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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    My Last Week Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023
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    The last words of a person, will reflect his character and purpose in life. “The religious leaders had announced that anyone seeing Me must report it to the authorities so I could be arrested” (John 11:58).

    Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY LAST WEEK “The religious leaders had announced that anyone seeing Me must report it to the authorities so I could be arrested” (John 11:58). The Week That Changed The World: April A.D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Know It’s Going To Be A Bad Day Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2025
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    When you know you’re going to have a bad day, affirm God’s justice; affirm God’s authority; and affirm God’s mercy. It will help you get through the day.

    According to a recent survey, the average American knows their day is going to be bad by 8:36 a.m. in the morning. For example, they say, “You know you’re going to have a bad day if you wake up feeling sick (35%), if you suffer from poor sleep (31%), or if you start the day with a headache (29%).” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Christian’s Obligations Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 11, 2011
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    Much has changed in the past 10 years since our country was attacked. Some feel that the increased role of government in our lives has been too much. As Christians, what are our obligations to the civil authorities as well as to those whom we live in th

    Our Obligations as Christians The Christians’ Obligations to the Powers that Be We should Submit to them The Christians’ Obligations to the People by Me We should Love them Video Slide Good morning. It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since America was attacked by terrorists on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gadarene Demoniac

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 18, 2022
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    Little did the man who was possessed of a legion of demons realize that his life was going to be radically transformed.

    The Gadarene Demoniac Luke 8:26-39 The man Jesus meets in the tomb would make a good subject for a horror movie. Here was a troubled and violent man. One can only imagine what fear the local populations must have had. they could not even bind him with chains. One can think of the terror which a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Quest

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 2, 2011
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    Our LIFE QUEST is one of building lives of obedience (MSG, 2Cor 10:6). Many of us have learned that the more obedient we are to God’s authority the more we grow like Him, the closer we get to Him and the better life is because of Him.

    LIFE QUEST Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, MSG Text: Verse 6 – “Building lives of obedience into maturity” (All other references are quoted from NASB unless otherwise stated) A boy had been disobedient. His mother sent him to the corner and said “you sit there” to which he responded with folded ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Confidence Before God

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 3, 2011
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    The author of Hebrews drives home the reality that you & I can approach God with absolute confidence. God can be approached with absolute confidence. Who can approach God with confidence? 3 measures ensuring your confidence before God are...

    CONFIDENCE BEFORE GOD—Hebrews 10:1-18 Attention: Jimmy was sent to prison for his crimes but he told the warden he wasn't worried at all about serving his full term. The warden asked him why, since most prisoners immediately start planning how they can get out early. Jimmy replied, "Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission Minded Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013
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    To be mission minded means I understand who has given me the permission and the authority to go share the Good News to those around me. It also realizes that once a person accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior then I should be willing to disciple them as well.

    Series: We are here! Quick Summary of series. Sermon 7: Mission minded Video Illustration: Life in Sudan by Blue fish tv. Question: What does it mean to be mission minded? I asked this question to our missionaries this week seeking their wisdom an insight from the field where they are ministering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And… Believe The Word: The Bible Is The Infallible Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 12, 2025
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     | 424 views

    The Bible, the infallible Word of God, is not merely a record of what God said once, but the living Word of God still speaking today - God’s revelation to humanity. It is God’s heart and God’s truth, given so we can know Him and live for Him.

    Go! And… Believe the Word: The Bible is the Infallible Word of God Introduction — The Voice of God in Your Hands Church, let me begin with a picture. Imagine you receive a personal letter from the King of Kings. Not typed up by a secretary, not relayed through a messenger, but written by His own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Followers Of Jesus Are Wise

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013
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    Jesus teaches that wisdom is about more than just making good decisions. Wisdom is a gift from God. I hope and pray that you will listen and obey these words of Jesus and make any change in your life you need to make in order to Seek Him first.

    "The fear of God is the foundation of Wisdom and the knowledge of God stuff." Proverbs 9:10 Jesus teaches us more about the wisdom of God than anyone else. In John 7 we find a story that helps us understand why His followers must be wise about God stuff. The people are celebrating a festival ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Baeta avatar

    Worldwide Communion: Persisting To The End

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 30, 2017
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    “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for his good pleasure.” (Phil. 2:12-

    Introduction: We greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”. (Psalm 118:24) Let us rejoice and thank the Lord for His institution of the Holy Communion and His revelations on the importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Graduation Day - Building A Life Of Biblical Success

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 9, 2021
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    Biblical success is about faithfulness to God. King David shared these words about success: “Do what the LORD your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, no matter what you do or where you go”

    Sermon – Building A Life of Biblical Success Introduction: In the Bible, success is not about achieving things. Rather, biblical success is about faithfulness to God. When King David was about to die, he shared these words about success with his son, Solomon: “Do what the LORD your God commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Standing Between The Living And The Dead

    Contributed by James May on Feb 24, 2013
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     | 25,701 views

    Aaron stood between the living and the dead to stop the plague of death that swept through the rebellious camp of Israel. Rebellion against God's authority brings death. Jesus is our Mediator today, standing between the living and the dead as the only w

    Standing Between the Living and the Dead By Rev. James May Numbers 16:48, "And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed." Rebellion is a strong word that has a powerful effect upon the heart and soul of man. Rebellion, when you break it down, appears to sound like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Trust What You Have Heard Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 3, 2025
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     | 215 views

    How did the Gospel writers — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — recorded the teachings, miracles, parables, conversations, emotions, prayers, and actions of Jesus with breathtaking accuracy.

    Go! And Trust What You Have Heard How the Gospel Writers Knew What Jesus Did and Said INTRODUCTION If someone today claimed to remember every word spoken by a friend three years ago, we would raise an eyebrow. We forget what we said yesterday, never mind three years ago! And yet the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2025
     | 79 views

    The result of miracles often receive tons of "praise", but at the root of each act Jesus performed contains one simple, challenging, word: "obedience". Will we be a people who obey Christ because of who He is, or simply because of what He can do for us?

    John, Part 18 Series: The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 3 John 5:1-15 - Continue series: “The Messiah’s Confirmation” (part 3 of 6 today) -- Purpose: Help us unpack teachings, miracles, & some incredible revelations - As we study Ch 5, keep this in mind: Jesus has all authority given ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham's Struggle To Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,754 views

    Abraham is not really a "bad boy" but he did have some occasions when he had trouble making good decisions. What can he teach us when he did obey God and was ready to sacrifice his son?

    Abraham’s Struggle to Be Faithful Genesis 22:1-19 February 17, 2008 One of the greatest privileges I have had in my adult life is to visit the Holy Land. It was a relatively short trip, but we traveled from Jerusalem down to the Dead Sea and the desert fortress of Masada, up along the Jordan ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist