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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Righteous One – Propitiation Through The Blood Of The Lamb – 1john 2:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 9, 2022
     | 2,026 views

    No only does Jesus plead for us as our Advocate before the Father when we sin, but the grounds for doing so, are His shed blood. Therefore He is the propitiation for our sins through His blood. What a wonderful Saviour we have

    THE RIGHTEOUS ONE – PROPITIATION THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB – 1John 2:1-2 1John 2:1 “My little children, I am writing these things to you that you may not sin, and if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, 1John 2:2 and He Himself is the propitiation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are Able Said The Master

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 7,695 views

    God expects us to use the resources He has entrusted to us. From the parable of the talents.

    Joke - A wealthy man was on his deathbed. He called his 3 most trusted friends to his side: his attorney, his doctor, and his preacher. He said to them, “I know I’m not long for this world, and all I have to show for it is money. They always say you can’t take it with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick Lane avatar

    Who Can Believe It?

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,083 views

    We often miss God because we only look in the expected places

    Who could believe it? Who would have ever thought it would have come to this? Such a powerful and glaring historical spectacle, nothing has gone as it seemed…. All of the professionals and most of the amatures got this one wrong. In fact as I read the record, no one suggested at any time that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings In Being A Servant

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 13,878 views

    Knowing what is expected of us as servants of God and the blessing we have in Him.

    THE BLESSINGS IN BEING A SERVANT 1 Peter 5:2 INTRO: In our relationship with God to be able to maintain these encounter with Him, we have to realize what He expects. There is nothing more great and sublime than Him. Separated from Him, there isn’t nobody that deserves our worship and surrender. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Prayer Is The Only Answer

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    If we are not praying right we can’t expect much from God.

    PRAYER IS THE ONLY ANSWER EX 32:7-10, DT 9:7-11, 17-19 In DT 9 Moses is recounting how God has brought them to where they are. More than once he refers to them as a rebellious people. It was because Moses was a man of prayer that these people were still alive. I want us to recall what ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Adventurous Advent Season

    Contributed by Reginald Mortha on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    The expectation and hope instilled by the birth of Jesus among the people of the world is the salvation of history.

    LK1: 26-36 On this 2nd Sunday of the advent season, we are called to reflect on the episode of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to an unwed mother called Mary. Let me invite you to spend some time with me to meditate on Luke 1:26-36. In the 1st chapter of LK, there are two important ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The New Testament Church; Its Plan Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,077 views

    The New Testament reveals the content of the Apostle’s preaching and the expected response to the Gospel.

    The New Testament Church; Its Plan Matt. 16:13-19 INTRO.: Walter Scott was a preacher in Pittsburgh, Pa., who moved to Steubenville Ohio in 1826. This brought him into the area of the Mahoning Baptist Assoc. His speaking abilities were well known and, even though he was not a member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful Believers Or Self Deceivers?

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    The Lord expects his people to be hearers and doers, not self-deceived bench warmers.

    Faithful Believers or Self Deceivers? James 1:22-25 Introduction: It is not enough to hear God’s Word, we must live it and obey it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good sermon or a Bible study is what makes them grow and receive God’s blessing. It is not the hearing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The"If" Of Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, but He expects our obedience.

    The “If” of Knowing Jesus. I John 2:1-6 INTRO.: Wm. Barclay introduces his exegesis of this passage with the following thoughts: In I John 1:7-9, John says two very important things about sin. He says the blood of Christ purifies us from all sin. This means forgiveness and cleansing come through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Christ Comes

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    Things we can expect to occur when Jesus comes for His church.

    "When Christ Comes" Selected Intro: Many things will be different when Jesus comes back. Things will happen that can not happen until that day. Things will change. The Bible tells us we can expect a number of things to take place when Jesus appears. We have much to look forward to. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christians Are To Live In Hope Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    Christians are to live in elpizo hope; always expecting and anticipating the glory of God to happen!

    How many of you have heard the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”?? This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • L Lee avatar

    Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,530 views

    As God has forgiven us He expects us to extend forgiveness to others.

    What can we learn from the parables? 1. God has forgiven us of a very large debt. The unmerciful servant was forgiven of a very large debt. One talent would purchase a slave; it is equivalent to 20 years= wages for the average man. The unmerciful servant owed his master 10,000 talents! There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    When Failure Embraces The Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 1, 2009
     | 5,062 views

    After the death of Jacob, the brothers of Joseph expected judgment but received grace instead.

    Intro. Again, I am looking at the life of Joseph from a practical side, not merely a type, though the pictures of Christ and God are so strong, that we cannot help but see the truths. Jacob changed, and that change apparently strengthened his son that was about to face the ultimate storm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,490 views

    Definition Of HOPE = H-aving O-nly P-ositive E-xpectation.

    Hope For The Hopeless! July 17, 2011 Psalm 43:5 A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago. They had assured their wives that they would be home in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Dreams, Dreams, Dreams” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,319 views

    God speaks to us when we expect it and when we don’t.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 2 & Acts 17 1. A Book. A Movie. A Song. An Angel. A Friend. A Donkey. a. That’s interesting list. b. SO: What do they have in common? c. God can use them all to communicate to His creation. Hebrews 1.1-2 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational