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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Studies In Genesis: Chapters 17 Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011
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    This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

    Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 17 1. And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I [am] ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Camping Out For Jesus’ Return

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on May 21, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
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    Jesus, on His return: 1. He will return, 2. No man knows when, 3. We always need to be ready. #3 is often overlooked. ALWAYS BE READY, and also beware of incorrect predictions, while we compassionately pray for those involved.

    5/22/11 Given by: Sterling C. Franklin GKJ (Glorious King Jesus), webcast at http://www.bit.ly/gkj-webcast Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:31-36 31 "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace And God’s Body Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    Our responsibility is to discover our gifts, use them effectively, and work in harmony with other believers.

    Romans 12:3-8 Introduction: A. There is nothing like a well oiled machine. B. Take the car engine for example. Some of us know the intricate parts of it while others just know we’re glad it starts and lets our car take us where we want to go. We tend to take it for granted. C. But a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,977 views

    There is a difference is between being a Christ-follower and being a church-goer. We can go to church as regularly as Old Faithful, listen to as many sermons by the greatest of preachers from all over the world. We can do all sorts of things in the name o

    Walking in the Light – 1 John 1:5-10 Heavenly Father, thank You for this opportunity to look into Your Word and share in the truths You have here for us tonight. Open our ears to hear from You this evening. Open our minds to understand what You are teaching us. Open our eyes to see what it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of Penitence And Patience!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 10, 2014
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    If our Almighty God has always reserved his best and interestingly even his worst for the last, it is to birth in us two responses…of penitence and patience.

    OF PENITENCE AND PATIENCE!!! First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The God Who Loves To Bless

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 15, 2017
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    Four ways to receive God's blessings

    “The God who Loves to Bless” Psalm 128 “Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Shrewd Manager

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Sep 20, 2016
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     | 17,645 views

    A perspective on the parable Luke 16: 1-13; The parable of the shrewd manager. The story builds up to a bunch-line. What is the punch-line in this parable? It is the focal point for discussion and the opportunity for Jesus to bring healing into your life.

    A Perspective on: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager What is a parable? A parable is a story with the intent of informing the listener something about life. The parables that Jesus spoke compared earthly life to the Kingdom of God and the way to salvation. Many stories throughout the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rubbing People The Wrong Way

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 27, 2015
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    Jesus asks us the same question he asked Peter long ago at the shore of the Sea of Galilee; namely “Do you love me?” What he is really asking is “Do you love me more than anyone or anything else?

    There was once an evangelist named Billy Sunday. He was the Billy Graham of his generation. He was conducting a crusade in a particular city, and in one sermon he said something critical of labour conditions for workers in that city. After the service, several businessmen sent him a message which ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Health Habits Review Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018
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     | 3,112 views

    This message reviews all of the 12 spiritual disciplines.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Healthy Habits Review" Introduction Today we conclude a long series in the habits or practices that not only cultivate spiritual maturity but enable us to develop greater capacity to relate to God. I want to provide some spiritual direction for the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Intercession For Victory Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018
     | 9,271 views

    Message 10 in our journey with Israel recorded in Exodus. This message focuses on the ministry of intercession for others.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Intercession for Victory” Exodus 17:8-16 REVIEW There is no instant spiritual maturity. There is no instant fix for a lifetime of wrong choices. Regeneration occurs in moment. Our ultimate transformation will happen in the twinkling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A New Focus Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018
     | 4,124 views

    Message 12 in our study of Colossians continuing a discussion on setting our thinking on things above.

    Chico Alliance Church “What Is Garbage?” Two themes in Colossians Jesus reigns supreme over all creation. Jesus remains sufficient for all creation. After reviewing the wonderful work of God on their behalf, Paul reinforces the truth of our identification with Christ. This truth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Live A Holy Life! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020
     | 5,209 views

    This Old Testament account of King David leads us to consider the temptations that we face and the holy life Jesus calls us to live in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-37.

    “How did this happen?” Have you ever read or heard a news story that just left you with that thought? “How did this happen?” I think that there were quite a few people that felt that way last Sunday afternoon as the heard the news of the 41 yar-old basketball superstar, Kobe Bryant’s death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 103,825 views

    Jesus calls us to focus on His peace, His place, His promises and His plan.

    In John 14, we catch a glimpse of what the disciples were experiencing as they began to realize that Jesus would not be with them much longer. Jesus spoke about heaven and gave His followers four truths to trust in… • His peace • His place • His promise • His plan Let not your hearts be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Christmas Song

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,454 views

    In Mary's Song we find three solutions for the excuses Christians often use to not tell the whole world about Jesus on His birthday!

    Mary’s Song Luke 1:39-55 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe in Jesus! Last sermon entitled “Go and Tell” we examined the song of Zachariah and in doing so stressed the importance of Christ’s ambassadors, i.e. us Christians, to go and tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sermon On The Mount

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 4, 2020
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    Jesus calls us to experience happiness in living upside down lives.

    Title: Eight (or Maybe Nine) Upside Down Blessings Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Jesus calls us to experience happiness in living upside down lives. Introduction One of the most uncomfortable moments of my life occurred a few years ago when a colleague invited me to meet her for coffee at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational