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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Prodigal Stories-- Fourth Sunday Of Lent Year C Readings

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 26, 2022
     | 1,282 views

    Now, what he had put his hopes in lay broken all over the floor.

    John Claypool told a story about William Muehl of Yale Divinity School and something that happened in his family years ago when Dr. Muehl’s son was young. His five-year-old son made a clay pot for his dad one year in Vacation Bible School.? Open House night finally rolled around.? The little boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Shepherd To Lost Sheep-Do You Read Me? Over

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 11, 2015
     | 4,255 views

    Jesus is our shepherd. We must distinguish his voice from all the other voices we hear in our daily lives and follow Him in faith. No forces other than our own can snatch us out of His good care and keeping.

    I want you to think back for a moment to the time when you were preparing for Confirmation, especially all the hard work and studying that were involved. You probably felt like the little girl who was attending a confirmation service with her mother. She was fascinated as each person who was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Back To Basics: The Bible - Book Of Books Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,775 views

    The pages of the Bible show us God taking the initiative, giving us information about himself and revealing His purposes for us His creation. How we view the Bible is crucial because it holds the key to knowing for certain that God exists. There may be

    What is the Bible? Bible means “book.” But what kind of book is the Bible? Some think it is a record of religious striving toward encounters with God an essentially human book. Traditionally, the Christian church has seen the Bible as more than this, the Bible is viewed as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #6 - Principles Of Bible Authority Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,394 views

    A Class on Why the Bible is Sufficient as the Absolute Authority in the Life of a Born-Again Christian

    A. The Sufficiency and Authority of Scripture 1. The Bible is the authoritative source for the proclamation of the church and the norm by which that proclamation is tested. It cannot be changed by any additions, subtractions or modifications offered by anyone no matter what position or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 4: 10 Reasons I Believe In The Authority Of The Bible

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,077 views

    10 Reasons why the Bible is Authoritative.

    A. 10 REASONS WHY THE BIBLE IS AUTHORITATIVE 1. The Bible is the Word of God because of its unique revelation of the Person of Christ, i.e., He claimed to be God. a. He applied to Himself the statement of Jehovah, “I am” (John 8:24). b. Jesus claimed to be identical with the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Action - Life Lessons From The Life Of Rahab Series

    Contributed by Timothy Bokka on May 31, 2019
     | 7,540 views

    Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read about Rahab and the role she plays to help the Israelites conquer a city. Rahab is a Canaanite.

    Hebrews 11:30 – 31 These two verses talk about an unusual event and an unusual person. In verse 30, the walls of Jericho, a fortified city, fell because of faith. In verse 31, Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Better Understand The Bible (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,268 views

    This message is taken from Psalm 119 and provides principles for helping people to better understand the Bible.

    How to Better Understand the Bible (pt 2) Psalm 119 You know…I get pretty frustrated whenever I have a difficult time understanding something. • And chances are…I am not the only person in this room who experiences that type of frustration. Frustration can really get the best of us…whenever we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Intentional #4 - Getting The Most Out Of Your Bible Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,883 views

    Fourth in series on intentionality. This message deals with getting into the Bible for the purpose of life-change.

    Be Intentional #4 – Getting the Most Out of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 19, 2003 Introduction Today we continue in our series on being intentional, living life by decision rather than by default. This morning we are going to focus on making the Bible real in your life. Too often the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,440 views

    This sermon was given at a Presbyterian Church when they invited the Church of Christ to visit and share about our community wide 90 Day Bible reading adventure.

    Thank-you so much for welcoming us here as guests and for your generous hospitality. Having been in this community for 10 years, I have crossed paths with many of you, followed a bit of your churches narrative, and have been deeply moved by the courage God has bestowed on you to stand for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Dirty Life's From Dusty Bibles Grow

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,146 views

    The lack of personal Bible study can limit growth and set many dangerous opportunities ahead.

    DIRTY LIFE’S FROM DUSTY BIBLES GROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: HE SENT HIS WORD, AND HEALED THEM, AND DELIVERED THEM FROM THEIR DESTRUCTIONS. Psa.107:20. Psa. 119 :11 THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART, THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD. You do err not knowing the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Open Your Bible To: Well...anywhere

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,401 views

    ...and you’ll find at least 8 things. [w/ illustrations, scripture, humor] Can easily be a brief devotional or expounded upon at length. Link included to website w/ free Powerpoint for this and hundreds more!

    Open Your Bible (anywhere you want!) You’ll find at least 8 things the Bible provides: Just flop it open wherever you like, you’re sure to find at least one of them!...something you need! Ill.—“Luckydipping” [practice of flopping Bible open at random] I did this my 7th grade year and God gave me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    7 Evidences That The Bible Is God’s Word

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2025
     | 489 views

    When we hear the Bible's internal claims, see its historical accuracy, fulfilled prophesies, manuscript evidence, transformational power, survival & influence, & scientific knowledge, it confirms that it's the Word of God.

    7 EVIDENCES THAT THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD 1. Internal Claims. The Bible tells us it’s the Word of God. • Direct statements: Over 3,800 times, the Bible uses phrases like “Thus says the Lord,” especially in the Old Testament (e.g., Jeremiah 1:9, Ezekiel 2:4). • New Testament claims: Paul wrote in 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    How Can I Believe The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 24, 2018
     | 4,369 views

    How Can I Believe the Bible? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 22 2018

    How Can I Believe the Bible? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 22 2018 Main point: To help understand how we can trust the Bible in the face of the common cultural criticisms that are made about it bearing myth and moral reprehensible elements. We are continuing our series entitled: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Bible And Jesus Pt 2 Leadership Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2022
     | 1,381 views

    Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible, we need to observe his life and learn how we should be living and even leading!

    The Bible and Jesus - Pt 2 Leadership! Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible we need to observe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro- Class #4 - Benefits Of Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,514 views

    A Class on How Studying the Bible can Improve Your Life

    “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational