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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Understanding God's Word, Part 2: The Method Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    In order to understand God’s Word, we not only have to have the right message, we have to use the right method. What is the best method of teaching the Bible in a way that people will understand it? Today’s passage gives us timeless principles concernin

    This is our second week of looking at what it takes to understand God’s Word. Last week we looked at the right message. In our passage, as Ezra stood before the remnant and taught them God’s Word, He taught them the right message. As you can tell from what we just read, we’re still in the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disease Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,549 views

    Does this ever happen today? Is there ever a time when you want to close the door of welcome on those who come seeking to fellowship with this church? with you? What are the ways we use to make people feel unwelcome?

    THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES 3 John 1:9-10 (NIV) 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. 10 So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dark Christmas

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    The Magi came in the dark to the Light. Harod stays in the dark.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-20 Most of you will recall that in these last few weeks of the year we are looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Greatest Gifts Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,882 views

    Because God loved us, He gave us wondrous gifts... but why did He go to such lengthes to tell us how wicked we’d been before we recieved those gifts?

    OPEN: A young, married Bible College graduate and his bride were unpacking in their first parsonage. The young bride showed the young preacher a box and told him that he had to promise never to look in it. It was her personal box. He made the promise, but after 25 years he happened to see it on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship In Truth

    Contributed by Jeffery Ralston on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,607 views

    Considering Worship from a truthful point of view

    It’s not so hard to fool your sense of touch. Most of us are pretty confident in our body ownership. We see appendages emerging from our shoulders and think: These are my arms. That multiple-digit tool at the end of my arm is my hand. And so on. The awareness we have of our body position in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Think Good Thoughts Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,769 views

    Paul points the path to peace. It is in Jesus, of course. It is also to do with how we choose to use our minds. What have you done for your mind lately?

    Sermon for CATM – November 2, 2008 – “Think Good Thoughts” – Philippians 4:1-8 Here you see a glass (use a glass as a visual). Is it half empty, or is it half full? It all depends on your perspective, on how you see the glass. Now my brother Craig, after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus – An Example Of Tough Love

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,439 views

    The heart of the gospel message is love but the bulk of the gospel message contains instructions for serving Christ.

    JESUS – An Example of Tough Love Illustration “Living in this house is like living in hell,” screamed the young girl as she stamped her feet on the way upstairs to her room. The mother stood looking at her daughter, a hint of tears forming in her eyes. She wanted to run up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Word's Dwelling Place Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016
     | 5,157 views

    Verse 16 teaches us what should be dwelling inside us so that we can wear the right clothing and attain the rule of peace.

    Colossians 3:16 The Word’s Dwelling Place 1/25/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction As we move along in our passage of Colossians 3:12-17, we have so far learned what to wear, what to put on so that our clothing matches, and what to be ruled by. Verse 16 teaches us what should be dwelling inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018
     | 7,714 views

    Message 17 in our exposition of James exploring James observations concerning the tongue.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Taming the Tongue” For several weeks we have gazed into the mirror of God’s word exposing areas in our life where our daily behavior doesn’t match our belief. Genuine faith involves God’s sufficient inner persuasion to inspire our response. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,385 views

    59th in a series from Ephesians. The breastplate of righteousness requires us to live out the righteousness we have in Jesus.

    If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then whether you know it or not, you have enlisted in a spiritual war against Satan and his demons. And the only way that you can possibly be successful in that war is to be strengthened continually by God as you allow Jesus to dwell in your life and then put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Courtroom Of Faith

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    When we know God’s Word, we can rely on God’s wisdom for the decisions we make regarding matters of faith.

    Introduction For the past three months I had the privilege of participating in jury duty, and throughout my service it became apparent that my least favorite days of the term were the jury selection days. Once a month, all of the people who had been summoned for jury duty ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    'til Death Do Us Part Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,316 views

    Jesus did not come to lead us to the law; The law came to lead us to Jesus

    Earlier this week, Ryan Fregoso shared a link on Facebook to “25 Christian Memes That Are Funny Because They’re True”. So I thought I’d share a few of them with you this morning. [Show memes] This last one is particularly relevant this morning: [But officer, I’m under grace, not law] No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Social Hindrances In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,889 views

    Social Hindrances in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    SOCIAL HINDRANCES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM Introduction - Without realizing it many people fail to enter or grow in the kingdom of God because of social barriers. Many well meaning Christians have created unnecessary obstacles for millions of people who could be a part of God’s family if not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,728 views

    Why do we need to observe the Lord’s supper.

    "THE LORD’S SUPPER" INTRODUCTION 1. An act of worship in which we engage each Sunday is The Lord’s Supper... a. Known also as The Communion (1 Co 10:16) and The Breaking Of Bread (Ac 2:42) b. Today, some refer to it as The Eucharist, from the Greek eucharisteo, "giving of thanks", ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,865 views

    When discouragement comes we have an encouraging word to get us moving again.

    Overcoming Discouragement Griffith Baptist Church – 10/5/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:10-23 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:20 - In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. Premise: When discouragement comes we have an encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist