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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    No Power In Death

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 30, 2023
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    ready yourself every evening when you retire, repenting any sins you may have committed so you can confidently commit yourself to the arms of Christ.

    Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2023 Anyone who has even modest cultural understanding has heard of the prophet Elijah, who is associated with Israelite king Ahab and his pagan wife, Jezebel. Like us, Elijah lived in a culture that had turned its back on the true God, YHWH, and fallen into all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith Expectancy Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
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    God answers faith-filled prayers. “Ask and you will receive” (Matt. 7:7). “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John 14:13).

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH MEANS EXPECT AN ANSWER 1. The word faith is used five ways in Scriptures: a. Doctrinal faith, “Denied the faith” (1 Tim. 5:8). b. Saving faith, a verb “by grace are you saved by faith” (Eph. 2:8). c. Justifying faith, “We have been made right in God’s sight by faith” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing God

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 29, 2023
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    In your life and studies of the scriptures, do you hear God? I mean, do you really hear God speaking to you or is the idea of hearing God an illusion?

    In your life and studies of the scriptures, do you hear God? I mean, do you really hear God speaking to you or is the idea of hearing God an illusion? Often we forget, God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4:24. Therefore, to hear God, which Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Always Wins Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 3, 2023
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    God will bring Holy Moments in your life to bring correction in your life.

    Introduction I have been a Christian for forty-seven years (47) years. During that time, I have to say that I have had a great relationship with God. But I also must tell you that the most powerful times in my Christian journey with the Lord occurred those times I called “Holy Moments.” Those “Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Connected Holy Moment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 19, 2023
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    Our God is so awesome that He can combine two Holy Moments between unlikely people for His glory.

    Introduction Before Mother’s Day, I began a new series called “I Yearn for More Holy Moments with God.” And in that first sermon of this series, I shared with you the Holy Moment between God and Jonah before Jonah agreed to go to Nineveh to preach as God had asked him. Today, I want to share a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer's Imperative Reaction To Christ's Imminant Return Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 9, 2023
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    The 3 Main Points of this message were borrowed from John MacArthur's message of the same passage in Revelation

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org A couple of Wednesdays ago during our Bible study, we came to the concluding verses in our study of the Book of Revelation. Over the last two years, a group of us have committed to a continual examination of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    We Want A King Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021
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    Long before the British royalty, the Bible tells the story of Israel’s royalty. Yet, many of us know so much less about Israel’s royal line than England’s royal line.

    On the birthday of “The King” Elvis Presley, I am grateful to have you join me for a study of royalty. Some people think that America may have never known “President” George Washington had he had a desire to be King George I. George Washington is our nation’s first military hero because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing And Obeying The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 6, 2021
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    God is willing to lead us in His perfect will by speaking to us through several ways. But we must be willing to obey His voice to enjoy the blessings of His divine guidance.

    Hearing and Obeying the Voice of God Study Text: 1 Samuel 3: 1 – 14 Introduction: - One of the greatest benefits of our salvation is hearing God speak to us personally. There can be no intimate relationship with our heavenly Father without it. But, as easy as it is for us to speak to Him, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Look At The Book - Introduction To Proverbs

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2023
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    'A Look At The Book - Introduction to Proverbs' - Selected Scriptures from Proverbs - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Name (chapter 1 verse 1). (2). Authors (chapter 1 verse 1). (3). Content: (3a). Subjects & Statements. (3b). People & Problems. (3c). Counselling and Correction. SERMON BODY: Ill: • Here are some popular English proverbs. • Can you complete them? • ‘Actions speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Being A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 27, 2023
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    God loveth a cheerful giver!

    God loveth a cheerful giver. Does that mean God does not love those that do not give cheerfully? No, I don't think so. But I do feel God has a special love for those who do give cheerfully. 1. Same word is found in Hebrews 12:6 2. we get excited about other things: a. ball games b. doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pathway To Kingdom Greatness Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2023
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    In the kingdom of God, relationships are more important than positions of authority and prestige. Jesus gives us the pathway to kingdom greatness.

    Sermon: The Pathway to Kingdom Greatness Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Living Hope, A Sure Anchor In Troubled Times Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 29, 2022
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     | 5,679 views

    Peter has some good news for beaten down and discouraged Jesus-followers.

    Living Hope A Sure Anchor In Troubled Times Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discerning The Times

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2022
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    Why is it important to use discernment.

    Discerning the Times Luke 12:49-56 The Revised Common Lectionary sometimes has a very awkward passage selection. In this case, the passage begins in the middle of a discourse by Jesus. If one has not read the previous portion of the discourse, one might not understand this passage as one ought. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Saving Faith

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Aug 9, 2022
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    I think the most important question of our lives is that question… WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? How can I be confident that when I die, my sins are forgiven, and I have the promise of living eternally with Christ?

    Faith Acts 16: 25 – 32 The apostle Paul was thrown into jail for preaching about Christ in the city of Philippi. He and his companion Silas were beaten and then chained to an inner dungeon. The Bible records that Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises to God, and the prisoners heard them. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Using Our Talents For The Kingdom (9/24/2017)

    Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022
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    Use Your Talents For God

    Matthew 25:14-30 Headings in Various Translations Parable of the Talents – Parable of the 3 Servants – Parable of the Bags of Gold Different translations mention gold, silver, goods, possessions, money, valuables … Meaning of the Greek word “talanton” (talent). A talent was not a coin, but rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ