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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Did Paul Participate In Festivals?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
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    Paul gives us insights into why he participated in religious festivals for the sake of the kingdom of God.

    Why Did Paul Participate in Festivals? (Acts 20:13-16) 1. Why do you suppose that Paul was in such a hurry to get to the festival of Pentecost in Jerusalem in this passage? Illustration:Experience comes from what we have done. Wisdom comes from what we have done badly. Theodore Levitt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Did We See You Hungry? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2011
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    Our good works for our brothers and sisters are icons of Christ in our culture.

    Monday of First Week in Lent 14 March 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy At various times in the history of the Church, Judaizing elements in and outside the Church have risen up and waved the second half of the first commandment at the Church, and accused us of worshiping images and idols. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lessons In Apologetics #4: Pragmaticism & Combinationalism

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 27, 2010
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    Lessons In Apologetics #4: Pragmaticism & Combinationalism

    The next theory of truth and religious knowledge is pragmatism. Developed initially by Charles Sander Pierce and expanded by William James, pragmatism is the theory that truth is not determined by what one thinks, feels, or discovers but rather by what works. Christians may instinctively recoil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can You Hear Me Now?

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006
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    A message to believers that God can use you to proclaim His message no matter who the audience may be.

    Can You Hear Me Now? Acts 24:1-27 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. 2 When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: "We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Truth

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
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    The world cultures pretend to have something better to offer but the real truth can only be found in Jesus Christ and the Word of God

    Introduction: Psalm 119:98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. Some commentaries believe that Daniel wrote Psalm 119. Being instructed by God, he was found to have more knowledge than any of the Chaldeans, and his wisdom soon appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slippery Slopes Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008
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    This message answers a question on backsliding.

    TOUGH QUESTIONS BIBLE ANSWERS Slippery Slopes July 30, 2008 The question tonight has to do with an issue we see all too much in congregations everywhere—backsliding & even turning away from the Faith. 2 Peter 2:20-22—How does this apply to a backslider who comes back to God? Let’s notice a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Winning Against The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 14, 2020
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    God has called us to be faithful... Not Fearful. In this message Dr. Vorce walks us through how to conquer the spirit of fear that tries to invade our lives.

    SCRIPTURE: 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 It appears that Pastor Timothy (Pastor of the church at Ephesus) may have been struggling with operating in the giftings that God had placed in him. ILLUSTRATIVE STORY One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    At The Right Hand Of God Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 21, 2021
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    We all profess that Jesus sits at the right hand of God in heaven. Well, what’s he doing there? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/76wXEd7zvhA]

    Scripture Reading: Mark 16:13-19 These returned and reported it to the rest; but they did not believe them either. Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Third Sunday Of Lent, Year A--“Worn 5 Times By Mistake.”

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2020
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    This woman faced her dragons. She is no longer hiding out.

    An ad in the local newspaper read: “For sale, sleeveless wedding dress, white, size 8, veil included. Worn once, by mistake.” That woman of Samaria could have said “worn 5 times by mistake.” Her marriages could have been because of economic and social reasons rather than for lustful ones, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Wanted: Dead Or Alive Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017
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    What makes heaven heaven? God is there. If we went to a place paved with gold and ornamented with jewels and bathed in dazzling light, and governed by satan, it would be a place of torment, pain, and sorrow.

    3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. What happens when you die? For one thing, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus, The Heavenly Comforter

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 31, 2015
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    When we fail to keep his perfect standards perfectly, our failures remind us that Jesus, the cross and the empty tomb is our only hope.

    The Gospel passage from Mark 10:2-16 appears at first glance to be two unrelated stories, but there is a connection between the two of them. Both stories tell us how Jesus cares for the outcasts and the less fortunate in society and how he expects us to treat them. In Old Testament times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Trial 0f Jesus - Caiaphus Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022
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    As we look at the trial of Jesus, we will see how the religious leaders disregarded their own laws regarding the legal proceeding of a capital crime (one worthy of death). In this integrated gospel account, we will also see the fulfillment of prophecies written by David.

    It was Preparation Day, the day before the Passover Sabbath. In the darkness of the early hours of the morning, Jesus was arrested. The crowd of guards and soldiers led him bound to Annas. Although Annas had previously been the high priest, Caiaphas his son-in-law was the high priest that year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Letter Of Concern- Learn From History Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 13, 2022
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    This is the 86th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 17th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#86] A LETTER OF CONCERN- LEARN FROM HISTORY 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Introduction: I know that I have told you many stories through the years about me learning things the hard way. I tried to teach my kids to learn from history, so that they would not have to suffer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Problem Is Sin Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2020
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    The prophecies of Isaiah were fulfilled in the mission and work of Jesus--and more than fulfilled.

    Monday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2020 Scholars tell us that the Book of Isaiah appears from language and tone to have three parts, written with the words of the prophet, living late in the life of the kingdom of Judea. The first part prophesies the need for repentance in Judea and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why You Need To Read Your Bible

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 24, 2013
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     | 5,607 views

    We must have more than just a working knowledge of God’s Word in our lives.

    Why You Need to Read Your Bible September 22, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must have more than just a working knowledge of God’s Word in our lives. Focus Passage: Acts 17:10-12 Introduction: While studying in the Holy Lands, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist