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The Seven Churches Of Revelation - Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 19, 2024

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In this lesson, we look at the Church at Ephesus.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Genesis 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:6, 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Churches Of Revelation - Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 19, 2024

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In this lesson, we look at The Church at Pergamum

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 2:12-17, Numbers 22:5-7, Numbers 25:1-3, Numbers 31:15-17, Hebrews 6:4-6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Terms Of Peace

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 14, 2024

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A look at the decree of judgment upon Jerusalem

The Terms of Peace Text: Luke 19:39-44 Happy St. Patty’s Day everyone! It’s a week before Palm Sunday… two weeks before Resurrection Sunday, and I’m super excited. I love celebrating the Resurrection! I’m glad you’re here with us. I’m thankful. And I want to encourage you to invite someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-44, Luke 14:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scripture Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 10, 2025

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It is time that we look back to the Scriptures.

Scripture Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Inspiration of the Bible / 2 Timothy 3:16–17 It is time that we look back to the Scriptures. INTRODUCTION - As kids, we learn a lot from songs and sayings. - We learned our ABCs. - We learned that, yes, Jesus loves me. - There are now two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called By God! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 1, 2025

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Looking at our call to Follow Jesus!

Called - Who to a Do! Mark 8:34, John 15:1-5 August 16, 2020 Have you ever wondered how someone can just drop everything in their life and follow Jesus at a moments notice? Listen to the words of Jesus in Mark 8 - - - - 34 And calling the crowd to Him with His disciples, Jesus said, “If ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5, Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

When It Is All Said And Done

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Jul 24, 2009

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Ourlife should be focused on what matters, "when it is all said and done." Our life should be lived while looking into eternity.

When it’s all Said and Done! Luke 16:19-31 Mat 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Had A Resume

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 24, 2003

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This sermon deals with looking at the attributes of God and also looks at our resumes to God if we were appling for something from Him.

IF GOD HAD A RESUME 1/21/03 1 Peter 4:7-11 All of us at some time have applied for a position. We will submit a resume and hope for the best. They even have places that for a certain fee, they can even make a country boy like myself look a lot better than I really am because of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 5: David And Worship Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

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Number 5 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at David and what worship is really all about.

Introduction BULLETIN: Church information, read only during the sermon. PEW: A medieval torture device still found in most churches. HYMN: A song of praise, usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation’s range. CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-21, 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Bait The Hook Well! Swing The Bat

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2003

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We look at how easy it is to swing the bat at other people, then we look at 9 essemtial components of God’s love.

BAIT THE HOOK WELL! SWING THE BAT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13 : 8 LOVE NEVER FAILS! BAIT THE HOOK WELL --- SWING THE BAT? Galatians 5:15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. The Bible’s wisdom amazes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saul's Testing

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

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A look at the testing of Saul at Gilgal. Looks at what God was attempting to do in Saul’s life. Encourages the people to walk in obedience

1 Samuel 13:5-14 Saul’s Testing Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to walk in obedience. Background: Samuel doesn’t arrive at Gilgal when Saul expects him. The men are terrified of a terrific army in front of them. Saul and the men are filled with fear. Fear leads Saul to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Will Smith: The Pursuit Of Happyness Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 12, 2008

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This message is part of a movie series looking at Will Smith Movies - this one looks at the real life story of Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness

Chris Gardner’s story is a great story... Husband, father, salesman - selling doctors scanning machines they don’t want or need. He knows there has to be more! He meets a guy driving a Ferrari, who is a stockbroker. He tells Chris to get that job you need good math skills, and good people skills ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Temple Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

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Today I want us to take a look at what God says is to be the way a true Temple for God should look like.

Date: May 24, 2009 Title: Building A Temple Bible Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Building a temple is pretty serious work! People travel all over taking pictures of various temples and religious structures. They stand back and look at the architecture and say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Agony In The Garden Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

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As Jesus looked toward the cross, He agonized over what was to happen. What made His look at the cross with such fear and dread?

The Glory of the Cross Series Agony in the Garden Luke 22:39-44 1. Illus. of dads ring • Dad gave it to me after his stroke, when he realized his days were numbered. • His father gave it to him when he went to military. • Not very valuable... but I wouldn’t sell it for a million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting This One Life Only : "You"

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Sep 14, 2009

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This sermon describes how we need to look back and look forward in order to be used as instruments of righteousness and live Holy lives.

Scripture: Romans 6: 12-23 Message: Presenting For This Life Only: “You” Anthony Perry Jr. Therefore do not let sin reign (be king over you) in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer (ðáñßóôçìé = to place beside or near you – to present) the parts of your body to sin, as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

All For The Love Of A Girl Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 4, 2007

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This is week three our CSI series where we look at various crimes in the Bible. This week we are looking at the murder of Uriah.

He was a good man, an honourable man and yet he was betrayed by the one he loved the most and betrayed by the one he respected most and he never even saw it coming. He died believing he was fighting for a just cause, believing that his wife loved him and that his King believed in him. And he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

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