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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Introduction To Philippians Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 25, 2020
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     | 4,920 views

    This message launches as expository teaching of Philippians. The history in Acts 16 is explored laying a foundation for understanding Paul's relationship with the church. Philippians 1:1-2 are then analyzed and explained.

    Today we begin a brief study of the book of Philippians, entitled Joyful Living. I. PAUL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS CHURCH: Began in Acts 15 while on his 2nd missionary journey. Prior to that, he and Barnabas have gone their separate ways because of the disagreement over John Mark.i Paul took ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 1, 2021
     | 3,519 views

    If you want to lead people effectively under fire, develop a strong relationship with Christ over time, shepherd the people you lead, and exercise oversight as a willing, eager example for others to follow.

    245 years ago today, 56 of our country’s leaders signed our Declaration of Independence. It marked the birthday of the United States of America on July 4, 1776. Many people have paid tribute to that day over the years, but no one said it better than Paul Harvey on July 4, 1974, two years before our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What If Jesus Told A Story About Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 31, 2022
     | 3,884 views

    1. God recognizes the story of our life (vs. 33-39). 2. God reveals the story of our life (vs. 33). 3. God wants us to reexamine the story of our life (vs. 40-44). 4. God wants to rewrite the story of our life (vs. 43-46).

    What if Jesus Told a Story about Your Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:33-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 31, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21:33. Today we will study another of the Lord's parables. But what is a parable? My favorite definition is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unleavened Bread, Etc. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2022
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     | 2,063 views

    The Lord continues his instructions to Moses and Aaron for their final meal in Egypt. He has already described the killing of the lambs and put the blood on the doorposts of every Israelite household. The blood is a sign for the Lord to pass by that home.

    UNLEAVENED BREAD, etc. Exodus 12:15-28 (NIV). INTRODUCTION The Lord continues his instructions to Moses and Aaron for their final meal in Egypt. He has already described the killing of the lambs and put the blood on the doorposts of every Israelite household. The blood is a sign for the Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Receive God's Blessings" - Ii

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 6, 2004
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     | 27,024 views

    Everybody wants to be blessed by God. This message, the second in the series, gives us step-by-step instructions from the Psalms as to how we can be blessed by God.

    “How To Receive God’s Blessings” – II INTRODUCTION: A couple of weeks ago, we began a new series on “How To Receive God’s Blessings”. Last time, we looked at Psalm 1, where David gave us a description of the person who is “blessed” by God. EVERYBODY WANTS God to bless them … AMEN? NOBODY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Cook avatar

    The Bible - Is It True? Can We Trust It? Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
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     | 4,092 views

    The second in a series on the Bible. Every Christian must answer the question: Is the Bible true? When we accept its truth, we must obey its instruction.

    Bible - Is it true? Can we trust it? Purpose: Showcasing the absolute truth of the Bible. 1. There is a great push in today’s world for tolerance. Tolerance used to mean, "Everyone has a right to an opinion." · Some people like the Red Sox, some like the Yankees. · Some people like Mexican food, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Tell It To The Church, Last

    Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 4, 2005
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     | 3,592 views

    Many misunderstand and misapply Jesus’ instruction to his disciples, concerning how to handle a brother who sins against another Christian. This homily outlines the correct response.

    Deut. 19: 15-20, 1 Tim. 5:17:24; Matthew 18:15-20 Tell it to the Church, Last Sometimes people criticize the Christian faith because of the complicated, confusing, or mysterious things it contains. A good answer to that critique is to admit that the Bible has confusing, complicated, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    To Know The Lord Is To Possess Wisdom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 19, 2002
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    Pentecost 13(B) - AUGUST 18, 2002 - When believers know the Lord they possess God’s wisdom - - wisdom which satisfies and wisdom which instructs.

    To Know the Lord is to Possess Wisdom Proverbs 9:1-10 August 18, 2002 PROVERBS 9:1-10 1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strive To Enter Through The Narrow Door, For All Of Life Is War Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2008
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     | 15,633 views

    Jesus gives us very clear instruction on the way to God directing us to seek the 1) Right Door 2) at the Right Time 3) by the Right Way

    In Jerusalem this week, President Bush and Prime Minister Olmert met as well as other mid-east officials to work on yet another middle-east peace process. As one commentator said, there is a lot of process and very little peace. This process is important for Mr. Bush, for in many ways he sees this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Let The Boaster Boast!

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    Boasting is usually something frowned on but we are given instructions in the proper motivation and subject of our boasting in Jermiah. We are to boast that we know and understand Yahweh God.

    Let the boaster boast! Jeremiah 9:23-24 Boasting is essentially praising oneself. The Hebrew llh means to praise and in this section it is the reflexive hitpa’el – in other words, praising oneself. I. The pattern of the Hebrew text is “Let not X boast about his Y” A. The X and Y might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Never Too Old Or Intelligent To Learn: 9 Principals From The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 17,107 views

    The Holy Spirit reminds, teaches, speaks, reveals, instructs, exposes, convicts, rebukes, corrects, and works to help us grow in more wisdom and live pleasing to God.

    Introduction: Have you ever received a gift that you wanted for a long that had great sentimental value to it? What did you do with this gift once you had it? You probably utilized it for whatever uses it was for, until it was unusable of course. God gives every believer the gift of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging Others

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 10, 2009
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     | 12,904 views

    There are appropriate and inappropriate times and ways to judge others. Christ though instructs his disciples to pay more attention to their own faults than to the judging the faults of others.

    GUILTY AS SIN the headline read just a few years ago. The banks in New Jersey had been robbed systematically, one after the other. What made the robber stand out was his politeness. He just gave the tellers a note which said, “Please place your money in this bag. Thank you.” The newspapers ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim White avatar

    Trouble, Troube, Trouble Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009
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     | 8,220 views

    Sometimes we don’t understand much of our instructions. If we take the small step towards God we know, God will light the rest of the way.

    Introduction: Jesus meets a man with a need. * Read text. I. The Purpose * The man was blind from birth. Never experienced sight. * The disciples knew who had an answer to the riddle of the day. * Did this man sin before he was born (in the womb) or was it because of a sin of his parents that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Genesis, Part 9 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 19, 2011
     | 5,029 views

    Part 9 of this series displays the instructions given to Noah at the completion of the flood and shows us how living rightly for God continues even after a great disaster.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 9 Genesis 8:15-22 IMPORTANT: Prayer Walk on Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 pm – BE HERE! Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knock, Knock. Who's There? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,186 views

    Jesus is instructing us to be persistent in prayer. We should keep on asking, keeping seeking, and keep on knocking. Do we really ask? Are we really seekers?

    Knock, knock. Who’s There? Series on the Mount Matthew 7:7-8 September 30, 2007 I’m going to start off with an apology. A couple of months ago I preached a sermon entitled, “Clothing is optional.” Well, apparently I was wrong. Check this out: A survey of 1,000 American women found that most valued ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God