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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Becoming A Festival, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    A vision of worship. In the OT, God was untouchable. Now we are invited into His City. The result is thankfulness, awe, and reverence.

    Becoming A Festival, pt. 1 February 8/9, 2003 Intro: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1: Q: What is the chief end of man? A: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. The question and answer get to the heart of why we were created – we were created to worship God – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    War Of Words -- Word Of Wicked Vs Word Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,563 views

    THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT

    BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT I. (:1) THE PLIGHT OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES: (contrasted with vs. 8) A. The Godly Man “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be” B. The Faithful “For the faithful disappear from among the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Curse Of Adam Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,523 views

    The cure for those who are in Jesus by faith is much more powerful than the curse for those who are in Adam by nature

    It seems that in our world, doctrine has gotten a bad rap. Perhaps you’ve seen or heard people use a slogan like “Love unites, doctrine divides” or one of its relatives like “Service unites, doctrine divides” or “Justice divides, doctrine divides”. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Hell Exist?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 3, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    This doctrine seems to be in limbo in recent times. What did Jesus teach?

    DOES HELL EXIST? VARIOUS PASSAGES (REVELATION 14:1-20) INTRODUCTION In today’s world, it might be difficult to find people who believe in Hell. There are several reasons, I think, why people do not want to believe in Hell. First, they feel that Hell is barbaric and an ancient idea. Hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Jealousy Good Or Bad?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2019
     | 1,722 views

    A study in the book of Romans 9: 30 – 10: 21

    Romans 9: 30 – 10: 21 Is Jealousy good or bad? 30 What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness of faith; 31 but Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness.32 Why? ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    The Battle of Armageddon points out the need to follow Jesus and to trust in what He has done for us.

    Last year the 1980’s TV series, “The A-Team” was made into a full length motion picture. In both the TV series and the movie, a group of ex-United States Army Special Forces are led by Colonel “Hannibal” Smith who was played in the TV series by George Peppard and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Carry Your Cross?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 29, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,901 views

    Looking at Simon being forced to carry the cross, we consider the call of each Christian to carry a cross as part of the life of faith.

    SIMON'S TASK: Simon was called on to carry the cross. - Mark 15:21. OUR TASK: We are called on to carry our cross. - Mark 8:34. - It’s not just Simon who was called on to carry the cross. As part of the Christian life, we are called to carry our cross as well. - This is confusing to many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Versus Evil

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 16, 2015
     | 5,440 views

    We want to make real changes in our lives, but many of us are looking for a magic pill to solve all of our problems. We have to open ourselves to the wonderful and unpredictable Spirit that is flowing so freely and so full of life all around us.

    The first seven chapters of the Book of Romans have focused on the power of sin in our lives, and they have set the stage for chapter 8 by discussing Paul’s ideas about sin. Our reading today from Romans 8:1-11 is an entrance into friendly territory. It talks about the Holy Spirit, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Do You Hear The Word? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 29, 2008
     | 3,334 views

    When God’s Word is communicated, the state of your mind can greatly affect how your heart receives what God is saying. We have the first part in a discussion from Acts 17 on the ways the Bible is communicated and received.

    Chapter 17 gives us three glimpses at how people process the Word of God. Isn’t contrast great? Medical science uses contrast to find anomalies in the body, and here we use contrast to see the different approaches people take to the Word of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ. We’ll look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Opening Greetings Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,654 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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    'wealth & Poverty'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2024
     | 1,099 views

    'Wealth & Poverty' (selected Proverbs) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Wealth & Poverty Reading: Proverbs 10:4, 10:15, 10:22, 13:8, 18:11, 18:23, 19:4, 21:6, 30:8-9 Quote: • I like what Earl Wilson said: • “There ought to be a better way of starting the day than having to get up.” • Reminds me of the story of the teenage boy, • Who was so lazy that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    An Offering Given In Purity Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2021
     | 2,903 views

    Every believer ought to be a philanthropist in that they seek the welfare of those around them. That is not to say that we support ungodly behavior, but that we seek to assist those in need.

    An Offering Given in Purity Matthew 6: 1-4 Today we begin a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of what we have studied in the past. We are still dealing with the message Jesus preached to the multitudes. His focus has shifted somewhat, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Ross avatar

    This 'n That Series

    Contributed by Phillip Ross on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    Finding Christ in Proverbs, applying Christ to life.

    This And That Proverbs 1:1-4 The Book of Proverbs is attributed to Solomon, the son of David. Whether or not Solomon personally wrote the various proverbs or simply collected them--or both--is immaterial because the Holy Spirit is the real author of them all. Attributing them to Solomon provides ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Streaming: Live- Presenters To End-Users Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 3, 2011
     | 4,418 views

    Living in the light is to be visible evidence of God-like living.

    20110403 Web Site Title: Streaming: Live Presenters to End-Users Text: Ephesians 5:8-14 Thesis: Living in the light is to be visible evidence of God-like living. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, repenting of our sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    7th is series on 1 Thessalonians (7 of 8).

    THE DAY OF THE LORD 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 INTRO: Jesus Christ both unites and divides. Those who have trusted in Him as Saviour are united in Christ. When Jesus returns in the air, we shall be caught up together, never to be separated again. But Christ is also a divider. Those who reject Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist