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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Ayin - Psalm 119:121-128 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2012
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    This stanza of this wonderful chapter is a stanza of prayer... a prayer from a woefully human writer... reflecting the fallen nature, yet yearning for connection with God...

    AYIN March 7, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:121-128 (ESV) – 16 of 22 Ayin – 16th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… When we read these 8 verses we can see the humanity of the psalmist coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprise! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 23, 2016
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    If you’ve lost all hope, trust Jesus with your life, and don’t be surprised by His delays, His devotion, and His deliverance when it finally does come. It will be far greater than anything you’ve ever asked for: a resurrection instead of a healing.

    John Ortberg, pastor of the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in California, talks about a friend of his, who used to work as a denominational official in Minnesota. One of his jobs was to travel to little rural communities where they didn't have churches to do funerals. He would go out with a funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Glory Of The Lord Shone Around Them Series

    Contributed by Viji Roberts on Mar 29, 2016
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     | 11,670 views

    7 Words to remember for Christmas

    Luke 2:8-20 [vs. 8-14]. Luke 2:8-9. And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. The way many approach Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Seven Things God Hates

    Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Mar 31, 2016
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    Let us consider some Bible passages where the word “hate” is used in connection with God. But before we do that it would be beneficial for us to understand the Biblical meaning of the word hate and how God truly feels concerning this word “hate.”

    SEVEN THINGS GOD HATES April 2016 Let us consider some Bible passages where the word “hate” is used in connection with God. But before we do that it would be beneficial for us to understand the Biblical meaning of the word hate and how God truly feels concerning this word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heart Matters: Resentment Series

    Contributed by David Jeffery on Jul 6, 2015
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    A transcript of a narrative sermon from 2 Samuel 13 dealing with resentment and unforgiveness. Homiletical statement: A heart of resentment destroys your relationships and only leads to death.

    Absalom had finally figured out a way to kill his brother. And if there was anybody that needed to die, it was his brother Amnon. Amnon, that snake. That pathetic excuse for a human being. That vile monster. He needed to die. What he had done, somebody needed to do something about it, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Example Of Paul In The Area Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
     | 3,798 views

    Paul didn't just preach the word, he lived it.

    1 Corinthians 4:1-5 It happened in the jungle one day. A lion with a big ego went around asking the other animals who the king of the jungle was. “Who’s the king of jungle?” the lion roared at a monkey. “Why…you are, Mr. Lion,” said the monkey with fear in his voice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sola Gratia - Grace Alone Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
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    This morning we are going to continue our series Foundations of the Faith by studying sola gratia - grace alone. When it comes to our salvation - we were present but not voting!

    Sola Gratia - Grace Alone Ephesians 2:1-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-13-19 Present but not Voting The philosopher Jeremy Bentham left a vast sum of money to a hospital in London. He had but one stipulation - he had to be present for the hospital board meetings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War Horse

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 10, 2020
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    This is no kinder garden stuff, brace yourself up for power, we have been listening and watching too much of juicy sermons dripping with honey and candy that we have forgotten to train our hands for war, you are a war horse

    WAR HORSE Zechariah 10:3”My anger is kindled against the shepherds, And I will punish the male goats; For the LORD of hosts has visited His flock, the house of Judah, And will make them like His majestic horse in battle.” Above is the anchor scripture and theme for the seminar - WAR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Deity Of Christ Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smith on Nov 3, 2020
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    The first of two messages exploring the Biblical evidence that Christ is God himself. The purpose of this series is both enrich our understanding of the person Christ and to equip each one of us to better defend our Lord in the face of increasing opposition to the truth.

    JUST WHO IS CHRIST? What does the Bible really say? Part One - Christ: The Eternal Creator-God Born in Bethlehem and placed in a manger, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Are You Going To Do When The Lights Go Out?

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020
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    The purpose for this message is to bring to your consideration the question, “What are you going to do when the lights go out?” In other words, are you ready for death when it comes? Are you ready to die? Are you prepared to meet your Maker?

    (1 Cor 15:13 NIV) If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. (1 Cor 15:14 NIV) And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. (1 Cor 15:15 NIV) More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jehovah Sabaoth Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 13, 2020
     | 7,171 views

    When God wanted to bring us eternal salvation, Jehovah Sabaoth gave His best - Jesus. He is the one who paid for our sins, who conquered death. Only Jesus ... Jehovah Sabaoth ... The Lord of Hosts ... alone has the power and the authority to do that.

    King Hezekiah, king of the southern kingdom of Judah, listened as his advisors, his military leaders, and scouts reported on the horrors and destruction of the North Kingdom of Israel at the hands of the Assyrian army. It was only a matter of time before they finished picking Israel’s bones and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 3

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 17, 2020
     | 1,181 views

    Last time we were unpacking 1 John 3:3 where the Apostle John wrote, “And every one that hath this hope set on him (Jesus) purifies himself, even as he is pure.” Let’s continue our brief journey in 1 John chapter 3.

    Last time we were unpacking 1 John 3:3 where the Apostle John wrote, “And every one that hath this hope set on him (Jesus) purifies himself, even as he is pure.” We looked at the believer’s hope in the return of Christ and the effect this hope should have on the Christian’s life. We ended the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Need For Church Revival: Remember

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
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    The remedy for a dying church is not to give up and close their doors...

    Thom S. Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. He writes on his website, thomrainer.com, “There are certain metrics and issues physicians check when we go to the doctor. They want to check our blood pressure and temperature. They do blood tests to see if there are any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 10

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 30, 2020
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    The true mark of a believer is that you love the brethren.

    1 John 2:9 He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. 1 John 2:10 He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. 1 John 2:11 But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020
     | 3,406 views

    One cannot have fellowship with God and at the same time walk in darkness.

    John wrote his first epistle from the city of Ephesus. It helps to understand this epistle if you know something about the city of Ephesus at the beginning of the second century. There were four important factors that were in play in Ephesus and throughout the Roman world when John wrote this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible