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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    What To Do With God’s Word

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 7, 2015
     | 5,587 views

    A church split could have occurred in the Jerusalem church, but it didn't. That's the background of Acts 11:1-21. But a subtext is the role the Word of God played in the entire passage. Thats the subject of this passage.

    What to Do with God’s Word TEXT: Acts 11:1-21 – “And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible Reading - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 23, 2021
     | 2,465 views

    A Look at spiritual disciplines to help us develop habits which draw us closer to Christ. Part 2 of Bible reading.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading - 2 April 25, 2021 When I was in school I used to look at every book I had and figure out what the average length of the chapters were. I actually still do that today. I look at the size, the chapters and go from there. Anyone ever do that with a book? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible #1 How To Show That We Believe That The Bible Is Important! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010
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     | 6,104 views

    The bible is important and superior to all other books and the way that we can show that we really believe that is to be obedient and faithful to each command that it gives man.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Hebrews 4:12&13. 2. Give the title of the lesson! 3. Illustration: Recently, I read a story with a good lesson for us about the importance of the bible. There was a Grandfather that lived in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The Grandfather had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Under The Shadow

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2014
     | 20,025 views

    This is a breakdown of one of the most powerful and comforting passages in the Bible.

    LIVING UNDER THE SHADOW Ps. 91:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I remember hearing the humorous story of a group of soldiers at boot camp at the end of a long day. 2. The sergeant had just turned out the lights and the poor soldiers knew it wouldn't be very long until reveille was sounded, driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How God Grows Us Through Struggles Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2018
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     | 10,176 views

    This difficult passage points us toward who we are in Christ and how He grows us.

    HOW GOD GROWS US THROUGH STRUGGLES: 1. AN EASY LIFE? God does not take away our struggles, though He does ensure they don’t overwhelm us. - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. - In verses 8-9, Paul shares four statements that we’d rather not hear. They speak clearly to an uncomfortable truth: God’s goal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Rebelled One Submitted Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022
     | 1,160 views

    Scholars feel that it is one of the most difficult and controversial passages to interpret in all of Pauline literature. This passage leads us to a threefold understanding, such as Rebellion, Redemption, and Judgment.

    Romans 5:12-21 One rebelled and one submitted Scholars feel that it is one of the most difficult and controversial passages to interpret in all of Pauline literature. This passage leads us to a threefold understanding, such as Rebellion, Redemption, and Judgment. All sinned because one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Mark Of Discipleship -- Reading The Bible Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,320 views

    We know we should read the Bible, but we have LOTS of excuses -- but do these excuses really hold water?

    The Mark of Discipleship: Reading the Bible Delivered on March 21, 2003 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org This is one of 14 sermons in a series delivered by Dr. Pittendreigh and Rev. Dietrich on The Marks of Discipleship. The elders of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (10 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
     | 1,571 views

    In this passage of scripture, John deals with something we want to look at very closely and consider in this message.

    He deals with the topic of how we are supposed to love one another. Of course much of the Bible deals with this subject, yet it seems to be something we Christians know very little about and those who are not Christians know even less. As we look at our text we want to learn from what it says to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2022
     | 3,070 views

    How can we trust the Bible? We can trust that the Bible is God’s Word because of its enduring message. The Bible remains the primary way God teaches, encourages, and guides humanity.

    INTRODUCTION • Today, we will dive into the second message of our Hot Topics series. • The topic we are diving into today is one of the most important topics we will deal with. • The question of the day is, CAN YOU TRUST THE BIBLE? • This is a vital question for us to answer because if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Overcome Fear

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 4,785 views

    Most Christians enjoy reading passages of scripture that bring comfort to our hearts during difficult times.

    A very favorite passage of scripture of mine is Isaiah 41:10. We read, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” These are comforting words. Notice, five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Worthy: Geared Up For Life Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021
     | 2,262 views

    TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 1, 2021 author of Ephesians wants us to realize that we are not left without resources

    Now we’re moving from preaching to meddling, as the old cliché goes. To declare that there is a life worthy of the gospel is to claim that there is a life that isn’t. There are choices to be made in how we live out our faith. And some of those choices reveal whether we are indeed “rooted and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    End Of The World Bible Study

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,142 views

    With Dec. 21, 2012 (the END OF THE WORLD!) just days away, it’s a good time to remind our people of 5 principles of interpreting Scripture that will help them not be deceived by false predictions that bring fear and concern. These 5 principles will help

    END OF THE WORLD BIBLE STUDY 5 Principles for Interpreting Scripture 2 Tim. 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Lack of Appreciation 1. A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box. He happened to mention that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines - Bible Reading Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2021
     | 4,883 views

    Week 2 - Using Bible Reading to help us grow in Christ (Part 1)

    Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading April 18, 2021 Psalm 119, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Do you remember the passage I read to you at the beginning of worship? I love that passsage! It’s all about praising God. That’s also what we should be about. So, why did I read that passage to you? Last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Lost Your Salvation Forever? The Difficult Verses Of Hebrews 6:4-6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2024
     | 1,794 views

    Can a Christian lose salvation through sin (falling away)? Does backsliding forfeit your salvation so there is no repentance to renewal or restoration? We examine this difficult Hebrews passage to see what its proper application really is. These 3 verses really unsettle people.

    HAVE YOU LOST YOUR SALVATION FOREVER? THE DIFFICULT VERSES OF HEBREWS 6:4-6 [A]. THE TOPIC BEFORE US This part of Hebrews chapter 6 is one passage that has such a multitude of interpretations, that it has become very confusing. I get asked about it. Wrong ideas are developed in this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divorce And The Bible Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011
     | 2,692 views

    A New Testament take on Divorce

    Divorce and the Bible Part 3 The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. A few weeks ago we started to explore what the bible has to say about marriage and divorce. B. Our study revolves around Jesus’ teaching on the subject in Mark 10. C. As I have said before this is a difficult subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist