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  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    The Bible's Golden Text

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    A closer look at John 3:16, the most beautiful passage of the bible!

    THE BIBLE’S GOLDEN TEXT Text: John 3:16 Scripture Reading: Romans 5:6-11 INTRODUCTION 1. John 3:16 is the world’s most popular verse for a reason, let’s not shy away from it 2. Many lessons on John 3:16 focus on what is not in the passage, in this lesson we want to focus on what this beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Children Of The Light Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    Paul details for us in this passage the characteristics that should be reminiscient of a godly christian.

    “THE CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:4-8 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) a. Don’t have anything to do with the deeds of DARKNESS. (v. 4) Romans 13:11-12; Colossians 1:13; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Luke 1:79; Acts 26:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last Words

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,594 views

    After Thanksgiving Sermon. Text selected from assigned lectionary passages.

    Last Words 2 Samuel 23 All scripture marked (NIV): The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 . Zondervan: Grand Rapids All scripture marked (NLT): Holy Bible : New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House, 1997. Over the last month, I have attended 7 “change of command” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,812 views

    Look at some thoughts and passages about what loving God is.

    Loving God Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City, Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Psalms 116:1 – 19 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Gifts Of The Spirit 13: Women Should Remain Silent?! Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    Should women remain silent in church? What is this passage really saying?

    Gifts of the Spirit 13 “Women should remain silent?!”. 1Cor 14:33-40 WBC 28/11/04 am Well- guess who drew the short straw this week? - but it got you all here, eh? - What a way to finish a series on the Gifts of the Spirit! Actually- it IS a good way to finish, as I hope, this morning, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,959 views

    This passage explores some of the key implications of buying into "man’s wisdom."

    - v. 18a - note that this is an area of danger. What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds? 1. What we’re called to do: Let go of the wisdom the world applauds. - v. 18b. - What that wisdom looks like: - having lots of possessions is the key to happiness; - if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Deception; The Power Of God To Reveal Sin

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,135 views

    The Holy Spirit in this passage is showing us the difference between a disciple and a deceiver.

    INTRO: In some resort towns in Arizona, it is the practice of various hotels or motels to spray-paint the grass green in the winter to lure tourists to what looks like a lush vacation spot. The problem is that the first spring rains wash the paint into the gutters, revealing how false the image ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have A Living Hope! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,934 views

    The apostle Peter in this passage will speak of the great hope of all believer’s.

    We have a Living Hope! 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction To a church that is being severely persecuted for being a follower of Jesus Christ, not only do they need to know that they are held secure by God in there day to day lives no matter how bad life gets, but they also need to know that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Kind Of Mother

    Contributed by John White on May 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,972 views

    Characteristics of a Godly mother found in the Bible’s classic passage on motherhood.

    God’s Kind Of Mother Proverbs 31:10-31 We all know just how important mothers really are. Our very existence tells us mother are absolutely necessary. Any progress we may have made toward growing up physically or otherwise is usually a testimony to the faithfulness of our mothers. Most of us could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Equality With God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
     | 5,085 views

    In this passage, Jesus will give us 9 proofs that He is equal with God.

    As Christians, we need to face the claim of Jesus that He is equal with God. We went into detail about this in chapter 1 but again we are faced with this claim tonight. How could Jesus make such a claim? Because Jesus gave us proof after proof of His claim which clearly verified this claim. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Said: I Am The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,823 views

    In this passage, Jesus challenges the materialist and nationalist so tht they will become eternalists

    Sermon: Jn 6:25-40: I am the bread of Life Bible Marketing Plan An Anglican priest, Roman Catholic priest and a Methodist minister went on a marketing course to learn to sell Bibles to supplement their incomes. Before going on the course, they were asked to go around the week before - and see ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Picture Of History

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Nov 4, 2015
     | 5,508 views

    This passage wasn't written to scare us, it was written to comfort us.

    REVELATION IN PICTURES: A PICTURE OF HISTORY Revelation 6:1-17 This is one of those passages in the book of Revelation that scare most people; I can’t really blame them because there are some frightening things here: Four horsemen bringing war, famine, disease, depression and death; Images ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ongoing Mockery Of Christ

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2017
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     | 6,364 views

    This passage describes the mockery of Jesus. Are there ways that we mock Him today?

    SUCH SELF-CONTROL: Jesus shows remarkable restraint in the face of ugly mockery. - Mark 15:16-20. a. The mockery. - The scene is hard-breaking: the sinless Son of God being mocked by the Roman soldiers. - We see injustice in the world today and it pierces our heart. We deeply know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Negligent Disciples Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012
     | 6,223 views

    This passage presents the distinctions between Old Covenant and New Covenant religion.

    Introduction We’ve noticed that, while Jesus has gotten off to a great start amazing everyone with his teaching, healing and exorcising of demons, he has also started to create controversy. He first seems like he has all the markings of a special man of God – maybe a prophet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    John Series Part 19 The Subject Of Worship John 4:19-24 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
     | 2,339 views

    Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage.

    The Subject of Worship, 4:19–24 (4:19–24) Introduction: man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage. 1. The woman was troubled (vv.19–20). 2. Fact 1: the place of worship is not what is important (v.21). 3. Fact 2: true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist