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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Answer The Question Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 3,201 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    We have talked before about the importance of order and the Law of First Mention. First things, first fruits, first statements all matter. They are highly important and worth paying attention to. This should cause us to pay particular attention to the very first question God ever asked. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking At Our Mess And Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2024
     | 1,444 views

    The phrase "in the middle" appears early in Genesis, late in John, and late in Revelation. The connection between the three speaks to an amazing title for the cross of Jesus.

    “Looking at Our Mess and Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus?” Genesis 2:4-9 - [There is a verse that needs to be quoted in the outline.] SERIES SET-UP: There are significant parallels between the beginning of Genesis and the end of John. - Genesis 1:1; John 1:1. - Romans 8:19-22. - This is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victim, Villain Or Hero: A Fourth Choice For Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Sep 10, 2020
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     | 4,683 views

    Victim, Villain or Hero? What role are we auditioning for as we brace the Pandemic? Christianity gives us a fourth choice. Let us embrace it.

    Victim, Villain or Hero By now, you must have heard it a thousand times. We are living in unprecedented times. We are going through trials. We are preparing for the Future Shock or a new normal. The world is not going to be the same again etc etc. You probably have heard several messages about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wilderness Years Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 2, 2022
     | 1,258 views

    Yahweh protected David throughout the wilderness years and for the most part, David relied on Yahweh and put his loyalty to Him above all other considerations. However, there is one glaring moment when David decided to go it alone ---- with disastrous consequences.

    December 03, 2022 The stories of the Wilderness Years cover 9 chapters in 1 Samuel. Here are the highlights. After Jonathan and David parted, David fled to Nob, where the Tabernacle resided. He went to see Ahimelech, the high priest. Ahimelech was surprised to see David and asked why he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Without Prayer!

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 16,531 views

    Without prayer we can not accomplish several important things.

    Text: Philippians 1: 18-26 Title: Without prayer! Introduction. There are certain things in life I can’t do if something important is missing. a.I cannot send a letter without postage. b.I cannot use an A.T.M. machine without a pin number. c.I cannot have a bath without water. This morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Identity Of A Carpenter

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    Most important question of our day and our life is who is this man Jesus? Three biblical answers, He is Sovereign, He is Savior, His is Shepard

    Intro: It is the most important question of our day. Movies like the Da Vinchi code, Discovery specials, and time magazine articles are all saying who is this man? Are you ready to give them and accurate and timely response? Paul said we should always be ready to give a reason for the hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel:only One Gospel

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 4,301 views

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Only One Gospel

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Only One Gospel Galatians 1:6-10 As I have said, Galatians is divided into three sections. In the first two chapters Paul defends his apostleship; in three and four he defends the gospel; and in the last two chapters he defends our liberty in the gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Gift

    Contributed by Brian Undlin on Dec 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,464 views

    A paraphrasing of Jesus & the woman at the well. I used it as a Christmas Eve story explaining the real gift.

    We all know the Christmas story and the reason we give gifts at Christmas is because of Jesus coming AS God’s GIFT to us but there’s only one Bible story where Jesus himself describes this gift he brought us and he actually uses the word gift. The story begins with Jesus sitting alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Did God The Father ‘turn His Back’ On Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' "forsaken" cry from the cross. It examines two arguments: one that the Father did turn His back on Jesus at that moment; the other that the Bible does not teach that.

    A CROSS QUESTIONS: DID GOD THE FATHER "TURN HIS BACK" ON JESUS WHEN HE WAS ON THE CROSS? - Mark 15:34. - The phrase “turn His back” does not appear anywhere in Scripture, but it’s come into our popular religious vocabulary. Commenting on the passage we just read, we often say that when Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Painful Waiting

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2021
     | 2,240 views

    When waiting gets on your nerves........

    Waiting Genesis 16:1”Now Sarai, Abram's wife had borne him no children, and she had an Egyptian maid whose name was Hagar.” When waiting gets on your nerves! As we read this chapter, it had been more than ten years since the promise was made regarding Abram’s descendants. Hey friend, waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Your Treasures Are You'll Be Also

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,802 views

    INTENDED TO STIMULATE THE BELIEVER INTO STORING UP FOR THEMSELVES HEAVENLY RICHES INSTEAD OF EARTHLY TREASURES.

    Where Your Treasures Are You’ll Be Also Text Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doesn't It Make Sense To Live Together Before Getting Married?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    An examination of some of the major problems that arise when couples ignore God’s guidance and choose to live together before marriage.

    Two Preliminaries: 1. Sex was God’s idea - it is a wonderful gift from Him. 2. God gave us guidance on how to best enjoy this gift. - Genesis 2:24. What Are The Problems With Living Together? 1. Living together doesn’t “divorce-proof” your marriage. - “. . . a recent research summary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ambitious To Please God Series

    Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

    Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are A Success

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,603 views

    Success in Christ is not measured by numbers of people or popularity. We can find success in Jesus by being focused on Him and who He calls us to. (Power Point available)(Preached at The King’s Seminary)

    YOU ARE A SUCCESS! Intr.: Sometimes I feel like a failure. My family cannot remember my sermon the next day. 1. People are losing jobs. Banks are closing. Where do we find success today? 2. Half of Americans are quitting their church. A book is titled “Jesus has left the building.” 3. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting To Know God – Jehovah Shalom – The Lord Is Peace Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 21,141 views

    A Study of the names of God - Jehovah Shalom – The Lord is Peace.

    Getting to Know God – Jehovah Shalom – The Lord is Peace I want to take a survey this evening. I have several pictures here. I want to find out which of these you most relate to when I mention the word peace - P-E-A-C-E. I’ve got a picture of • a guy asleep on a couch • a soldier waving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist