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  • David Cramer avatar

    Spending Time With God. Are We Devoting Enough Time?

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,577 views

    A message about praying to the Lord and also making a time to listen to Him.

    Are we spending enough time with God? In early 2006 I lived in Northeast Pennsylvania here in the United States and I was getting ready to see a great change in my life. I was housebound during a snowstorm. I decided for some reason to go for a walk. I put my coat on, my gloves, my boots, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kingdom Of God Comes To Earth Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 30, 2015
     | 5,468 views

    Eventually a literal kingdom is set up in the New Jerusalem. Christ's people literally reign over a literal planet with a literal King, Jesus. We stress "literal" because of so many who love to "spiritualize" texts.

    5 . THE KINGDOM COMES TO EARTH A. The day of the Lord! No less than fifteen Bible characters speak of a unique day that is to come at the end of this present age. All of their descriptions point to a time that has not begun as yet! They speak of an unrepeatable time, as exceptionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spoken Nature Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 25, 2014
     | 3,999 views

    A sermon on the public reading of Scripture (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 13 Word Driven, pages 333-338)

    HoHum: One of Crystal’s students, an African American, is into Spoken Word. Here is a sample called The Last Laugh by Sabrina Nicole: I’m not an ego maniac you know the type that gives others a heart attack I get my vital nutrition From a dietitian Who only asks for my Submission And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing In God's Word

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,462 views

    The Bible is God's love story to us. Like the psalmist, we should hunger for God's word. As we choose to obey him and read his word, our desire to obey him over our temptations will grow.

    Psalm 119:97-104 Growing in God’s Word What book is the best-selling and most widely distributed book of all time? What was the first book that Johannes Gutenberg chose to mass produce with his movable type printing press in the year 1450? What book has had parts translated into more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 20,700 views

    This will help your people every single day...easy to remember outline they’ll never forget!

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Bible Reading--Opening One's Eye's, Ear's And Heart" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    Reading the Bible on a regular basis is a vital part of nurturing our relationship with Jesus and growing in discipleship.

    Psalm 1:1-6 “Bible Reading—Opening One’s Eyes, Ears, and Heart” INTRODUCTION The Bible is the greatest book ever written is a commonly held belief. More copies of the Bible have been sold than any other book, and the Bible continues to be the top selling book year after year. Nothing even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Allen avatar

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    What do you take with you when you have finished reading the Word of God. Is it just another great novel to you that you read and then place back on the shelf. Of does it serve another purpose in your life?

    How to Get the Most out of Your Bible Reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Intro During Super bowl 37, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie the Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like that bedraggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When I Can Read My Title Clear Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 2, 2017
     | 4,199 views

    Set your affection on the City of God and her Lord.

    When I Can Read My Title Clear Genesis 23:1-20 Today we come to the end of a remarkable journey of faith and the first step into a new journey. Sarah had accompanied her husband Abraham on this journey. We don’t know how long Abraham and Sarah were married, but from the time we are introduced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Divine Words Grow With The One Who Reads Them Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2012
     | 3,009 views

    The culture of death cannot win true arguments with the Truth, so they change the topic. But if we study the Scriptures with faith, they become more and more our prayer.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent Verbum Domini The wicked and adulterous generation that our culture has become is heartily in favor of the words of Jesus here–it’s about the only ones they ever quote–“Judge not, and you will not be judged.” They believe that if one loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Don't Just Read The Signposts, Witness!

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,889 views

    We must focus more on our witness than end-time prophecy.

    Don’t Just Read the Signposts, Witness! Luke 21:5-19 Everyone wants to know about the end of time. Books have been written about biblical prophecy. Many have stated days for the Lord’s return which have long passed. But Jesus Himself warns us not to get preoccupied with times and seasons which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Husband In Nt

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2025
     | 72 views

    fn = literally

    Mat 1:16 - Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called [fn]the Messiah. Mat 1:19 - And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned [fn]to send her away secretly. Mar 10:12 - and if she herself [fn]divorces her ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Jesus Is . . . The Word! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,049 views

    A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is.

    Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 4:12-16 July 9, 2017 I’d like to start out simply by reading the passage for today. No cute stories or anything to get us going, because I really believe this passage speaks for itself. In many respects, it does not need an introduction. We’re doing a series on the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Prodigal Stories-- Fourth Sunday Of Lent Year C Readings

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 26, 2022
     | 1,283 views

    Now, what he had put his hopes in lay broken all over the floor.

    John Claypool told a story about William Muehl of Yale Divinity School and something that happened in his family years ago when Dr. Muehl’s son was young. His five-year-old son made a clay pot for his dad one year in Vacation Bible School.? Open House night finally rolled around.? The little boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Transformed By Truth: Biblical Literacy In A Post-Literate Age 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 904 views

    As we navigate a world saturated with digital media and rapid information consumption, the importance of understanding and engaging with God's Word remains paramount. Let us explore how we can cultivate biblical literacy to be transformed by God's eternal truth.

    Transformed by Truth: Biblical Literacy in a Post-literate Age 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction: Today, we delve into a vital topic that resonates deeply in our modern context – biblical literacy in a post-literate age. As we navigate a world saturated with digital media and rapid information ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Samuel avatar

    Image And Perception: A Reading From Mark 7:31-37

    Contributed by Thomas Samuel on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,780 views

    The communicated images need both hearing and speaking aid in order to translate the composition of image and perception from one to the other.

    The world was shocked by the assassination of Mr. Lakshman Kadirgamar, the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka. The media carried the news of Mr. Kadirgamar as “a hero of our times, who waged a relentless struggle against terrorism in all its forms, despite continues threats to his life; a national ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational