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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,729 views

    Often quoted and very familiar to even people who don’t follow Jesus’ "Come to me" passage. But do we really understand what Jesus means by it? This passage is full of cultural specific references that could easily be lost if we don’t understand the cultu

    Memorial Day The Rest of the Story Matthew 11:25-30 May 25, 2008 Often quoted and very familiar to even people who don’t follow Jesus is His declaration, “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” This is an amazing passage with a whole host of applications that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is A Christian

    Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Mar 8, 2007
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    The world has a difficult time understanding what a Christian is supposed to be. Simply saying, One who imitates Christ in every way.

    What is a Christian? Acts 26:28-31 INTRODUCTION: A) Meeting with some fellas from the church for our monthly fellowship & prayer breakfast 1) This was early on a Saturday morning and we all genuinely like and enjoy being with each other We were having so much fun, laughing so hard & a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Obscurity Of The Familiar Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
     | 6,113 views

    Exegetical Paper on Malachi 3:6-12 - Encouraging a careful examination at scripture itself, especially in "well-known" passages where "everybody knows what that says." The context and connections of the passage only reinforce the content...but do we list

    The Obscurity of the Familiar: Content, Context and Connection in Malachi 3:6-12 Section One: Introduction Most North American Christians coming to Malachi 3:6-12 encounter the obscurity of the familiar. The panacea of Malachi 3:10 has been prescribed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Blessings Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,514 views

    This is an amazing passage which describes the spiritual blessings God has given us. Paul is so excited about these spiritual blessings that in the Greek original, this whole passage is one sentence - like a little kid whose just been to an amusement par

    Ephesians 1:3-10 Have you ever met a young child who has just been to Dreamworld for the first time? Can you imagine what he might say if you asked him how was his time there. He might be so excited that he might answer something like: Well, guess what, we went to Dreamworld and first we went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Deied In Our Place And Christians Should Sacrifice For Others! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 10, 2010
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    Isaiah 53:5&6 and other passages teach that Christ proved His love for man by dying for the possibilty of their salvation and other passages teach that Christians should sacrifice to show their love for others and try to motivate them to become faithful f

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to Isaiah 53:5&6. 2. Again, this being Valentine’s Day and the fact that many cards, candies, meals and gifts have been shared to express love to different ones, we want to for the evening lesson remind ourselves of the love that Christ has shown to us. 3. Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fractured Fairy Tale

    Contributed by John Sears on Jul 9, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    If there one passage that defines this culture, it is Matthew 7:1-5. Since the Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage, this passage has been pushed to the forefront. This message examines what Jesus meant when he said, "Do not judge."

    A Fractured Fairy Tale Introduction When I was growing up, there was an older cartoon show that I enjoyed watching. It was the Rocky and Bullwinkle show. And while I thought the conflict between the heroes and the villains (Boris and Natasha) was funny what I found really clever was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Death In The Pot

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 24, 2021
     | 6,290 views

    So, what does this passage in 2 Kings 4 have to do with us? I told you at the beginning that this was an odd passage in the life of the prophet Elisha and it has an important message for us today. That message is all about the action word “faith.”

    DEATH IN THE POT 2 KINGS 4:38-44 #faith #deathinthepot INTRODUCTION… Bad Meal Last Week (p) I do the majority of the dinner preparation in our home. I think I am a fantastic cook. My family would probably say I am an average cook because when I decide to throw together things in my own way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Old School Discipleship

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017
     | 6,387 views

    The passage we are going to look at today is from Deuteronomy 6 and has much to share with us about the topic of “discipleship” especially because this passage is quoted by Jesus in Matthew (22:37), Mark (12:29-30), and Luke (10:27).

    OLD SCHOOL DISCIPLESHIP DEUTERONOMY 6:1-12 #discipleship INTRODUCTION… “Old School” (p) If you use the phrase “Old School,” you are using a slang phrase that means “anything from an earlier era that is looked upon with respect.” (urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=old%20school). It is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Old School Discipleship

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017
     | 4,985 views

    The passage we are going to look at today is from Deuteronomy 6 and has much to share with us about the topic of “discipleship” especially because this passage is quoted by Jesus in Matthew (22:37), Mark (12:29-30), and Luke (10:27).

    OLD SCHOOL DISCIPLESHIP DEUTERONOMY 6:1-12 #discipleship INTRODUCTION… “Old School” (p) If you use the phrase “Old School,” you are using a slang phrase that means “anything from an earlier era that is looked upon with respect.” (urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=old%20school). It is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Prosperity Gospel Preachers Don’t Want You To Know Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,366 views

    This passage includes the words "you will be made rich." Does that mean the prosperity gospel is true? Or is this passage actually pointing us toward using God's blessings in a way that doesn't further the American Dream?

    A SWEET SOUND TO A PROSPERITY GOSPEL PREACHER: “You will be made rich.” - 2 Corinthians 9:11a – “You will be made rich.” - As most of you know, there is a heretical teaching that God’s purpose in your life is to shower you with material and financial blessings. Under this teaching, signs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Exercising And Exorcising

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 8, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 597 views

    In this passage, we see two blind men who had to "exercise" their faith to receive their sight. However, we see another kind of exercise in this passage; or rather, “exorcise,” as Jesus exorcised a demon from a man who was mute.

    You have probably heard someone say before that we need to “exercise” our faith. In Hebrews chapter 12, we read, “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:1b-2a). Jesus is both the author and finisher. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Teaching

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    In our passage today we look at three parables of Jesus, and each parable contains a paradox about God’s Kingdom.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Jack Wyrtzen used lots of stories in his preaching. One day someone was talking with one of the Word of Life staff members and said, “I heard Jack preach one of his “skyscraper messages” the other night.” The staff member asked what he meant by a “skyscraper message” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Questions About Our Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2021
     | 2,568 views

    There is a lot in this passage. This message tries to boil it down to the big truths by asking three questions about our "good shepherd."

    - At one level, this is a simple passage: Jesus is the Good Shepherd. - At another level, this passage is not simply understood. There is conflicting imagery (how is Jesus the shepherd and the gate?). It is difficult to get all the pieces to fit cleanly. - I echo a little the sentiment of v. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    T’was The Night Before Christmas Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,410 views

    In this passage we are reminded of what God provided for us through Jesus. What did God provide for us through Jesus?

    There’s probably no one here who is not familiar with Clement Moore’s famous poem … “T’was the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Identify?

    Contributed by Doug Brown on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,960 views

    As Christians, often we must choose the more difficult route even when we could have it earthly good!

    “Can You Identify?” Nehemiah 2:1-6 Doug Brown FBC (SBC) Lawrenceville, Ill. 62439 P.O. Box 403 Hedonism, Dionysians, Epicureans, and Stoics. (R.C. Sproul… Lifeviews pp. 129-138) There is no sin in enjoying that which is pleasant and fleeing from that which is painful. But there are times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist