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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Cain & Abel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2022
     | 3,104 views

    We can properly approach God as seen through 1) The Characters (Gen. 4:1-12), 2) The Crime (Gen. 4:3-8) and finally 3) The Consequences (Gen. 4:9-16).

    Genesis 4:1-16. [4:1] Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, "I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD." [2] And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. [3] In the course of time Cain brought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Aligning Our Priorities With God's Plans

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.

    Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men." (Matt. 4:19) Characteristics of fishers of men: 1. They catch fish. They do more than talk about fishing in meetings. Neither do they allow themselves to be caught up in such maintenance activities as repairing their nets, buying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship

    Contributed by Vic June Francisco on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 14,508 views

    Steward of God

    Text: 1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Meaning of Steward. Stewardship is the management of that which belongs to another. A person may be good steward or a bad steward, faithful or unfaithful; he becomes a steward at birth and remains one ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Paganism & The Occult

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,602 views

    This was the introduction of a presentation to a High School youth Rally at our church. I followed this up with material from a book written by Erwin Lutzer and John DeVries on Satan’s Evangelistic Strategy for this New Age which teaches about "the lie"

    Youth Rally Presentation on Paganism and The Occult Ed Skidmore, April 17, 2004 Intro: Today the hot new attraction in the religious world among many young people is the cluster of religions often called Paganism or Neo-paganism. Inspired by interest in things “Gothic”, certain rock music, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Evidence Of Faith

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    Faith is an unseen substance,however, true faith also produces evidence that can be noticed by others .

    The Evidence of Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction: One of the greatest debates throughout all of Christendom is that of faith versus works as it relates to one’s eternal destiny. Reformation fires burned over this issue. This great debate rages on today. Probably the most controversial and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is A Nail In A Sure Place

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    Isaiah gave a prophetic word is describing the Son of God as a nail in a sure place.

    Jesus Is a Nail in a Sure Place By Gerald Van Horn Isaiah 22:23 “I will fasten him like a nail in a sure place.” Isaiah gave a prophetic word in describing the Son of God as a nail in a sure place. We will examine some areas where this has happened. 1. Jesus is a sure nail in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living A Holy Life 3

    Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,038 views

    Attempts to reveal all the activities that cause unholiness and shows how holy-living can be enforced in one’s life when it seems difficult to remain holy.

    Our God is holy; the reason why you may be living an unholy life is that YOU haven’t done what you are supposed to do to stop it and you may have been defeated into thinking it’s impossible to live a holy life. However, be informed today that it is incumbent on you, it behooves you—which ever way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,094 views

    We will discover what love is after the revelation of God himself.

    The Definition of Love 1 Corinthian 13: 1-8 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of aprophecy, and understand all mysteries and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inclining And Applying God's Word – Part 1

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,852 views

    If we truly want to be changed, we must begin dealing effectively with the issues that affect our lives. If we need radical surgery, don’t settle for a bandaid. Let’s “incline our ears” to the full truth of God’s Word

    Inclining and Applying God’s Word – Part 1 – Proverbs 2:2 Intro: We have focused on “receiving & treasuring the Word and as we see in today’s text, this is for a purpose: “so that you may…” One precedes the other. We must receive God’s Word and treasure it before we can truly “incline” & “apply”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Family 101 (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 2, 2009
     | 3,756 views

    Family 101/Day to Day

    Family 101 (Part 3) Day to Day He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much. —Luke 16:10 Running a successful family is a combination of faithfulness in four different areas: routines, schedules, kids, and harmony. Each of these areas has a key word that helps keep you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Here I Am Series

    Contributed by Ray Waldo on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full.

    Title: Here I am! Ref: Luke 13:10-14 Summary: Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full. Too many people today are over-medicated. In some cases, the issue is not physical but spiritual. Only Jesus can heal the spiritual issues in our lives. Jesus came ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Reflection B.19 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Summary So Far. Do We Imagine God Has Something To Say?

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020
     | 2,097 views

    This is a summary of the Reflections on coronavirus so far (series A and B). I will follow with a series based on the New Testament excluding Revelation, and then another on Revelation, in the coming weeks.

    Today we’re at a milestone in our Reflections. We’ll be leaving the Old Testament! Do I hear ‘hooray’? 🙂 After a short break we’ll move on to the New Testament. A milestone is a good place to take stock. It’s probably impossible to summarise 23 Reflections in a short space but I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Nurturing Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 3,489 views

    Often, we don’t think of nurturing as a masculine activity, but it’s extremely masculine.

    Nurture Is Essential to Life Often, we don’t think of nurturing as a masculine activity, but it’s extremely masculine. And there’s a lot of leadership, care, and development involved. Nurture is the process of caring for the development of another, which is primary to our role as a leader, husband, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare To Share Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 6, 2016
     | 4,477 views

    "To interpret a biblical text, we need to be patient, to put aside all other concerns, and to give it our time, interest and undivided attention."

    Thursday of 18th Week in Course This day we commemorate St. Clare of Assisi, the friend of St. Francis who founded the second Order of Franciscans for women religious, or the Poor Clares. As we look at the first reading about Ezekiel digging a hole in the wall of his house, we are reminded that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    St. Michael And The Way Of Beauty Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2016
     | 4,333 views

    the way of beauty is insidious, and effective

    Thursday of the 25th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel This is one of my favorite festivals, the one the Anglicans call “St. Michael and All Angels.” Not exactly right, because we have another feast in just a couple of days for our guardian angels. If you would like a focal point ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic