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  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    Sustained By The Faithfulness Of God

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 25, 2025
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     | 400 views

    Oliver Cromwell asked for a portrait “warts and all.” Paul writes 1 Corinthians the same way—seeing the flaws but starting with grace. In 1:1–9 we’ll see our called identity and God’s faithfulness to sustain us.

    Today we’re going to be in the first 9 verses of 1 Corinthians. While studying these verses, I came across a story that I’d like to share with all of you. Oliver Cromwell It’s a story of Oliver Cromwell. If you’re unaware of who he is, I’ll give you an extremely brief summary: he was a political ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Spiritual Transformation

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 9, 2025
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    Some folks have some strange ideas about conversion. Illus: Did you hear about the man that was named John Smith who was a Protestant living in a Catholic community?

    Introduction: On the first Friday of Lent, John was outside grilling a big juicy steak on his grill. Meanwhile, all of his Catholic neighbors were eating cold tuna fish for supper. This went on each Friday of Lent. On the last Friday of Lent, the neighborhood men got together and decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To Responding To The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 14, 2025
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    This is a Bible study lesson. In this lesson we review the keys to appropriately responding to the unexpected - moving beyond our initial fear, despondency and worry.

    Keys To Responding To The Unexpected (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Show Me Your Glory Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 19, 2025
     | 467 views

    Moses prays an audacious prayer - show me your glory.

    Moses: Show Me Your Glory Exodus 32-33 Pastor Jefferson M. Willams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-19-2025 Squab When I was younger, I was invited to attend a birthday dinner for a friend at Ducks. Ducks was a five-star restaurant at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. It was very expensive and quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of The Missing Day

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025
     | 122 views

    Rediscovering the gift we forgot. A day that disappeared from our calendars long before it vanished from our hearts.

    Part 1 – The Beginning of Rest We live in a restless world. We measure our worth by how many emails we answer before breakfast, how many miles we drive, how many boxes we check before nightfall. The very first full day of human existence was nothing like that. The first sound Adam and Eve ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God's Stewards Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 10, 2025
     | 190 views

    A life with Jesus is fraught with the struggle between master's. In the parables and teachings of Luke 16, Jesus urges that we should serve God as his stewards with our resources, righteousness, and relationships.

    Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been able to learn about the ways that God considers us and how He searches for us and welcomes us when we come home, when we truly repent. While life with God is one of peace and rest because of His great love for us and because of Jesus’ substitutionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Suffering Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 12, 2025
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     | 275 views

    Peter instructs us to regard suffering as a test of our faith, one that we can pass by rejoicing in suffering.

    This morning, we resume our study of a letter written by the apostle Peter, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, sometime around 62-64 A.D. This is a general epistle, a letter written to believers scattered throughout five Roman provinces in northern Asia Minor; in what is today the country of Turkey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Separation From The World Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 14, 2018
     | 12,956 views

    The only reward Paul wanted from the Corinthians was conduct in accordance with the Gospel of Christ.

    July 25, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.1.b: Separation from the world. (6:14–7:4) 2nd Corinthians 6:11-13 (NKJV) 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Book Of Jude Part 6 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2018
     | 8,750 views

    First he reminds them that they have been forewarned with regard to the oncoming peril. Then he encourages them to maintain themselves in a strong spiritual condition. Finally, he counsels them to use discernment in ministering to those who have been . .

    15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. I cannot pass v. 15 without taking notice of how often, and how forcefully, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pattern Of Conversion (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    To establish that God has provided for faith seekers, the pattern of conversion to Christ was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the Holy Spirit's work in the Dispensation of Grace.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. He the Spirit of Truth Has Come 2. He Will Guide You into All Truth 3. He Will Shew You Things to Come Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss “The Pattern of Conversion.” This will be the most critical “textual sermon” I have ever preached. This lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Christ Is: Savior (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 16, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 617 views

    To establish that the Scriptures reveal Jesus Christ as 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. This dissertation proves Jesus Christ is the Savior.

    INTRODUCTION 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 many religious scholars deny or reject the divinity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jews And Greeks And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2018
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     | 11,163 views

    Paul had the best Jewish education available at that time; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the essential point and substance of the gospel.

    August 5, 2012 First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.2: Jews and Greeks and Wisdom Scripture 1 Corinthians 1.18-1.25 1 Cor 1:18-25 (KJV) 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did He Promise An R71000? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 24, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,365 views

    To prove Christ never promised: the rapture, 7-years of tribulation, and 1000-year reign, at His Second Advent. This doctrine is all religious nonsense, conceived by misinterpretation of keys, symbols, and prophecies: in the Old Testament and the Book of Revelation.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Did He Promise an R71000? Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Did He Promise an R71000?" This is the eighth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Know What Love Is! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,864 views

    In contrast to what the world calls love, this sermon explains the Bible’s definition of what real love is.

    What Do You Know? I Know What Love Is 1John 3:11-24 & 4:7-21 May 13, 2001 Mother’s Day Intro: A. [Kellie Ammons sent the following e-mail to me this week…] Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. So one day he asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Principles Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 223 ratings
     | 83,989 views

    Do you obtain little or no results fron your prayers? This could be why!

    THE PRINCIPLES OF PRAYER In the book of James, we read about a wonderful qualification on prayer: James 5:16: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. The above passage says the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal