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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Power Brokering

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    A look at the third temptation of Jesus in Matthew. The temptation to use power for good, but not in God's way.

    The devil saves the best for last in his plan to tempt Jesus. He takes him to a very high mountain and shows him the glories of the nation of Israel, and in a vision shows him all the kingdoms of the world, both present and future. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Things Change With Jesus

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021
     | 4,488 views

    Shows a progression in our relationship with Jesus

    John 2 (1) When things change with Jesus - Read John 2:1-12 This passage begins with the words, “on the third day”. Evidently this event took place shortly after the events that had occurred in John chapter 1. Jesus had called some disciples and they were traveling with Him, hanging out with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Saving Grace” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,198 views

    We are saved by God's grace.

    Last week, we looked at the first aspect of God's amazing grace - His seeking grace. We're drawn to Christ by God's grace and are saved through Christ by God's grace. Which brings us to a second aspect of God's amazing grace - His Saving Grace. (READ TEXT) Paul speaks about our salvation, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focus On Your Hero Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    If we want to become an elite spiritual athlete, we must focus on our hero – Jesus Christ (Part 2 "How To Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

    HOW TO BE AN ELITE SPIRITUAL ATHLETE PART 2 “Focus on your Hero” Hebrews 12:2-3 INTRODUCTION We’re talking about how to be an elite spiritual athlete. We all know how important it is to stay in shape physically, and it’s no less important for us to pay attention to our spiritual condition. And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Trophy-The Stone Rolled Away

    Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    In man’s path of happiness lies a hug rock, which completely blocks up the road. Who among men can remove the barrier?

    The Stone Rolled Away – The Trophy April 15, 2001 Matt 28:2 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. As the holy women went towards the sepulcher in the twilight of the morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Work In Progress

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    Are there peculiar things happening in your life? Do you find yourself yearning to spend more time alone with God? Are God’s principles becoming clearer? Adhearing to higher standards now? What’s going on?

    A WORK IN PROGRESS Have you been learning anything lately? Are there peculiar things happening in your life? Do you find yourself yearning to spend more time with God, yearning for the next worship service? Are you understanding God’s principles more clearly than you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Death's Baby

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,477 views

    Declare the hope of the resurrection

    Death’s Baby It was into a scene of death & destraction and discouragement that our Canaan King found himself in the 11th chapter of John. John 11:20-27 BELIEVEST THOU THIS? Words ordered in heaven & uttered over lips of clay. Speak to the wounded desperate souls of sin. Curse & stinch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Quit Dragging The Corpse

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,420 views

    It is OK to bury the dead. If your church is dead, join with another one and repurpose your building or sell it giving the money to poor, missions or something useful.

    Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Churches are failing. Some due to neglect of the pastor and congregation. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Personal

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,361 views

    Jesus came as our high priest, not to substitute a relationship with God, but to facilitate a relationship with God. He is our way to a personal relationship with God.

    How many knows that in every day life, the moment you say this is personal, everything goes to a different level. You may be casually visiting and joking around, and sharing things with little thought. But when someone says this is personal, the time for casual joking is over. Now it's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Navigating Life's Whitewater

    Contributed by Judah Thomas on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,987 views

    We all go through tough times (whitewater) in life. How do you handle the trouble that comes?

    In the boat of life, have you ever felt like all of the big waves were coming straight at you? Maybe, in a matter of moments, your world was turned upside down. You’ve suddenly gone from calm to chaos, from peace to perplexity. · The pink slip comes. · The doctor calls. · The divorce papers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promises Of An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013
     | 7,450 views

    It seemed all the hopes and dreams of the disciples were dashed when Jesus died on a cross but then came the news His tomb was found empty. His empty tomb held so many promises. We'll consider some of those promises in this lesson.

    n the day that Jesus died on the cross, it seems that the hopes and dreams of His disciples were crushed. Their teacher had been killed. Judas, one of their own, had betrayed Him and now he was also dead. The crowds that once had flocked to Jesus were no longer around. The events of the last few ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Bless America?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    In the wake of September 11th, this is a challenge to remember that we’ve got some repenting to do for our sin, too.

    In recent days, from a number of sources, I have been given the proclamation of thanksgiving that Lincoln issued in 1863. (I’ve seen it in church newsletters and been sent it via email.) It is being sent because the words ring with a relevance to our present situation. Lincoln, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rescued From A Nightmare Of Sin

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,118 views

    Being led to one’s execution can be our worst nightmare. Jesus took our place of execution to set us free to live in Him.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, do you ever have bad dreams? Nightmares they call them. Do you ever find yourself free-falling in a dream , not able to stop? Or, what about trying to get away from a fire but your feet won’t move? Those are scary dreams. For at least a couple of years after ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 3: Peter Confesses Jesus Is God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,206 views

    This week we continue our series with an examination of Peter’s Confession, Role, and Rebuke.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3: Peter confesses Jesus is God February 3, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 25, 2014
     | 5,422 views

    A drama for children: Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand

    Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand (This children’s address is based on John 6: 1-15.) A Theology: Jesus’ miracles of feeding the five thousand and walking on water give relevance to the meaning of his sermon at Capernaum. In his sermon Jesus said, “And this is the will of him who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran