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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Perfect Ending Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,740 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Having It All".

    Sunday Morning October 18, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Having It All [#5] A PERFECT ENDING 2 Peter 3:1-18 Introduction: 2 Peter 1:3 (NIV) “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    Paul moves from the words of encouragement to Timothy in Chapter 1 to words of wisdom in a credible work ethic that all Christians should strive to maintain.

    Practical Work Ethic 2 Timothy 2:1-26 I. Work’s Zeal (v. 1-7) a. Enduring Hardship (v. 3-4; 2 Corinthians 4:10) b. Maintaining Integrity (v. 5; 1 Corinthians 9:25-27) c. Brings “first” fruits (v. 6) II. Work’s Motivation (v. 8-13) a. Jesus is alive (v. 8) b. God’s Word is active (v. 9; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power And Authority Of Words

    Contributed by Segun Adeyeye Nuga on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,130 views

    There is tremendous power in our words as God’s children.

    The Power and Authority of Words In the New Testament, the Greek word for "authority" is sometimes translated as "power." Even though there is a separate Greek word for power, the concepts of power and authority are so intimately connected in the Western mind, that modern translators often view ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Counter Decree Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2021
     | 3,972 views

    Our lives face much adversity at times, but we can rest in the sovereign hand of God. Thankfully His Word is forever settled and it will never be altered or countered by the devices of men or Satan.

    A Counter Decree Esther 8: 9-17 Although much had changed in a short period of time, work remained for Esther and Mordecai. We must understand the process involved regarding an official decree of the king. Once a decree was signed, it could not be altered or changed. It remained law until it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are Elders Important

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,564 views

    Reasons why God uses a plurality of godly elders to lead the church in making wise decisions

    Why Are Elders Important? (Acts 15:4-23) 1. These elders allowed the church to be administered by a plurality of godly leaders who met the Godly criteria stated in I Tim. 3:1-6. Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Road Rules - Pt. 2 - Side Stitches & Shin Splints Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 26, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

    I. Introduction As I mentioned last Sunday, and as you can without a doubt you can tell by looking at my physique, I have a long history of running in my past. I began running Cross Country in the 9th grade and began learning different lessons about running. My time at State my Freshmen year for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Co- Laborers With Christ/ Church Growth

    Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Oct 22, 2024
     | 1,090 views

    1 Cor 3:9-13 NIV ….For we are Co-workers in God’s service ; you are God’s field, God’s building.

    1 Cor 3:9-13 NIV ….For we are Co-workers in God’s service ; you are God’s field, God’s building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Critique Of Pharisaic Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,028 views

    To say and to do not, versus the grace of humility.

    A CRITIQUE OF PHARISAIC HYPOCRISY. Matthew 23:1-12. Turning away from the Pharisees, Jesus addressed both the crowds and His own disciples (Matthew 23:1). From the outset, Jesus acknowledged the legitimacy of the Pharisees as a party within Judaism: they “sit in Moses’ seat” (Matthew 23:2). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Is One And Catholic Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2014
     | 3,087 views

    The word "catholic" means universal. It means we are open to all humans and open to all Truth.

    Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei Today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives us a glimpse of the first ecumenical council, and an important look at the hierarchical structure of the early Catholic Church. Remember that the debate was over circumcision. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Philip The Evangelist

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,283 views

    Taking a look at the ministry of one of the pioneers of the new covenant church.

    PHILIP THE EVANGELIST INTRODUCTION: Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, he left his disciples with their mission statement-go into all the world and preach the good news. The new church had a new mission-go and make disciples. Here we are nearly 2000 years later and the church’s mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Super Glue

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,381 views

    The glue which holds us together is Jesus himself – not just Jesus as a philosophy of life but Jesus as a fleshy reality and Jesus as eternal life.

    - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - I have in front of me several types of glue – bonding agents. Elmers household glue is the most common. Very versatile – non-toxic, too. It dries kind of slowly, has limited bonding power. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Greatness Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011
     | 3,589 views

    The word ‘gospel’ (Old English for God’s spell) literally means ‘the story of God.’ It is the good news. It is the message of hope, of peace, and of grace… the message of salvation. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul outlines the three parts of

    The word ‘gospel’ (Old English for God’s spell) literally means ‘the story of God.’ It is the good news. It is the message of hope, of peace, and of grace… the message of salvation. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul outlines the three parts of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    The Exile Of Sin

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 19, 2019
     | 1,939 views

    God desires for true repentance, and will do whatever is necessary to remove the sin. As we continue to watch the enemy slowly creep into our churches and homes, we have a responsibility to warn the church of the dangers of the enemy.

    Ezekiel 33:23-26 Heavenly Father. We seek you today with a desire that you would show us the truth of your words. We seek you for the fulfillment of your promises. We ask that you continue to send true men and women of God into our paths that would speak the power of your truth into our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Old Faithless Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,132 views

    Eternal life is for those who live faithfully before God, believing in his promises and living by his standards, even when the pressures to conform to our culture are nearly overwhelming.

    Has it ever occurred to you that the Bible probably ought to be rated “R”? It’s definitely not G, and parental guidance is certainly needed. I don’t think it rates an X, even though there’s an awful lot of violence, especially in the OT, and even some sexually ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    Many people fail to understand God's greater purposes for physical suffering.

    Many people fail to understand God's greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He said, "This blind man did not sin nor did his parents. But he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational