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  • Paul George avatar

    The Lord's Second Coming

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    Zechariah 14 describes the last siege of Jerusalem, the second coming of Christ and the millennial kingdom which follows.

    Zechariah 14 describes the last siege of Jerusalem, the second coming of Christ and the millennial kingdom which follows. After Jesus answered the disciples question concerning the destruction of the temple Jesus described the events leading up to His Second Advent (Luke 21:5-38). The events He ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The First Deacons

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,013 views

    Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

    THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Passover Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021
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     | 7,142 views

    Passover: The origin of the Lord’s Supper is Passover. This holy day reminds us of all the Lord has done by freeing us from the bondage of sin and bringing us into the Promised Land of eternal life in Christ Jesus.

    Next week is Easter, and since it falls on the first of the quarter this year we will partake of the Lord’s Supper on Easter morning. Tonight we will, in a manner of sorts, be observing Communion with what is called a Passover Meal. Now, the origin of the Lord’s Supper just so happens to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Fast In Liberty Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 21, 2015
     | 11,947 views

    The other pastor at my church shared this fine primer on the concerns we have about the Hebraic Roots Movement, which is currently growing in church circles around the nation.

    STAND FAST IN LIBERTY Pastor Dallas Henry July 5, 2015 Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” There is a term in Christianity, called “legalism”. Legalism, by definition, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Noah Part 2 – The Flood: Was It Universal Or Local? Some Mathematics Here - Genesis 6&7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 28, 2022
     | 1,605 views

    Long has there been argument on whether the flood was local or worldwide. I used to hold to a universal flood once but can't do so now. There is some Mathematics in this message. If you have thoughts please share them underneath.

    NOAH PART 2 – THE FLOOD: WAS IT UNIVERSAL OR LOCAL? SOME MATHEMATICS HERE This presentation contains some figures, mathematics and science. It is meant to set you on the road of enquiry, not to cause argument. [1]. THE FIRST MATTER THAT OUGHT TO BE RESOLVED IS WHAT IS MEANT BY “THE EARTH” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Miss The Shift!

    Contributed by Nathaniel Cox on May 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
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    "Don’t Miss the Shift!" is a message about the Judaizers of Pauls day and how they miss the shift into the Kingdom of God. God is doing a new thing will you know it?

    Title: Don’t miss the Shift! Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16 Intro: There is unrest in the body of Christ across denomination and styles God is calling us all up hirer. When the woman said that her people worship in the mountain and the Jews in Jerusalem but the hour cometh and now is. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Surpassing Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,032 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Sermon on the Mount- Pt 4 Surpassing Righteousness In studying the SOTM, or the Bible in general, never think that if you do not understand it, it is of no use What is important is that we expose/read/study it so it becomes available to us when we need it. Mind has two compartments- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Answering Difficult Bible Passages

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2011
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    How to understand and explain difficult Bible passages.

    A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fast Food Of Feasting? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 7, 2009
     | 6,351 views

    I am the Bread of Heaven... Christ satisfies, sustains and saves those who eat His flesh.. World Communion Sunday

    Can you guess what Denver, Orlando, Palm Beach, Cleveland, and Las Vegas have in common? They all have passed ordinances to stop groups from feeding the hungry in public.1 You can have 24 hour gambling but you better not hand out sandwiches in a park in Las Vegas. You can party like mad on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Great Miracle

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    This is a message that shows the importance of the birth of John the Baptist.

    “A GREAT MIRACLE THAT PREFACED THE GREATEST MIRACLE OF THEM ALL” TEXT: Luke 1:1-25 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The writer of the third Gospel is writing something that would normally not be believed. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6 - Being Doers Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,226 views

    A closer look at the work of being doers of the word.

    The House of Faith Part 6 – Being Doers of the Word Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” PRAYER Only 1 obstacle stands between a complacent ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What Is A Church?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014
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     | 11,087 views

    Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? There are three characteristics which the church must possess - commonality, community and communication.

    What is a Church? Acts 2:41-47 Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? A textbook definition, answering that question, is that a church is a body of called-out believers united together for worship, prayer, study of the Word of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give All You Can Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 31, 2019
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     | 6,115 views

    Excel in Giving is the main theme of this passage in 2 Corinthians 8:1-15. Paul urges his readers to excel in faith, utterance, knowledge and also in giving to God and others. Its very motivational and inspiring to practice it in our life journey.

    Excel in Giving, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Introduction Paul wrote four letters to the churches at Corinth: (1) A letter referred in 1st Corinthians 5:9, (2) the First letter to Corinthians, (3) “severe” letter referred in 2 Corinthians 2:3-4, (4) Second letter. One of the purposes was “To teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    The Phenomenon Called Reactions In Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Aug 17, 2025
     | 225 views

    In spiritual warfare, there is an attempt by the Accuser of the brethren to replicate this natural law.

    In physics there is a natural law being one of the laws of physics. In fact, in high school, it was known as Newton’s third law of motion. It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Our Mouths To God's Ears Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 18, 2022
     | 3,782 views

    In the midst of the spiritual wilderness that we find ourselves in today, our serenity … our comfort … our confidence comes from the fact that God provides us with our daily bread.

    After Jesus was baptized, the Gospel writers say that Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness where He was tempted by the devil for 40 days (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13). During that time, Jesus ate nothing. At this point, the devil attempts to use Jesus’ hunger to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist