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    Let Your Yes Be Yes Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 808 views

    Jesus always kept his promises and made time for silence and reflection. We can learn from his example to manage our time well.

    You might be thinking, "What does Jesus know about my crazy schedule? He didn't have to deal with school, homework, sports, social media, and everything else I've got going on." But here's the thing, Jesus totally gets it. He had people pulling him in all directions, but he still managed to keep ...read more

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    The Obscurity Of The Familiar Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
     | 6,236 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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    Paul's First Convert In Europe

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,007 views

    To learn from Paul’s approach how he spoke to people about the gospel- emphasizes Lydia and her conversion

    Paul’s First Convert in Europe Acts 16:11-15 Primary Purpose: To learn from Paul how he approached people with the gospel message. Background: As we begin our second missionary journey with Paul we see that the Holy Spirit is directing their path toward new territory for them. He has closed 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dare To Be A Daniel"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    "If you are not willing to be different, you will never make a difference!"

    Key Verse: Daniel Chapter 1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Title: “Dare to be a Daniel” Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracles

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    Even though Moses was not allowed to go into the Promised Land he spent the closing weeks of his life preparing the new generation to enter Canaan and claim the land God promised to give them.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Even though Moses was not allowed to go into the Promised Land he spent the closing weeks of his life preparing the new generation to enter Canaan and claim the land God promised to give them. In this portion of Scripture a new census was taken in anticipation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,602 views

    In this chapter God’s judgment results in three things, rebuke, retributions and repentance.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: An umpire named Babe Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with sharp disapproval at the call, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire with disdain and said, "There’s 40,000 people here who know that the last pitch was a ball." Suspecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,179 views

    In this chapter we find five reasons for God’s judgement on Israel.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The idea of hell and judgment are nowhere to be found in Betty Eadie’s bestseller, Embraced By The Light, on the N.Y. Times bestseller list for more than 40 weeks, including five weeks as #1. In November 1973, Eadie allegedly died after undergoing a hysterectomy, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's Plan To Destroy Lawrence Drive Baptist Church

    Contributed by Wade Bridges on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 4,212 views

    Being Aware of Satan’s Devices

    SATAN’S PLAN TO DESTROY LAWRENCE DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH I Peter 5:8 Satan has a Plan to Destroy Lawrence Drive Baptist Church. This Plan has not changed since the fall of mankind. What is this Plan? Notice the following Outline below. 1. SATAN’S PLAN IS TO DISTORT OUR LOVE: A--Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should God Let Me Into Heaven?

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,935 views

    Three Bible reasons,and not myths, the Lord God will permit entrance into Heaven.

    Many will stand in that Day and say Lord,Lord, I have done this and that,etc..., but according to the Scriptures there are only THREE reasons the Lord will permit those to enter in. Why will God let me into Heaven; 1. There has been REPENTANCE..vs.23...acts.17:30... a. an honest repentance..ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved And Serving -- Really!

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    Encourage and Examination of the Christian Work.

    The word "resolution" in Daniel Webster says that it is the quality of not allowing difficulties or opposition to affect one’s purpose. Christians will resolute to diet, to exercise, to set new personal goals,and most do this in good will. Remember that the Word says that we can do all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Respect For Authority Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,896 views

    We respect earthly authorities out of our love for God

    Respect for Authority 1 Peter 2:13-17 Today we are going to talk about respect for earthly authority. Who are some earthly authorities? The President, Governor, Police Officers, Military Officers, etc... God’s word give us direction for our relationship with these authority figures. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Only A Prayer Away Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,533 views

    FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES

    BIG IDEA: FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES I. (:145-149) FERVENT PRAYER CRIES OUT TO GOD FOR AN ANSWER A. Fervent Prayer is Whole-Hearted Prayer "I cried with all my heart " B. Fervent Prayer is Directed to God "O Lord" "I cried ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Touch Of And Angel Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,026 views

    When Elijah was in distressed situation, angel came to him and ministered......that changed his life and ministry... We might get disappointed and distressed in our life.. even the ministers....

    Touch of an Angel. 1 Kings 19:5 (AMP) 5 As he lay asleep under the broom or juniper tree, behold, an angel touched him and said to him, Arise and eat. 1. It allows you to sleep 1 Kings 19:6 (AMP) 6 He looked, and behold, there was a cake baked on the coals, and a bottle of water at his head. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Disection Of Falling And Rising

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,149 views

    The real power of the prodigal son story is that he returned, not to wealth, status and power, but to the Father.

    Returning To The Father Text:Luke 15:11-25 In considering this parable we must consider the 3 groups in the main to whom it was addressed: Verses 1-3 1. Publicans - needed to know about loving the lost. Jesus tells them of lost sheep, a lost coin, addressing that which most spoke to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guests For The Wedding

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    A message on the marriage feast of Christ.

    GUESTS FOR THE WEDDING Matthew 22:1-10 INTRO: God wants to make a marriage for his Son. Jesus has married the church, and there must be a feast at the wedding. A feast would be a failure if no-one came to it, so the present need is for GUESTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist