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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8e - Methods Of Bible Study - Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
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     | 1,607 views

    The Continuation of Class 8d and the Conclusion of the Course

    E. Literary Formats When reading the Bible it becomes evident that it is comprised of many different literary formats each of which is utilized to a different end. Correctly identifying the various types of writing in the Bible is a skill that will enhance your personal Bible study in allowing you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Under Authority

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,126 views

    What we perhaps don’t realize is that Christians are also under authority, civilians enlisted in the same cause, fighting evil and promoting the good.

    I was watching an old Humphrey Bogart movie the other night, called Action in the North Atlantic. It was about the merchant marine in WWII, not about the navy. I was particularly interested because my brother Jeremy up in Alaska was in the merchant marine. And then I got even more interested, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not Under My Roof Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 2

    NOT UNDER MY ROOF (MATTHEW 8:5-13) An ancient legend told of a monk who found a precious stone - a precious jewel, in fact, and then quietly kept it in his bag. A short time later, however, he met a traveler, who said he was hungry and asked the monk if he would share some of the provisions. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Not Under My Roof Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 2

    NOT UNDER MY ROOF (MATTHEW 8:5-13) An ancient legend told of a monk who found a precious stone - a precious jewel, in fact, and then quietly kept it in his bag. A short time later, however, he met a traveler, who said he was hungry and asked the monk if he would share some of the provisions. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "One Flesh" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,632 views

    Woman was brought forth out of man, as the church was brought forth out of Christ (#11 in The Christian Victor series)

    “FOR THIS CAUSE A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER, AND SHALL CLEAVE TO HIS WIFE; AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH. This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife even as himself; and let ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Paradox Of Love

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014
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     | 19,176 views

    Christ uses the teachings of Jewish culture as the backdrop to convey how people should love

    One of the strangest moments for me on an airplane is when the plane backs up from the gate and begins to taxi towards the runway and the flight attendants come on and begin to give you instructions concerning the lights and what to do in case there is a loss of cabin pressure. And one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Belongs To God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2015
     | 6,270 views

    In this sermon, we explore the fact that God created marriage, therefore, marriage belongs to God. God's higher purpose for marriage is to proclaim the gospel. Much from this sermon comes from chapter 6 in David Platt’s book, Counter Culture.

    Introduction: A. Our sermon for today continues our series called Marriage Matters. 1. Last week, we discussed the fact that marriage ain’t easy. 2. We talked about some myths about marriage that can set us up for marriage failure. 3. Today, we want to explore the fact that marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing As Dead Man Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,607 views

    This message is the first in a series based on the "Martyr’s Oath", and is meant to challange believer’s to live more dedicated to Christ

    THE MARTYR’S OATH Standing As A Dead Man Romans 6:1-11 INTRODUCTION: In India there is a Bible Institute run by Dr. Samuel Thomas – a modern day hero of the Christian faith. Each year this Bible Institute has a commencement ceremony where students who have finished their studies are together for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Godly Seed

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Aug 27, 2012
     | 18,046 views

    The focus of this message is the core purpose of marriage.

    THE GODLY SEED Mal 2:11-16 Ruth 4:10-12 The focus of this message is the concept of the godly seed which is the core purpose why God instituted marriage. Everything that God intends to do, He starts with a seed. It is that seed that receives the engrafted word of God and produces the fruits that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do I Obey Those In Authority Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 6, 2024
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    As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no.

    “Do I Obey Those In Authority?” Acts 4:15-22 As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no. Romans 13 would be a great place to understand about obedience to those in authority; yet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Communion Of Love Series

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023
     | 2,061 views

    Continuing in our series, this sermon was used for the Lord's Supper.

    Text: Luke 22:14-20 Introduction: The Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday, Luke 19:29-40 The Triumphal Entry is that of Jesus coming into Jerusalem on what we know as Palm Sunday, the Sunday before the crucifixion (John 12:1, 12). The Event known as The Triumphal Entry is found in all four Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anointing According To The Scriptures

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,548 views

    What is the Anointing? What does the scriptures say about the Anointing?

    The anointing according to the scriptures. 1 John 2:20-27 We are living in a time when many Christians view the biblical doctrine of the "anointing" as if it were a highly charged exhilarating or some kind of high voltage energy source or force that flows through the atmosphere, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 44 - He Dwelt Among Us Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 21, 2023
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     | 2,704 views

    The tabernacle, the temple, the sacrifices and worship in the Old Testament were all pointers to the coming of the Saviour, who would dwell among men. See how beautifully this plan of God unfolded so mankind could be saved from their sins, and have life eternal.

    We read in John 1:14, And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us. And we beheld His glory, glory as of an only begotten from the Father, full of grace and of truth. (LITV) The above mentioned verse expounds how the Word became flesh, and made his dwelling or tabernacle among us. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Knocking On Heaven's Door (Psalm 122)

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 10, 2025
     | 283 views

    Three things give us confidence to knock on Heaven's Door: We've been invited, Someone's home, and we desperately want what's inside.

    For a lot of people, there are few things more intimidating than knocking on a door. Think of the tension: at the closed door of your boss’s office. The front door of your prom date’s house. The front door of a neighbor’s house when you have girl scout cookies to sell. Knocking on a door can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spending Time Alone With God

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,521 views

    In the words of Bill Hybels, we are too busy NOT to spend time alone with God. It speaks to those who may have found their prayer time empty and why that may be.

    Bibliography: Craig Miller, Postmoderns; Bill Hybels, Too Busy Not To Pray; Louise Perrotta, All You Really Need To Know About Prayer You Can Learn From The Poor; Pierre Wolff, Questions On How To Pray In her book (I believe) The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank, Erma Bombeck talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist