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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Don’t Worry – Be Happy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2016
     | 5,099 views

    A study of the book of Job 17: 1 – 16

    Job 17: 1 – 16 Don’t Worry – Be Happy 1 “My spirit is broken, my days are extinguished, the grave is ready for me. 2 Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? 3 “Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Character Of False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 19, 2019
     | 4,138 views

    False Teachers: 1) Hinder the Truth (Galatians 5:7), 2) Are Not of God (Galatians 5:8) 3) They Contaminate the Church: (Galatians 5:9), 4) They Will Be Judged: (Galatians 5:10), 5) They Persecute True Teachers: (Galatians 5:11), 6)They Should Be Cut Off: (Galatians 5:12)

    One of Aesop’s Fables is about a wolf in sheep’s clothing. A wolf had his eye on a certain flock of sheep, but he couldn’t get any of the sheep he wanted because of the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. Then he saw the skin of a sheep that had been flayed, so he put the skin on as a costume ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Worship And Sacrifice

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 4, 2019
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     | 10,478 views

    Is there a connection between worship and sacrifice? What is real worship?

    Worship and sacrifice Romans 12:1-2 Who defines worship? The obvious answer is God through His written Word . God Himself defines worship in Scripture. We should "serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear" (Hebrews 12:28 NKJV). In this verse, the Greek word which is translated ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thy Word - Logos & Rhema Series

    Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Aug 17, 2018
     | 11,044 views

    There are two primary Greek words I would like to investigate today that describe Scripture as the “Word” in the New Testament. The first is the Greek word logos and the second is Rhema.

    There are two more primary Greek words I would like to investigate today that describe Scripture as the “Word” in the New Testament. The first is the Greek word logos; this refers principally to the totally inspired Word of God and to Jesus, who is the outworking or manifestation of the living ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Wisdom For Managing Money Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2018
     | 5,787 views

    Wisdom for Managing Money Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 19, 2018

    Wisdom for Managing Money Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 19, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Wisdom is defined best as the ability to know how life actually works…and what is the right response for the many choices we make. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling Out Sneaky Behavior

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 18, 2018
     | 6,360 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 5: 1 – 27

    2 Kings 5: 1 – 27 Calling Out Sneaky Behavior 5 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out on ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2022
     | 1,454 views

    One of the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1). Jesus said that prayer should not be a way to get attention and praise from people. It is wrong to pray to impress people. It should be done with a right heart toward God.

    The Lord's Prayer Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two People, Two Paths, Two Destinies Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 21, 2021
     | 8,864 views

    There are two kinds of people in the world - the righteous will prosper and the wicked will perish

    Jesus’s Playlist A Summer in the Psalms Psalm 1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-13-2021 Happy This song, from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack by Pharrell Williams, was the number song of 2014. In fact, it went number one in 19 countries and the video has been watched almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Original Disciples Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on May 26, 2021
     | 3,548 views

    Jesus Christ picked a diverse group of original disciples to accomplish His divine purpose. Were they the crème de la crème of the Jewish religious leaders? Did they have special talents? Did they buy their way into the powerful, influential circle of this new Messiah?

    Disciples of Jesus According to Matthew Chapter 4, Jesus after leaving Nazareth went to Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah about the land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring The Value Of Life (Pt 2) Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,585 views

    Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 2) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 27, 2022

    Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 2) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 27, 2022 NOTE: The following notes are more extensive than what time would allow presenting, but provide both the main points and heart of the message. One will also find “further resources” with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Firm In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,026 views

    Are we equipped to stand in difficult times? This exposition of Philippians 4:1-3 examines Paul's instruction for standing firm. We cannot do it without the right mindset. We cannot do it without unity.

    Intro We are in a study of Philippians; our text today in Philippians 4:1-3. In the previous three chapters Paul has emphasized the importance of standing firm in the face of persecution and other difficulties. In chapter one he exhorted: “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jeremiah... Never, Never Give Up Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,741 views

    Chapter 17 of The Story (The Kingdom Falls)... in this message my focus is on Jeremiah and how even when the nation falls, he never gives up. Jeremiah serves as a great source of encouragement to each of us to not give up regardless of the hardships we face.

    Jeremiah.... Never, Never Give Up (The Kingdom Falls) The Story Chapter 17 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. - Gal 6:9 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Way

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2020
     | 3,051 views

    A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31

    1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31 One Way 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” 20 Where is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What's This Church Thing All About Anyway

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,482 views

    Some people come to church Sunday after Sunday, you sit here and listen to me preach sermon after sermon. Yet people wonder what church is all about? Why do we go to church? No doubt you may have heard this - Is church relevant in this day & age?

    “What’s this Church thing all about Anyway” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Some people come to church Sunday after Sunday, you sit here and listen to me preach sermon after sermon. You hear me stress how important it is to come to Bible Class and Sunday school, the Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Ic3a]: Israel In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2020
     | 4,058 views

    Today's lesson concerns the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ unbelief. Because of their neglect to hear God’s message they delayed at the border. Because the people went backward in unbelief, instead of foreword in faith, they missed their inheritance and died in the wilderness.

    6/30/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #12 [IC3a]: Israel in the Wilderness (HEBREWS 3:6b-11) Context: The context is the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ experience of unbelief in the wilderness. Because of their neglect to hear God’s message they delayed at the border. Because the people went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist