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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Problem Of Lawsuits Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 14, 2018
     | 6,876 views

    The main purpose of this chapter is to administer what amounts to a slap on the wrist to the Corinthians for their practice of taking other believers to court (vv. 1-7), instead of settling their differences among themselves.

    November 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 4.0: The Problem of Lawsuits Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6.1-6.11 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Mark Bouman on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 13,716 views

    A small introduction to the Apocalypse of St. John and a verse by verse exposition of the first Chapter of the book.

    Introduction- A few years ago a friend asked me what I thought was the most important book of the Bible for our own day and age. My answer to him was a resounding, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” It is because, I believe, we are getting nearer and nearer to its literal fulfillment every day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Will Plead Your Case

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2019
     | 5,482 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 51: 1 – 64

    Jeremiah 51: 1 – 64 He will plead your case 1 Thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, against those who dwell in Leb Kamai, a destroying wind. 2 And I will send winnowers to Babylon, who shall winnow her and empty her land. For in the day of doom they shall be against her all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Striving For The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,850 views

    Break the stronghold of your mind and strive to have the mind of Christ.

    “Striving for the Mind of Christ” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Introduction: A stronghold is a mind set that is impregnated with hopelessness that causes a person to accept as unchangeable something in their lives even though they know it goes contrary to the will of God. The devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,095 views

    The church under persecution

    Growing Pains Acts 5:12-25 Jeff Hughes – April 6, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The church at Jerusalem was going through many changes. Thousands of people had accepted Jesus as their Savior and become a part of the fellowship. These people were one big community of believers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Receive Blessings In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,423 views

    Through our study of this verse, we’re going to see, as James’ readers saw, where spiritual labor, obedience, maturity of faith, and endurance leads. It leads to blessings from God.

    How To Receive Blessings in the Midst of Trials James 1:12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 3, 2000 Introduction: To this point, James has given us a very detailed formula for enduring the trials of life. He has taught us about what attitudes we should have in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Attitudes In Times Of Suffering (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,831 views

    This morning we’re going to look at some of the attitudes we should have if we suffer for doing the right thing.

    Attitudes in Times of Suffering (Part 1) 1 Peter 3:13-22 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano at Lake Hills Community Church August, 2000 Introduction: We’ve come to the point in Peter’s letter where he begins to speak about the central theme of his message. From here on out, Peter will comfort, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Will You Be Left Behind? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,274 views

    In this classic passage on the “Rapture,” Paul reminds us that we don’t have to grieve without hope because believers will meet the Lord in the clouds one day. These words provide encouragement to us when we’re trying to deal with the death of a believer

    Will You Be Left Behind? This past week we went with another family to an apple orchard. Upon discovering that they had a “Corn Maze,” we decided to check it out. I thought it was going to be a little field with a few paths through the corn. Boy, was I mistaken! We paid our intermission fee and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Before Agrippa

    Contributed by Steven Skinner on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 264 ratings
     | 71,281 views

    The Apostle Paul's defence before King Agrippa

    My text this evening is Acts 26 and verse 28, King Agrippa’s reply to Paul where he says, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian?” Now these eight little words have to be the saddest ever to grace the pages of the Bible. It strikes at the very heart of the problem of men and women living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sudden Impact 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    John uses Jesus’ "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Christ and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Jesus made a sudden impact statement to the Jewish nation when he said “I Am the Light of the World.”

    Sudden Impact 2 – Series "I AM" Thesis: John uses Jesus’ "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Christ and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Jesus made a sudden impact statement to the Jewish nation when he said “I Am the Light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Death Penalty-What Would Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Ken Mcgill on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,812 views

    The Death Penalty- What Does The Bible Say About It?

    The Death Penalty - What does the Bible say about it? This study of the Old and New Testaments is dedicated to those who feel in their heart that the death penalty cannot be right, yet feel confused by quotes from the Bible that are misused to justify and support it. May the reader of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From My Journey

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,727 views

    In this message I share some lessons that God taught me on a 12 day period of alone time with him.

    Lessons From My Journey QUESTION - When you hear the word journey what do you think about? What images come into your mind? Homer’s Odyssey? Christopher Columbus? Lewis & Clark? Captain Kirk & the Enterprise? The 1980’s rock band (“when the lights go down in the city” “anytime you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can I Have Peace?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 321 ratings
     | 20,442 views

    Peace is illusive in our society. But God has provided a way for us to have it through thinking about the right things.

    Dec. 5, 1999 Phil. 4:1-9 How can I have Peace? INTRODUCTION If someone were to come and ask you, “WHAT IS PEACE”, how would you answer them? Peace is one of those things that everyone wants, but no one has a real clear answer of what it is or how you can get it and keep it. I like to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Prisoner Into A Prince

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,113 views

    God can take anyone from where you are to where he wants you to be. This is how it happened in Joseph’s life. (1st of 2 parts)

    Nov. 14, 1999 Genesis 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince INTRODUCTION I know that many of you men in the church today are beside yourselves because hunting season is here. I know that you are looking to be successful at providing food for your family and maybe even a rack for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Will Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,282 views

    Are you in His will?

    The Will of God We have made the will of God into something mystical and foggy. Therefore we are always looking for it, guessing about it, worrying that we missed, etc. I believe that we miss the specific will of God in our lives because we are ignorant or disobedient to His general will. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist