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  • Dr. Casey Adams avatar

    The Passover Banquet

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018
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    This message covers the origins and biblical significance of the Passover Banquet

    I. "WHAT MEAN YE BY THIS SERVICE?" A. The Passover was a most impressive service: 1. Its ritual would intrigue the young to ask questions - "What mean ye by this service? How does this service affect the youth in Israel?" 2. That ancient festival was but a type of the Lord's Supper B. The parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The New Temple Really Exists Now

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 19, 2022
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    What we should do, routinely and habitually, is commit ourselves to acting rightly and then do not expect any reward, any promotion.

    Saturday of 20th Week in Course It’s always interesting when a reading from Scripture begins with the words “afterwards. . .” or “after this. . .” because when we hear those words we ask the question “after what?” So when we go back to chapter 42 of Ezekiel, we get the answer. Ezekiel, a prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 1, 2023
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    Where is your walk with Christ? Do people see Christ in you?

    This is the story of Amos. He was a common man, sheepherder, a layman; dedicated to serving God and his actions spoke for him. God told Amos to warn the Israelites of judgment coming because of their disobedience, complacency, idol worship, they oppressed the poor, they were hypocritical, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Danger Lesson 15 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024
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    Dangers of turning back if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth.

    A. DANGER OF GOING BACK 1. There was a constant temptation for the Jewish believer to return to Temple worship because of the outward things they saw, i.e., rituals, pageantry, festivals, etc. They were warned in six passages against going back. 2. Danger of neglect (2:1-4). “We must give the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diverse Yet One Blood

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 30, 2024
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    All men are my temporal brothers through the Creation. Some men are my eternal brothers through the new Creation.

    Is it not amazing that we love and admire the diversity the Lord gave us in fauna and flora, but get crazy in the small diversity He made in humans with only one color with varying shades. Asians have 2% more fat in their eye area causing their eyes to look different. SO for that people have hated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cloven Tongues Series

    Contributed by Timilehin Daniel Olabiyi on Jan 4, 2025
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    The cloven tongues, like flames of fire, that rested upon the disciples symbolize the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. This power is available to every child of God, empowering us to live victorious lives. Are you ready for it today?

    INTRODUCTION: Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Today message is not just a ritual but a word from the father. Shall we pray? Today, the theme under consideration is Cloven Tongues, a term that came to being on the day of Pentecost according to the book of Acts 2: 1 – 3. The cloven ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How Oft Is Oft

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 10, 2024
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    Over the years, I have seen some confusion over how often oft is.

    1 Cor 11:25  After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. Over the years, I have seen some confusion over how often oft is. Some churches practice this monthly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Countercultural Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2023
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    Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26.

    Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26. How did Jesus call some of His disciples? Is that a picture for anyone who chooses to follow Him? As Jesus passed on from there, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Power In Death

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 30, 2023
     | 1,222 views

    ready yourself every evening when you retire, repenting any sins you may have committed so you can confidently commit yourself to the arms of Christ.

    Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2023 Anyone who has even modest cultural understanding has heard of the prophet Elijah, who is associated with Israelite king Ahab and his pagan wife, Jezebel. Like us, Elijah lived in a culture that had turned its back on the true God, YHWH, and fallen into all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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    Your engagement with this sermon will bring about a significant setback for your adversaries

    Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, I want to share a powerful message with you that will bring about a great victory in your life. As you read this message, be prepared for a mighty breakthrough against the forces of darkness. Let holy anger rise within you as you attentively ...read more

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    He Loves… Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,105 views

    At its core, Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, a pivotal event in Christian theology that encapsulates divine love, closeness, relatability, and sacrificial redemption.

    The celebration of Christmas encompasses a tapestry of profound meanings that have resonated through centuries, shaping the foundation of Christian faith and providing believers with a profound reason to rejoice. At its core, Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, a pivotal event in Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    History Class Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2010
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    A study of the book of Ezekiel chapter 20 verses 1 thrugh 26

    Ezekiel 20: 1 – 26 History Class Part 1 “1 It came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of Israel came to inquire of the LORD, and sat before me. 2 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 3 “Son of man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part B Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 22, 2015
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    A study of the book of Hebrews 10: 19 – 39

    Hebrews 10: 19 – 39 Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part B 19Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Face Of An Angel Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,434 views

    This sermon illustrates how we can have peace even in the midst of difficult circumstances when when we let go of everything else and simply seek God.

    The Face of an Angel Acts 6:8-15 April 14, 2002 Intro: A. [Change, 1000 Windows, Robert C. Shannon, Standard Publish Company, Cincinnati, OH, 1997, p. 20] Gaston Bachelard wrote, "If one were to give an account of all the doors one has closed and opened, of all the doors he would like to reopen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 30,318 views

    We must be possessed of these three inner qualities if we are to promote Christ in a God-honoring way.

    John 1:19-28 John the Baptist Encountering Christ in the Book of John #1 Imagine with me for a moment that some great and dreadful disease was sweeping the world today – a disease much like SARS that could be easily transmitted from person to person, and that people were dying by the thousands as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist