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  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,986 views

    The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

    Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lack Of Knowledge And Its Impact Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Mar 28, 2022
     | 2,987 views

    Reading the scripture from Hosea 4:6, one would understand God's burden on his people. Continue to read, to understand more about what he meant.

    The scripture emphasizes the need to walk closer with God. The knowledge that comes out of experiencing God in one's life cannot be compared with anything. Prophet Hosea makes a sad statement in 4:6, that people of God are destroyed as they lack the knowledge of God. Here you may ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "it Begins And Ends With Israel" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020
     | 3,545 views

    I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away.

    FUTURE TENSE “It Begins and Ends with Israel” Genesis 12:1-9 I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away. So you take your friend’s advice, you buy the book, get comfortable and begin to read. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,711 views

    A sermon that was developed by reading some of the Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren.

    Living With Purpose, Not Many Are Doing It. Pastor Glenn Newton June 29th, 2003 Jer. 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. NIV Prov. 13:7 “A pretentious , showy life is an empty life; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    What Are You Entitled To?

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,210 views

    You gotta read the will, to see what dad left you

    Hebrews 8 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. 8 Because finding fault with them, He says: “Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 9 not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Freewill Of Man"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,814 views

    Please use your freewill to read this message on the freewill of man! It will be helpful...

    The Free Will of Man From the beginning of time, God had a plan. His plan was that he would create a being that could either choose or not choose him. God wanted romance, not slavery. There are those who deny the very idea that God would create man with a freewill. God is a sovereign God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relating To God Through The Scripture Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007
     | 3,227 views

    How to read scripture to know God, not just know about God.

    How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ Relating to God through the Scripture John 10:14-18, 27 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Red Letter Day

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    Encourages Christians to read God’s Word daily and apply it to their lives.

    RED LETTER DAY PSALM 119:105 MAY 4, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” How often do I challenge you to be in God’s Word? It’s rare that I don’t mention being in the Word on a Sunday morning. Why do you think I mention it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Aim?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,214 views

    As you read this sermon you will be led to evaluate your aim in life.

    This weekend the Olympics began in Beijing, China. The world will be focused on China for the next several weeks. There are thousands of world class athletes competing for medals. Their aim is to win a gold medal. They have focused their entire lives on this goal. I would like to use the Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Addiction

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,444 views

    Your addiction is a choice. Read from Isaiah and find your deliverance!

    Addictions are obviously the work of the Devil. People wreck their lives, their families and their very souls. How does this happen? We can blame the Devil or we can make the choice to choose the right way. We can choose the way of grace, the way of peace, the way of salvation. The Devil came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Oath

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    CHRISTIANS ARE NOT ONLY CALLED TO READ, HEARAND UNDERSTAND THE WORD BUT TO BE OBEDIENT TO THE WORD.

    THE OATH NEHEMIAH CHAPTERS 7-10 FOCAL POINT: COMMITMENT MEANS OBEDIENCE. I. INTRODUCTION A. NEHEMIAH HAD JUST COMPLETED THE TASK OF REBUILDING THE WALLS AROUND JERUSALEM. B. HE ALONG WITH EZRA WAS SETTING ABOUT RESTORING THE RELIGIOUS ORDER AMONG THE JEWS. THIS WAS LARGELY LOST BECAUSE OF THEIR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer To Disgrace Evil Gates

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 1, 2006
    based on 106 ratings
     | 198,475 views

    Your reading this message will spell a great disaster in the camp of your enemies

    Your reading this message will spell a great disaster in the camp of your enemies. It is going to be a chaotic time for the enemies and l want you to exhibit holy anger in your spirit as you read attentively. Genesis 22:17 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Cooney avatar

    There's Power In Those Pages!

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,365 views

    An encouragement to those who are reading through the Bible in 2006 -- the "Year of the Bible".

    2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 8, 2006 THERE’S POWER IN THOSE PAGES! Introduction: - As we read through the entire Bible in year 2006 - I want this message to be a “shot in the arm” to encourage you - As you read, there will be things that are hard to understand; things that will seem a mystery - But ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Study On Revelation 7 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 7.

    Two preachers were holding up signs on a portion of roadway, trying to get the attention of passing cars. The first preacher’s sign read, “THE END IS NEAR!” A sports car flew by and upon reading the sign, the driver slowed down and yelled to the preacher, “TELL SOMEBODY ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Study On Revelation 8 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 8.

    In chapter 6, we saw Jesus Christ opening the six seals of the scroll. With the opening of each one, a more severe punishment was delivered to a sinful and unrepentant world than the punishment before. In chapter 7, we saw a temporary restraint from these punishments. And in the place of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other