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  • Ed Warfield avatar

    Inclining And Applying - Part 2

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
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    As the Word exposes areas within us that are in direct opposition to the Word of God, we begin to understand the price of inclining to His Word and applying those principles.

    Inclining and Applying - Part 2 – Proverbs 2:2 Intro.: Last week we looked at the “inclining” portion of our text. As we set our lives before the Word of God, we will find delight in the eternal Word who lives inside of us. We will also become aware of the bitter war going on within our members. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why We Read The Bible

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025
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    The Bible is not an ordinary book; it is God’s inspired Word to mankind. It is a spiritual compass, a manual for righteous living, and a powerful tool that shapes the lives of those who study and apply it.

    WHY WE READ THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." — 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Read The Instructions Series

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Dec 1, 2004
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    I want to answer two questions: Why study the Bible? And How to study the Bible?

    Spiritual Disciplines Series: Read The Instructions - Bible Study INTRO: Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Bible Reading Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
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    A two week series looking at spiritual habits we can do on our own with God.

    -for the next two weeks we’re going to take a look at things you can do when you are alone with God. Hopefully you realize that although coming to church and serving together are wonderful things that everyone should be doing, there are also things you should be doing that are just you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knowledge Seeks Understanding

    Contributed by Heather Wilson on Aug 18, 2018
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    Seeking knowledge from God pleases Him and helps us to discern and apply it correctly.

    We are given some background to this passage. David was King of Israel for forty years. He ruled seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Solomon succeeded his father after a bit of a struggle for succession and you can read about it in First Kings, Chapter 1. We know a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Matters Of The Heart PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of understanding God's wisdom and applying it to our daily lives for spiritual growth and honor to God.

    Welcome, friends, to our time of gathering and worship. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day brimming with promise, a day filled with God's grace. We're here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us, with our unique stories, our triumphs, and trials, we've all been led here, to this ...read more

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    Read And Heed Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2011
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    The only parts of the Bible we believe are the parts we DO. As we read God's word with humility and awe (and a willingness to obey) we are transformed.

    Kathleen Norris tells the story of a South Dakota rancher and his bride who received a leather-bound Bible as a wedding gift from the groom’s grandfather. They wrote a thank-you note and stowed the Bible away on a closet shelf, out of the way. As time passed, the grandfather repeatedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Reading The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2008
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    Sometimes reading the Bible can be difficult. Why should we even read it? If if we convince ourselves to open it, where do we start.

    ***Open the time with all the lights out and the room completely dark. Begin to lightly toss stones up front so that the thud can be heard by the group*** The first five books of the Old Testament are called the Torah which is what the Jews look to as their Bible. The Hebrew word torah meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Applying God's Word

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006
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    Using the account of the return from captivity under Nehemiah, we have the example given of how we should also apply the truth of God’s Word to our lives.

    Applying God’s Word I IT WAS A TIME OF CRISIS There were many enemies seeking to bring about the downfall of Nehemiah, and frustrate his plans. 1. THERE WAS A RESTORATION The people had been released from the Persian captivity, by Cyrus [BC445] – an event foretold by the Prophet Isaiah [BC712] 267 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Just Read It

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 26, 2024
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    Just read the bible we will belief, life, and hope.

    John 6:56-69 Just read it • People way back had an excuse for not reading the bible. Bibles were very rare. • They were handwritten by scribes so there were very few Bibles, until Herr Gutenberg invented the Printing Press. Then, mass productions began. • People before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reading The Times Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,081 views

    Christians wait and watch for Jesus’ return. We know the season, but we don’t know the time, and we live in the paradox.

    Mark 13:24-37 “Reading the Times” INTRODUCTION There is probably not a day that goes by that we don’t wait. We might wait for a train at Bell and Grand, or wait in a line at the grocery store, or twiddle our time away waiting to see a doctor. Waiting is a part of lives, even though none of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Read It For Yourself

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Mar 22, 2001
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    Don’t believe anything just because somebody else told you to.

    Imagine being out in the woods, hiking, camping, working. When all of a sudden you feel a sharp pain in your leg. You look down and see two small holes in your skin and this long, legless creature slithering away through the grass. Well, being a fairly intelligent person, you’d probably come ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Applying Wisdom To Anger Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 21, 2012
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    How do you learn to tame anger? How should you relate to angry people? The one-word answer is “Wisdom.”

    Applying Wisdom to Anger (Proverbs 19:8, 10-13, 16,19,20) 1. I knew a guy in high school who was a friend of a friend. 2. He was a big guy, and he seemed nice enough, but he had an anger problem. 3. After we graduated, he got a part time job at McDonald’s. One day, he got so angry at his boss ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Read And Heed Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 7, 2016
     | 5,190 views

    The first of the seven beatitudes in Revelation reminds us that we need to pay attention to who the revealed Jesus is.

    1. "Happy as a Clam" -- Meaning: Very happy and content Why would clams be happy? It has been suggested that open clams give the appearance of smiling. The derivation is more likely to come from the fuller version of the phrase, now rarely heard - 'as happy as a clam at high water'. Hide tide is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Applied Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,639 views

    This message is from my "Applied" series. Things of God are of no avail to the believer until they are applied. This message is on qpplying the word of God.

    The Applied Word of God By: Pastor Donny Granberry For the past several weeks we have taken an objective look at the word applied, and focused on the spiritual difference of knowing things –vs- applying them. It is wonderful to know about God, yet it is enlightening to know God. Apply – means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God