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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of The Revelation? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 1, 2023
     | 1,166 views

    Revelation is not only to be read, but it is to be applied to our thinking and how we live. It is an urgent prodding to the church to tell others about what Jesus has done, and will do, and how we can know His salvation through grace.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 24, Revelation Part 1 What is the purpose of the Revelation? Revelation 1:1-3 Introduction - Last week we examined Jesus through the eyes of David - Challenge was to see David laying out for us the coming Christ -- It challenges us to be intentional, be focused, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eternal Encounters: Healing And Wholeness In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024
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     | 647 views

    Today, we focus on the profound truth that every person we encounter is eternal. As image-bearers of God, our value is rooted in Him, and so is our hope for healing and restoration.

    Eternal Encounters: Healing and Wholeness in Christ Introduction: Today, we focus on the profound truth that every person we encounter is eternal. As Matt Chandler reminds us, "Every person you encounter is eternal. You have never met a human not created to image your God." This quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Character Study Of Adam Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 896 views

    Adam, the first man created by God, plays a foundational role in the biblical narrative. His creation, fall, and redemption set the stage for humanity's relationship with God.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ADAM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:7 "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:15-25, Genesis 3:1-24, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformed By Truth: The Enduring Word 1 Peter 1:24-25 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,454 views

    While our lives may be fragile and fleeting, the Word of God is enduring and eternal. Let us explore how this truth is meant to anchor us in faith, stir us to worship, and compel us to live purposefully.

    Transformed by Truth: The Enduring Word 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NLT): “As the Scriptures say, ‘People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers, and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.’ And that word is the Good News that was preached to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fire And Hail: Understanding The First Trumpet Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 24, 2025
     | 385 views

    Today, we face a world scarred. Revelation 8:6-7 unveils God's judgment, a "Fire and Hail" for centuries of human unfaithfulness and our planet's destruction. Let's understand this trumpet's warning.

    Fire and Hail: Understanding the First Trumpet Text: Revelation 8:6-7 "Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to blow them. The first angel blew his trumpet, and there followed hail and fire, mixed with blood, and these were thrown upon the earth. And a third of the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Deliverer From Sin

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2015
     | 5,234 views

    There are two powers, which are working to claim the right to rule in the heart of men and women. Paul described those powers as “flesh” and “Spirit.”

    11-07-03 Title: The Deliverer from Sin Bible Reading: (Romans 8:31-39) 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Leads Us To Trust God More Than People For Support

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 8,671 views

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us a great deal about man’s inferiority to God.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us a great deal about man’s inferiority to God. David wrote, "Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies." (Psa. 60:11) Ask the Lord to help you avoid any human dependency that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Story Of An Absentee King Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,793 views

    Every believer will give an account of their efforts You will give an account of your whole life. Some of you have taken the gospel and stuck in a sock drawer. Some of you have taken the story of Jesus and stuffed in under your mattress.

    I wish I could say I was shocked when I saw the story… A Libyan branch of ISIS claims to have beheaded 21 men. A caption across the bottom of the video screen read, “The people of the cross, followers of the hostile Egyptian church” As many as thirteen of the men were from one small farming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Place Of Rest

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    We live in a very tense, fast paced world that is in a hurry!

    The Place Of Rest Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Now Are We The Sons Of God Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,278 views

    We are of the Sonship of God, once we believe in faith. And with that Sonship comes both blessings and responsibilities.

    Now Are We the Sons of God 1 John 3:2 Intro All people are the creatures of God. Only those who by faith receive Christ as Savior can truthfully call themselves the children of God. There is no more blessed fact revealed in Scriptures or experienced by human souls than that man, created by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Among Us Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,873 views

    The God of all creation pours his grace into our lives through the birth of Jesus, the gift of faith, and inclusion into his family

    John 1:10-18 “God Among Us” INTRODUCTION As many know, Faye and I will become grandparents in May. In preparation for this exciting event, Faye decided to send a baby quilt to our son, Ryan. This, however, was no ordinary baby quilt. It was the quilt that Faye’s mother had made for Ryan when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Nimrod

    Contributed by David Parsons on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,095 views

    A character who made a great temporary impact but no lasting impression.

    Sermon. HRB. 6:30pm. 09:01:05. Nimrod. Reading: Genesis 10:7-12. Introduction / illustration. *** John Logie Baird / not too many people would recognise the name of the man whose work has had as much impact on the world as anyone in the last eighty years. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,867 views

    Sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

    The Kingdom Of God / Mark 4: 26 - 34 Intro: One summer a drought threatened to destroy the crops of the local farmers. On a hot, dry Sunday, the local pastor told his congregation, “There is nothing we can do but pray for rain. Go home, pray, believe, and come back next Sunday ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Get A Life

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    Jesus would have us to receive and live a life of abundance for which he came to give humanity.

    "Get A Life": John 1:1-14 - Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, once said that most of us 'lead lives of quiet desperation." It would seem that Thoreau is right. Many of us are in the land of the living but our lives are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abraham's Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 23,552 views

    Abraham was fully human, but he was also a man of God. He was a part of something bigger than himself.

    ABRAHAM’S JOURNEY OF FAITH Genesis 12:1-20 Joe Stowell, the president of Moody Bible Institute, tells about his experience watching the Olympics. He writes, “In 1980, America’s economy was in the ditch. The Cold War was in its fury. Russia seemed bigger, more powerful than us, and America ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist