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  • Bill Prater avatar

    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 26

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 2,210 views

    Lesson 26

    "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:" This is perhaps the most difficult of all the Lord’s words in this "Model Prayer." The difficulty arises from what seems to be a contradiction of other Scriptures. For example, James 1:13 says, "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God May Have Placed You In Trouble

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    answers question as to the "why" of trouble

    Acts 27:21-24 THE "WHY" OF TROUBLE Paul’s greatest human ambition was to visit Rome, the center and capitol of the great Roman Empire. Paul knew that if he could get the Christianity firmly established in Rome the effect of it would be felt to the ends of the empire. God had told Paul in Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Study 5 - "Jesus - God Or Lunatic?" Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,034 views

    Study 5 - Jesus claimed such tremendous things that He was either mad, (as His family once claimed), or telling the truth that He was God

    Jesus made many other claims than those we saw in Study 4. For instance: 1. He claimed to FORGIVE SINS. To the paralysed man Jesus did not say, "God will pardon your sins one day". He Himself pronounced that the man`s sins were forgiven! The Jews immediately challenged Him: "Who can forgive sins, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Ruth-A Woman Of Noble Character

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 14,819 views

    Ruth is a romantic drama of the life of a Godly non-Jewish woman who had trust in Jehovah-Jirah.

    RUTH - A WOMAN OF NOBLE CHARACTER Theme: Ruth is a romantic drama of the life of a Godly non-Jewish woman who had trust in Jehovah-Jirah. Key Verses: Ruth 1:15-18 Key Word: Redeem Key Phrase: Kinsman - Redeemer Outline: I. The Crisis of famine, death, poverty and depression (Ruth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pray Series

    Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    In order to stay spiritually and emotionally healthy, we must engage in a regular prayer life which involves praying trusting, heart-felt prayers.

    Intro: 1. Story of little Billy leading prayer in Bible Class a. Uses a big, deep voice full of pomp b. Isn’t that the proper way to pray? 2. Knowing how to pray not come naturally a. The disciples were grown men and felt they still could learn b. They asked Jesus to teach them to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Be Inspired To Preach The Gospel

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    The life of Samuel Marsden Apostle to New Zealand is an inspiration to us to preach the gospel again.

    On Christmas day 1814 the gospel was first preached in New Zealand at Oihi bay in Northland. God had a plan for the salvation of the nation then, and He has a plan now, I have included a bit of history about the Rev Samuel Marsden, which I hope will inspire many to take up the challenge afresh. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Not To Act Like A Believer

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,739 views

    A backwards look at what Christianity is supposed to look like.

    A young pastor was frustrated by how things weren’t “happening” in his church and so he asked one of the deacons what the problem was. “Is it ignorance or is it apathy?” he asked. The deacon responded, “I don’t know, and I don’t care.” Look, we’ve been in the church long enough that we know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Week 26 The Temple & Two Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    Week 26 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 26 The Temple and Two Witnesses Date: January 29, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 11: 1-14 Introduction Intro: God always has His witnesses! Even in this time of great wickedness and absolute rebellion against God, He has His witnesses in this sin cursed world. Ill. The goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Life's Struggles Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,688 views

    Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

    1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #2 Fruit Of Spirit Joy Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,075 views

    We look at the fruit of the Spirit JOY.

    #2 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Text: Nehemiah 8:10 --for the JOY of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Birthright Of The Christian…

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    The Birthright of the Christian…

    The Birthright of the Christian… "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."— 2 Corinthians 3:17. Through Jesus Christ / LIBERTY is the birthright of every man We the sons and daughters of Adam. You may be born a pauper; you may be an orphan; your family may be altogether unknown; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Satisfaction Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Micah Fries on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,784 views

    Learning to live as satisfied Christians, even in the face of great persecution.

    A man passed by a cage at the zoo and noticed that in the cage was both a large lion and an active monkey. He saw a zoo worker nearby and asked, ‘How does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The worker replied, “It works ok for the most part.” The man spoke back, “ Do they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    Immanuel

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    The only time that Jesus is called, "Immanuel" is here in Matthew 1:23. The name Immanuel, gives us insight into who was Jesus.

    Immanuel Matthew 1:23 The only time that Jesus is called, "Immanuel" is here in Matthew 1:23. The name Immanuel, gives us insight into who was Jesus. He was God with us. In Jesus Christ, God is among us. He is walking in our midst! John said, "and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Confronting Life's Great Challenges

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,712 views

    "Confront" is the word of choice when referring to the many and varied challenges we face in life. It means "to face, especially in challenge". (Webster)

    CONFRONTING LIFE’S GREAT CHALLENGES “…I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation. For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside were fears. Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Winning The Battle Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,291 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

    Series: David¡¦s Lamp (King¡¦s Of Judah) #2 WINNING THE BATTLE 2 Chronicles 13 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 1. Christians, we are at war. Who are we fighting? Satan and his army. We all know that through Jesus Christ we win the war; but the difficulties come not in winning the war but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist