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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Reaction: Mixed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 1, 2017
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    The crowd did not seem to understand what was taking place until someone said, “They must be drunk.” The faction that held this opinion and began to disrespect the apostles was made up of the natives of Judea and Jerusalem, and probably the scribes. . .

    July 1, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.A.1.c: The Reaction: Mixed Acts 2.12, 13 (KJV) 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Distraction

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 6, 2017
     | 9,929 views

    When we have to cope for the long term, we need to implement God’s template for doing so. Distraction is a key element in this process, but needs to be viewed as part of the whole process.

    The Power of Distraction (Philippians 4:1-9) 1. The psychology professor was giving an oral test. She asked, "How would you diagnose a patient who screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?" A sports-minded young man answered, "He's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Occult Case Study Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 8, 2017
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     | 5,659 views

    To better understand the right perspective toward occultism, we can look at the most detailed instance of it in God’s Word.

    An Occult Case Study (I Samuel 28) 1. What do you call a psychic midget who has escaped from prison? A small medium at large! 2. Why do people consult fortunetellers and spiritists? Occult’s lure: about me and my family (brain/emotion). 3. Dale Carnegie: sweetest words a person’s own name. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Good Does It Do? (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 6, 2014
     | 4,806 views

    What does God hear you say about Him?

    Malachi 3:13-15-“Your words have been harsh against Me,” Says the Lord, “Yet you say, ‘What have we spoken against You?’ You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God; What profit is it that we have kept His ordinance, And that we have walked as mourners Before the Lord of hosts? So now we call the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commentary On Hannah Series

    Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Aug 18, 2017
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     | 12,306 views

    This commentary shows how taking your problems to God will lighten your load.

    **INTRODUCTION** When we study the character of great men or women who have influenced the world it helps to know something about the home and the family in which they were born. What were their parents like? What were their values that helped to shape and mould their child’s character. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Cana And Boundaries

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 26, 2018
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     | 4,720 views

    Jesus had his personal boundaries- He remains slightly aloof from the situation. He told Mary, “Not our job,..."

    Jesus had his personal boundaries-- He remains slightly aloof; reluctant to get involved in the situation of the shortage of wine. He told Mary, “Not our job,” and “Not my hour for what God has called me to do!” Lesson for us-Watch out for “Caretakers disorder.” -e.g. “No one else on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Tomorrow

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019
     | 8,601 views

    DON"T PUT IT OFF UNTIL TOMORROW

    Tomorrow (James4:13-17) Intro It is reported that Colonel Rahl, commander of the British troops in Trenton, New Jersey, was playing cards when a courier brought an urgent message stating that General George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. Rahl put the letter in his pocket and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Guardrails"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 7, 2014
     | 9,292 views

    The sermon describes the guardrails God gives us to help and maintain our journey with Him.

    Psalm 121 “Guardrails” Andy Stanley says guardrails are, “a system designed to keep us from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas.” Have you ever had a problem going across the new River Gorge Bridge? When I'm going ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thanksliving Applied!

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Nov 8, 2014
     | 8,269 views

    True thanksgiving is a life of daily thanks-living? So where is Thanksliving applied in the Word?

    Introduction When I think about thanksgiving I generally think about 3 things (preachers ALWAYS think in 3’s)….Family, Food, and Football! WHAT? I’m serious….when I think of that 4th Thursday in November, that’s the first things that pop in there! It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Second Coming

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014
     | 4,344 views

    What will Jesus' Second Coming be like? (Material adapted from David Vaughn Elliott's book, Nobody Left Behind, Chapter 19, pgs. 304-316)

    HoHum: Herbert Washington, whom co-workers at Significant Plastics Inc. say was unduly concerned with the rapture and the second coming of Christ, suffered a serious heart attack when co-workers pretended they'd been caught away without him. "We didn't mean to scare him to death," said one woman. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest Qualification

    Contributed by Simeon Akindele on Nov 20, 2014
     | 4,422 views

    Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to any man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all circumstances!

    THE GREATEST QUALIFICATION? Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to a man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dating God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2014
     | 3,063 views

    People callously skip church services and attend weekend parties and dare to say that they love Him!

    Dating God! Hebrews 10:22”let us draw near [TO GOD] with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Boy! The title is so powerful that I am a bit shaky as to how to begin! I can never write this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "What Do Son's Need From Their Fathers"?

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 28, 2015
     | 2,769 views

    The work of fathering boys is both challenging and rewarding. "Does my son know that I love him?" "Does my son know that what he does is important to me?" "Does my son know how proud I am of him?"

    Ephesians 6:4 ESV Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. I started manlytraining.com so we could communicate important aspects of manhood, Including fatherhood. In doing so, I came across quite a few fathers who told me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saints, Blessed In Spirit Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015
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     | 3,902 views

    Here are some practical suggestions for becoming a saint.

    What does it mean to be a saint? And why are we celebrating each year the Solemnity of All Saints? One simple reason–God wants us to be happy. God wants us, therefore, to be saints ourselves. Holy on earth; holy in heaven. To be saints, to be holy, we need to live and die in charity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Dating God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 19, 2013
     | 3,039 views

    Dating God requires you to be ‘all’ for Him! Opening up our activities, computer, inbox, facebook, mobile, cupboards, to the entire, close scrutiny of God will require self denial and total surrender!

    Dating God! Hebrews 10:22”let us draw near [TO GOD] with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Boy! The title is so powerful that I am a bit shaky as to how to begin! I can never write this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal