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  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Revelation Chapter 3:14-22 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 15, 2006
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     | 8,978 views

    A study of Revelation 3:14-22

    Revelation Chapter 3 Vs. 14-22: to the church in Laodicea Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City, Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Unlikely Messengers

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017
     | 4,238 views

    Regular everyday people are called to proclaim the Good News of Great Joy. We are the Shepherds of our day and age. We are the lowly messengers delivering the greatest news the world has ever heard.

    Unlikely Messengers Luke 2:8-20 The Advent telling draws us back each year by its poignant beauty revealing ever deeper things. We see our Heavenly Father illuminating the knowledge of the Wise men using a star. Allowing them to identify the place where Jesus the Messiah would be born. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Image Of God And The Value Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 17, 2017
     | 5,111 views

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016 Emil Brunner said that “the most powerful of all spiritual forces is man's view of himself, the way in which he understands his nature and his destiny; indeed it is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Image Of God And The Value Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 24, 2017
     | 8,829 views

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016 Emil Brunner said that “the most powerful of all spiritual forces is man's view of himself, the way in which he understands his nature and his destiny; indeed it is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Jehovahistic Names Of Jesus Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 4,918 views

    Jehovahistic Names of Jesus

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The eight-fold “I Am’s” were most impressive and unique to the early church. Found only in John. 2. “I Am” identified with the name Jehovah who is the LORD. The name Jehovah comes from a derivative of the first person, “I Am that I Am.” He is the self-existing One (Ex. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt Of The Earth

    Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 7, 2018
     | 3,426 views

    Jesus Christ who is the True Vine, the Light, the Way, the bread of life is also the True Salt and as His children, we are called to be the Salt of the Earth.

    Matthew 5:13–16 This statement is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, a summarization of the Beatitudes. Often many Christians have a false notion that if they live out at least one or two qualities listed in the Beatitudes then it is sufficient to live a life pleasing to the Lord. Sadly, this is ...read more

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pastors

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018
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     | 12,967 views

    Defined, Responsibilities to sheep, Responsibility of the Sheep

    PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-12 A. Defined 1. Pastor a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    (Section 6) Pastors Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018
     | 6,570 views

    A close look at the duties and difficulties of being a good pastor.

    PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-16 A. Defined 1. Pastor --- a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" --- Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. 13:20 of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Son Of Man Is Coming

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 7, 2018
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     | 10,104 views

    Are we ready to open the door for Jesus upon His return? Let’s look at the parable of the waiting servants in Luke 12:35-48. A Year D Sermon.

    Are we ready to open the door for Jesus upon His return? Let’s look at the parable of the waiting servants in Luke 12:35-48. Ready Luke 12:35 “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit.” As a household servant would have had the lamps lit for the owner’s return, so do many of us leave an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Spiritual Joy, Even Ecstasy: Gaudete Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 12, 2017
     | 5,013 views

    St. Augustine used a famous expression--the "joy of truth," gaudium de veritate. 

    Advent 3B A professor was asked by one of his students, “What is the meaning of life?" The usual laughter followed, but the professor said "I will answer your question." Taking his wallet out of his hip pocket, he fished around in a leather wallet and brought out a very small round mirror, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Dead Man Walking

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Dec 12, 2017
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     | 4,276 views

    Many of you have been through rejection, abuse, torment, hurt & pain. You are not living in the trap of the incident you are living in the trap of the big three; Offense, Bitterness and Unforgiveness. How do i deal with each one of these in my life?

    Dead Man Walking Matthew 18: 21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. The 3 biggest enemies of the soul of mankind are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jtv: The Court And The Judge #4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019
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     | 1,851 views

    Jesus actions forever changed the penalty portion of our time of judgment.

    God’s TV station would mimic other shows, they would underpin a key scripture to help teach real truth to a culture that has been taught to doubt, question and render a verdict based on individual feelings, experiences and secular teachings. It’s from this seat of judgment, we tune into one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Intimate Names For God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019
     | 3,517 views

    The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father. 2. Jesus introduced a brand new relationship with God (Matt. 6:9). B. THE FATHER 1. The Father is the first Person of the Trinity (equal in nature, separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    A Father's Purpose

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2019
     | 5,077 views

    God has a gift for Christian father’s today, a rare gift, respect. What is a man’s purpose? What is a father’s role? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 6:1-9.

    God has a gift for Christian father’s today, a rare gift, respect. What is a man’s purpose? What is a father’s role? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 6:1-9. Deuteronomy 6:1 “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the judgments which the Lord your God has commanded me to teach you, that you might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come, Believe, Live

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015
     | 3,877 views

    Let’s examine what eating bread means and how Jesus is the bread of life.

    Intro What is eaten but never totally consumed? How does eternal life transmit to us as we eat the bread of heaven? How does God want us to understand the bread from heaven? Goal Let’s examine what eating bread means and how Jesus is the bread of life. Plan We will read John 6:35, 41-51 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist