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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Birth Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2023
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     | 3,292 views

    The birth of Moses in Exodus 2:1-10 teaches us about the providence of God.

    Introduction Today is Week 2 in our Advent series that I am calling, “Advent: The Unexpected King.” Throughout the Bible, births often herald great hope and expectations and are the result of great faith in God. Many births are a foreshadowing of the greatest birth of all, the birth of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revealed By The Fire

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 14, 2015
     | 6,696 views

    Pain teaches great lessons. Perhaps you have heard: TIME WILL TELL? I guess the FIRE WILL TELL? Every man's work shall be made manifest: because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.

    REVEALED BY THE FIRE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks for Dr. Garry Brackett putting me on this trail of thought. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. THERE IS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Manifestations Of Prophecy (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2024
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     | 944 views

    This second part focuses on non-predictive manifestations of prophecy. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a desire to be used by God in this way, and instruction is given in how to enter into the operation of this gift.

    I. WHAT IS THE GIFT OF PROPHECY in 1 Cor. 12:10? I want to begin with three Greek words in the New Testament that should help us understand specifically what Paul is referring to in 1 Cor. 12:10 when he writes, “…to another prophecy….”i (1) Didasko is commonly translated “teach.” Let me read a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Who Are You Walking With?

    Contributed by Stacey Lalor on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 21,499 views

    A detailed look at Abraham and the lessons he teaches on the importance of walking with Almighty God

    Introduction/Preamble As a classroom teacher for a number of years, I have always been fascinated by the behaviour patterns of my students. One of the things I have come to observe about students/young people is that they are just like us adults, just mini versions of us. They see and react to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deep Joy

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
     | 7,441 views

    First John 1:1-4 teaches where deep joy is found.

    My 13th birthday present was this Bible. That was when I started getting serious about reading the Bible. I went through Hebrews, Romans, and 1 John so many times I could picture where the verse was on the page. If you said “greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world,” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Day Jesus Wept - The Day Of Visitation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2021
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     | 5,616 views

    What a tragedy it is when God visits His people and many of them miss His visitation! Take advantage of the move of God during this difficult season. God is still speaking!

    Introduction: The Christmas carol ask the question, Do you see what I see?, Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, Do you know what I know?, In your palace wall mighty king, Do you know what I know?, A child, a child Shivers in the cold, Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giving Grace

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    Too many times we expect God’s forgiveness, but find it hard or difficult to forgive others. However, this message reminds us that we must always be willing to forgive.

    GIVING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: A. Tis the season to be jolly 1. Itfs the season of love, joy, and peace on earth, good will toward men a. Itfs also the season of long lines, credit cards, traffic jams, and short fuses b. Many grow depressed or irritable c. While some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Neighbor: The Greatest Commandment Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018
     | 6,504 views

    Equally as difficult in loving God is learning what it means to love our neighbor as a disciple of Jesus Christ. This sermon reflects on both the greatest commandment as well as the parable of the Good Samaritan

    All You Need is Love: Loving Others: The Greatest Commandment, Part 2 Mark 12: 28 – 34 We spent last week looking at what it means to love God. Hopefully, we discovered that we love what we’re passionate about, and that to love God is to desire Him, to devote ourselves to Him, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 16: Wives Be Subject To Your Own Husbands

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 23, 2022
     | 1,127 views

    This passage is controversial in today's world. But it has a lot it can teach us.

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 16: Wives, be Subject to your own Husbands 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction There are few passages in Scripture which are as controversial in today’s societies. These verses are contrary to what feminists preach. These women say things like: “I will not be in subjection ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thank God For Teachers!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    The best way to honor your teacher is to live out the truths they are teaching you.

    Thank God for Teachers! Galatians 6:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 29, 2007 *We are not always as grateful as we ought to be. Here’s part of a quiz Richard Burkey put together to help measure your gratitude. *Question 1: You are in the 10 item, cash only line with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Thing Needful

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 51,890 views

    With the story of Mary and Martha, God teaches us spiritual priorities.

    About seventy years ago a fascinating interview took place between a Mr. Charles Schwab, then president of Bethlehem Steel Company, and Ivy Lee a motivational speaker and self-help advisor. Lee was a confident, aggressive man who through perseverance had acquired this interview with Schwab, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Freedom From Sin

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 16,998 views

    JOSEPH TEACHES US HOW TO OVERCOME SIN IN OUR LIVES

    FREEDOM FROM SIN Rom 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Dominion means something that has supreme authority; or control over us. God does not intend for sin to be our supreme authority in life, nor does He allow that sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Innkeepers

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    God uses the lowly to teach us the best lessons on grace

    SN121601 Lessons from Inn-keepers: Bible: Survey Beginning: Let’s all quote the two most famous words from the birth narrative we remember the innkeeper saying, “No room” Innkeepers in the Bible had bad reputations, e.g. hucksters. Innkeepers (persona non grata) were low on the social ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 603 ratings
     | 20,802 views

    This sermon teaches practical steps on how to master the emotion of anger.

    INTRODUCTION: Well, I can second this emotion. When I was growing up there used to be a song that we would sing that said, "if you are happy and you know it clap your hands, stomp your feet, and say Amen!" "If you are happy and you know it then your face will truly show it." I believe this was to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    What To Pray For Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,404 views

    Jesus’ model prayer teaches TO pray and WHAT TO pray for.

    What to Pray For Matthew 6:9-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Is it right to ask from God when we pray? That’s real question for many people. On one hand some folk turn prayer into a Christmas wish list. They define prayer as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ