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  • James Groce avatar

    Observations Gleaned

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,388 views

    Revelation 22:6, "And he said to me, ’These words are faithful and true’; and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His bond-servants the things which must shortly (táchos) take place."

    Observations Gleaned From Reading Partial Preterism After reading over some of the comments and teachings of the individuals that profess belief in a “partial preterism” theory I sense they have created a dilemma in their teachings. I see no other way around the fact that even though they claim ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Suddenly From Heaven Came...

    Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 10,974 views

    Impact of Pentecost

    “SUDDENLY, FROM HEAVEN CAME…” Acts, 2: 1-8; 12-21 I don’t know about you, but when I am looking forward to something really exciting, I get all sorts of things going through my mind. In the weeks and months that we have known we were coming here, many thoughts raced through my mind. What was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Can Anyone Find A Trumpet?

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    This sermon uses archeology, statistics, and tests of ancient documents to prove the reliability of the Bible.

    In Biblical times they blew a trumpet as a call to war. I COR 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ? The Church needs to give a clear, concise message about the Bible. Can anyone find a Trumpet ? Its time to blow the trumpet. The Bible is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persecution - Then & Now

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,913 views

    It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day, 60% of these are children.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske I recently had the wonderful privilege of teaching a workshop on persecution at a Christian Training Conference in IIlinois. To my surprise, about 40 people attended the workshop. I was so blessed to be able to share this vital message with the body of Christ. Persecution ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Forgiveness With God

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,239 views

    All men stand in need of God’s forgiveness of sin.

    FORGIVENESS WITH GOD Acts 5:30-31 INTRO. Paul said, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." But the Bible is not content with only one verse to prove the sinful condition of the human race. [Rom. 5:12 - "as by one man ..."; James 1:15 - "When lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Finding The Will Of God: Telephone Sign Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    The telephone signpost; call home; prayer; what significance does prayer play in our “finding the will of God”?

    Finding the Will of God: The telephone signpost Jer.31: 21-22 a Verse that signifies what we are trying to accomplish wit these studies; FINDING THE WILL OF GOD; To find our way to find out what to do to find the will of God, we are looking at signpost, note verse 22, how long will you go here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Preparing For God's Blessing

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 17, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,751 views

    *HANDOUT INCLUDED* Is there something that we can do to prepare for a special time of blessing from God in our lives? We examine four principles for preparing for God’s reviving.

    Preparation for Revival In A Christian’s Heart DISCUSSION: Have you ever had a time where you really grew as a Christian? Tell us about it. <Listen for elements of preparation in their responses. God doesn’t revive people in a vacuum!> How does God want us to prepare for Him to speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    "Go Jump In A Lake!"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    Looking at the times we need to trust God with the unique ways He chooses to answer our prayers. This is also a look at those who were near Naaman and chose to help him and bless him.

    “Go Jump in a Lake” II Kings 5:1-14 2KI 5:1 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. 2 Now bands from Aram had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Giving What We Are Able

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,511 views

    Stewardship is an issue of sincerity that depends more upon what is in our hearts than what is in our wallets.

    IN HIS BOOK “THE DISCIPLINE OF SERVICE,” RICHARD FOSTER WROTE: “SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE COMES THROUGH HUMAN EFFORT. TRUE SERVICE COMES FROM A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIVINE OTHER DEEP INSIDE. SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE IS IMPRESSED WITH THE "BIG DEAL." TRUE SERVICE FINDS IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1taking The Things Of God Too Casually

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    We have the tendencies to get so comfortable with the presence of Jesus and His word, that we lose our zeal and excitement.

    #1 TAKING THE THINGS OF GOD TOO CASUALLY Missing the presence of God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part. Jude 1:22 And of some having compassion, making a difference. I recently read one of the main reasons a pastor leaves a church and moves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Amazingly Awesome Power Of Jews

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    Few in number but still powerful!

    The Amazingly Awesome Power of Jews I have to confess that growing up I often heard not so flattering songs and phrases about Jewish people. I did have a friend in school that was Jewish and he e asked my mother if I could take Hebrew lessons with him. She didn’t see the value of a Methodist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Mission Impossible!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,985 views

    Pilate’s command to secure the tomb was impossible for the soldiers to carry out. He can’t be entombed. He’s loose today!

    Mission Impossible Matthew 27:62-66 A CHURCH IN OKLAHOMA HAD SOME BEAUTIFUL PINE TREES which adorned the property. During a bad storm several of them were hit by lightning. It destroyed two of them and badly damaged others. The church board met and one of the members asked the chairman, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God's Agenda For Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,288 views

    If we fail at the basics, we have no solid foundation; Peter gives us that foundation by proposing two truths.

    God’s Agenda For Us (I Peter 1:1-5) 1. Sometimes we are like the little boy who was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball & bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then he tossed the ball into the air, swung ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Gospel Of Jesus: Go Fish [fishing / Fishers Of Men] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2006
    based on 188 ratings
     | 24,507 views

    Jesus’ analogy of fishing helps us understand our job as His disciples. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Gospel of Jesus – Go Fish Matthew 4:12-25 Jesus must have liked fish and fishing, for He spoke of it often…he ate fish several times in the Bible, He called these fishermen to be His disciples, and when it came time to feed a bunch of people, like a true child of God He chose very wisely…fish! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Phillips Jr avatar

    The Comfort Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 23,637 views

    Jesus promised his disciples the comfort of the Holy Spirit. It is a promise not only to the disciples, but all Christians throughout time are recipients of this comfort that Jesus has promised to those who love him and obey his gospel.

    THE COMFORT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT JOHN 14:16-21 In this passage of scripture Jesus promises his disciples the comfort of the Holy Spirit. It is a promise not only to the disciples, but all Christians throughout time are recipients of this comfort that Jesus has promised to those who love him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ