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  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Reading The Bible Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,234 views

    A goose named Petunia teaches us this fact through her story.

    Bibliography: One Tin Solder from Billy Jack; Petunia Listen children, to a story, that was written long ago. About a kingdom, on a mountain, and the valley folk below. On the mountain, was a treasure, burried deep beneath a stone and the valley people swore they’d have it for their very own. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "What Does The Bible Teach About The Church?” Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    Message discusses the basics about the church.

    TEXT: Matthew 16:16-18 ETS: The Bible defines what a church is. ESS: Believers will understand what a church really is. OSS: Believers will commit themselves to “Be” a church. PQ: What does the Bible say about the church? UW: Points TOPIC: “What does the Bible teach about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Bible Says About Heaven And Hell

    Contributed by Philip Cairns on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 28,599 views

    What the Bible says about heaven and hell rather than what popular opinion might suggest.

    TOPIC: What the bible says about heaven and hell SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 1:3-9 AIM: To have my hearers be clear on the biblical concepts of heaven and hell, and to do something positive to be sure that their destiny is heaven. INTRODUCTION. Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Let me give ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Should I Care About The Bible?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,878 views

    The Bible - shows us things more amazing than anything in the world. And it’s more trustworthy.

    WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE BIBLE? 2 Peter 1:16-21 We live in amazing times, don’t we? Because of technology, we are able to see things that, in the past, we never would have been able to see. Because of satellites and wires and electricity, you can turn on your TV, and there in front of you is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What The Bible Teaches Us About Satan

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,447 views

    An attempt to clear up some confusion about this topic

    What Can Learn From The Bible About Satan? I used this as a Sunday evening Sermon/Bible Study. There is alot of confusion about this area and alot of teaching that seems to unbiblical. I tried to be very biblical in this and did not go beyond what Scripture teaches us about the enemy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 5: Playing To Win

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 1,741 views

    Series: The Bible and Retirement

    A. THE END OF THE GAME IS RETIREMENT 1. Retirement doesn’t happen at a chronological age, but at your age of choice. Retirement should be dreamed, planned, and worked for, then enjoyed. 2. Life is a journey to retirement. - You are gonna get in the game whether you want to or not. - You are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Really Got Our Bible Series

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on Feb 8, 2007
     | 2,534 views

    It is a continuation of the groundwork for an indepth study of the Da Vinci Code.

    HOW WE REALLY GOT OUR BIBLE The Da Vinci Code Part II July 2, 2006 p.m. Hillcrest Baptist Church Introduction: The book and the movie The Da Vinci Code contain several errors. Some of these errors deal with art, something of which I know little. I will try to deal only with a few of them that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,723 views

    Although the Bible can produce spriritual growth, Christians may interfere with the Bible’s ability to help us grow.

    1. Illus. of Mutiny on the Bounty • The true story of the Mutiny on the Bounty has often been retold. Nine mutineers with six native men and twelve native (Tahitian) women put ashore on Pitcairn Island in 1790. • One sailor soon began distilling alcohol, and the little colony was plunged into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Bible Says About Situational Depression Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,078 views

    Depression is at an epidemic level. I want to introduce you to a prophet you was suffering from situational depression.

    1. Illus. of seminary class • Part of preaching class was given assignment, “explain color to a blind man.” • Didn’t literally have to go out and find a blind man, just write a paper trying to do it. • Decided it was impossible, or at least nearly impossible, to do so! How do you explain color to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Da Vinci Code: The Bible: Fact Or Fiction? Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 22, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,824 views

    The book and movie, The Da Vinci Code, has sparked a serious examination of the veracity and reliability of the Biblical record. This message helps answer the questions, is the Bible good history, good science, and good psychology?

    The Bible: Fact or Fiction? Matthew 7: 24-27 The movie, The Da Vinci Code, opened in theaters around the country on Friday. Anne and I went to see it. Unlike many in the Catholic Church who have called for a ban or boycott of the movie, I believe every thinking person should read the book ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,043 views

    Dan Brown raises questions about the integrity of the Bible as we have it today. This message addresses acqusations that the canon of Scripture was manipulated for political purposes.

    Introduction: On December 26, 2005, a tsunami, created by an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, killed thousands of people from 12 different countries. It registered a 9.0 on the Richter scale. To provide you with a little perspective, the most powerful quake to ever hit America occurred in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted? Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 3, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,860 views

    How do we know that the bible is a factual document of hsitory and what difference does that make?

    “Decoding the Past” Can the Bible be Trusted? May 7, 2006 Introduction: Today we are starting a three part series dealing with some serious issues being raised in our culture. For a couple of years now the book “The Davinci Code” has been a national best seller and has sparked controversies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Bread Together: Corporate Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,501 views

    2nd of 5 in the series"A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." What’s the point of Sermons Sunday School and Bible Studies and Fellowship Groups?

    What am I standing up here for and why? Why should pastors spend so much time studying and delivering sermons and what’s the point of Sunday School and Bible Studies and Fellowship Groups? Those are the questions we’ll deal with today as we look specifically at the role of the Bible in the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    Three Bible Facts About Life's Storms Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,159 views

    This is the second in a series that looks at dealing with the storms of life from a biblical perspective

    Three Bible Facts About Life Storms Acts 27:13-44 I. Life’s Storms Are Times of Despair A. Storms Surprise Due to Deception (v. 13) Storms Surprise Us Due To: • Faulty theology – John 6:33, Job 14:1 • Faulty advice – Acts 27:11 • Faulty security – Proverbs 3:5-6 B. Storms Often cause a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Open Your Bible To: Well...anywhere

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,533 views

    ...and you’ll find at least 8 things. [w/ illustrations, scripture, humor] Can easily be a brief devotional or expounded upon at length. Link included to website w/ free Powerpoint for this and hundreds more!

    Open Your Bible (anywhere you want!) You’ll find at least 8 things the Bible provides: Just flop it open wherever you like, you’re sure to find at least one of them!...something you need! Ill.—“Luckydipping” [practice of flopping Bible open at random] I did this my 7th grade year and God gave me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist