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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Has "That Which Is Perfect Come”?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,653 views

    Does the canon of Scripture halter and hamper the Holy Spirit so that He is limited in what He can do for Christ's Body?

    For 40 years, I was a cessationist.Baptist and used this passage as one of my proof texts. Unfortunately, we forgot to follow one of our basic rules for interpretation. In college, they stressed context, context, context. We have taken verse ten out of context. 1Co 13:8 Charity never faileth: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Unity In Community Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,459 views

    The power of a community of believers is seen in its unity. That unity is evidence of God's power and purpose in Jesus.

    1. Religious Disunity Hartford Institute for Religious Research says that there were 217 denominations listed in the 2006 Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches. But there may well be other groups that function as a denomination but do not regard themselves as such. These denominational groups ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guard Your Soul

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Aug 18, 2019
     | 2,747 views

    Delivered 17 Aug 19 Tree of Life Messianic Congregation. Parsha Va'etchanan Moses tells the Children of Israel to Guard Their Souls against anything that would lead to idolatry.

    20190817 Parsha Vaetchanan – Guard Your soul Blessing Va’etchanan means ‘I pleaded’. This is the story of Moses asking God one more time to rescind his judgement prohibiting Moses from entering the promised land. Midrash says that Moses asked 515 times. But there is no evidence of that. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Right Attitude Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,711 views

    A right attitude is providential, it is essential, and it is consequential.

    Sunday, July 1, 2007 “The Right Attitude” Text: Matthew 5: 1 - 11 The events of life move rather quickly. And it is said that your attitude determines your aptitude. In fact your attitude towards life drives your philosophical construct of life. If you have a fatalistic attitude, then ca ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 32,433 views

    We need not to forget to Teach and Preach about the Blood of Jesus. The Blood will never lose its power.The generations coming up needs to understand this.

    The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power Hebrews 9:22-28 22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. 23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Commandment To Love Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012
     | 5,434 views

    We are not asked to love. We are commanded.

    READ PASSAGE. As we continue on in our study of 2 John, once again God has brought us right back to the subject of loving one another. So here we go again. In verse 1, note the word “ask”. What John is now saying is urgent, it’s an absolute necessity. What is it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Your Boss Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 28, 2010
     | 6,266 views

    As servants of Almighty God, we have the authority and awesome privilege of sharing God's message of love with all people.

    WHO'S YOUR BOSS? GALATIANS 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION The boss is an interesting individual. Some people like their boss and some do not. Some work harder when the boss is around than when he or she is absent. Many bosses are very difficult to work for while others are very laid back. The boss might be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eating Death Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 30, 2010
     | 3,554 views

    Exposition of Heb 2:5-8 regarding Christ and the gospel

    Text: Hebrews 2:5-9, Title: Eating Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/22/10, A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: the writer/author is continuing with his argument about the superiority of Christ over angels, almost like the warning passage was a parenthetical statement. And we get a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Given

    Contributed by Matt Stacy on Sep 30, 2019
     | 3,760 views

    The congregation may understand that each of them, by virtue of being a believer, have a spiritual gift given to them and that they are expected to use them in a humble fashion. 

    Introduction: This scripture implores the reader to consider the fact that any grace that they have been given has been given to them by God. It tells us not to think too highly of ourselves. If you have an obvious gift from the Lord, it's not because you're extra spiritual. As a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Renew Technology Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,435 views

    The simplest answer to the question of technology and whether it is a good use or not is “Knowing the nature of God, would this be honoring to Him and the message He wants for us to live and offer to others?”

    Infants and toddlers under the age of 2 should not spend any time in front of screens, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization on Wednesday. The WHO recommends against any screen time for infants, as well as 1-year-olds. Instead, they encourage sedentary time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does The Bible Say Women Can Be Pastors And Elders?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 4, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,983 views

    A look at the commands of God concerning the roles of Men and Women in the Church

    As the world continues to spiral slowly out of control, it also affects the church. The absolute authority of God's Word is being diminished for equity and equality in all things. The church is adopting society's evolving standards and social agendas to attract more people. It allows women ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh, Boy!

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 9, 2019
     | 3,002 views

    The path of servanthood in Christ come with a cost, the cost of discipleship

    September 8, 2019 Hope Lutheran, Eau Claire Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 14:25-33 “Oh, Boy!” Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of you may remember the old TV show “Quantum Leap.” The show was about a quantum physicist named Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Has That Which Is Perfect Come

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,074 views

    Have Cessationists missed on blessings by telling the Holy Spirit what He cann and cannot do?

    For 40 years, I was a cessationist.Baptist and used this passage as one of my proof texts. Unfortunately, we forgot to follow one of our basic rules for interpretation. In college, they stressed context, context, context. We have taken verse ten out of context. 1Co 13:8 Charity never faileth: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Protocol

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,572 views

    Church Protocol Booklet

    If a church is to operate in a decent and orderly fashion, there must be an authority over the house; the Pastor, Bishop and an Overseer etc has been chosen by God to provide vision, knowledge, understanding, sound doctrine, discipline and order. The church is the most important place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Honorable Duty Within The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2020
     | 5,189 views

    As Peter sought to bring his first letter to a close, he addressed how we are live our Christian lives in regard to the church. By submitting to the will of God, following the spiritual guidance of church leadership, and serving one another, we bring glory to Christ and meet the needs of the church.

    Honorable Duty within the Church 1 Peter 5: 1-5 Peter had shared much with the church regarding their Christian lives among the world. They were challenged to build their lives upon Christ, the Corner Stone. Their lives were to be lived in light of their relationship with Christ, abiding faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist