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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Beware Of Privateers With Private Interpretations

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2019
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     | 2,624 views

    False prophets are coming after you to take over your church and ladies to bed you and not wed you in the name of God.

    2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. Be careful of those who claim to have some newly revealed thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Sensitivity Part One Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    While we should stand uncompromisingly against things strictly forbidden by Scripture, we should not create additional rules formed from our opinions and give them the same standing as God’s law.

    Romans 14:1-11 Introduction: A. There have been many instances in church history where Christians have differed in their interpretation of certain Scripture passages or about doctrines. B. Our day of worship is an example. I grew up being taught not to work on Sunday. For the most part, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Be Strong In The Grace Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 23,390 views

    Let’s think about what it means to be strong in the grace of Christ. 1- Being strong means to impart the Word 2- Being strong means to endure hardship 3- Being strong means to please the commander 4- Being strong means to obey the rules 5- Being str

    INTRO.- 1 You then, my son, be strong. I thought all sons were strong! I guess it depends on the son and the type of strength you’re talking about. But when I was a son at home with mom and dad I only thought of one kind of strength and that was physical. What about you men? Did you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord’s Anointed

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,546 views

    We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands.

    The Lord’s Anointed October 9, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands. Focus Passage: I Samuel 26:1-25 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Wrong? Who Is Right?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2019
     | 3,694 views

    We need rules to live by and realize that we are a total of our daily choices. What role does your attitudes play in your choices?

    WRONG? RIGHT? ATTITUDES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. WHO IS WRONG? WHO IS RIGHT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Heals The Brokenhearted Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,981 views

    Psalm 147:1-20 teaches us why we should praise the Lord.

    Scripture During this Season of Advent, we have been looking at “Christ’s Advent in the Psalms.” Today I want to conclude our study by looking at Psalm 147. One commentator notes that “the Book of Psalms began with ‘Blessed is the man’ (1:1) and it ends with a sustained, five-fold equivalent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Kingdom Not Of This World

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 16, 2021
     | 1,594 views

    Is God’s kingdom meant to just rule in our hearts or is there more to it? Purpose: What is the truth of Jesus’ reign? Plan: Let’s see what Jesus had to say about His kingdom in John 18:33-37.

    Prelude Is God’s kingdom meant to just rule in our hearts or is there more to it? Purpose: What is the truth of Jesus’ reign? Plan: Let’s see what Jesus had to say about His kingdom in John 18:33-37. King of the Jews (vs 33) Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Biblical Standards

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022
     | 2,205 views

    We live in a society where many of us recognize the need for standards.

    You heard of the Mason Dixon line, haven’t you? You know what Mason said to Dixon, "You've got to draw the line somewhere." We need standards in our: (1) NEIGHBORHOODS Illus: Sometime we read and hear about people complaining about standards in their neighborhood. That is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ancient Of Days Is Still On His Throne

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 1, 2024
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     | 1,295 views

    GOD IS NOT A GOD OF POLITICS. God is not a REPUBLICAN – DEMOCRAT - INDEPENDENT. To confine the God of the Universe to the petty entanglements of American politics is to reject the many attributes of a Supreme God who is OMNISCIENT – OMNIPOTENT – OMNIPRESENT.

    TITLE: THE ANCIENT OF DAYS IS STILL ON HIS THRONE SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 6:1 / PSALM 103:19 / DANIEL 7:13 ++++The world is watching and will be watching what our nation will do on Tuesday as we go to the polls to elect our new nation’s leader. I am sure there is trepidation felt in each of us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shall We Continue In Sin

    Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 6,949 views

    It seems a bit silly for Paul to ask, "Shall we continue in sin?"

    Shall We Continue In Sin? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Romans 6:1-7 Introduction: The world today—High School shootings, sexual assault, hate crimes, homosexuality, alcoholism, pornography, domestic violence, drug addictions, child abuse. [Expound] And in the midst of this Paul ask in Romans 6:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Help My Unbelief Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,171 views

    The disciples thought they could drive out the demon themselves. How silly!

    Monday of 7th week in course The encounter Jesus has with the man, the boy, the disciples and the scribes, but most importantly, with the power of evil, happens right after the transfiguration of Jesus in Mark's Gospel. The little village at the bottom of Mount Tabor is still there—a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Is Lord Because Of How He Rules Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 207 ratings
     | 24,394 views

    Colossians tells us that rules and regulations have no power to make us moral... but does that make sense? Yes, and the reason may amaze you.

    OPEN: He brushed his teeth twice a day and the doctor examined him twice a year. He wore galoshes when it rained, slept with the windows open, stuck to a diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and got at least 8 hours of sleep every night. He never smoked, drank, or lost his temper. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God Doesn't Play By Our Rules"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 198 ratings
     | 52,906 views

    The Church should be the place of celebration.

    Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “God Doesn’t Play by Our Rules” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe To "Majority Rules"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,847 views

    Jesus knew that a majority view is often not gotten until evidence of success is obtained- especially among the religious leaders. Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke Him when He heard that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by

    Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe to the "Majority Rules" Theory John 7:7-17 Illustration: Having many friends and being rich are great blessings, but popularity and success do not guarantee a happy life. To make this point, Solomon called attention to an elderly king who ignored the wishes of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Peace Of God Rule In Your Heart

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,579 views

    This was a seminar conducted at the National Auxilary Meeting of the Original Glorious Church of God in Christ of the Apstolic Faith. The theme was "Let the peace of God rule in your Heart. That night my sister died I had to let the peace of God rule in

    Praise the Lord. I am truly glad you decided to view this message. This is a testimony that I want to share with you. I taught this lesson on a Saturday afternoon during this assembly that night around 11:30 p.m. my only sistered died. I really didn’t understand what God was doing in my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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