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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Comfort One Another With These Words

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 4, 2023
     | 1,867 views

    What does this well-known passage from 1 Thessalonians teach us about death and resurrection?

    Comfort One Another with These Words 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 This morning’s passage is well known, especially among evangelicals. It is quoted as mentioning an event called the “Rapture.” Other than agreeing on the term, the interpretations of just what the rapture is and when it will happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Citizens Of His Kingdom (Easter Sunrise 2008)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,210 views

    Our hope or its lack determines how we view death.

    CITiZENS OF HIS KINGDOM Text: Colossians 3:1 - 4 Colossians 3:1-4: If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. Col 3:2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Daniel's Vision Of Future Events Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2022
     | 2,462 views

    Chapter 7 as a whole is probably the most important chapter dealing with end time prophecy in the Old Testament. In this chapter, the very course of future events was laid out for Daniel and his generation.

    Tonight we are going to look at Daniel 7:1-14. Chapter 7 as a whole is probably the most important chapter dealing with end time prophecy in the Old Testament. In this chapter, the very course of future events was laid out for Daniel and his generation. Some of the events have already been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Flesh

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 21, 2022
     | 1,425 views

    Other world religions worship some dead guy. As God’s people, we worship the living God. When we see Jesus in the Bible, we are looking at God. We see how much God sympathizes with us in the person of Jesus Christ.

    IN THE FLESH Text: John 1:1-14 Less than one year before his death Bill Bixby had lost his six year old son to a throat infection. His ex-wife Brenda Benet who was also a celebrity (an actress) took her own life. In the spring of 1991, this man had been diagnosed with prostate ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Transformed By Grace

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 23, 2025
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     | 447 views

    The story of Paul's conversion provides enduring lessons for the Church's mission.

    Transformed by Grace Intro: The story of Paul's conversion provides enduring lessons for the Church's mission. Scripture: Acts 9:1-19 Reflection As I reflect deeply on the profound connection between Saint Paul's conversion and the contemporary relevance of the Church in India, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023
     | 967 views

    This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

    The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speed On My Feet

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025
     | 313 views

    God desires for us to move at His pace, which is always faster and more efficient than our own. When His hand is upon us, He accelerates our progress, giving us the strength and endurance to run and not grow weary.

    SPEED ON MY FEET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:46 "And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Samuel 22:30, Habakkuk 3:19 INTRODUCTION: There ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Husband Of One Wife Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,803 views

    To investigate the meaning of the Christian characteristic: “the husband of one wife,” as outlined in Paul’s Pastoral Epistles to Timothy and Titus, as a prerequisite for any man “desiring the office of a bishop (elder) or deacon,” in the Lord’s church.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Husband of One Wife Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “The husband of one wife.” This is the fifteenth lesson in the sermon series: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believers' Call By His Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,256 views

    To establish that when it pleased God, He called us by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to us, and in us; that we might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be saved by grace through the faith in Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Believers’ Call By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. This is part-three of a sermon-series entitled: “When it pleased God.” In this lesson, we will discuss Believers’ Call By His Grace. Paul wrote: How God calls all believers by His grace. This sermon is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Process Of Divine Revelation (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,094 views

    To establish that the “word of God” was given to the apostles through divine revelations and recorded by them through divine inspiration. We’ll explore if the truth of God has been preserved during its translation from Greek into our English language.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Process of Divine Revelation Introductory Remarks. 1. This series of lessons will discuss the theme: “Divine Revelation and Inspiration.” In truth, we can only say these two processes, revelation, and inspiration, are the work of the “Hands of the Father, the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Process Of Divine Inspiration (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,985 views

    To establish that the “word of God” was given to the apostles through divine revelations and recorded by them through divine inspiration. We’ll explore if the truth of God has been preserved during its translation from Greek into our English language.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Process of Divine Inspiration Introductory Remarks. 1. This series of lessons discusses the theme: “Divine Revelation and Inspiration.” In truth, we can only say these two processes, revelation, and inspiration, are the work of the “Hands of the Father, the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Harvest Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 30, 2013
     | 9,270 views

    All who proclaim salvation in Christ must be 1) Content with the Lord’s Provision (Luke 10:2-4), 2) Faithful to the Lord’s Message (Luke 10:5–9), and 3) Diligent to declare Judgment (Luke 10:10–12).

    For those who were eagerly awaiting the latest birth to the British royal family, there was an unusual stealth campaign. Members of the family and staff were tight lipped as to the gender and name of the child until birth. The announcement of the birth was through a combination of posted notices ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sharing God's News With Others Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,671 views

    Phillip in Acts is a good example of early church evangelism.

    Sharing God’s News with Others Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – May 6, 2012 Intro Wherever you are on your process of knowing God…there have been some significant people who helped you along the way. God was doing a work within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Let Your Light Shine" Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,373 views

    Have an impact on society through the 1) Presupposition of the world’s corruption and darkness, the 2) Plan for believers’ godly dominion in the world, the 3) Problem of the danger of failure, and the 4) Purpose of glorifying God.

    Chuck Colson recently gave an interesting scenario: “Imagine the following social experiment: You divide up (people) into two groups. Those who agreed to live by traditional moral values live in certain (locations). Those who reject traditional values take up residence in other (locations) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Jesus Journey Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,192 views

    The story of this encounter, like our own journey of faith, may be viewed from three perspectives: 1) The need for understanding (Luke 24:13–24), 2) The source of understanding (Luke 24:25–27), and 3) The response to understanding (Luke 24:28–32).

    Luke 24:13–24 13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Other