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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Take Pleasure, He’s In Control.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 8, 2020
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    Paul wrote maybe the most interesting book of the NT—2 Corinthians. In fact, I had the privilege of hearing Doctor Archibald Hart. He spent 3 hours speaking on 2 Corinthians, In this 3 hour didactic...

    Take Pleasure, He’s In Control. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10NKJV A couple was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They had both been exemplary people. Suddenly an angel appeared in front of them; “I have come to grant each of you one request: what have you always wished for?” The woman smiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Fools

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 28, 2015
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    In Paul's letter to the Corinthian believers, he reminds them that the philosophy that they brought with them into the church was no longer the philosophy that they were to live by. There was wisdom in the cross.

    God’s Fools 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NLT) Intro: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, “Little girl, don’t you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn’t beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubting God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 5, 2012
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    When we doubt God we can so easily get sucked into focusing on ourselves; badmouthing God; make believe that God has a hidden evil agenda for us which is completely false and start polluting the minds of others thus bringing depravity not only on ourselve

    Opening illustration: G. Campbell Morgan had already enjoyed some success as a preacher by the time he was 19 years old. But then he was attacked by doubts about the Bible. The writings of various scientists and agnostics disturbed him (e.g., Charles Darwin, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, and Herbert ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Habits #3: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 4, 2025
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    Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control.

    HOLY HABIT #3: SELF-CONTROL Introduction Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control. In this series we have added to our faith goodness —a life of moral excellence—and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Man Born Blind Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 16, 2013
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    There is more than one form of blindness. Are you looking to see God at work in the world? Are you pointing out those works of God to others so they too can see?

    Blindness is a terrible thing isn’t it? We rely on our eyes so much for experiencing the world, for enjoying life, for perceiving reality. If your eyes are failing or you know someone with poor eyesight you’ll know what a loss it is, how many restrictions it puts on your life. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019
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    Jesus teaches us that: Everyone lives forever, Heaven and Hell are real, eternal places, How you respond to God’s word now determines your eternity.

    Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Jesus teaches us that: Everyone lives forever Heaven and Hell are real, eternal places How you respond to God’s word now determines your eternity. This means that: If we believe what Jesus teaches is true, And we care about others, We must engage them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wall - Pt. 2 - Control Freaks Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2012
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    An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

    The Wall Pt. 2 – Control Freaks I. Introduction Last week we began our discussion based on the account of Nehemiah. You will remember that Nehemiah has probably lived in captivity all of his life. He has risen to the position of cup bearer for the king (this teaches us a free lesson that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power Under Control: The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
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    Gentleness is power under control, like a tamed horse. Jesus described Himself as gentle and humble of heart, which is good news for us because life is hard.

    Power Under Control: The Fruit of Gentleness Matt. 11:28-30 October 31, 2004 Intro: I want you to think for a moment of someone you know who you would describe as gentle. Someone who, as you think of them, seems to embody the idea of gentleness. Can you think of anyone? Anyone want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Predestined Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023
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    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.

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who's The Man

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    A VIEW OF HUMANITY VERSUS SPIRITUALITY. A DELICATE QUESTION. WHO’S THE MAN?

    WHO’S THE MAN THE MAN OF MAN IS CHRIST THE MAN OF WOMAN IS MAN THE MAN OF CHRIST IS GOD WHO’S THE MAN? AS CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF MAN - GOD GAVE HIM DOMINION OVER THE CHURCH AS MAN IS THE HEAD OF HIS WIFE - GOD GAVE HIM RULE AND AUTHORITY OVER HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 3, 2007
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    1 of 5 Christmas messages based on different prophesies of the OT. This message is based on Genesis 3:15

    Ready or Not… Don’t you love it when toddlers play peek-a-boo" And it’s always fun to watch kids play "Hide and Seek." Well, now that we are grownups things really haven’t changed much. We still play games with God. Sometimes we try to hide from His righteous ways and chase after our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Collins avatar

    12 The Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 8, 2020
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     | 2,106 views

    This is the 12th of 31 Devotions from a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' These devotions are based on the book of Jonah where I'm making a comparison between Jonah and The Church of today.

    Jonah 1:9 - So he said to them, “I am a Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” “So he said to them…” Since Jonah had been both awoken from sleep and had been identified as the man who was behind the tempest they were facing, and since he was asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    About Man

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
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    From a series of sermons "What we Believe..." concerning Baptist doctrine

    “What We Believe…” About Man Psalms 8 Have you ever stopped and asked yourself just who you are? What is my place in this world? What do I matter? The answer to that is not always an easy one, is it? Today we continue our series “What We Believe…” –and today it is what we believe, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of Man

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 17,832 views

    Ladies we have been entrusted with an honorable position & responsibility in the earth! But do we really understand it??? Let’s look at it together.

    Ladies Net Meeting Pastor Patti McCall The Glory of Man 1 Corinthians 11:7b NIV …but the woman is the glory of man. Ladies we have been entrusted with an honorable position & responsibility in the earth! But do we really understand it??? Let’s look at it together. 1. THE WOMAN IS THE GLORY OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Man?

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,756 views

    To note the special place given to man so that man will be grateful and glorify the giver.

    “What is Man?” Text: Psalm 8 Thesis: To note the special place given to man so that man will be grateful and glorify the giver. Introduction: (1) Edmond Jacob called Psalm 8: “Genesis 1 set to music” and “the best commentary on Genesis 1” (Qtd. in Taylor 19). (2) “This psalm is an unsurpassed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ