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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Devoted Disciples Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2019
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    The depth of our devotion will determine our awe and our impact.

    Devoted Disciples Acts 2:42-43 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2019 Transition from “Me Church” God worked wonders in our services this past weekend as seven people indicated they repented and received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Another woman sent me a note later to say she was saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven And Earth Reformatted Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018
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    Message 38 in our exposition of Revelation exploring the hope of a new heaven and earth.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Heaven and Earth Reformatted” Rev 21: 1-9 The doctrinal statement of the Christian Missionary Alliance states… The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal, visible and premillennial. This is the believer's hope and is a vital truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Does The Bible Teach Meditation?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2024
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    There is a resurgence of the word 'meditate' being used in churches today about personal devotional prayer as a way to draw closer to God as a person contemplates His divine attributes.

    Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path of daily sanctification by learning how to pray and worship, which has resulted in something called contemplative spirituality, also known as meditation, centering, or listening prayer, using imagination and visualization. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Properly Approaching (American)privilege-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2017
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    1 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

    PROPERLY APPROACHING (American)PRIVILEGE-I—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention: A reading of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ Need: We are A Privileged & Proud Nation/People...But many Americans, including yourselves, may find your ‘privilege & pride’ are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Longer A Slave Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 25, 2017
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    1) The Position (Romans 6:17–22), 2) Practice (Romans 6:19), and 3) Promise (Romans 6:20-22) to those who are either slave to sin or to God.

    It has been distressing being in the United States this past week and seeing reports of various public skirmishes. Officials in several states are calling for the removal of public monuments that have become controversial symbols of the Confederacy, driven by the national outcry over the violence ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by John White on Mar 6, 2018
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    Words can either build up or tear down, encourage or discourage.

    The Power Of Words James 3:3-10 "Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though [they be] so great, and [are] driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2018
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    The Christian’s life is anchored in Jesus Christ. From our election in Him before time began, to the final salvation of which the indwelling Spirit is the guarantee, everything we need to live “to the praise of His glory” (1:12, 14) is found in Christ.

    Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Lesson 5: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 For this reason, ever since I heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something's Rotten In Jesse's House (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
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    David possesses all these giftings, yet he is disregarded in his own family. His father and brothers do not value him much, but God does. Our worth is not determined by what others think of us but what God thinks of us.

    Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart: Part 2: Something’s Rotten In Jesse’s Family 1 SAMUEL 16:1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pergamos--The Worldly, Corrupted Church Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016
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    Pergamos left the church door open to the world.

    THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION PERGAMOS—THE WORLDLY, CORRUPTED CHURCH TEXT: Revelation 2:12-17 Revelation 2:12-17 KJV And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; [13] I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Anointing That Brought Transformation Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 31, 2016
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    In order for us to be used by God, we must be anointed by the Holy Spirit for the work of service. Then, we will be abundantly blessed as we serve Him for the rest of our lives.

    THE ANOINTING THAT BROUGHT TRANSFORMATION When Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts, he was running hard for a second term in office. One day, after a busy morning chasing votes (shaking hands and kissing babies and meeting constituents) he arrived at a church barbecue. It was late ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Where Two Or Three Are Gathered Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2017
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    Working towards reconciliation is always my responsibility.

    Where Two or Three are Gathered Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. Brian Bill April 29-30, 2017 I learned a new word this week from Wikipedia, the source you can trust – contextomy. Contextomy (also known as quote mining) is a type of false attribution in which a passage is removed from its surrounding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Enough For Him - Is Good Enough For Me Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2017
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    A study of the Gospel of John 5: 30 – 47

    John 5: 30 – 47 Good Enough For Him - Is Good Enough For Me 30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. 31 “If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true. 32 There is another who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Strength To Stand-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 6, 2017
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    2 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-II—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: A Palm It has strength to withstand hurricane force winds(145mph) & remain standing when all around it blows away. How?... 1)It has a flexible trunk—it can bend 50° without snapping—It is composed of interlocking bundles of wood fibers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul’s Confidence In The Corinthians Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2018
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    Paul celebrates God's triumph , the triumph he won through Christ. The changed atmosphere in the church at Corinth is a victory for God because it is a victory of the Spirit of Christ. In the Christian life there are no victories that are not God's.

    April 13, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.3: Paul’s confidence in the Corinthians. (2:12-17) 2nd Corinthians 2:12-17 (NKJV) 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfully Managing Money Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
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    Message 24 from a journey through John's gospel expanding on the principles of giving. This message offers an overview of a Biblical principles regarding giving and receiving.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faithfully Managing Money” 1. Sacrificial giving develops and demonstrates devotion to God. Leftovers Leftovers are such humble things; we would not serve them to a guest, And yet we serve them to our Lord who deserves the very best. We give to Him leftover ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance