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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Days Of Elijah Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 9, 2024
     | 2,307 views

    Elijah is credited with 10 miracles happening during his ministry, some of which we will talk about here. Yet Elijah has no book in the Bible named after him. Elijah was human with emotions, disappointments, fears, and doubts. ‌

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Introduction In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab the son of Omri began to reign over Israel, and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty-two years. 30 And Ahab the son of Omri ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Biggest Problem After Marriage Is - Communication

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jun 24, 2023
     | 1,052 views

    The Disney story might be the quintessential man’s fantasy. Think about the scenario: Woman falls in love with a man at first sight, SHE pursues HIM at great personal cost without him lifting a finger to romance her.

    AFTER HAPPILY EVER If you’ve ever read The Little Mermaid story or watched the Disney version, you might think this is every woman’s fantasy. It’s a wonderful, romantic fairy tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a handsome, rich and dashing prince, overcoming insurmountable odds to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Search For Meaning Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2023
     | 2,900 views

    In your pursuit of meaning in life, look beyond your own hands; look beyond your own head; and look beyond your own heart. Look beyond the sun to the Lord, who died for you and rose again.

    Since its founding in 1995, people have used eBay to sell billions of items. They include some odd products and occasionally something priceless. For example… In 1954, the great physicist Albert Einstein penned a personal letter to philosopher Erik Gutkind in which he defended his views on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2015
     | 6,329 views

    Part two of this series focuses on the prophecies pertaining to Jesus last week on earth.

    Why Jesus – Part 2 Scriptures: Zechariah 9:9; Matt. 21:1-11; Psalm 41:9; 109:8; 118:26 Introduction My message this morning is part two of my series “Why Jesus?” When I last stood before you I told you that with five pieces of information I could mail a letter around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Limiting God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 26,724 views

    A message showing how we sometimes limit God in using us to accomplish His will in our lives.

    LIMITING GOD Ezekiel 1:1-20 INTRO: Imagine for a moment that the year is 2998, one thousand years from now. You are an archaeologist and you have just unearthed a newspaper from 1998. In it you read a story about bulls and bears fighting on a street in New York. You find a drawing of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out On A Limb For God

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,509 views

    Like David in the OT, the Christian will face the opposition of Satan, and is called to go out on a limb for God.

    We all know well the story of David and Goliath; it’s one we grew up with from Sunday School. It’s a story which catches a popular vein. It’s the story of the underdog winning, winning against the seeming odds. We probably all have some feeling for the underdog, say in a sporting event, and enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    David And Goliath

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,287 views

    The contest between David and Goliath is a type of the battle between the Believer and Satan. David was prepared to go out on a limb for God. Are we?

    We all know well the story of David and Goliath; it’s one we grew up with from Sunday School. It’s a story which catches a popular vein. It’s the story of the underdog winning, winning against the seeming odds. We probably all have some feeling for the underdog, say in a sporting event, and enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Door

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    ❶ THE DOOR ❷. THE USERS OF IT ❸. THE PRIVILEGES OF THESE USERS

    - Jn 10 is like you standing in doors to Narnia First it was the children hurriedly opening a wardrobe door to quickly hide inside from the curiosity seekers who’ve come to view the imposing professor’s odd, old house. It is not an ordinary wardrobe with an ordinary inside. Beyond the long fur ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wargames And Dirty Kitchens Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,744 views

    God calls Ezekiel to play wargames and cook in unsanitary conditions in order to visually desmontrate the plight of the rebels in Jerusalem. Praise God we get to use Powerpoint for visual impact today!

    In Ezekiel chapter 4, the prophet beings to prophesy to the people with visual aids! VERSES 1-8 Wargames in the Bible! Since I love to play boardgames based on military conflict, this passage is sort of fun. In this section, Ezekiel is commanded by God to create a visual representation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus As The Wow Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 3, 2017
     | 7,818 views

    This is Chapter 5 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

    Introduction I can remember when I was a member at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tony Evans was my pastor. Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship had several ministries for young people. It was one of many reasons I became a member. There was a College and Career ministry for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God Through Our Tears Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 1, 2017
     | 7,193 views

    The Christmas story isn't neat nor tidy. Along with good tidings of great joy come great suffering and sorrow as Jesus enters the world.

    Intro: How many of you like Christmas cards? Perfectly cut with just the right saying or Bible verse. The pictures or paintings seem to be perfect. I love the Christmas story because it is in no way like Christmas cards. The Christmas story is not neat nor is it perfect. It isn’t tidy or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    What’s With This Goy Jesus??

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,576 views

    Jesus was a Jew, not a blue-eyed blonde or any other people group, but the Jews. Portraying Him any other way is to be denying who He was and create another Jesus. He came for all men, but He came as a Jew.

    Mat 1:16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014
     | 3,348 views

    The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

    1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Miss Heaven, You Will Cry

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Sep 26, 2021
     | 3,069 views

    " Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:" COLOSSIANS 1:28. KJV. “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 (NIV)

    IF YOU MISS HEAVEN, YOU WILL CRY. " Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:" COLOSSIANS 1:28. KJV. “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    This Kind...

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 15, 2021
     | 7,312 views

    Christians are at war with an unseen, though extremely powerful, enemy. We are, however, not defenseless. We are given authority over the enemy, if we will invoke our rights given in Christ.

    “When they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. And he asked them, ‘What are you arguing about with them?’ And someone from the crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist