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  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Bible: How And Why It Came To Be

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
     | 3,603 views

    The first of three sermons on the Bible and its importance.

    (Slide 1) A Sunday school teacher asked, 'Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark?' 'No,' replied Johnny. 'How could he with just two worms.' A Sunday school teacher said to her children, 'We have been learning how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How The Cults Misread The Bible

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,192 views

    This sermon illustrates eighteen ways the Bible can be misinterpreted. Recognizing these fallacies will help us interpret correctly.

    Have you ever been presented a doctrine you disagreed w/ only to have them quote a vss. which seems to support it. Just as there are rules for grammar, math, and science - so are there rules of interpretation. HERMENEUTICS - the rules for Biblical interpretation. 1st rule - Context. A vss. can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bible Year: 1 Peter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 571 views

    Explores living purposefully and productively, perceiving time as a divine gift to be used wisely in light of eternity.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred sanctuary, united by our common faith and the boundless love of our Heavenly Father. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His Word, and to encourage each other in our walk with Him. Today, we are ...read more

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    Why We Need The Bible

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,850 views

    In a day of consumerism and quick fixes, we neglect this book that truly is our source of strength. It really does have all that you need.

    Why We Need The Bible 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Let me read to you this morning a letter addressed to our missionary in the Middle East ----------. The writer of the letter is an Afghan living in Iran who heard Bro. --------- preaching on the radio. “I have believed in your God and in your message. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Bible Is Our Guide Book Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,192 views

    The first in a series of 5 messages based on the HBC Core Beliefs

    The Bible is My Guidebook Hebrews 4:12 * Anyone who has ever given served in the military recognizes the acrostic “UCMJ”. It stands for the Uniform Code of Military Justice. While still under the “common law of the land”, people in the military are held to a higher standard of behavior. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About The Kjv Bible?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,714 views

    Last week we had someone come into our Wednesday evening gathering making forceful statements about the KJV Bible and other Bibles as well. This is an attempt to help our people understand where the KJV came from and where it stands among other Bibles.

    What About the KJV Bible? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Seven Great Bible Paradoxes

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 122,893 views

    A "paradox" is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory declaration but is in fact true. There are several interesting paradoxes found in the Bible.

    Intro: The Bible is a unique and strange Book. It is very different from any other “sacred book” of other religions. The Bible contains “God’s thoughts” which are strange and yet marvelous spiritual teachings. Among them are paradoxes. A Paradox is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Bible - The Complete Book Of The Garden – .

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,176 views

    This sermon - gives an overview of God’s purposes being worked out in four particular Gardens in the scriptures - Eden - Gethsemene - The garden tomb and the garden in Revelation 22. It is a sermon that encourages the hearer to live the christian life to

    The Bible - The complete book of the garden – . In my study I have a book called the Readers digest complete book of the garden. To be honest I have hardly read it and my gardening this year has been anything but complete. Heather has filled in for me as I got busier and busier. Today is Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Can I Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,567 views

    Reasons why I believe the Bible is the "Word of God"

    Introduction a. Last week was the second step in a grand adventure, as we looked at some of the Big Questions thinking people always ask. i. Where did we come from? Who are we? Why are we here? How should we live? Where are we going? ii. 1st week - Is it okay to question God? To ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A God's-Eye View Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2016
     | 5,682 views

    Paul helps us treasure the Bible as we should.

    For years it sat on a farmhouse wall gathering dust. And when Fiona McLaren redecorated, she didn’t even take the time to cover the apparently worthless painting in a protective sheet, so it got flecked with specks of house paint. However, in an astounding twist, it has emerged that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Good Is Bible Study?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 19, 2020
     | 5,199 views

    Will you be ashamed when God tests your knowledge of the Word, both the written and living?

    Many bible colleges have found that many kids coming from Christian homes and even in Christian schools from K-4 to 12 lack some basic Bible knowledge and interpretation skills. Many people leave solid churches and end up in extremely Liberal churches and even cults. One study found that cults ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can We Trust The Bible Series

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 22,246 views

    Covers four areas that confirm the reliability of the Bible

    CAN WE TRUST THE BIBLE? by Randy A. Croft Tonight’s question is a popular one among Christians and non-Christians alike? The Bible. Is it reliable? Is it all myth? Just good literature? Or God’s word? Can we trust it? I want to present four reasons why I believe in the reliable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    The Entire Bible In Miniature Form Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    This message examines five points that come directly from John 3:16. Four of these points have to do with God, and one has to do with us. 1. God’s initiation of salvation 2. God’s motivation in salvation 3. God’s inclusion in salvation 4. God’s

    Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 3. We’ve been studying in John 3 for several weeks now; we’ve seen from verses 3-7 that the requirement of salvation is to be born again, we’ve seen from verses 15-16 that the method of salvation is Jesus’ death and our faith in Him, and we’ve seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 1: The Bible Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 29,625 views

    The first test of faith we must pass is the Bible test. In order for our faith to be real, we must receive God’s holy, inspired, infallible Word the right way and respond to it the right way.

    1. How should you receive the Word of God? With meekness (19-21) a. Receive with meekness by listening b. Receive with meekness by humbling ourselves c. Receive with meekness by implanting 2. How should you respond to the Word of God? With action (22-27) a. Respond with action by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Why Is The Bible So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 37,781 views

    Spending time reading and studying the Word of God transforms us into followers of Jesus.

    Why Is the Bible So Important? Texts: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12-13; Rom. 15:4 Introduction 1. I believe that the two biggest problems with the Church in America today are: 1) We don’t pray enough, and 2) We don’t read the Bible enough. 2. Illustration: Here are some things that have been said ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist