ear's And Heart" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    Reading the Bible on a regular basis is a vital part of nurturing our relationship with Jesus and growing in discipleship.

    Psalm 1:1-6 “Bible Reading—Opening One’s Eyes, Ears, and Heart” INTRODUCTION The Bible is the greatest book ever written is a commonly held belief. More copies of the Bible have been sold than any other book, and the Bible continues to be the top selling book year after year. Nothing even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 20,842 views

    This will help your people every single day...easy to remember outline they’ll never forget!

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    What do you take with you when you have finished reading the Word of God. Is it just another great novel to you that you read and then place back on the shelf. Of does it serve another purpose in your life?

    How to Get the Most out of Your Bible Reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Intro During Super bowl 37, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie the Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like that bedraggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divine Words Grow With The One Who Reads Them Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2012
     | 3,115 views

    The culture of death cannot win true arguments with the Truth, so they change the topic. But if we study the Scriptures with faith, they become more and more our prayer.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent Verbum Domini The wicked and adulterous generation that our culture has become is heartily in favor of the words of Jesus here–it’s about the only ones they ever quote–“Judge not, and you will not be judged.” They believe that if one loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    When I Can Read My Title Clear Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 2, 2017
     | 4,373 views

    Set your affection on the City of God and her Lord.

    When I Can Read My Title Clear Genesis 23:1-20 Today we come to the end of a remarkable journey of faith and the first step into a new journey. Sarah had accompanied her husband Abraham on this journey. We don’t know how long Abraham and Sarah were married, but from the time we are introduced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Just Read The Signposts, Witness!

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,045 views

    We must focus more on our witness than end-time prophecy.

    Don’t Just Read the Signposts, Witness! Luke 21:5-19 Everyone wants to know about the end of time. Books have been written about biblical prophecy. Many have stated days for the Lord’s return which have long passed. But Jesus Himself warns us not to get preoccupied with times and seasons which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Guided Decision Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,104 views

    This is the second part of the Traveler’s Gift series, challenging us to seek wisdom.

    Imagine having in your grasp the one thing that your heart desired more than anything. Of being assured that whatever that one thing was it was yours. What would you wish for? Understand it’s not the genie thing, no three wishes but one. What would your wish be, and remember this is it, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Character Of God's Word. Are You Taking Time To Read The Book

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    The Bible is the Christian's guide through life

    The Character of God's Word. Are you taking time to read the Book A challenge to read the Bible Joshua 1:8-9 Psalm 119:11 Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Flowers avatar

    Lectio Divina Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,068 views

    The Company We Keep, prt. 8. Dave teaches about the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, or "divine reading." This is a way of reading scripture that is more likely to produce transformation than the informational way most of us read it currently.

    Lectio Divina The Company We Keep, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 20, 2009 I have to admit a fear to you. I mean, I’m doing great on conquering fear, but I have this fear that my attempts to nudge you toward a life of practicing the means of grace may backfire. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist