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  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    What Is The Good News, Jesus And The Apostles Preached? (4) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012
     | 10,213 views

    There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, STRATEGIES, FORMULAS and MAN-MADE DOCTRINES that tries to make the Gospel PRESENTABLE to the audience are being INVENTED today. These DOCTRINES of MAN is for man! I mean, PLEASING man.

    Then He [Jesus] CALLED His TWELVE DISCIPLES [Apostles] together, and gave them POWER and AUTHORITY OVER ALL devils, and to cure DISEASES. And He SENT them to PREACH the KINGDOM of God, and to HEAL the sick. (Luke 9:1-2) There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, ...read more

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    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,565 views

    In the parable of the sower, we see what could be called a Kingdom-of-Heaven condition; that is, it exhibits God’s present ruler-ship over the entire earth as He calls out a people to His name.

    Parable of the Sower The Gospel of Matthew is probably the key Gospel to the Bible, and chapter 13 is the key to this Gospel; therefore this chapter is very important. It provides us with a better understanding of the Kingdom of Heaven than any other passage. Here, Jesus for the first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Face Of Faith: The Centurion Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 13, 2012
     | 8,579 views

    Centurions represented the best of Roman men. They rose through the ranks to become commanders of one hundred men. Those who appear in the New Testament are presented as strong and good men. This unnamed centurion witnessed the climatic events conn

    Title: The Face of Faith: The Centurion Text: Matthew 27:54 Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:45-56 (GW) 45 At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. 46 About three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Too Heavenly Minded

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,045 views

    What reward are we to look toward to be able to choose to suffer the reproach of Christ? Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, mentions the reward.. “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of me

    Text: Eph 2:4-7, Col 3:1-4, Title: Too Heavenly Minded, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/12 A. Opening illustration: “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of meditating on future satisfaction.” B. Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Greene avatar

    Three Simple Rules (Part Two) First , "Do No Harm" Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,931 views

    Base upon the Book "Three Simple Rules," A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This second in the series begins examination of the first of the three rules. "Do No Harm." The rule sounds simple, and easy to understand. But in practice, it presents

    Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job A REVIEW OF LAST WEEK: We began a series involving John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. We reviewed the response of Jesus when asked which commandment ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Disciple's Manual

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 16, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,608 views

    A manual details what is given and what is required, explains how to put the presented information into practice, and instructs how to solve problems as they occur. God has given His disciples a manual called the Holy Bible, a guide for life.

    The Disciple's Manual 2 Timothy 3:16-17 A manual as a comprehensive and step-by-step guide on a particular topic for both beginners and experienced practitioners that also serves as a reference book. A manual details what is given and what is required, explains how to put the presented information ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    In Search Of A Man Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 22, 2015
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,685 views

    To establish that God is always searching for men through us to be saved and accomplish his divine will, this lesson presents a clear example of the New Testament's "pattern of conversion," replicated throughout the Book of Acts.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. God Sought for a Man - Found Philip 2. Philip Sought for a Man - Found the Eunuch 3. Eunuch Sought for a Man - Found Jesus Introductory Remarks. 1. In our scripture lesson, a call went out. The angel of the Lord directed Philip: "To go south into the desert." He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Our Lord Can Do A Lot With A Little

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,696 views

    Talks about the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 and how God wants us to offer him what we have so he can do a miracle through us. Done for our Family Sunday with our kids present.

    The Lord can do a lot with a little John 6:1-13 Slide Good morning, I am glad that you made it out today for our family Sunday. It is always a blessing when our families get to be together and worship together. Today is going to be a little different. Instead of a sermon, we are going to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Landmine Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Ken Pettigrew on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    The power of encouragement in the daily life of the believer. When we are presented with a challenge, and everything we know has been taken from us, we must stand on faith and follow the direction of God, without the involvement of our emotions.

    The Landmine of Discouragement I Samuel 30:1-6 David was distressed for the people spake of stoning him. There have been plenty of times in our lives where we are discouraged. We get distressed for various reasons. Sometimes it is because we are under attack. Other times it is because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Fresh Start - Easter

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 144 ratings
     | 59,681 views

    The Resurrection was the ultimate turnaround! This message is for many who have fallen and need to ’rise up.’ We can have a clean slate, a new plan, & a fresh start! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Fresh Start Proverbs 24:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FreshStart.html A fresh start or a new beginning - it’s something we all need from time to time. So this Easter, as we revisit the greatest turnaround ever (Jesus’ victory over death), let’s do so not only looking at what happened that day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Good

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,871 views

    Evil is present in our fallen world, but God is able to turn every circumstance into long range good. However we need to realize that He is not working just to make us happy, but to fulfill His long range purpose.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A farmer went to his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. “First, the bad news...” “Well,” said the farmer, “I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years—I can’t pay that off, either. Not only that, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Disciples Contend For Greatness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 14, 2012
     | 5,203 views

    There never was a greater pattern for humility than Jesus, and there was never a greater preacher of it, than Jesus. On several occasions, He had talked to his disciples and followers about it. I wonder, is there a bit of worldly ambition present in these

    Capernaum (53) Disciples Contend for Greatness Matthew 18:1-10 A LITTLE CHILD BECOMES AN OBJECT LESSON: At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (Matthew 18:1) There never was a greater pattern for humility than Jesus, and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Shield

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012
     | 5,885 views

    As a born again believer filled with God’s Spirit you are a foreigner in this present world. We are in the world but not of the world. The only way to survive, therefore, is to have the shield of God from which all the supernatural supply is provided. No

    GOD’S SHIELD MAN’S WAYS ARE NOT GOD’S WAYS The Bible teaches us that man’s ways seem right, but they actually lead to failure and disappointment. However, God’s ways lead us to success and blessings. God’s ways and man’s ways are poles apart. If we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    I Am The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2022
     | 2,461 views

    Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure, having promised the Holy Spirit to minister in His stead; He now describes how His disciples can relate to Him, even though He is no longer physically present.

    I Am the True Vine John 15:1-11 1. A lot of flowers are in bloom right now. Florists make a fiving marketing them. Man, to florist: ‘I'd like a bunch of flowers, please.” Florist: “Certainly, sir. What flowers would you like?” Man: “Err ... I'm not sure ... Ummm ..” Florist: “Let me help ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Joseph: Reunited With His Family Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 13, 2022
     | 6,871 views

    Joseph was separated from his family at the age of 17 not because of war, but because of the wicked jealousy of his own brothers. In their jealousy they sold Joseph into slavery and presented his ornamented coat to their father. God used this for his purposes.

    A popular television feature is to find a situation where a family has been separated because of war or some tragedy. The show does research to find out where the missing family members are. Then they reunite the family on television. It certainly makes for a moving experience with tears and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist