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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Get 1 Over

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2019
     | 3,813 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 9: 1 – 26

    Jeremiah 9: 1 – 26 Get 1 over 1 Oh, that my head were waters, and my eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! 2 Oh, that I had in the wilderness a lodging place for travelers; That I might leave my people and go from them! For they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Become Wise

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,869 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us build healthy family relationships in our organizations through the bond of Christ. Jesus said, "It is enough for the student to be like his teacher and the servant like his master...how much more the members of his household." (M

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us build healthy family relationships in our organizations through the bond of Christ. Jesus said, "It is enough for the student to be like his teacher and the servant like his master...how much more the members of his household." (Matt. 10:25) Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Worship? Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 401 ratings
     | 22,972 views

    This is a basic definition of worship.

    Worship is a broad term. Some have said that it defies explanation. Merriam-Webster defines worship as, “to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power” or “to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion” following up with “to perform or take part in worship or an ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus - Eternal Life Lifted Up

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,593 views

    Lenten message identifying Jesus as the source of Eternal Life.

    John 3:14-21 PROPOSITION: Jesus is the source of eternal life. OBJECTIVE: To realize the Source during lent. This is now the fourth Sunday during Lent. On April 13, we will experience the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem to begin his week of passion. This tradition call is Palm Sunday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Without Vision

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,927 views

    Often the Writings are misused, often because of ignorance. Often those which know the Bible well do not divide it! That made that many are those which miss good lesson...

    Pas de Vision Lecture : Proverbes 29/18 AQuand il n’y a pas de révélation, le peuple est sans frein ; Heureux s’il observe la loi !@ Introduction : Souvent les Ecritures sont mal utilisées, souvent  cause de l=ignorance. Souvent ceux qui connaissent bien la Bible ne la partagent pas ! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Opening Greetings Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD (WITH ITS MESSAGE OF ETERNAL LIFE) IS A SACRED TRUST

    BIG IDEA: THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD (WITH ITS MESSAGE OF ETERNAL LIFE) IS A SACRED TRUST I. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD ISSUES FROM A SENSE OF DIVINE CALLING Which results in an absolute commitment to the will of God; commissioned to fulfill a calling A. Paul as a Bond-servant of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rebuilding Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the rebuilding of the temple and start of sacrificial law in Israel.

    Sunday Evening, April 21, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#4] REBUILDING Matthew 24:15-16 Introduction: 1. As God is preparing for that day to begin the Tribulation, we are seeing many of the pieces to the puzzle fitting in place. 2. Tonight I want to identify some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,852 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 1:18-25 regarding the foolishness of the gospel in the eyes of the world

    Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Title: The Message of the Cross, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/11/10, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul begins to deal with the greatest solution to the problem of division in this text – the gospel of Christ. Recount context: division in the church over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Fit Messiah

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,360 views

    As Jesus deals with Satan’s temptations he proves that He is the only one fit to be the Messiah of mankind.

    You know it used to be that when you went to choose a Bible that your biggest decision was the type of cover to get. Then with the arrival of some of the more modern versions, one had to decide what version and what cover to get. Recently I received a catalogue from Christian Book Distributors. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Read The Whole Chapter

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 9, 2019
     | 2,197 views

    A study in the book of Esther 10: 1 – 3

    Esther 10: 1 – 3 I read the whole chapter 1 And King Ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea. 2 Now all the acts of his power and his might, and the account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Marvin Del Rios on Oct 20, 2015
     | 13,668 views

    words of encouragement and prayer for the Thessalonians are still words of encouragement and comfort for us today.

    I. Introduction II. “Stand firm” 2nd Thessalonians 2:13-17 Paul’s words of encouragement and prayer for the Thessalonians are still words of encouragement and comfort for us today. III. First let us look at verses 13-14, there are some key words to look at and to observe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evidence Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,612 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#4] EVIDENCE OF SUBMISSION 1 Timothy 2:9-15 Introduction: The #1 reason that pastors do not enjoy preaching through a book of the Bible is on display today. When preaching a topical sermon series, you can avoid controversial or uncomfortable subjects; but when you preach through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man In The Gorilla Suit

    Contributed by David Wilson on May 16, 2011
     | 3,952 views

    It's all a matter of focus.. We can focus on the World's point of view or on God's Word.

    TEXT: Psalm 1:1-6 TITLE: The Man in the Gorilla Suit Date: May 15, 2011 I’m blessed today because Brother Marty provided the sermon illustration I needed for the message I felt led to bring. At Traffic School, the group was asked to view a video of two basketball teams. One team wore white ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Total Absence Of An Exit

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,103 views

    Listen, Paul was absolutely sure he was going to die for the gospel that he had pronounced the sentence upon himself. (The Lord took Paul to the point at which he could not fall back on any intellectual, physical, or emotional human resource.

    Total Absence of an Exit 2 Corinthians 1:8-10NJK For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. 9 Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Light Affects Series

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Apr 20, 2013
     | 5,248 views

    Every person should serve Jesus because of how He Who is Light affects us.

    Ephesian Series Light Affects Ephesians 5:8-14 April 14, 2013 AM Subject: Light Central Theme: How Light Affects Objective: Every person should serve Jesus because of how He Who is Light affects us. Introduction: I’m loving this series in Ephesians. There are some great teachings in the ...read more

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