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  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Jesus - Creator And Redeemer

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 16, 2018
     | 3,677 views

    The central figure, the center piece of the entire Bible is Jesus! Paul is evoking the language of Genesis – the story of creation. Jesus was present, then and now!

    Colossians 1 Jesus – Creator and Redeemer August 19, 2018 This letter is full of epic and evocative language and is one of Paul’s shortest. Colossians 1:15-20 NIV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons In Aramaic Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 11, 2021
     | 2,270 views

    There were three occasions when gospel writer Mark did not translate the words of Jesus into Greek but let them remain in the original Aramaic. Why? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/zY62PLiVBhY]

    Scripture Reading: Mark 7:31-37 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him. After he took him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Misusing Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 6, 2019
     | 7,498 views

    This message serves as instruction for any who struggle with using foul or off-colored language.

    Chapter 3 begins a new discussion. The first two chapters of James have been about trials and temptations and how we can overcome them. These trials and temptations are common to everyone. We all have things that cause us to walk through a valley in life. We are all tempted from time to time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Money Worries: Figuring Up How Effective Worry Is Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 7, 2014
     | 3,059 views

    A look at the ineffectiveness of worry - we do it despite the fact that it brings about no positive result.

    A COMMON WORRY EXCUSE: Many people worry because “at least I’m doing something.” - Some people feel guilty if they’re not worrying. Somehow worry is a sign to them of being a good parent or friend. - They would probably begrudgingly admit that’s it’s not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Figuring Out More Truths From The Transfiguration Experience!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 30, 2025
     | 175 views

    To figure out as to why the Transfiguration experience was necessitated immediately after some events recorded at the end of Chapter 16 of Mathew's Gospel!!!

    Figuring out more Truths from the Transfiguration Experience!!! Fuller picture of the Transfiguration account in Luke 9 (verses 28-36)👇👇👇 can be obtained by bringing into focus the parallel account preceding the Transfiguration in Mathew's Gospel also, which virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Barnabas: The Son Of Consolation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
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     | 5,883 views

    We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of Acts.

    BARNABAS, THE SON OF CONSOLATION. Acts 4:36-37. In Bible days, names often signified something about the person to whom they were given. In Acts 4:36 we read of a man who was named by the apostles: Barnabas, the son of consolation. We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Burn A Hole In The Fire

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,343 views

    Importance of a father.

    Mark 9:17-27 KJV And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; [18] And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eliezer

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2021
     | 2,201 views

    God will guide you

    7 figure salary Genesis 24:11 He made the camels kneel down outside the city by the well of water at evening time, the time when women go out to draw water. 12 He said, "O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today, and show lovingkindness to my master Abraham. Juicy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knee Bowed And Body Bent Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,318 views

    Since body language communicates our real feelings, we must pay attention to how we present our bodies to God -- in the words of James Weldon Johnson, "knee-bowed", ready to submit our wills to His; and "body-bent", ready to work for things that matter.

    You may not speak a great many foreign languages, but there is one language other than English at which most of us are proficient. That is body language. Whether our mouths can pronounce strange sounds or whether our eyes can make any sense out of different alphabets, we can see body language. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Spoke God's Truth In Everyday Language Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    Part 5 of a Lenten series focusing on Jesus with this one talking about Jesus’ ability to communicate to a variety of people.

    “Jesus Spoke God’s Truth in Everyday Language” TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, March 17, 2002 We have been doing a series on “What Makes Jesus So Attractive.” So far, we’ve learned how to know God through putting our faith in Jesus Christ. We’ve learned how to grow in that faith by being ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mind Your Language! (The King's Speech) Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,348 views

    What we say reflects what is inside. What we say also affects what is inside.When we are careless with our words we grieve God. We also transform ourselves. When we are careful about our words we please God, and are transformed to reflect Him better

    Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Mind Your ...read more

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    The Day Used Sigh Language For A Deaf Man Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,748 views

    Sometimes we are so burdened we can't even express words in our prayers. When you're praying if you don't know the words to say, don't worry. God understands sigh language.

    INTRODUCTION After a break for the holidays and the Treasure Truth series, we’re back in the Gospel According to Mark. I’m calling this series, “The reMARKable Power of Jesus.” What you don’t know can hurt you—or embarrass you. It’s important to understand what things mean. I found an actual text ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can A Christian Speak The Language Of Heaven On Earth?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 5, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 113 views

    Contrary to popular opinion the Bible tells us that there are unique supernatural spiritual manifestation gifts that are available to Christians today if they want them.

    The Bible tells us that there are unique supernatural spiritual manifestation gifts that are given to Christians to be used by them to convey the heart of God and operate for His glory, as well as for their edification, and to evoke change in the heart of the non-Christian to help bring about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Awe-Filled Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 22, 2016
     | 5,788 views

    Most words are valuable because they communicate more than facts. They communicate feelings.

    A Tour Through Acts ~ part 5 An Awe-Filled Church Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. (Acts 2:43 NIV) And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. (Acts 2:43 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Babel Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 30, 2022
     | 2,563 views

    From one language to many

    May 28, 2022 Today we continue our series: BIBLE STORIES Coming to Genesis 10, we find another set of Genealogies, which follows the 3 sons of Noah: Shem, Ham and Japheth • Genesis 10:2-5 - The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras…. • Genesis 10:6-20 - And ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist