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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "the Mind Predestined For Leadership."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 19, 2022
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    Beloved, the writings of great men such as Plato, have inspired world leaders who made precise decisions that changed the course of history, and this message invites us to seek their secret for raising up prominent leaders that are willing to pour their knowledge and wisdom into others.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philippians 2:4-8) (4) "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." (5) "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:" (6) "Who, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 31, 2022
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     | 3,083 views

    We live in a world that has no idea what mercy really is or any desire to show it. Jesus has a much better way for those in His Kingdom, 'Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

    Blessed Are The Merciful Matthew 5:7 DisMiss Grove KIDZ We read the following in Luke chapter 10 beginning at verse twenty five. On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro Class #7a - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,897 views

    A class on the Fundamentals of Interpreting the Bible (2 Parts)

    1. The Bible is generally easy to understand. It is not confusing or mystical. This is why it’s OK to study a Bible in our language. Most passages and verses are plain and clear. We understand what is being said easily and right away. But in some verses we can run into difficulty, so we turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Satan's Devices - Reality Check!

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Oct 21, 2021
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    Every once and while when it comes to my walk and relationship with God, I need a “Reality Check !” I need to be snapped out of my complacency, I need to be shaken out of my own personal delusion, and set back on the right course. Our text today stands as a Spiritual Reality Check for us all.

    REALITY CHECK ! TEXT: 1 Peter 5:8 Every once and while when it comes to my walk and relationship with God I need what I am going to call a “Reality Check !” And what I mean by that, is that I need to be snaped out of my complacency, I need to be shaken out of my own personal delusion... And set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fresh Look At The Cross

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 22, 2021
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     | 3,819 views

    In the ancient world, the cross was a depraved and distasteful affair. Romans used it, but the sparse reference to it in their literature shows their aversion to it. They considered it a barbarian form of punishment Similarly, the Jews detested it.

    A fresh look at the Cross. John 12:27 Every religion and every ideology has its own symbol for its identification. . For the Buddhist it is the Lotus Flower. Judaism has the Star of David and Islam the Crescent. In this century the Communists were known for the hammer and the sickle and the Nazis ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remember Your Chains Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 23, 2021
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    Paul is going to direct Titus to remind the Cretan Christians to remember who they represent, what their past was like, who their Savior is, and what their mission is all about.

    Remember Your Chains Titus 3:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-21-2021 Remind Me I had the opportunity to share my testimony at Pastor Gary’s church in Middletown, Indiana last week. I was supposed to bring Gary some books and asked him to remind me. Of course, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Met Him When I Had No Choice Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 28, 2021
     | 3,327 views

    Jesus stands before Pilate. It seems that Jesus is being swept away by the events surrounding Him but the TRUTH is that Jesus is the only one in control. It is Pilate and the Jewish leaders who are being swept up in a battle that they cannot see or control.

    Governor Pilate stood on the balcony of the praetorium, his headquarters, and looked down at the mobs milling around in the streets below. “Ugh!” he thought. Jewish pilgrims, priests, vendors, thieves, rebels, beggars, prostitutes … rabble! … all crammed into Jerusalem’s narrow streets … and it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christian Governance-&-Work-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2017
     | 3,823 views

    4 of 4. Peter confirmed the role of Christian submission in relation to the obligations of servants. Christian submission is crucial in or pertinent to our work obligations. But How? Christian governance is at WORK thru submission to...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work-IV—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 Previously in 1Peter we have begun looking at the overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation Realized(2018)-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2018
     | 2,777 views

    2 of 3. All on the ark escaped/were saved from the Flood’s destruction. Salvation was realized by those favored by God. But How/When is salvation by God accomplished/realized? Salvation is realized when & how...

    Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)-II—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 19 Title: The Glory Of God In The World And In The Law. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 10, 2018
     | 8,751 views

    " He is the God of creation and He is the God of revelation. The human race stands accountable to Him because of His nonverbal and verbal communications. "

    April 25, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 19 (KJV) Title: The Glory of God in the World and in the Law. For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprise

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 19, 2018
     | 7,532 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 6: 1 – 33

    2 Kings 6: 1 – 33 Surprise 6 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. 2 Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell.” So, he answered, “Go.” 3 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Church Is Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,708 views

    This is the first message in a series about becoming the church Jesus intended and we will begin by looking at several the church is statements. In this message we will unpack the truths that the church is - Christ's; The Called Out Ones; Maple Grove; The Body Of Christ

    The Church Is… Video – This Is Church (sermon spice) Good Morning Maple Grove! NOW THIS MORNING - we are kicking off a brand new series called, “Becoming The Church He Intended.” AND – that makes sense, right? THAT - seems like a logical and worthy pursuit for us, wouldn’t you agree? I MEAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Lucifer Left Heaven

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 18, 2019
     | 6,331 views

    Everybody ought to know who Jesus is.....and everybody ought to know who Satan is, too! What does the Bible say about the Enemy of our soul?

    WHEN LUCIFER LEFT HEAVEN I Peter 5:1-11 Dr. Larry Petton ________________________________________________________________________________ SCRIPTURE TEXT – I PETER 5:1-11 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 26, 2019
     | 2,936 views

    3 of ? God furnished, to the apostle John, a picture of Satan’s finest hour. Those who trust Scripture are furnished a clear picture of Satan’s end time strategy. What strategies will mark Satan’s last days? Satan’s strategy for his finest hour Turns...

    The STRATEGY For SATAN’s FINEST HOUR--A-III—Revelation 13:1-18 Attention: We’ve all heard of criminals who do really ‘dumb’ things: An Illinois man pretending to have a gun, kidnapped a motorist & forced him to drive to two different automated teller machines. The kidnapper then proceeded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 13, 2020
     | 8,400 views

    The fear of God will help us be faithful to God.

    The Dangers of Hypocrisy Acts 5:1-11 Rev. Brian Bill January 11-12, 2020 Our family had a blast over Christmas as we all gathered in Virginia for a few days. We laughed a lot, ate a lot, and held our grandkids a lot. One morning our son-in-law Matt (the one who had heart surgery and the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist