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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Church Established Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2017
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    The genuine mission to the Gentiles begins, and Antioch in Syria becomes the center for the developing church, leaving Jerusalem behind with a narrow view of evangelism. For the first time the church actively proselytized Gentiles.

    May 13, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.1: The Church established (11:19-21) Scripture (Acts 11:19-21; KJV) 19 Now they which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival Via Suffering

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2021
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    Everyone wants revival, but they may not like how it comes, so don't be a mule.

    Deuteronomy 32:15 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation. The history of this country would strongly indicate that the Church grows stronger in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 5 - Smyrna: The Church Rich In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 30, 2020
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    Smyrna was a poor church, brutally persecuted, but Rich In Christ. What was Christ's word to them?

    Smyrna: The Church Rich in Christ Watch this message at https://youtu.be/J2xJJ2xzEKQ www.gracecommunity.com What do you say to somebody who is suffering? How do you counsel people who are going through great times of sorrow and tribulation? We’ve been party to suffering in our country lately. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Law Removes The Offense Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 5, 2020
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    The apostle was accused by the false teachers of teaching circumcision in some places, and they said they were teaching no more than he taught. Or it may have been inferred from the fact (which was undoubtedly true) that Paul in general complied with the customs of the Jews when he was with them.

    December 14, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe IV. Practical: Defense of Christian Liberty (5:1–6:10) A. Liberty vs. Law (5:1-12) Chapter IV.A.5: The Law Removes the Offense of the Cross (5:11-12) Galatians 5:11-12 (KJV) 11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smyrna: Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 17, 2021
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    Whatever the Christians were going through in Smyrna … whatever we are going through in our lives right now … Jesus not only knows what we are going through, He’s experienced it Himself.

    Imagine having to hide to do what we’re doing right now because if we get caught, we would be arrested and tortured and made to renounce our faith publicly … or be executed. That was the situation and daily reality for the little church in the beautiful city of Smyrna. Smyrna is located 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Riot That Turned Into A Testimony Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2021
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    But we cannot fulfill our baptismal commitment until we “go and proclaim.”

    Monday of 3rd Week in Course Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul Today’s Gospel really takes us to the core teaching that we sum up in the word “Gospel,” which means “Good News.” That core teaching is that we are not to just come to Jesus, not just listen to Him and be forgiven, healed, baptized ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Vindicate Me, O God

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021
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    Psalm 109 is a prayer that sticks in our throats – quite rightly, for we realize how serious it is. But this Psalm teaches us to realize what’s at stake in this life.

    When we open our Bibles we sometimes come across things that are very hard. Some things in the Scriptures we struggle to understand – and some things we struggle to accept. For example, in the Psalms we find in several places words full of violence and hostility. In Ps 58:6 we read, “Break the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peter's Arrest And Church's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2021
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    The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It exists time immemorial. Religious leaders are raised by God, whereas political leaders inherit from their forefathers, are elected by their citizens through democracy.

    Acts 12:1-17 Political and Spiritual Powers 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at Prayer 12:06-10 Peter released by an Angel 12:11-17 Peter Escapes to Unknown place Acts 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at prayer The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Reactions Of The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020
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    True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and commitment to Christ and His missionary work, even there are threats and persecutions in their ministry.

    Acts 4: 23-31 Reactions of the Disciples 4: 23-24a Prayers in Persecution 4: 24b-30 Prayers with Scripture 4: 31 Prayers and the Spirit of God Acts 4:23-26 Prayers Increased True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love In Bloom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2019
     | 3,839 views

    Genuine believers put in great effort toward loving fellow believers, and yet are willing to be hated for doing right.

    Love in Bloom (I John 3:11-18) 1. In the world, a lot of people do things for spite. Here are a few real life examples from some blogs: Today, my boss got mad at me because I told her that I wouldn't be able to work two days out of the week, due to college classes. She then cut back my hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Balancing The Books

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 2, 2019
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    Where is God’s justice and judgement? Why does God delay His judgment? Why doesn’t He vindicate His people now? Is He unable to, or does He not care? Some had seized on the ‘delay’ in the appearance of God’s judgment as an excuse to ignore or reject the idea of God’s judgment.

    A Study of the Book of 2 Thessalonians “Balancing the Books!” 2 Thess. 1:5-12 Does it pay to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Salvation Belongs To The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 28, 2018
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    A look at Psalm 3 and the battle for faith for David in the midst of running from his son.

    Salvation Belongs to the Lord Psalms 3:1-8 July 29, 2018 Last week we focused on one verse, Psalm 23:4 ~ in the most famous of Psalms, David wrote, Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    No Pain, No Comfort

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 17, 2018
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    How do you comfort the comfortable.

    No Pain, No Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3  Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;  4  Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Objections And Criticism

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 27, 2013
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     | 16,958 views

    Peter might be riding high on the cloud of joy and excitement as he is reporting to the Church of Jerusalem the advancement of God’s Kingdom to the Gentile. But instead of appreciation and recognition, what he received is objection and criticism. Let's se

    HANDLING OBJECTIONS AND CRITICISMS Acts 11:1-18 Act 11:1 Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. Act 11:2 But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, some of the Jewish believers criticized him. Act 11:3 "You entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Little Hammers

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    Don't let the clanging bother you.

    The Anvil - God's Word by Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1703-1791) Last eve I passed beside a blacksmith's door, And heart the anvil ring the vesper chime; Then, looking in, I saw upon the floor Old hammers, worn with beating years of time. How many anvils have you had," said I, "To wear and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist