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How To Lose Paradise (A Case Study Of Adam & Eve)

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

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Paradise in the context of this spiritual and intellectual discourse is used literarily (heavenly paradise) and figuratively or symbolically ( marriage, job, ministry, career, business, etc).

Note: Paradise in the context of this spiritual and intellectual discourse is used literarily (heavenly paradise) and figuratively or symbolically ( marriage, job, ministry, career, business, etc). "And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion And Passover

Contributed by Adam James on Oct 23, 2016

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Every ritual of the Old Testament was completely fulfilled by Christ's finished work on the cross. There was significant meaning in the bread and the wine in the Passover meal, which Jesus reinterpreted with his new covenant.

One of the great and exciting challenges we have as Christian readers of the Old Testament, is to find Jesus in every book of the Bible. All of the festivals and rituals prescribed in the Old Testament point directly to, and are completely fulfilled by the finished work of Christ on the cross. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wisdom. Where Can I Find? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2017

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Wisdom is a great gift of the Lord to the Human beings. its very difficult to find it. Where to find it and how to go to the Place where its stored.

Job 28 Wonders of the human mind Job talks about the various aspects of the Knowledge, discerning, understanding and shrewdness, Wisdom, intelligence of the Human beings. Job starts with Silver, Gold, iron, brass, etc, are found in the search and limit of the human beings. Then he moves on to ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

But They Could Not...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 13, 2018

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Despite the repeated efforts of mankind to duplicate the work of the Lord, His work is unique and man is unable to do what He does. Eventually, those who imagine they can supplant God crash up against reality, and they are revealed to be frauds.

“Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Say to Aaron, “Stretch out your staff and strike the dust of the earth, so that it may become gnats in all the land of Egypt.”’ And they did so. Aaron stretched out his hand with his staff and struck the dust of the earth, and there were gnats on man and beast. All ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Losing God In The Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2021

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We Christians must not allow ourselves to begin to worship our worship. We must always ensure that we worship the Risen Saviour, the True and Living God.

“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort In Affliction Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

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THE PROMISE OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO COMFORT IN TIMES OF AFFLICTION

BIG IDEA: THE PROMISE OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO COMFORT IN TIMES OF AFFLICTION What gives HOPE in times of affliction? I) (:49) God’s Faithfulness to His Word of Promise "Remember the word to Thy servant, In which Thou hast made me hope." God’s promises apply to God’s servants. God has a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practicing Your Piety In Secret

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

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The life of faith is low-profile. We minimize ourselves so that God can be magnified and glorified. Contrasts showy piety and quiet faith actions.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in Lent, the season of the church year during which we focus our attention on our devotion to God before Easter. Ash Wednesday gives us an unusual opportunity to focus on our mortality and our sin. These are not popular topics, nor issues that we like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Conquering Fear Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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ONLY FAITH IN GOD CAN CONQUER FEAR OF MAN

BIG IDEA: ONLY FAITH IN GOD CAN CONQUER FEAR OF MAN INTRODUCTION: Fear is a powerful, paralyzing force I. (:1-2) FEAR OF MAN IS THE NATURAL REACTION TO PERSISTENT OPPRESSION A. How does it feel to be Trampled Upon all day long? “Be gracious, O God, for man has trampled upon me” “My foes have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Does It Matter How Long We Live?”

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Aug 24, 2005

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Death is often perceived as the enemy, but could there be another perspective?

Psalm 90 is the oldest psalm and was written by Moses. It was written during a very bleak time in Hebrew history. Moses was commissioned by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. After the miraculous escape through the Red Sea, Moses leads them toward the Promised Land, a land flowing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New You Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 15, 2006

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You have put off the old life and now you are living a transformed new existence.

The New You Ephesians 4:17-24 August 20, 2006 Ephesians 4:17 (HCSB) Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as Gentiles walk, in the futility of their thoughts. Removing the Confusion  Walking differently • Because of your increasing maturity in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opposition From Within Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

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In the first two chapters of this letter, Paul has encouraged and discipled Timothy in order to prepare him for what he says in Chapter 3. With the knowledge of mercy and peace God gives us and with a great work ethic, Timothy (like us) could be prepared

Opposition from Within 2 Timothy 3:1-9 I. Their Characteristics (v. 2-5) a. Selfish (v. 2; Luke 9:23) b. Negative view of others (v. 3; Romans 13:8-10) c. Dangerous (v. 4; Philippians 2:3) d. Spiritual counterfeits (v. 5; Jude 4; Matthew 7:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:6) II. Their Converts (v. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Purpose And A Need To Remember Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008

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Our need for and use of memorials.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 Title: A Purpose and a Need to Remember I. The Need for Memorials • To Remember Deuteronomy 6:12-15 -- 12 then beware, lest you forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. 13 You shall fear the LORD your God and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Reinventing The Church 1 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007

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We must no longer be a COME AND GET IT CHURCH, but a GO AND GET THEM CHURCH. Or, "Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze?"

REINVENTING THE CHURCH, Part 1 Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze? I recently watched an episode of “Extreme Home Makeover”. If you have seen the show, you know about the “professional makeover artists” … I must confess things have changed quite a bit in my life: from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: *other

Hope

Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 9, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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This message deals with the source and power of hope in our lives.

I can remember as a young boy saying prayer for the family one Thanksgiving meal. In my prayer I included the phrase, "Dear God, I sure hope the Oakland Raiders make it to the Superbowl." I learned that wasn’t really appropriate. As I grew, I also learned that real hope is not the kind of hope I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Test Of Real Faith

Contributed by Mike Busby on Jan 28, 2001

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A challenge to anyone who professes to have faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION It’s not what we claim to be as Christians, but what we are seen to be that really matters. Anyone can claim to have faith in Christ, but if that claim to faith is not backed up or authenticated by the things we do, then, says James, it’s nothing more than dead faith: an empty ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

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