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  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    The Kingdom Of God Comes To Earth Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 30, 2015
     | 5,744 views

    Eventually a literal kingdom is set up in the New Jerusalem. Christ's people literally reign over a literal planet with a literal King, Jesus. We stress "literal" because of so many who love to "spiritualize" texts.

    5 . THE KINGDOM COMES TO EARTH A. The day of the Lord! No less than fifteen Bible characters speak of a unique day that is to come at the end of this present age. All of their descriptions point to a time that has not begun as yet! They speak of an unrepeatable time, as exceptionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Judas Maccabees Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2022
     | 2,187 views

    Judas Maccabeus (died 160 BC) was the leader of a Jewish revolt against the repressive policies of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the King of Syria.

    Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Born: 190 BC, Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel Died: 160 BC, Judea Parents: Mattathias Dynasty: Hasmonean Successor: Jonathan Apphus Books: Playing Dreidel with Judah Maccabee Siblings: Simon Thassi, Jonathan Apphus, Eleazar Avaran Judas Maccabeus Judas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Hypocrisy And Abuse? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,775 views

    What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023

    What About Hypocrisy and Abuse? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 9, 2023 Summary: Engaging the issue of hypocrisy and abuse by Christian leaders which effects the decision of many to leave church or their faith. What do we do when those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Year Vision 2024 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2023
     | 3,962 views

    Never seen before in 2024

    New Year: “Never seen before in 2024!” Thesis: We are praying God will help you see and experience something spiritual, like a revelation from the Holy Spirit, a miracle, a Biblical truth, a life changing encounter with God, or a breakthrough. Our prayer is that you see and seek something from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ's Deity And Divine Nature Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 11, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,019 views

    To establish that the Scriptures reveal Jesus Christ as God, Lord, and Savior. Class is still out for some of our Scholars in this regard; some would have Him yet in the tomb, while others see Him no more than a mere man. We seek to identify Christ’s true divine nature!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Jesus Christ Is God 2. Jesus Christ Is Lord 3. Jesus Christ Is Savior Introductory Remarks. 1. During our research and development on the lesson on being “partakers of the divine nature of Christ,” as described in 2 Peter 1:3-4, a great truth emerged. And that was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reclaimation 1 Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    Third Chapter in my book

    In this chapter, we will discuss the first part of the process of reclamation. In this chapter, we will discover why we can expect God to help us and discuss steps to Reclamation. These steps are found in 2nd Chronicles 7: 12-14; ‘And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Followers Are Good Stewards Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
     | 4,112 views

    Part 03 of Lesson 09 of the Follow Me Series

    Followers Are Good Stewards Grady Henley Part 03 of Lesson 09 of the Follow Me Series Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As We Wait

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,067 views

    waiting on God

    The season of Advent is characterized by an air of uncertainty as it looks backward to the birth of Christ and forward to His Second Coming. The first Sunday uses apocalyptic texts with sobering images and ideas of the coming judgment. It calls into presence the importance of the Advent season. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    So God CREATED Human in His own IMAGE. In other words, we HUMAN, have the ABILITY to KNOW THINGS, to make DESCISIONS, and to DISCERN the PURPOSE and PLAN of God. So we can learn to UNDERSTAND His COUNSEL, His PLAN. As we GROW in the KNOWLEDGE of God, He

    Understanding the WISDOM of God 1. What Caused God to CREATE HUMAN? "What is man that You should think of him, and the Son of man that You should care for him? For a little while you made him lower than the angels, and YOU CROWNED HIM with GLORY and HONOR. YOU GAVE HIM AUTHORITY OVER ALL THINGS ...read more

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    The Unmarried And Widows Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 21, 2018
     | 4,517 views

    In this passage the apostle develops guidelines for the unmarried and widows, the married believers, and mixed marriages. Some of the topics covered are; celibacy, chastity, marriage, stoicism, and virgins.

    December 7, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.2: The Unmarried and Widows Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.8-16 1 Cor 7.8-16 (KJV) 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering For Righteousness In An Imperfect Church (1 Peter 3:8-22) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 8,617 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8-22

    Suffering for Righteousness in an Imperfect Church Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Decieves The Hearts Of The Simple (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 971 views

    To herald Paul’s solemn plea and message to the church in Rome, to mark and turn away from those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine they had heard, learned, believed, and obeyed according to “The faith, once delivered to the saints.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Deceives the Hearts of the Simple Introductory Remarks. 1. This is lesson three in the sermon series: “Paul’s Solemn Plea To Rome.” This was an urgent and solemn plea from the beloved apostle Paul to the saints at Rome. His message began with a sincere plea to the brethren ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Be Foolish Serve God

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,543 views

    To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go And Do Likewise

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,043 views

    To establish that the man who would do good; must show compassion and be involved in helping anyone found in peril. It is not enough to note a given situation; the "Good Samaritan" was constrained into action on behalf of his neighbor’s conditions.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Certain: Priest Saw Him 2. A Certain: Levite Looked on Him 3. A Certain: Samaritan Helped Him Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "Go and do likewise." This sermon will address three men that came upon a certain man; that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter Delivered Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 16, 2017
     | 19,617 views

    The Jews were pleased to see that the government in Palestine, Herod Agrippa being the current ruler, was taking action against the followers of this new religion, for they saw Christianity as a threat to their way of life and to the Jewish religion.

    June 17, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.2: Peter Delivered (12:3-17) Scripture (Acts 12:3-17; KJV) 3 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist