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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Man's Depravity Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 29, 2023
     | 1,275 views

    This passage shatters man’s concept of himself, but it’s a passage that has to be studied very carefully because it is one of the shocking truths revealed by Jesus.

    READ passage. This passage shatters man’s concept of himself, but it’s a passage that has to be studied very carefully because it is one of the shocking truths revealed by Jesus. Depravity means that a person is always short of God’s glory, and is always coming short of God, and is always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,494 views

    The test was soon after the Israelite's deliverance; The test was difficult but had a solution; The test was for their benefit.

    TITLE: TESTED BY GOD TEXT: EXODUS 15:22-27 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage tell me about honoring God?” - Last week, we saw the children of Israel singing a song of celebration after God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mah-Na! What Is This Stuff?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2023
     | 961 views

    How do we deal with difficult times? Do we complain or do we complain?

    Mah-Na! What is this Stuff? Exodus 16:2-15 We often condemn the complaining of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness. In many ways they were a spectacular failure. It seems that we use them as examples of what we should not do. But this is somewhat unfair. We forget that God had chosen Israel as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From A Storm Pt. 1

    Contributed by Robert Dyson on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 14,367 views

    This sermon is designed to provide instructions to belivers about dealing with difficult situation that develop in life.

    MT 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a considerable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    The Two Philips- I Believed Therefore I Spoke

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,346 views

    Believe in Jesus, speak about Jesus, second passage Acts 8

    “I believed, therefore I spoke” or lessons from the two Philips (DRBC, 21/03/04, pm) Introduction • [Show picture]- Who is this? • George Foreman, ex-boxer, now famous promoter of…the Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine • Sold over 50 million in the US, and 5 million in the UK- approx. 1 in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Rich People In Heaven Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,545 views

    "Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom

    In any journey, such as a trek through the bush, there are exciting parts, such as when we start out (perhaps) and when we near your destination, there are relatively boring parts, and there are patches that are just hard work. In our journey through the Gospel of Mark we seem to have reached an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Strength God Brings - Funeral Message

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 341 ratings
     | 19,289 views

    This a basic funeral message from various passages in the Psalms

    The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Recipe For Joy

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 10,892 views

    This passage gives us a no-fail recipe for joy.

    Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 The other day one of the ladies of the church stopped by my office and gave me this beautiful cookbook. It was put together by an organization she belongs to, and it contains about 500 recipes. Some of these recipes are very elaborate, like this one for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,903 views

    Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus.

    Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus. Our belief is that there were probably more than seven at this time, but God chose these churches to prove the conditions of Churches and Christians in the last days. Ephesus is commended for Her (1) Labor, (2) Patience, (3) Stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complainers Never Win Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 48,662 views

    This passage shows us five things about complainers.

    A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 11 “Complainers Never Win” Exodus 16:1-36 Dr. John R. Hamby A month has passed between the time Israel departed from Egypt to the time the nation reached the Wilderness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Stealing From God Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,389 views

    This passage warns us of the dangers of stealing from God

    Stealing From God Scripture Reference Acts 5:1-4 (KJV) Acts 5:1-4 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Covenant From God Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    This passage explains how to receive a covenant from God.

    Covenant With God Scripture Reference: Genesis 12:1-3 (KJV) Genesis 12:1-3 1 Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, and unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Alpha And Omega Of Temptations

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,565 views

    This passage of scripture deals with the birth, fruition and the conclusion of temptations.

    “THE ALPHA AND OMEGA OF TEMPTATIONS” JAMES 1:13-15 1. Temptations do not COME from God. (v. 13) Genesis 3:12; 18:25; Isaiah 63:17; Habakkuk 2:12-13; James 1:2, 12; Exodus 8:32; 1 Chronicles 21:1; 2 Chronicles 32:31; Job 8:3; 34:10; 36:23; 37:23; Psalm 92:15; 101:3; Proverbs 12:26; Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Kins avatar

    We Go A Fishing

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    This passage of scripture describes the motivation needed to follow Jesus.

    We Go A Fishing - John 21:1-22 Introduction: 1. Ray O’Conner - Ultimate Night Fisherman - He loved to fish and he loved to teach others how to fish. Owned the home we lived in in Aurora Wisconsin when I was a boy. Ultimate Bullhead Fisherman - Knew where - Favorite sloughs (off the Menomenie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reverential Fear Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,455 views

    This passage explains why we ought to "fear" God.

    1 Peter 1:17-21 Reverential Fear Introduction: Last time we saw in verses 13-16 that Peter wanted us to apply what he had talked about in the preceding verses. Peter said as Christians: 1. We should prepare our minds for action. 2. We should become self-controlled (not controlled by things) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible