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  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    A Study Of The Book Of Revelation Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 10, 2015
     | 5,153 views

    Revelation, the book of, is only as hard as we make it. And we make it hard by, 1, not reading it, 2, skimming through it, assuming it cannot be understood, 3, listening to teachers, without examining it ourselves. Here's a quiz and an intro to the book.

    Some opening thoughts, and a quiz How much have you gleaned from the Bible’s final book? What a wonderful treatise, filled with praise, and promises of His coming! Granted, some of the details of Revelation are not “important” compared to the cardinal truths of our salvation, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Imperfect People Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2016
     | 11,173 views

    We hold a holy treasure in clay pots, but that's all that's needed to share the gospel and honor God.

    2 Corinthians 4:1-15 “Imperfect People” INTRODUCTION Many illustrations are used to explain the deep truths of God’s grace and our lives as Christians. In the thirteenth chapter of Matthew Jesus explains to his disciples that God’s kingdom is like a mustard seed (vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013
     | 5,177 views

    The women didn't expect an empty tomb. The empty tomb not only surprised them but it also transformed them.

    Luke 24:1-16 “Discovery” INTRODUCTION Over two thousand years ago a group of women walked somberly and quietly from their homes to a burial site. Their purpose was to find Jesus and finish their hurried burial preparations, which they were unable to complete two days ago. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Anxiety

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016
     | 8,287 views

    Don't be anxious

    ANXIETY Matthew 6:25 Do Not Be Anxious 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Phil. 4:6 do not be anxious about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Powerful Ministry Making Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2019
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     | 6,696 views

    After John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus journeyed to Capernaum and the region of Galilee

    Weekend Message/Devotion January 27, 2019 Matthew 4:12-23 Christ’s Powerful Ministry Making Fishers of Men Today’s gospel reading begins with Jesus hearing the news that John the Baptist had been arrested and imprisoned by Herod. Jesus immediately journeyed north to Capernaum, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And The Lord Made Me Dance Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
     | 667 views

    Dancing in the Lord symbolizes joy, celebration, and the recognition of His goodness in our lives. When God intervenes in our situations, He fills our hearts with joy that often overflows into dance.

    Title: AND THE LORD MADE ME DANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:11, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Psalm 149:3, Jeremiah 31:13 INTRODUCTION: Dancing in the Lord symbolizes joy, celebration, and the recognition of His goodness in our lives. When God intervenes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living By Faith, Not By Sight Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
     | 843 views

    Living by faith is the hallmark of a believer's life. It is a life of trust in God’s promises, even when circumstances suggest otherwise. Faith transcends the physical and connects us to the spiritual, allowing us to see things from God’s perspective.

    Title: LIVING BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7 "For we live by faith, not by sight." (NIV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1-6; Romans 1:17; Galatians 2:20; Habakkuk 2:4; 2 Corinthians 4:18 INTRODUCTION: Living by faith is the hallmark of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Well Is Dry? Empty?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2023
     | 1,949 views

    We must consider what happens when the well goes dry? Broken cisterns? Empty can be spiritually dangerous.

    THE WELL IS DRY: EMPTY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) COMPASSION FATIGUE! There is a pastor so poured out: HE IS NOT BURNED OUT! HE IS BURNED UP… DO WE EVER GET TIRED? DO WE EVER GET SO TIRED THAT WE FEEL EMPTY? HOW ABOUT GETTING TIRED OF CRYING? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Way To Emmaus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,159 views

    Serving Christ and working for change for the better is the best way to live.

    On The Way To Emmaus – Luke 24: 13 - 35 Intro: The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815. General Wellington of England faced the powerful leader Napoleon and his French army. As they fought against each other in this famous battle, England waited prayerfully to hear the outcome. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faithful To The End Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,609 views

    Fourth in the Revelation series focusing on the church at Smyrna-- the Suffering Church

    REVIEW I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) A. The Message to the church in Ephesus 2:1-7 The passionless church 1. Characteristic The one who guards the leadership in each church as He walks among them. 2. Commendation Jesus commended their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Way In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 28, 2012
     | 4,816 views

    What was God really doing in the birth of the Messiah as He entered into a hurting and broken world?

    A Way In A Manger - Matthew 1:18-25 - December 23, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #4 Well last Sunday night we enjoyed the Sunday School Christmas Concert – an evening of celebration that we look forward to each and every year. But we’re not the only church to do something like that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "The Challenge Of The Coming Of Christ"

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,427 views

    The Post-Easter Appearances of Christ challenge us to take our faith-walk to a different level.

    Perhaps, it is in between the Crowds, between Sunday and Sunday, that Quality and Quantity of our Faith and Walk with the Lord is most often Measured and Manifested for its Authenticity. Because some of us, who are serious about our growth in spiritual maturity, endeavor to put into practice those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Through Discouragement

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    Don’t give up. Look up! • We’re on a winning team. • We’re surrounded by people who love us. • And We’re surrounded by a God who loves us.

    There once was a boy playing baseball by himself in the backyard. • Who said "I’m the greatest batter in the world!" • Then He tossed the ball in the air and would swing the bat. • The Problem is He swung and he missed. • Not one to give up he throws the ball up again and says, "I’m the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Standing Firm In The End Times (Part 2)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009
     | 4,003 views

    Ways to make sure you are ready, should the end times occur in our lifetime.

    Standing Firm in the End Times (Part 2) Matthew 24:9-14 March 22, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I mentioned last week that when faced with a situation in which I’d lost my job, and bleak prospects for providing for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Goddess Of Reason

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    So often we rely on reason to explain and give us hope but faith moves beyond reason

    INTRODUCTION On July 18th 586 B. C. Nebuchadnezzar breached the walls of Jerusalem and totally devastated the city, the temple and everything therein. When they left the city, it laid in ruins. The beautiful temple that Solomon built was no more. The icon of the Jewish religion was gone, totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist