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  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    The Verse

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    This is about Jesus conversation with Nicodemus.

    It is perhaps the best known verse of the Bible. Almost anyone can quote it, at least in paraphrase. It is the verse that every child learns in Sunday school and VBS. I remember making a little wall plaque in Bible school with the verse on it. I remember that 15 to 20 years ago, you would see ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Separate Ourselves From The Sins Of The Pharisees

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    Jesus gives us a challenge He gave about the Pharisees. He wants us to show mercy and love to those who need salvation, not just go through the motions of our own religious beliefs

    How to Separate Ourselves From the Sins of the Pharisees Jesus said to them, "Be careful and on your guard against the leaven (teaching, corruption, hypocrisy) of the Pharisees and Saducees." (Matthew 16:6) Jesus said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the eyes of men. But God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Encounters: Simeon And Anna Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 12,819 views

    This is about Simeon’s and Anna’s encounter with Jesus in the Temple.

    We’ve been looking at God encounters: Abe, Jacob, Moses, Gideon, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. They pointed to the Messiah (Christ). We turn now to encounters in the NT; encounters with Christ. Outside of the shepherds, this is the first one. Read Luke 2:21-38. Verse 21 was eight days after ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Joseph, Our Model

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,727 views

    A Biblical Character Study (Joseph-Jesus’ step-father)

    JOSEPH, OUR MODEL Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 INTRO: Children model their lives after those around them. God-fearing parents usually have Godfearing children because the children model their lives after the parents. Children model their lives after their teachers. All of us think back about teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Women

    Contributed by Michael Davis on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,798 views

    God has and will continue to use wemon to point others to the Glory of God.

    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2003 NATIONAL WOMENS MINISTRIES DAY JOHN 11:41-44 The Bible says that a certain man, named Lazarus, in the town of Bethany was sick. We remember that Mary and Martha sent unto Jesus and said, “Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.” Jesus explained to them that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Introduction To The Gospel Of Luke Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,385 views

    As we begin a study of the Gospel of Luke, let’s look at some of the background behind the book.

    Introduction: We are beginning a study of the Gospel of Luke. Since we will spend quite some time in this study, it seems right that we should begin it with some background about the book itself. I. Who was Luke, the author? A. He was the same author as the book of Acts. 1. By comparing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anaias And Saphira - Wasn't It Just A Tad Ott To Kill Them?

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    A look at the story of Ananias and Saphira to see that God treats sin seriously and that we are called to be people of Integrity

    Introduction Have any of you seen the movie Catch Me If You Can. I have to say before I say it I thought it was recipe for disaster. I mean it starred Leonardo Di Capreo. But actually it turned out to be quite good. It’s the true story of Frank Abignail, who as a teenager runs away from home and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 2: John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,169 views

    Number two in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at John the Baptist and repentance and holiness.

    Introduction As we said this morning we are going to be looking at some of the imagery from These are the Days of Elijah to help us understand the idea of renewal and how it is God can move on us. The imagery from These are the Days of Elijah is all Biblical, which is good, but unfortunately it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Model Of Young Person For Our Time: Joseph

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    Joseph was a young person who can still mark us! Even thousands of years later! A dreamer that God employs...

    UN MODÈLE DE JEUNE POUR NOTRE EPOQUE : JOSEPH Lecture : Gense 37/ 34 ; 41/37-43. L=histoire de Joseph, n=est pas fictive c=est la pure réalité. Il est allé aussi bas que l=homme puisse aller, et il est aller aussi haut que l=homme puisse tre placé. D=un puits profonds  la ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why John The Baptist?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    Why did God call and entrust his message to John the Baptist rather than Herod or the priests

    Thornage 07-12-03 Luke 3:1-8 The mission of John the Baptist Have you ever wondered why God spoke to an uncouth fellow like John the Baptist rather than to the “great and good” like King Herod or the High Priest Caiaphas. Conventional wisdom would dictate ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Inventory In The Pig Pen Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,359 views

    Inventory in the Pig Pen

    Introduction A. Inventory Time 1.When a businessman must take time to count all his possessions 2. The time when the facts are must be faced for profit or loss B. The young man who took inventory in a pig pen 1. When all was counted, he found he had great loss 2. His resolution, "I will arise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Making Crooked Roads Straight"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 15,766 views

    John the Baptist is a great example to anyone wanting to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

    Luke 3:1-6 “Making Crooked Roads Straight” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Johnny and his wife went to the funeral of cousin Billy at a little country church just down the road that they admired. But when they went inside, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    This Is Great! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,763 views

    There is joy to be had!

    THIS IS GREAT! Luke 1:26-38 S: Mary Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: THERE IS JOY TO BE HAD! ?: How? How does it come to Mary? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 1:26-38 how Mary discovers the joy that is available to those that accept God’s will. The _____ aspect of Mary’s story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Committee.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,672 views

    The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations.

    The committee. Acts 8:1 -- 25. 12/17/03 The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations. What the devil meant for harm, the Lord just turned around for good. Some of the believers had to flee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Simeon's Exemplary Life And Message

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 18,824 views

    There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence and assuranc

    Simeon’s Exemplary Life and Message (Luke 2:25-35) There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational