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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Cherubim Around The Ark Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2011
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     | 3,618 views

    Depictions of events from the Bible in image are in no way a violation of the first commandment, but help the events transcend the passing of time and become present in our midst.

    Monday of 8th Week in Course Feb 28 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The young man arrived full of enthusiasm, and he went away sorrowful. The English can’t do proper justice to the original meaning of the Greek. The same word is used of the disciples when Jesus told them he would ultimately be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Sin Of Sodom

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,588 views

    The Sin of Sodom

    Genesis 18:16-33 The Sin of Sodom 2 Peter 2:6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; 1. The Perversion of Sodom - LOOK BACKWARD 20 the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When You Disregard God!

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 24, 2018
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    Beloved when you disregard God, He gives you up to vain attitudes and unnatural behaviours. Only fools disregard God

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHEN YOU DISREGARD GOD! Romans 1:22-32 King James Version (KJV) 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Negative 'buts'

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 11, 2025
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    But is a three letter word with great implications. A negative 'but' turns a sweet tale to a bitter one.

    TEXT: 2 Kings 2:19-21 (NLT) "One day the leaders of the town of Jericho visited Elisha. 'We have a problem, my lord,' they told him. 'This town is located in pleasant surroundings, as you can see. But the water is bad, and the land is unproductive.' Elisha said, 'Bring me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sowing Seeds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,458 views

    Casting the seed of the gospel is essential for modern followers of Christ Jesus.

    Sowing Seeds – Matthew 13: 1 - 9 Intro: One evening during a reception Franklin Roosevelt decided he would conduct an experiment to see if anyone really paid attention to what he said. As each person passed down the receiving line shaking his hand Roosevelt ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mirror Of Truth

    Contributed by Ricky Simpson on Nov 27, 2023
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    The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls.

    The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls. James 1:22-25 guides us through this reflective journey, offering profound insights for our spiritual growth. Let us explore the transformative power of the mirror of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 200 views

    THE STORMS OF LIFE

    Acts 27:21-44 THE STORMS OF LIFE 1. THE FACT OF THE STORM IS TO BE EXPECTED - 14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    One Man's Sin Means My Death

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 17, 2003
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    Why should the sin of the first human being become the downfall of the entire race?

    The question that has been often asked, “Why should the sin of the first human being become the downfall of the entire race? Why should all mankind stand under God’s judgment against a basic sinfulness for which none of us is responsible? Is God being just when He places this sinfulness on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The True Test Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Hutton on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,569 views

    When you have the "right" to do wrong, will you still do right?

    Introduction It’s one thing to succumb to force and be made to be righteous. Children are (or should be) made to obey and behave. They should understand the serious repercussions of not! Because of their knowledge of what will happen if they don’t, they do! The law catches a criminal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "When It's Good To Be Poor" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,415 views

    It is only when we are poor in spirit that we can be rich in Him and His Righteousness.

    “When It’s Good to be Poor” Matthew 5:3 Beatitudes - #1 Intro: Today we will begin a series on the Teachings of Jesus known as “The Beatitudes.” One would have a difficult in history, finding so few words spoken with so much meaning. The word “Beatitude” defined means “Supreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Entangled Families Or I'm My Own Grandpa

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000
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     | 3,860 views

    Does godliness or the lack thereof run in families? How strong a role does genetics play?

    Entangled Families or "I’m My Own Grampa" Question: Does decency, or lack thereof, run in families? 1. Review: After the death of Solomon, Israel split into two; the bigger part was the North and retained the name "Israel" (also called Ephraim or Samaria); the Southern part, which contained ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Get Rid Of The Junk In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 16,086 views

    Here are four ways to get rid of the five things Peter instructs us to rid our life of.

    GET RID OF THE JUNK IN YOUR LIFE By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Until I See

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,913 views

    Learning to trust God and take Him at His word is a difficult task for many people.

    John 20: 19 – 31 Unless I See Intro: Have you even played the game, “Truth or Dare?” --- You remember, you tell a person that you want to either tell the truth or accept their dare. If you choose “truth” the other person asks a question that you must answer truthfully. If you choose “dare” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Jesus Concentrated On Only Twelve Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
     | 2,966 views

    Jesus concentrated on teaching, training and developing twelve disciples into church leaders. By putting quality ahead of quantity, the Lord set a pattern for how godly leaders are to develop. There can be no short cuts to developing leaders for the churc

    Why Jesus Concentrated on Only Twelve Disciples by Paul Fritz Mark 3:14-3:14 In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today’s standards. After all, the Lord spent most of His time with only twelve disciples, one of whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'll Not Turn My Back On Him Now

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,000 views

    I have followed Him to far to turn back now

    I’LL NOT TURN MY BACK ON HIM NOW Job 2:1-13 Intro: We find in this book a man named Job. A man that was perfect and upright and that feared God and eschewed evil. But let me remind you that Job was still just a man. He was still flesh and bone just like you and I. In the reading of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational