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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Departure From The Faith (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 14, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,887 views

    To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Retraction Movement 2. The Reformation Movement 3. The Restoration Movement Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will be discussing the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that Paul begins our lesson describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian's Responsibility In Society Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2021
     | 2,445 views

    1) Our duties as Christians (Titus 3: 1–2), 2) to our former condition of unbelief and sin (Titus 3: 3), 3) To our salvation through Jesus Christ (Titus 3: 4–7), and finally 4) To our mission to an unbelieving, lost world (Titus 3: 8).

    Titus 3:1–8. Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Turning Religious Reluctance-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 26, 2018
     | 3,222 views

    6 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-VI—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: This past Friday July 20, 2018 we ate with our oldest daughter, her husband, & their sons—our 2 grandchildren— at Cuban Mojos in Crawfordville. We thought it would be a good cultural experience for them to try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Colossians Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022
     | 2,833 views

    A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

    Colossians Chapter 1 *It’s a letter written to set straight the position of God the Father and the Son, Jesus Christ. He never directly mentions Gnosticism or any other false doctrine. He laid down the doctrines surrounding God the Father and Jesus as the Messiah and Creator of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

    HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reclaiming Your Passion Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,308 views

    The challenge many of us find in maintaining passion in life… is that living by duty apart from desire… is like hearing individual notes without a melody.

    MOVIE CLIP: MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS – PLAY WITH PASSION Storyline - When we’re young our dreams lie out in front of us, there for the taking, and our plans seem so clear. But like many of us, Glenn Holland never could have predicted the course his own life would take, when he reluctantly accepts a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About The Gospel Of Judas

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,625 views

    The rest of the story about the supposedly new gospel and why believers should not be shaken or surprised.

    The Truth About the Gospel of Judas* 2 John 7-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Everyone has seen the headlines. It has been everywhere in the media. St. Louis and Hannibal papers carried the story. “A lost gospel has been found.” “Long-suppressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Governance-&-Work-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 2, 2017
     | 3,244 views

    3 of 4. Peter confirmed the role of Christian submission in relation to the obligations of servants. Christian submission is crucial in or pertinent to our work obligations. But How? Christian governance is at WORK thru submission to...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work-III—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 Previously in 1Peter we have begun looking at the overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Timothy Chapter 2 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,611 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

    I Timothy Chapter 2 I Tim 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; (King James Version) I Tim 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Colossians Chapter 2 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022
     | 2,960 views

    A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

    Colossians Chapter 2 This entire chapter may be regarded as designed to guard the Colossians against the seductive influence of the false philosophy which tended to draw them away from the gospel. It is evident from the chapter that there were at Colossae, or in the vicinity, professed instructors ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ephesians Chapter 2 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022
     | 2,499 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 2. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

    Ephesians Chapter 2 Eph.2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; (KJV) 2:1 And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, (Amplified Version) A. “And you hath he quickened”.—And you also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Social Hindrances In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,743 views

    Social Hindrances in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    SOCIAL HINDRANCES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM Introduction - Without realizing it many people fail to enter or grow in the kingdom of God because of social barriers. Many well meaning Christians have created unnecessary obstacles for millions of people who could be a part of God’s family if not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace And God's Choice Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 19, 2011
     | 7,062 views

    This sermon gives an extensive treatment of Christian thought on the doctrine of election.

    Series: Understanding God’s Grace Grace And God’s Choice Lesson Twenty Nine Romans 9:14-29 A. Have you ever wondered whether you chose God or he chose you? B. Further, if you chose God, does that mean you determined your salvation and God only responded to you? C. Or did God choose you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jess Bousa avatar

    Switching Gears To Freedom

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    America was founded on the principle of Christian Liberty, where 95% of those who settled here were Christians. Today only about 5% of Americans are Christian. This country has traded Freedom for slavery. The answer to get back to our heritage is

    Switching Gears To Freedom Eleutheria! Eleutheria is the Greek, word for freedom. When Paul penned this word it spoke volumes to the churches in Galatia. He was writing to people that came from a past of being abused by the province of Rome, but who recently have been given the golden ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Process Of Human Translation (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    To establish that the “word of God” was given to the apostles through divine revelations and recorded by them through divine inspiration. We’ll explore if the truth of God has been preserved during its translation from Greek into our English language.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The Process of Human Translation Introductory Remarks. 1. This series of lessons will discuss the theme: “Divine Revelation and Inspiration.” In truth, we can only say these two processes, revelation, and inspiration, are the work of the “Hands of the Father, the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ