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    The Living Hope Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 27, 2012
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    Explores Peter's doxology regarding the salvation we have in Christ.

    In the first chapter, I noted that the New Testament epistles follow the basic form of letter writing of that day. There is nothing significant about the form. What is significant is how the NT writers make use of the form to express their Christian content. What is the form? There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Glorious Joy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 27, 2012
     | 4,730 views

    A presentation of the glorious joy that awaits believers.

    In our previous chapter we looked at the living hope into which Christians are born. That hope is possessing the inheritance of the kingdom of God, of dwelling with God forever – a day that will come when Christ returns. Peter reflects further on what this inheritance entails and how it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Redemption Applied Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 30, 2012
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     | 3,658 views

    Presents how Christ's redemption works in us.

    In our previous passage, we looked at the subject of redemption, specifically what it means and how it is made. It means to make a ransom payment, to buy one’s freedom. In our case, a payment is made to free us from the slavery of sin. This payment was made by the blood of Christ. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    War Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 31, 2012
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     | 7,535 views

    As we consider politics according to the Bible, let us now examine what the Bible says about war.

    Scripture We are in the middle of an 8-weeks series of messages titled, “Politics According to the Bible.” We are examining key political issues in light of the Bible. Today, as we continue in our series on “Politics According to the Bible” I want to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Love - The Greatest Thing"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 6, 2013
     | 6,240 views

    God's love and how to realize it for yourself

    “Love – the Greatest of all” February 10, 2013 1 Corinthians 13 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christ’s Real Family Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 6, 2013
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     | 9,469 views

    If you want to be part of Christ’s real family, then don’t reject Him as a lunatic; don’t revile him as a devil; receive Him as Lord.

    For years an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems, and for years his family tried again and again to persuade him to get a hearing aid, but he always refused. Then finally, one day, he gave in. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of one of those nearly invisible hearing aids ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Three-Fold Response To Christmas

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
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    A reflection on Christmas

    THE THREE-FOLD RESPONSE TO CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:1-20 Introduction: When Pope Julius I, in the year 353, authorized December 25th to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus; who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen, in 1832, lit candles on the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Disabling Jesus-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2013
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     | 3,031 views

    3 of 4. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

    DISABLING JESUS-III—Luke 4:22-30 Attention: ‘Back in the day’ when I was an arrogant atheistic teenager I would occasionaly pick up a copy of the magazine National Lampoon. It was a spin-off of The Harvard Lampoon, a magazine giving birth to much of the trashy-immoral ‘comedy’ which is so prevalent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring Life Into Your House Again

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 17, 2012
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     | 43,457 views

    The Shunammite Woman in our text today will demonstrate the value of woman’s character when death wields its sword against the family.

    BRINGING LIFE INTO YOUR FAMILY AGAIN Building and maintaining a great family required a great and wise woman. The book of Proverbs describes her worth and character. Pro 31:10 "Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels. Pro 31:25 She dresses with strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Atonement Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
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     | 9,318 views

    What had for centuries been the clearest object lesson of the Messiah’s work is something that no one connected with him.

    Leviticus 16:15-22 Atonement May 24, 2015 D. Marion Clark Introduction Jesus and his disciples continue their walk along the Emmaus Road. He is interpreting to them the “things concerning himself” in Moses and the Prophets, i.e. the Old Testament. He has demonstrated how he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What A Day

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 29, 2015
     | 6,547 views

    There was more than just a parade that happened on Palm Sunday

    What a day! Normally when we think of the Sunday before Easter we focus on what is traditionally referred to as the “Triumphant Entry”. You remember the story, Jesus comes riding into Jerusalem on a young donkey and the crowds come out to greet him, yelling praises and waving Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Whole World Can't Be Wrong Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,293 views

    The whole world can't be wrong - can it?

    “Cross Currents: The Whole World Can’t be Wrong” John 12:12-19; Col 4:2-18 I can’t imagine how he must have felt. I’d like to have been there. Joshua was the new leader of Israel. Imagine following the footsteps of Moses. That’s a tall order. I have a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015
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     | 6,342 views

    The analysis of the lost older son in Luke 15:25-32 teaches us about the danger of moral conformity.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. The parable of the lost son is usually called the parable of the prodigal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Boasting About Tomorrow - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 10,964 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: Boasting About Tomorrow - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (James 4:13-17) I. Introduction A. After a 6 week long hiatus, we return to our study Christianity For Dummies based on the Book of James. As we've discussed, like the books in the For Dummies series, James is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do You Seek The Living One Among The Dead? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,926 views

    Why Do You Seek the Living One among the Dead? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Women (vs 1-3) (2). The Angelic Beings (vs 4-8) (3). The Disciples (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Quote: Professor John Lennox: "Stephen Hawkins was just ahead of me at Cambridge, I can remember him quite well although I did not know him. I was rather amused when the Times ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren