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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Fruit Do I Bear?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
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    In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

    False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Fruit Do I Bear?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 4, 2023
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    In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about the fruit in people’s lives.

    False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious however who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    John Series Part 19 The Subject Of Worship John 4:19-24 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
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    Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage.

    The Subject of Worship, 4:19–24 (4:19–24) Introduction: man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage. 1. The woman was troubled (vv.19–20). 2. Fact 1: the place of worship is not what is important (v.21). 3. Fact 2: true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ongoing Mockery Of Christ

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2017
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    This passage describes the mockery of Jesus. Are there ways that we mock Him today?

    SUCH SELF-CONTROL: Jesus shows remarkable restraint in the face of ugly mockery. - Mark 15:16-20. a. The mockery. - The scene is hard-breaking: the sinless Son of God being mocked by the Roman soldiers. - We see injustice in the world today and it pierces our heart. We deeply know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of History

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Nov 4, 2015
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    This passage wasn't written to scare us, it was written to comfort us.

    REVELATION IN PICTURES: A PICTURE OF HISTORY Revelation 6:1-17 This is one of those passages in the book of Revelation that scare most people; I can’t really blame them because there are some frightening things here: Four horsemen bringing war, famine, disease, depression and death; Images ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King Saul Goes Trick Or Treating

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 22, 2024
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    This passage is a warning not to step outside God’s guidance when stressed.

    KING SAUL GOES TRICK OR TREATING 1 SAMUEL 28:1-20 #halloweeniscoming INTRODUCTION “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat. If you don’t, I don’t care, I’ll pull down your underwear.” "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat, not too big, not too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Who Can Make The Impossible Possible

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 22, 2025
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    This passage describes an impossible event in which God makes things possible.

    Title: The God of the Impossible Theme: God can do the impossible if we believe it is possible. Text: 2 Kings 6:1 - 7 . . . MADE THE IRON FLOAT. — 2 K I N G S 6 : 6 2 Kings 6:1-7 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Use An Understanding Of

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
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    How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism

    How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain what aspects of African traditional religions cause people to resist the gospel the most and why. 2. The students will explain how a missionary can use an understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Resurrection And Its Effects Foretold

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012
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    This passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight.

    Tonight’s passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight. READ 16-19. The resurrection of Jesus perplexes people. Here Jesus predicts His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Sides Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 31, 2009
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    Well this passage today reveals three sides of the life of Abraham. In this passage, he is visited personally by the Lord. During this visit we are given a glimpse at three sides of this great man’s life.

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith THE THREE SIDES OF ABRAHAM Genesis 18:1-33 Intro: Everyone in this room wears many different hats. For instance, I am a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a Pastor, a friend, among many other things. Well this passage today reveals three sides of the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    God Never Forgets His People

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 16, 2020
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     | 14,026 views

    If there was ever time that the body of Christ needed to be encouraged, it is now. This message was delivered in a little over an hour and looked at four passages from Isaiah. A short series could be developed focusing on each of the passages.

    Turn with me to James 1:2. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” And we know the word “temptation” means “test.” And we know the test we are to count as joy is when Satan tries to get us to give up, to give in or to get out when it relates to God and His Word. Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cross-Cultural Counseling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
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     | 2,885 views

    Cross-Cultural Counseling

    Cross-Cultural Counseling Case Study - Japheth felt that with interpersonal skills he acquired at the university, he could easily counsel with the people in his government office. However, as the weeks rolled into months, he became embroiled in a controversial relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Calms The Storms Of Trouble

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 103 ratings
     | 16,229 views

    how Jesus comforts us at the loss of a loved one and other trials in life

    April 25, 2002 John 14:1-12 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Messenger Angels Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020
     | 4,114 views

    Hear the message of the angels again, as if for the first time: Jesus is Savior – Trust Him; Jesus is Sovereign – Obey Him; and Jesus is Supreme – Worship Him with everything you’ve got.

    A young family was moving into a new house, and even though the move had been scheduled weeks in advance, on moving day, the husband announced that had an important meeting at work. He was unable to help. That left the wife to handle the move all by herself, which she did. After the moving van ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Why Should We Live A Godly Life? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,055 views

    Today from this passage of scripture the apostle Peter will outline for us in a very passionate plea to live a Godly life, and from this passage will see three reasons why we should live a Godly life.

    Why Should we live a Godly Life? 1 Peter 2:11-12 Introduction We live in a day and time when the flesh or the sinful nature is exalted and evil desires are honored. In our day and time a person’s value or worth and image are so often determined by how they posses, by how much money they have, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist