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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Opening Greetings Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

    BIG IDEA: APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP I. AUTHOR = PAUL A. His Authority = "an apostle of Christ Jesus" one sent by God Ellicott: "didn’t merely derive his commission from Christ, but belonged to Him." B. His Authentication = "according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Knew The Place

    Contributed by Wade Biggs on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,613 views

    Judas spirit lives on, many are still betraying Christ.

    “HE KNEW THE PLACE” (Jn. 18:2) No doubt many times we or others have used this man (Judas) to show many things about deception, discernment, and devilment. All to often today we find people who just like Judas know the place. Judas like many today have the advantages of being surrounded by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disciplined Christian ( I Corithians 9:19-27) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,654 views

    I Corithians 9:19-27

    THE DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Introduction A. Verses 19 through 23 might sound like the words of a hypocrite to those who do not know Paul’s teaching. B. He is really giving illustrations of how he adapts his ministry to win people to Christ. C. He now uses athletic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel From Christ Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,538 views

    Paul teaches that the gospel he preached was not received by man, but from Jesus Himself.

    Galatians 1:11-24 “The Gospel from Christ” • What we proclaim • What God can use. • Vv. 11-12 “I certify you” also said let me make this perfectly clear. • Paul often refers to this revelation (unveiling  wasn’t something that did not exist, but was previously unknown), the mystery of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rescue

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,659 views

    The Messengers & ❶. Where They Went ❷·. Why They Went ❸. What They Went to Do

    In one of Charlie Chaplin’s great silent films, he plays a prisoner being transported to jail, but his boat has been shipwrecked. We pick up Chaplin is sitting on a beach looking at the clasp around his leg attaching him to a ball and chain. The whole film shows him relating to this ball and chain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Garments Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,024 views

    The garment of Righteousness protects us from the tactics of the evil one

    The Garment of Righteousness Ephesians 4: 17-32 Syrianna……Arabs Righteousness Position-State of being Rom.4:6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: 7 “Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Temptations Along The Way Series

    Contributed by Peter Chan on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    Learning from Jesus how we may deal with temptations in our journey as disciples: Be Scriptural, Be Straightforward and Be Submissive.

    Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 13th February 2005 Text : Luke 4:1–13 (cf. Matthew 4:1–11) Title : Temptations Along the Way Introduction When tempted to sin, if only we would see the real filth we would be kissing if we succumb to it. Temptation Testing / ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Present Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    Our source of strength as we face the storms of life is that God is present "in the boat" with us.

    Matthew 8:23-27 “God is Present” INTRODUCTION After the monsoon storm of last Tuesday, we can easily identify with the disciples and the tempest in which they found themselves. Even with the advantages of Doppler radar and the eagerness of weather reporters who finally had something to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Testimony Of John Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 23, 2008
     | 4,332 views

    John the Baptist’s testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    John 1:19-28 “The Testimony of John” I. The Question (19-22) • Vv. 19-20 John the Baptist’s voice breaks 400 years of silence. • “The Jews” is used by John to describe many groups within the Jewish community; here it is referring particularly to the Pharisees. • Background on the Jews of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can't Speak--But I Can Hear You!

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,960 views

    The birth of John the Baptist gives us a clear sign of his message--Christ must increase; we must decrease.

    Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist June 24, 2011 There are only two birthday celebrations of men in the liturgical year. A line through them cuts the year exactly in half. Today, around the summer solstice, we celebrate the birth of John, who was the precursor of his cousin, Jesus, whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith As Trust

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,139 views

    Faith in the midst of adversity.

    FAITH AS TRUST. Psalm 62:5-12. 1. Context David asserts in Psalm 62:1, that, “Truly” his soul waits upon God, from whom comes his salvation. The Psalmist claims, in no uncertain terms, that his trust is grounded in God (Psalm 62:2). This is a statement of faith which he has reached through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Significance Of The Book Of Jonah Series

    Contributed by Alexander Shaw on Oct 11, 2015
     | 5,573 views

    What do you really make of the book of Jonah?

    Some weeks ago I was making a fresh study of the book of Jonah as it was the basis of the Bible Reading notes which our dear folk use. If you are a Pastor or Bible teacher I do hope you provide Bible reading notes, or Study Notes, for their daily use. We all need all the help that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Portrait Of A Preacher Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
     | 4,166 views

    Chapter 11 may be one of the most personable chapters in the book. Paul pours out his heart. One sees the true heartbeat of a genuine preacher.

    THE PORTRAIT OF A PREACHER (THE RIGHT KIND THAT IS) II CORINTHIANS 11:1-33 INTRODUCTION: Chapter 11 may be one of the most personable chapters in the book. Paul pours out his heart. One sees the true heartbeat of a genuine preacher. I. Study Paul’s Comparison (v.1-15) Paul compares himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent 1c--Vigilance Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 22, 2018
     | 5,290 views

    Advent is a time to renew a theocentric approach in an often-anxious world.

    Advent1C Welcome to this First Sunday of Advent. Today’s Readings from Luke’s Gospel is a little unsettling. In it, Christ seems to be describing the end of the world. Listen to his words: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Workman Approved By God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,474 views

    The correct handling of the Word of truth.

    A WORKMAN APPROVED BY GOD. 2 Timothy 2:14-19. Earlier in the chapter, Timothy was encouraged, first, to ‘endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (cf. 2 Timothy 2:3). Second, to ‘strive lawfully’ as a good athlete (cf. 2 Timothy 2:5). And thirdly, to spend himself in labour, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational