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  • Allan Quak avatar

    The 70 Year Limit Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019
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     | 7,234 views

    We might think that the 70 years Judah spent in exile is a long time for the people to be under the anger of God. However the post exile events and interactions between God and His people demonstrates that God graciously limited His punishment to only 70 years. God is a forgiving God.

    Jexit: Judah Comes Home The 70 Year Limit A sermon on Ezra 6:13-18 The last time we looked at what was happening to the returned Exiles it was the 7th December 518BC. And Zechariah was talking with the Jews about the fact that the Lord was giving them the opportunity to move forward. The past, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation - Community And Worship

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2017
     | 6,166 views

    We are moving from talking about Community to starting a look at worship. part 5

    Transformation Romans 12:1-8 February 5, 2017 For the past 4 weeks we’ve been talking about community. We know it’s important, but we often struggle with community. We get confused about how to cultivate real relationships, we struggle once we’re in them, and sometimes when 2 or 3 are gathered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Old Testament Kings Not Permitted To Be Priests

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016
     | 2,921 views

    To show that GOD gives distinction between the old and new covenant, we wait for GOD, not GOD waiting for us, because He is KING OF KINGS to come for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you king? JESUS CHRIST is KING OF KINGS, and I am His king. 1 Timothy 6:15 (Amplified Bible) Which [appearing] will be shown forth in His own proper time by the blessed, only Sovereign (Ruler), the King of kings and the Lord of lords, 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Old Testament Kings Not Permitted To Be Priests

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 2,860 views

    To show that GOD gives distinction between the old and new covenant, we wait for GOD, not GOD waiting for us, because He is KING OF KINGS to come for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you king? JESUS CHRIST is KING OF KINGS, and I am His king. 1 Timothy 6:15 (Amplified Bible) Which [appearing] will be shown forth in His own proper time by the blessed, only Sovereign (Ruler), the King of kings and the Lord of lords, 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unplugged From The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 8, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,016 views

    There is a danger from becoming disobedient to the Holy Spirit. Samsom was an example of that.

    Judges 16:20 “Then she cried out, ‘Samson! The Philistines have come to capture you!’ When he woke up, he thought, ‘I will do as before and shake myself free.’ But he didn’t realize the Lord had left him.” There are not too many verses as troubling as ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The First Commandment And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 3, 2016
     | 5,378 views

    The Gospel Drama continues to unfold with God speaking the Ten Commandments to His people at Mount Sinai. The first commandment shows the sovereign omnipresent character of Yahweh and points to Jesus visitation to come.

    Exodus: The First Commandment and the Gospel Exodus 20:1-21 Last study we looked at the 10th plague inflicted upon the Egyptians, namely, the death of all the first born in the land. God graciously provided escape for His people by the Passover of the Lord. The blood of the perfect lambs which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Origin Of Humanity

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017
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     | 9,926 views

    WE MUST UNDERSTAND HOW WE WERE CREATED IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND WHAT WE ACTUALLY LOST WHEN WE FELL, AND WHAT WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN AGAIN BY ACCEPTING CHRIST AS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR

    THE ORIGIN OF HUMANITY GENESIS 1:26-31 2:7,15-25 THE GERMAN PHILOSOPHER IMMANUEL KANT, USED TO LOVE TO TAKE LONG WALKS ON A SUMMER EVENING, MEDITATING AND THINKING. ON ONE OCCASION HE WAS SEATED IN A PARK WHEN A SUSPICIOUS POLICEMAN NOTICED HE HAD BEEN THERE FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE POLICEMAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Of Christ-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 23, 2020
     | 1,675 views

    3 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

    The BODY Of CHRIST-III—1Corinthians 12:12-31 Attention: For the past two weeks we’ve been looking at God’s design for Unity & it’s importance in the Body of Christ, which is the Church. All the local-to-global manifestations of the Body of Christ are built upon a God-sourced Unity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2020
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     | 17,106 views

    During this Pandemic and over the past several weeks, we have learned so much about what it means to be a church and how many ways there are to be a church without gathering in person or making full use of our church buildings.

    TITLE: THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-18 / EPHESIANS 1:22-23 / EPHESIANS 2:19-22 Who would have predicted between Christmas and Easter we would be reimagining how we do church! In the past, I’ve actually enjoyed thinking through the potential impacts of unforeseen events that could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ie3a: The Imperfection Of The Earthly Sanctuary Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2020
     | 2,357 views

    Our subject is the priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ who is a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Presented to us are two ministries which are in sharp contrast. The Levitical service, the ministry of the Aaronic priesthood, was carried out in an earthly Tabernacle down here.

    4/21/20 Tom Lowe Lesson IE3a: The Imperfection of the Earthly Sanctuary (Heb. 9:1-10) Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 (NIV) 1Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. 2A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In View Of God's Mercy

    Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Mar 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,595 views

    Everybody is somebody in the Body of Christ. While no one can do everything, everyone can do something.

    In View of God’s Mercy On June 30, 1859, one of the greatest tightrope walkers in history, Charles Blondin, became the first man in history to walk a rope over Niagara Falls. Approximately 25,000 people watched him walk a 1,000-foot line suspended above the raging falls without any safety nets. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Union Of Christ And His Redeemed Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2014
     | 5,034 views

    John 15 continues Jesus discourse on the way from the Upper Room to the Cross.

    The Union of Christ and the Redeemed John 15:1-17, Psalm 80:14-18 We have been looking at the teachings to His disciples of Jesus in the hours preceding His betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion, beginning in the Upper Room. John 14:30-31, Jesus says: “I will not speak with you much longer, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit: A Living Gift

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 16, 2014
     | 5,233 views

    I want to show you first that the Holy Spirit is a living gift. Then we will see from God’s Word that the Holy Spirit is a divine person.

    Title: The Holy Spirit: A Living Gift Text: “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. (John 14:17) Bible Reading: (John 14:15-20) 15 If ye love me, keep my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prophets And Prophecy: Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,996 views

    Romans 12 contains some of the Gifts given by the Spirit of God in order to edify the Body and bring Glory to God. The first listed in Romans 12:6, Prophecy, has often been the center of Christian debate.

    "Prophets and Prophecy" Romans 12:6 We have been putting all the puzzle pieces together of those believers in Christ who are called out of the world, to live and serve together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Do Your Part

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Sep 25, 2022
     | 5,880 views

    In the process of discovering purposeful life in the Body of Christ, we need to be aware of two things: The Purposes of the Church and Your Purpose in the Church.

    Do Your Part: Ephesians 4:4-16 How many in here this morning knows that God has called you to the ministry? If God has called you to salvation he’s called you into ministry. He may not have called you to preach or teach or prophesy but He has called you to do your part as Christian. In the process ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist