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  • Chanon Mullens avatar

    God's Love Part 3: Joseph's Provision Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    From the Pit to the Palace, God is in control of our lives

    In Part 3 of “God’s Love” we will survey the transformation of Joseph. We have, in this story, God’s deliverance, love and provision for one man’s life in order to provide not only for his family, but two countries as well. 1. THE PIT • Joseph’s brothers hated him because of their father’s love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1: Some Answers To Suffering

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,448 views

    “Behold, happy [is] the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty” (Job 5:17).

    A. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Human. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer: Sin. The answer Job’s friends gave. 2. Justify. What is the point in serving God if bad things happen? Answer: Can you keep your faith in a good, long, sovereign God when all around you fails? 3. Blame. What is God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring Reconciliation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 15,783 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps create fellowship between those who are estranged from God.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps create fellowship between those who are estranged from God. Paul wrote, "God has reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." (2 Cor. 5:18) Ask the Lord to teach you how to be more effective in delivering the message of reconciliation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    With All Your...

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,109 views

    We must not limited or love of God, our worship and faith to only our intellect, service or emotions.

    Introductory Considerations 1. The christian church is being fragmented in many ways - liberal vs. conservative, charismatic vs. non-charismatic, contemporary vs. traditional. 2. Differences can be some significant matters as to whether church or people are real thing or can be in how we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,232 views

    Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

    Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Our Pattern Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,862 views

    THE PATTERN FOR BOTH HUMBLING OURSELVES AND BEING EXALTED BY GOD IS JESUS CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: THE PATTERN FOR BOTH HUMBLING OURSELVES AND BEING EXALTED BY GOD IS JESUS CHRIST 1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time." Otherwise, if we try to exalt ourselves, God must come along and humble us. Remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Apollos Question

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,596 views

    Which is better Preparing or Participation?

    Acts 18:24-28 The Apollos Question Preparation Or Participation Which is better Preparing or Participation? - With water Balloons it is Preparing and not Participating - With life it‘s defiantly participation not preparing - Ex. - Education preparation is a drag - But participation in what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Spirits That Limit God

    Contributed by Et Tapper on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,685 views

    These are five spirits that limit God’s work in the believers life and the church.

    5 SPIRITS THAT LIMIT GOD INTRODUCTION: PS 78:41 I COR 10:6-13 THESE ARE THE 7 SPIRITS THAT LIMIT CHRIST JAMES 3:13-15 DEMONS DON’T JUMP ON YOU FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT. – LIKE FLEAS THE PROCESS OF THE DEVIL’S INFLUENCE ON YOU IS BY INVITATION. THE DEVIL DIDN’T MAKE YOU DO ANYTHING – YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Self-Determined Life

    Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    The self-determined life is the life lived with one goal in mind--to please self. God has a better way for His people.

    Self-determination: n. 1. freedom to live as one chooses, or to act or decide without consulting others. I. It is a life of fleeing God’s will (Jonah) A. Jonah’s call—Jonah 1:1-2 Jonah was a well-known prophet at Gath-hepher (II Kings 14:25). Like many of the Jews, he felt that God was only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Goodwill Should Be Extended All Year Round

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,964 views

    Proclaiming the message of Peace on Earth and goodwill to all mankind - the true meaning of the message.

    “Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace and goodwill to all mankind.” Glory to God indeed, as this Christmas Eve we gather, in preparation, we wait in anticipation; we wait eagerly wondering what tomorrow morning will bring to us, our families and our friends. We have become a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Jesus' Opord Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,391 views

    This message frames the great commission as an operations order from our Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ.

    God’s Operation Order to the Church Sean Lester January 7, 2007 Text: Matthew 28:19, Galatians 12:8-10, Introductory thoughts a. As an officer candidate in Army National Guard I am required to learn how to lead troops. The first procedure in troop leading is receiving and understanding a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Time Of Trouble

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    In The Secret of his Tabernacle we encounter him. Finding forgiveness, cleansing from sin, guidance in a darken world. Where there is provision for strength to go on.

    PowerPointAvailable + New Slide > New Transitions ____________________________________________________________ + T.S. Eliot “THE WASTELAND” > APRIL is the cruelest month, breading Lilacs out of the dead land > Pix > University of Texas August 1, 1966, 15 people killed and wounded 31 others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "(Stretching Forth) Withered Hands

    Contributed by Mark Mccool on May 25, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,416 views

    Open honesty is essential for conversion. Conversion is essential for saint & sinner alike. Many times complete conversion is never manifested in one’s life simply because they have hidden shame, & witheredness, that has never been healed.

    “(STRETCHING FORTH) WITHERED HANDS” Mark McCool TEXT: MATTHEW 12:9-13 9 And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: 10 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How We Got Our Bible Lesson 4: Arguments For God's Existence

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,617 views

    Arguments for the existence of God.

    1. The Bible does not attempt to prove God, but accepts His existence, i.e., “In the beginning God . . .” (Gen. 1:1). 2. “I could no longer disbelieve.” –Sheldon Vanauken -------------------------------- Five Self-Evident Truths (That do not need proof) 1. There is a God with complete power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Teaching Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    Everything we have learned in life is the direct result of somebody teaching us by word or deed. Paul talking to his protege’ Timothy instructs him on how to live a spiritual and ethical life.

    DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT; THE ART OF TEACHING I TIMOTHY 4:14-16 ONE OF THE MANY DEFINITIONS OFFERED UP BY MERRIAM WEBSTER FOR THE WORD ART IS “THE USE OF SKILL AND IMAGINATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS OF BEAUTY.” WHEN ONE CONSIDERS THE BEAUTY THAT EMERGES WHEN A STUDENT GRASPS A CONCEPT THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational