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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Bound And Determined Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009
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     | 6,575 views

    Paul is warned not to go to Jerusalem, but he is bound and determined to trust God and go, even if it costs him dearly.

    “Bound & Determined” Acts 21:1-16 July 6, 2008 Two questions as we begin this morning: how do you know you are really trusting God? What do you do when the will of God involves doing something that will really cost you? I. A Desperate Plea - :1-6 READ VV. 1-3 - This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Influence Someone To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2015
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    Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The letter he wrote to his friend Philemon is a great example of that. Let’s take a look at how Paul sought to influence his friend to do the right thing.

    HOW TO INFLUENCE SOMEONE TO DO THE RIGHT THING INTRODUCTION: Book-“How to gain friends and influence people”. Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The book of Philemon is a great example of that. Paul writes a letter to his friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace From Galatians (1 0f 19)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022
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    The churches in Galatia were being influenced by those who would "pervert the gospel of Christ" (1:6-7; 3:1). Known as "Judaizing teachers,"

    Paul recognized the danger of teaching such things. Because the enemies of the true gospel were trying to support their case by undermining Paul's authority as an apostle of Christ, it was necessary to verify that he was truly an apostle "not from men nor through man, but through Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    Getting To Where God's Wants For You To Be

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Nov 8, 2003
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     | 41,280 views

    This messages deals with getting to where God wants you to be vice where you want yourself to be.

    Getting To Where God Wants You to Be Text: Acts 9:1-6; 13-19 1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace On Trial.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    Grace on trial.. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Dealing with tradition Reading: Acts chapter 15 verse 1-35 Ill: A very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. • Every day before his time of meditation in order to show his devotion, • He put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, • One day his cat came in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Many Parts - One Body Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2012
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    Are you using your talents and gifts as God intends... for His glory? Your position in Christ is ALL because of His Grace and not because of anything we have done.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 1, 2012 Date Preached: September 30, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: Many Parts – One Body Text: Romans 12:3-8 ETS: Paul knew unity was crucial and all believers have a part to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What Is Spirituality? (2 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
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    In our text, Paul explains some of the things that motivated him.

    If we are going to be the SPIRITUAL INDIVIDUALS God wants us to be, we are going to have to have the same motives he had. WHAT IS A MOTIVE? The dictionary describes it as “A conscious or unconscious need or drive that incites a person to some action or behavior.” Illus: Someone has said, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing Of The Guard

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025
     | 653 views

    Acts 20

    THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD (ACTS 20:25-31) One of the biggest tourist attractions in England is, without doubt, a visit to Buckingham Palace, especially to see the 45 minutes “Changing of the Guard” ceremony at its appointed time, which I had the opportunity to do in my visit to England in 2006. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Journey To Rome Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 3, 2023
     | 1,543 views

    Paul’s final journey begins with his arrest in Jerusalem, defending himself and God to his accusers, and a rough voyage across tumultuous seas to Rome. Paul never gave up hope or stopped sharing his message of God’s grace and love.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Acts 27-28, Paul’s Final Journey — Bible Babble — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUFROuIROqE This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his final journey to Rome as recorded in Acts. We started by joining Paul and Barnabas on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Our Selfish Desires That Tend To Distort One's View Of God's Att

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,968 views

    What are some of the Biblical solutions for problems with selfish, ignorant, and emotional desires that create distortions of our view of God’s attributes?

    Overcoming Our Selfish Desires that Tend to Distort One’s View of God’s Attributes Psalm 62:1-62:2 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) What are some of the Biblical solutions for problems with selfish, ignorant, and emotional desires that create distortions of our view of God’s attributes? 1. Ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Example Worth Following

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 4,561 views

    An example worth following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 1-12. Ill: When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, • He built a ceiling supported by pillars. • After city fathers had inspected the finished building, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Romans Part 1

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 18, 2025
     | 139 views

    NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

    The Gospel Exalted 1 Paul, THE AUTHOR a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, [a]called as an apostle, (SENT ONE VS. DISCIPLE (FOLLOWER) set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, THIS IS ABOUT FULFILLED PROPHECY ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Way Of Grace & Peace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2015
     | 4,852 views

    1) The dual source of his apostolic authority (Ephesians 1:1a), 2) A dual description of believers (Ephesians 1:1b), 3) A dual blessing for believers (Ephesians 1:2a), and 4) The dual source of those blessings (Ephesians 1:2b).

    If you are a fan of the game show: " Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? ", you may be familiar with a recent contestant named Justin. He said: "I got to $250,000. It was a life-changing sum. It was mine, and I could’ve walked away with it. But I was never going to walk away. Before the show I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Travis Voeltz avatar

    Downsizing Part 2: The Plastic Bag Series

    Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Jul 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,790 views

    In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things.

    Open In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things. We discussed our chances at fulfillment when we carry around our hopes and dreams in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Needs Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
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     | 2,684 views

    Showing the example of Timothy & Epaphroditus, Paul taught that our desire should be to perform the "needs of Christ" and not that of ourself.

    INTRODUCTION A. Thus far, as SERVANTS, wou were charged with having the mind of Christ” 1. Vs. 1-4 described how the believer should Live in Humility. Vs. 5 2. Vs. 6-11 described the Example of Christ himself. - Set His Equality with God aside - From the highest to the lowest - in appearance (in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist