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  • James Lee avatar

    Study In Revelation 5 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 22, 2009
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    Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

    Study in Revelation 5 Chapter 2: 1-7 Ephesus Chapter 2 is the beginning of Christ message to the seven churches of Asia. In verse one He is addressing the Church at Ephesus, but He is in the midst of all the churches. *The significance here is; even though He is speaking to one church, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2017
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     | 11,473 views

    How often should we forgive?

    Intro, Purpose, Plan How often should we forgive? How much forgiveness do we need? What does it mean to forgive from the heart? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of compassion and mercy, forgiveness from the heart. We will look at Matthew 18:21-35 and what Jesus taught about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Manger

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,159 views

    One can learn many lessons meditating on the circumstances of Christ’s birth

    LESSONS FROM THE MANGER (Luke 2:7) And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. THE MANGER TEACHES US: 1) THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST --He stepped off the Exhaulted Throne, and into a Lowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Loaned Money PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
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    This sermon explores the importance of faithful service, readiness, and utilizing our God-given talents for the betterment of His kingdom.

    Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today, hearts open, souls yearning for the Word. We come together, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united under the warmth of His love. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a new understanding, a new revelation. Before we begin, I want ...read more

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    Grace By Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 19, 2012
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     | 4,117 views

    What is faith?

    Grace by Faith Intro: Where is your faith? 1: What do you believe in? a) Life? Do you love your life? b) Do you seek to live life a little better each day? c) Do you abuse your life? d) Do you take it for granted? Point: Some people only believe in this life that we’re living right now. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Real Bad Word In The Church Today? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    There is a real unpopular word in the church today, it is patience and wait. God’s children must learn to wait with zeal!

    A REAL BAD WORD IN THE CHURCH TODAY? YOU NEED WHAT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part series. I. LET US DEFINE A FEW WORDS BEFORE WE GET STARTED: The only people I know with a lot of patience are doctors! A. PATIENCE: THE CAPACITY, HABIT, OR FACT OF BEING ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Be Successful This Year Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 3, 2022
     | 4,086 views

    God does not change when our circumstances change. He doesn't go from being a good God to a bad God when our trials began.

    REF NO: 015 Psalm 37:7, NLT: "Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes." HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THIS YEAR Here in this phrase, David tells his audience not to show any concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Give And It Will Be Given To You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 103,016 views

    Giving is an attitude that allows us to give all that we are, have and possess in the Holy Spirit to provide greater glory for God.

    Give and It Will Be Given To You (Luke 6:38) We cannot expect our situations to improve unless we learn how to improve our attitude about giving. Giving involves far more than money. Giving is an attitude that allows us to give all that we are, have and possess in the Holy Spirit to provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Am I Looking For?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,967 views

    "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field...The kingdom of heaven is like ... finding one pearl of great value, .... the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind"

    A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture Readings he kept looking impatiently at his watch. When the collection ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Message Of The Magnificat Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,970 views

    A message exploring Mary’s song of praise recorded in Luke 1:46f.

    INTRODUCTION: Example of life not always working out based upon our expectations. KEY THOUGHT: Mary’s song of praise should serve as a REMINDER that God is worthy of our praise because of WHO HE IS regardless of our CIRCUMSTANCES. THREE REASONS WHY HE IS WORTHY OF PRAISE I. God is MINDFUL of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sympathy Towards Paul Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 30, 2018
     | 3,076 views

    Paul has to tell them that he speaks out of the fullness of his heart, that if his mouth has been opened with an unusual frankness it is because his heart has felt more than common sympathy for them.

    July 16, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.1.a: Sympathy Towards Paul. (6:11-13) 2nd Corinthians 6:11-13 (NKJV) 11 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defined And Delivered In Love Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
     | 7,555 views

    If only one word could be used to describe you or your church, what would it be? As believers, many Christian attributes come to mind, but love would rank at the top. The world needs to see a church defined by love.

    Defined and Delivered in Love 1 John 4: 7-10 Our text this evening again deals with the continuing theme of love John has presented throughout this epistle. In fact, the remaining verses of this chapter deal with love. John was originally known as one of the “sons of thunder,” but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Fear Of Failure Here

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 27, 2015
     | 6,900 views

    We can face failure and keep on going if we have the faith, courage, wisdom and strength that come with both believing in Jesus and fellowship with fellow believers.

    A former army drill sergeant took a new job as a school teacher; but just before the school year started he injured his back. He was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fit under his shirt and wasn't noticeable. On the first day of class, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Walk In Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 3, 2025
     | 568 views

    We live in the midst of a rapidly changing culture, one that has no desire for that which is righteous and holy. The church is being pressured to abandon the truths of Scripture in order to conform to the dictates of the culture.

    Walk in Righteousness Ephesians 5: 3-7 In our last study, Paul admonished believers to follow the Lord, literally being imitators of God. In order to accomplish such an enormous task, we must walk in the love of Christ the Lord. Those who are purposefully following the Lord and walking in the love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Maturity Is A Road Marked With Suffering Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011
     | 5,603 views

    As much as we might like to believe otherwise, the road to maturity is a road marked with suffering. We all pass through its stations and we cannot do so without being affected.

    INTRO THE ROAD TO MATURITY. So far in this series we have looked at: * Focusing on our identity as children of the Father (Micah 6) [What does the Lord require?] * Taking care of ourselves so that we are in a place where we can hear God building us up (1 Kings 19) * Today we are going to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist