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  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Proper Response To God's Word Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,252 views

    OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO BLESSING

    BIG IDEA: OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO BLESSING INTRODUCTION: Each of these 8-verse stanzas is focused around a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet = an acrostic format. This is the ALEPH stanza with each verse beginning with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This stanza is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Master Equipper Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,244 views

    GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL

    BIG IDEA: GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL I. (:33-34) GOD’S INITIATIVE IN CHANNELING OUR MINDS A. God’s Teaching Ministry is Essential for Obedience "Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes, And I shall observe it to the end." Perseverance in obedience is the goal B. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Will Walk At Liberty Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    THE DESIRE TO OBEY AND PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO LIBERTY

    BIG IDEA: THE DESIRE TO OBEY AND PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO LIBERTY INTRODUCTION: Why is Liberty so crucial to spiritual maturity? I. (:41-42) THE DESIRE TO PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD COMES FROM: A. Experiencing God’s Deliverance = His Lovingkindness in action in harmony with God’s Word B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Wait For Thy Word -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,630 views

    PERSEVERANCE IN WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO ESCAPING LIFE IN THE PITS

    BIG IDEA: PERSEVERANCE IN WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO ESCAPING LIFE IN THE PITS I. (:81-84) THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE TIMING OF GOD’S DELIVERANCE MAKES PERSEVERANCE PAINFUL A. 2 Haunting Questions: 1) How Long? "How many are the days of Thy servant?" 2) When? "When wilt Thou comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Oh How I Love Thy Law! Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,346 views

    LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM

    BIG IDEA: LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM I. (:97) THE KEY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM = LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD "O how I love Thy law! It is my meditation all the day." Those that love the world, spend their time consumed with the things of the world. Those that love the Word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lighted Pathways Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,073 views

    THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

    BIG IDEA: THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS INTRODUCTION: THEME OF PSALM 119: "LIGHTED PATHWAYS" MEDITATIONS ON THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF THE WORD OF GOD I. (:105) THESIS: "THY WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH." Contrast of Light vs. Darkness very ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Establish My Footsteps In Thy Word Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,024 views

    WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO EXPERIENCING THE GIFT OF GOD’S FREEDOM

    BIG IDEA: WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO EXPERIENCING THE GIFT OF GOD’S FREEDOM I. (:129-131) THERE IS NOTHING MORE SATISFYING THAN WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORD A. (:129) God’s Word is Wonderful "Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them." B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Loving God's Word Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,481 views

    LOVE FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE THAT BRINGS PEACE AND HOPE

    BIG IDEA: LOVE FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE THAT BRINGS PEACE AND HOPE I. (:161-164) FOUR WAYS TO EXPRESS LOVE FOR GOD’S WORD A. (:161) Fear God’s Word in Awe and Wonderment / But Don’t Fear the Unjust Persecution of Men "Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Man Believed The Word

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,949 views

    DESCRIBES THE NEED TO BELIEVE THE WORD

    John 4:46-54 Faith is vital. It is the medium of exchange in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus said, "According to your faith be it unto you" (Matthew 9:29). I know that every man needs to possess a genuine faith in Christ for salvation. However, I want a faith that possesses me. I want to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mirror Of The Word

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    The Word of God can change us - if we allow it

    The Mirror of the Word James 1:22-25 A - allows us to truly see a portion of ourselves in God’s eyes 1- We learn how to live His way. James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. Gal 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Birth Not Worth

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    The prodigal son came to himself and saw his mess. He felt like a "SERVANT" He felt that being a son was a matter of being WORTHY or not. He was wrong.

    BIRTH NOT WORTH ----------------------------- Luke 15:11-24 And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to [his] father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth [to me]. And he divided unto them [his] living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power To Change

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,538 views

    The Word of God is powerful, and is a key element of change in our life if we will allow it to be.

    If there is one thing we desperately need in the Church today, it is for our people to be continuously transformed by God. We need to get into His Word until His Word gets into us! We need to see change in a lot of areas in this world. All of us recognize that need. But even areas in people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing Our Authority Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,122 views

    When we speak of authority, what do we mean? It could mean flashing lights coming up fast from behind you.

    "Knowing Our Authority!" "Knowing" series part 3 of 4 Text: Eph. 1:17-23 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - July 22, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! When we speak of authority, what do we mean? It could mean flashing lights ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Power To Move

    Contributed by Fred Edwards on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    Illustrates the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit.

    POWER TO MOVE Acts 2:4 There are all types of power: Man’s own power (our physical ability) Man-made power (machinery; generators; etc.) God’s power (in nature [glaciers; earthquakes; volcanos]; in Spirit [thru us]) We can use one or more of these different powers either separately or in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Question Of Revival

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,776 views

    The psalmist asks the question that plaguesour minds and hearts today, "Will You not revive us again?" God can, but only when we surrender everything to Him in repentance and Lordship.

    THE QUESTION OF REVIVAL PSALM 85:6 Introduction: The most perplexing question that we face today in our convention, is why there is a serious decline in membership of our baptist churches? Why is there no revival in our midst? Why have we not seen baptisms in our churches? Why is it that several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist