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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Must Caesar Always Be Obeyed? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2011
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     | 4,622 views

    What are the limits of obedience owed to the state when state and church are in conflict?

    “Whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.” The Book of Judges concludes on a gloomy note. The last verse of the book reads, “In those days there was no king in Israel.” Then, this dark assessment is appended “Everyone did what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitate Christ Not The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
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     | 7,015 views

    Three questions arise to me out of our chapter: • Who is the Man of lawlessness? • What power is holding back the rise of the antichrist? • How do I keep from being deceived by the Great Deceiver?

    Series: Imitators Summary of last week: 2 Thessalonians was written shortly after the first letter was delivered. Most likely the deliverer of the first letter noted some serious misunderstandings of The Coming of the Lord and end times beliefs which needed to be addressed. Paul writes this letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Land Owner Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2011
     | 12,174 views

    1) The work (Matthew 21:33) 2) The Wickedness (Matthew 21:34–39) 3) The wrath (Matthew 21:40–41) 4)The witness (Matthew 21:42) and finally 5) The withdrawal (Matthew 21:43–46).

    This week, a suicide attacker who appears to have concealed his explosives inside a turban killed a senior cleric and at least three other people on Thursday at a funeral service for the assassinated brother of the Afghan president in southern Kandahar city. The attack came just two days after a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sunday Is The Son's Day Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 15, 2012
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     | 11,753 views

    God wants us to rest in Him and devote ourselves to the Son's Day.

    Sunday is the Son’s Day Exodus 20:8-11 Rev. Brian Bill 7/15/12 Would you like to have more hours in your day? More days in your week? More weeks in your year? More years in your life? If you could have more than 24, how many would you like? According to a survey in the UK, men would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting The Stage Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2016
     | 7,932 views

    A study of the genealogy of the Christ as presented by Matthew.

    MATTHEW 1:1-17 DRAMATIC EVENTS IN AN OUT-OF-THE-WAY PLACE: SETTING THE STAGE “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. “Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yes, You Can Judge A Book By Its Cover Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 12, 2015
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     | 8,037 views

    A study of the book of Revelation chapter 20

    Revelation 20: 1 – 15 Yes, You Can Judge A Book By Its Cover 1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Don’t Worry – Be Happy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2016
     | 5,127 views

    A study of the book of Job 17: 1 – 16

    Job 17: 1 – 16 Don’t Worry – Be Happy 1 “My spirit is broken, my days are extinguished, the grave is ready for me. 2 Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? 3 “Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Kingdom Character-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2016
     | 6,599 views

    5 of 5. One of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the motherly potential of a harlot. A person’s character reveals their fitness for/citizenship/as a servant in God’s kingdom. Kingdom character is manifested in one’s approach to...

    KINGDOM CHARACTER-V—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential(Mother’s Day) Is God leading you or has the devil been allowed access to your world because of the way in which you approach your potential? Do you have character that is fit for God’s Kingdom? Remember our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cornelius' Vision Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2017
     | 17,425 views

    Luke views the visit of Peter to the House of Cornelius, with such importance that he goes into the minute details and then repeats the story in Chapter 11. Indeed, it was the most significant event that we have witnessed thus far. The future course....

    By: Tom Lowe Title: Cornelius' Vision (10:1-8) Scripture (Acts 10:1-8) 1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caiaphas

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 24, 2017
     | 8,317 views

    The High Priest who compared Jesus to the Scapegoat.

    Who was Caiaphas? First, let me introduce you to the central player in this drama – a man named Caiaphas. According to Josephus (Antiquities, XVIII, iv, 3), Caiaphas was appointed High-Priest of the Jews by the Roman procurator Valerius Gratus, the predecessor of Pontius Pilate, about A.D. 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,669 views

    Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

    April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Past Forgiven, A Life Worth Living, A Future In Heaven!

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 27, 2020
     | 3,510 views

    From this brief but powerful text we are going to discover three things the Resurrection of Jesus Christ provides:

    (1 Pet 1:3 NKJV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Pet 1:4 NKJV) to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "chosen": The Elements Of Election Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 22, 2021
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     | 4,206 views

    The 1) Condition (1 Pt. 1:1a), 2) Nature (1 Pt. 1:1b), 3) Source (1 Pt. 1:2a), 4) Sphere (1 Pt. 1:2b), 5) Effect (1 Pt. 1:2c), 6) Security (1 Pt. 1:2d), and 7) The Advantages of Election (1 Pt. 1:2e).

    1 Peter 1:1–2. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    I Met Him When I Was Dry And Thirsty Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 21, 2021
     | 7,076 views

    Jesus showed God’s love to one of His lost sheep beside a well in Samaria and then He showed His love for all of His lost sheep on the cross.

    Ahhh … small town country living! Where everybody knows everybody …and everybody knows everybody’s business, amen? Sychar was your typical small country town where everybody knew everybody … and everybody knew everybody’s business. Sychar’s only claim to fame was that it was located a half ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Struggling With Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2019
     | 4,344 views

    The 1) Relational Struggle (Galatians 5:20b-21a) and 2) Personal Struggle (Galatians 5:21b) with sin.

    If you are a fan of classic, dry humor, then you probably know Bob Newhart. There is a skit where he’s a Psychiatrist and a patient comes in. After he explains the billing process, she explains her problem. After listening, he replies that he wants to say just two words. I want you to take them out ...read more

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    Denomination: Other