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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of Baptism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integr

    1. In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integrated him with the entire life of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Book Of Zechariah Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,834 views

    Zechariah was anointed by God’s Spirit, who took him to heights of messianic revelation rarely equaled. He not only reveals a God who is able to protect His people, but a God who has given us what we need to know His Messiah & His plan for the future.

    ZECHARIAH 1:1 THE BOOK OF ZECHARIAH [Jeremiah 25: 1- 13/ 52: 3-16 / Isaiah 45:1-8] I. INTRODUCTION Life on planet earth is fragile. We live every day under the threat of catastrophic environmental disasters and weapons of mass destruction. Surprisingly, a study of a book as ancient as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exercise Faith - Experience God’s Power

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,544 views

    Have you ever wanted to experience God’s power in your life? I am not talking about magical powers, but the power to accomplish things that without God would be impossible for you. Often we have the opportunity to experience that power during the times

    Exercising Faith, Experiencing God’s Power Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:1-50 We are never too young to experience God’s Power To Experience God’s Power… …We must exercise faith with humility …We must exercise faith with courage …We must exercise faith with the gifts we already have …We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meeting The Demands For God’s Plan(2023)-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 13, 2023
     | 840 views

    2 of 2. Luke informs his audience of the primary/indispensable/essential elements of God’s plan for man’s salvation. God’s plan for man demands some specifically essential elements. What elements does God’s plan for man, demand? God’s plan for man demands...

    MEETING The DEMANDS For GOD’s PLAN-II— —Luke 1:34-38(:26-38) Attention: Just a Little More: A local restaurant was so sure that one of its waiters was the strongest man around, that they offered a $1,000 bet that the waiter could squeeze a lemon so dry, that no one could get another drop out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    God Fights For You! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2019
     | 13,395 views

    Proceed with confidence in God’s Word. Pray with confidence in God’s Will. Then prevail with confidence in God’s might no matter how great the enemy.

    Preschooler Denny came to class one morning bubbling with excitement about having played tee ball. “We won our game,” he said. “Did you get any hits?” his teacher asked. “Yes,” he answered. “And I got some scratches, too.” (Dorothy Hsu, Columbus, Ohio, “Kids of the Kingdom,” Christian Reader; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Where God Dwells

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
     | 6,380 views

    The Heavenly Tabernacle

    Tabernacle: Where God Dwells Turn with me this morning in your Bibles to the book of Hebrews, chapter 9. Growing up, I often heard the quote about the Bible: “The New (Testament) is in the Old Concealed; the Old is in the New revealed.” We are continuing on in our study through the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Promises

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,444 views

    Misunderstandings are often very difficult to untangle, because one misunderstanding often leads to another. This is what had happened to Paul as he was forced to make a change of plans. In Paul’s initial itinerary, he had intended to go immediately from

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: C.S. Lewis in his biography tells of the suffering he endured because he kept a promise he had made to a buddy during World War I. This friend was worried about the care of his wife and small daughter if he should be killed in battle, so Lewis assured him that if that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Perfecting Processes

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,735 views

    God knows why people do what they do and how to change them.

    Gods Perfecting Process or How to Profit from Your Problems James 1:1-8 Murphy’s laws: * “Nothing is as easy as it looks; everything takes longer than you think; if anything can go wrong it will.” * “A day without a crisis is a total loss.” * “The chance of the bread falling with the peanut ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Forcing Ourselves On God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 25,041 views

    There’s only one way to get to heaven... but people always seem to be trying to force God to do things their way. What types of things do people do to force their will on God’s Word?

    OPEN: A school teacher injured his back and had to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. It fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. On the first day of the term, still with the cast under his shirt, he found himself assigned to the toughest students in school. Walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Of The Second Chance Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 16, 2015
     | 15,325 views

    Many times, we get discouraged when we fail, but in this message, we will learn that God is compassionate and slow to anger that He is offering a second chance for us to be forgiven and be restored back to Him.

    THE GOD OF THE SECOND CHANCE SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 34:1-4 "The Lord said to Moses, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the first ones,and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. 2 Be ready in the morning, and then come up on Mount Sinai. Present ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Having God’s Peace For Your Success

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,246 views

    A series on grace. This word brought in a wonderful peace and presence of God to the body. Please read it through, maybe it will help you.

    Having God’s Peace for Your Success Mark 4:35-41NLT 35 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” 36 So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tony Grant avatar

    The Wideness Of God's Mercy

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    We are concerned about our reputations; God is not caught up in that egotistical way of thinking. God is concerned about us, even at the expense of his reputation.

    Wideness of God’s Mercy Jonah 3:1-2 07/17/05 2404 words 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2 "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you." One Chance When I was a young man just out of military service, I got a job and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Binitarian Or Triune God Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,742 views

    Is the church (body of Christ) ‘binitarian’ OR ‘Trinitarian?’ Many believe in the Father or Jesus Christ and just pay lip-service to the Holy Spirit.

    Opening illustration: St. Augustine - so the story goes - was struggling to understand the doctrine of the Trinity. So he decided to go for a walk on the beach, where he saw a little boy digging a hole in the sand with a seashell. The boy then ran off to the ocean, filling the shell, and rushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    God's Provision For You

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,286 views

    God cares about our natural needs as well as our spiritual needs. Using Jesus’ feeding of the 5000, the author examines God’s wisdom in the way He meets our needs.

    God’s Provision for You Luke 9:10-17 July 5, 2009 Intro I take as my subject this morning, “God’s Provision for You.” God is not only concerned about your spiritual wellbeing; but He cares about your natural needs as well. We are talking about the God who clothes the lilies of the field. Our God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    One God. Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,952 views

    This religion that Jesus brought to earth was a spiritual religion, not of this earth, nor did or does it, have any root upon the earth.

    One God. Conclusion Eph 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Eph 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Eph 4:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal