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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2009
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     | 17,122 views

    There is a process in our becoming all that God credated us to be. This is the human side of the divine change.

    James 1:2-4, 22-25 “Perseverance” INTRODUCTION When it comes to travel, I think many of us are highway people. We want to go the fastest way possible in order to get to our destination as quickly as we can. We aren’t really interested in seeing the sights or stopping at the tourist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Looking For That Which Is Lost

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
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     | 9,572 views

    Restoration.

    LOOKING FOR THAT WHICH IS LOST LUKE 15: 4-7 I. INTRODUCTION ONE OF THE WORST PLACES IN THE WORLD TO BE IS OUTSIDE THE WILL OF ALMIGHTY GOD. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, TO BE LOST CAN HAVE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES THAT NO ONE CAN BE DELIVERED FROM. THE WORLD IS PERMEATED WITH SOULS WHO ARE LOST BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Thing Series

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,847 views

    This message focuses on one particular aspect of this passage - that the Lord prunes us to make us more fruitful. Practical application in this message is to consider what the Lord may be calling me to prune from my busy life, in order to do the best thi

    Hook/Opening Overcommitted? Many of us feel/are. But here’s a list of busy/committed: Billy Graham and ____. James Dobson and _____. Joni Earikson and _____. Jimmy Carter and _____. Bill Bright and ______. (RCA) Betty Voskuil and _____. Gary Smalley and ______. “Our world has been greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Relationships--Places For Support And Accountability" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,829 views

    We cannot be solo Christians. The Christian life is lived out in community for several reasons.

    1 John 4:7-21 “Relationships—Places for Support and Accountability” INTRODUCTION The poet John Donne penned the words, “No man is an island. No man stands alone. Each man’s joy is joy to me, each man’s grief is my own.” Later his words were turn into a top selling record in the 60’s. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To Be A Father Like God

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jun 18, 2011
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     | 4,733 views

    The role of the father has been greatly diminished in our society. Because of this, we can see how the world is changing around us. We must restore biblical fatherhood to our society. The only way to do that is to look to our heavenly Father as the gre

    FATHER’S DAY: TRY TO BE A FATHER LIKE GOD Rodney Langley Introduction The role of the father has been greatly diminished in our society. Because of this, we can see how the world is changing around us. We must restore biblical fatherhood to our society. The only way to do that is to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Angels Christmas Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 20, 2012
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     | 5,903 views

    Declaring that Christ the Lord has come, the angels did it. Now we are to declare the good news that is for all the people.

    Last year I spoke about the passage in Luke’s gospel where the shepherds are out in the fields doing the thing shepherds do best, out living in the fields looking after the sheep as they did in the day. When something strange happened and beyond all of their imaging happened, remember these ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Conduct That Pleases God

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 15, 2013
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    This portion of Scripture strongly encourages Christians to live lives of unceasing prayer, praise, and practical sanctification. God pleasing, Bible based conduct draws us closer to God and to each other.

    CONDUCT THAT PLEASES GOD TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (KJV), “1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Righeousness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011
     | 5,825 views

    Judgment is based not on how religiuos we are, but rather on how loving we are.

    Matthew 25:31-46 “Righteousness” INTRODUCTION For my recreational reading, I often like to pick up a good murder mystery. I enjoy getting involved in the twists and tangles of the plot—all the time trying to deduce who was the murderer. When I get to the last pages, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Word Was Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2012
     | 3,525 views

    What do the first two principles of biblical interpretation teach us about the Annunciation story?

    Solemnity of the Annunciation 2012 Verbum Domini When we pray together our profession of faith in a moment, the Missal instructs us to kneel for a moment (if we can) when we say that of the Son, “and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Your Conscience And The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 25, 2013
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     | 27,670 views

    God has given every one a conscience, but it can only be reliable when it is submitted to the rule and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our conscience is like a clock which only work correctly if it has been previously set correctly.

    Study Text: 1 Timothy 1: 18 - 20 Introduction: - When you're tempted to do the wrong thing, do you listen to your conscience or do you just ignore it and keep going? - How can people commit horrible crimes if they have a conscience? What is our conscience, according to the Word of God? A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Grace When He Disrupts Your Life

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 24, 2013
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     | 11,818 views

    When God's plan intersects with yours, life can be seriously disrupted. In this story, Joseph the husband of Mary reminds us that our lives are arranged by God and that often isn't easy. But, God's grace is also evident.

    God’s Grace when Disrupting Life Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Concise outline: When God's plan intersects with you plans, the disruption to your life can be dramatic and traumatic, as was the case with Joseph. But, we also see God's grace at work in the midst of the shattering the happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Pray Also For Those Who Will Believe

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    Christ in us, the hope of glory.

    THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 3. John 17:20-26. In order that His disciples might be sanctified, Jesus gave them the Word (John 17:14). This Word was to be the means of bringing others to the faith (John 17:20). So Jesus prayed for those who would hear the gospel from them - including their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Purpose In Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2015
     | 5,772 views

    In the kingdom of God, it is no longer true that "whoever dies with the most toys wins.

    Matthew 6:7-21 “A New Purpose in Life” INTRODUCTION In Greek mythology Narcissus was a hunter from a territory in Central Greece who was renowned for his beauty. He was the son of a river god and a nymph. He was exceptionally proud, in that he disdained those who loved him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Look Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 4, 2014
     | 7,900 views

    One of the basic instructions of Jesus is to love one another. Love is the demonstration that we are in Jesus and Jesus is in us.

    1 John 4:7-21 “The Look of Love” INTRODUCTION I read today’s lesson and I was overwhelmed by the number of times that the word “love” appeared. The Beatles song, “All You Need is Love,” popped into my mind and I wondered if this passage of scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Always Teaching Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 5, 2014
     | 5,214 views

    God is always teaching, the question is are we listening?

    Let us continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel; please open your bibles there….. We noted from the first 2 chapters of 1 Samuel about Eli the High Priest who was a compromising believer. Eli was called to be a leader for God but he did not totally follow God and allowed sin in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible