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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Things I Should Have Learned In Kindergarten

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 31, 2019
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    Hebrews 13 contains several life lessons we should have learned a long time ago, but need reminders on from time to time. From friends to marriage partners, Hebrews shows us what is really important.

    Hebrews 13:1-8 Things I Should Have Learned in Kindergarten Robert Fulghum wrote a popular book a while back entitled, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” I thought of that title when I read today’s scripture. It seems like a list of very important but mostly common sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To Basics (Seventh In A Series)

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 28, 2019
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    Doctrine of Satan

    Weekend Message/Devotion July 28, 2019 Back to Basics (seventh in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Temptation Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Luke 4:1-13

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2019
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    The season of Lent is supposed to remind us of the 40 days of Jesus temptation in the wilderness. How should we observe it?

    The Temptation of Jesus: An Exposition of Luke 4:1-13 We now come to the first Sunday of Lent, a 40-day time, excluding Sundays, for reflection and repentance. These 40 days commemorate the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness where He would be tempted three times by Satan. It is a time where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Good Mourning

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2019
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    Some lessons from grief in the wake of the first anniversary of my wife's passing.

    1. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrected In Life

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 31, 2019
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    Paul began this second chapter with the sobering reality of man's condition apart from a relationship with Christ. He is utterly hopeless and condemned. Fortunately, God intervened, providing a Remedy!

    Resurrected in Life Ephesians 2: 4-7 In our previous study, Ephesians 2: 1-3, we discovered the utter depravity and hopelessness of mankind within the condemnation of sin. Because of sin, he is dead spiritually, separated from God, and in danger of eternal judgment. Their depravity in sin dictates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whether He Lives Or Dies, It Will Be A Blessing Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2018
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    Since Paul was in prison awaiting trial, he had to face the fact that it was quite uncertain whether he would live or die; and to him it made no difference.

    Date: 6/2/18 Lesson # 6 Title: Whether He Lives Or Dies, It Will Be A Blessing Scripture: (Philippians 1:21-23, NIV) 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Circles: Gospel

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 23, 2018
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    The gospel means that God made a way out of our brokenness. The gospel is simple. The gospel is God’s promise to us—if we repent and believe. The gospel continues in power to reorient us to experience God’s design.

    Three Circles: Gospel (Put 3 circles in notes) 1. The gospel means that God made a way out of our brokenness. ? Genesis 3:14-15 1 Peter 3:18. John 3:16 The Heart of the Gospel: God sent His one and only Son to shed His blood once and for all to cover us. 2. The gospel is simple. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When God Stood Up!”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Aug 25, 2018
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    While we lie down in the green pasture of the 23rd Psalm, the Good Shepherd may not seem to notice us — we are safe; but when the sheep are among the wolves of Matthew 10:16, the Good Shepherd will run to their help — they are in danger.

    “[God] raised [Christ] from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places… . He put all things under His feet and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” - Ephesians 1:20–23 In Mark 16:19 after Jesus spoke to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Death Lost It's Grip

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016
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    When it come to Jesus, the undefeated opponent called death lost it’s grip.

    INTRO: 1. ILL. A little boy and his father driving down the road on a spring day when a bee flew into the window. The boy began to panic because he was deathly allergic to it’s sting. The father quickly reached out and grabbed the bee, squeezing it and releasing it letting the bee buzz again ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Takes Away Unforgiveness Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016
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    Unforgiveness is like a prison, where you do time for someone else's crime. Don't let it spoil your joy and your life.

    Last in the series of Jesus takes away - looking at some of the messes Jesus cleans up in our lives. Today's is a biggie - unforgiveness Unforgiveness is choosing to stay trapped in a jail cell of bitterness, serving time for someone else’s crime Unforgiveness is like drinking poison ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Love Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 29, 2016
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     | 7,476 views

    We need to take a closer look at what other things the Lord have asked of us concerning loving our neighborders and bearing others burdens.

    Love Your Neighbor Gal 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Gal 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. The law of Christ-Things the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Isaiah 40 A Time For Comfort Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
     | 14,288 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 40

    Isaiah 40 A Time of Comfort Stand on the Word vs. 1-8 Follow His Lead vs. 9-14 No Comparison vs. 15-26 Wait on the Lord vs. 27-31 Intro: Isaiah 39 Last week we left off before I could get to Isaiah 39 It is not a big chapter but let me recap it real quick Hezekiah recovers and Babylon hears about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Sinner Saw That Made Him See The Savior

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 2, 2016
     | 8,856 views

    The dying thief rejoiced to SEE that fountain in his day; And there may I though vile as he, wash all my sins away.

    (Luke 23:32-43) "The thieves also..." Matthew tells us that they BOTH railed on the Lord at first. At first, both thieves mocked and reviled the Lord. But, one of them saw something over the course of the next few hours... He saw something that changed his mind about who this man, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Commitment Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 9, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,435 views

    True discipleship involves our deep commitment to our Lord and Saviour, allowing His life to infuse our own, so that we become more like Him. Are you fully committed to following the commands and precepts of our Lord and Saviour?

    Our theme for 2016 is Dynamic Disciples and this morning I want us to consider our commitment to being a disciple of Christ. In the New Testament the word Disciple is used to describe the people who are committed to following Jesus Christ. To be a true disciple of Jesus requires real ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be An Example Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 27, 2020
     | 4,733 views

    The world sees us as examples of Christianity. We have Jesus as our example of how we should act.

    Opening and Introduction In our lesson tonight, we heard part of a longer passage that’s a discussion on how a wife and husband should treat each other. It’s a message about relationships. This text applies to all of us, married or not. We’re all in some form of relationship with each other… ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran