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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To (Mis)interpret The Bible

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2022
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    While this passage teaches about divorce, it also provides an interesting case study in how believer manipulate what the Bible says for their own benefit. We'll look at five aspects of that.

    - Probably the most obvious way to preach this passage would be to preach a sermon about what the Bible says about divorce. That’s an important subject, but I’m interested in something else as I dig in. - This passage provides an interesting case study into how we interpret (or, more accurately, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before It's Too Late Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,557 views

    The fifth and sixth trumpets should cause us to be grateful to God for our salvation and to develop a sense of urgency about sharing our faith with others.

    Two local pastors were fishing on the side of the road. They made a sign saying, "The end is near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!" and showed it to each passing car. One driver who drove by didn't appreciate the sign and shouted at them, "Leave us alone, you religious nuts!" All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has A Great Concern For Christian Unity Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 3, 2024
     | 1,467 views

    That's why... 1. God gave us a preacher of unity (vs. 1). 2. God puts a priority on our unity (vs. 3). 3. God points us to His pattern of unity (vs. 4-6).

    God Has A Great Concern for Christian Unity Ephesians 4:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 3, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The Lord has always had a great concern for unity in His Church. Even the first Apostles had to overcome bitter jealousy and arguments. Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Your Future

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,013 views

    Find out how to find and follow God’s plan in this message about God’s will for your future.

    Facing Your Future God’s Game Plan for Your Life 8/27/03 I. Introduction There was a frog that absolutely knew his destiny was to turn in to a handsome young prince. But for confirmation, he decided to visit a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller brought the frog in and gazed into her crystal ball. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Jenkins avatar

    The Pit Of The Abysss Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    The Pit of the Abysss

    Revelation 9:1-2, “Then the fifth angel blew his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen to earth from the sky, and he was given the key to the shaft of the bottomless pit. When he opened it, smoke poured out as though from a huge furnace, and the sunlight and air were darkened by the smoke.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Earthquake

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,903 views

    A sermon on the earthquake at the cross of Calvary, Matthew 27:51

    Sermon for 3/7/2010 The Earthquake- Matthew 27:41-54 Introduction: Story of me being in an earthquake. What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the earth's rocky outermost crust. WBTU: A. Darkness in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unlikely Vessels

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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    God uses regular people to accomplish great things

    UNLIKELY VESSELS Scripture: Matthew 1:1-10 Sermon: Unlikely Vessels I. An Unlikely Hero THE MARINE WHO FOUND TWO WTC SURVIVORS. Only 12 survivors were pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the towers fell on Sept. 11, despite intense rescue efforts. Two of the last three to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    9/11 Where Was God?

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 8, 2018
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     | 6,574 views

    Where is GOD in troubling times?

    9/11 Where Was GOD? Last Sunday, we read in Romans chapter 5 how tribulations bring forth perseverance, perseverance brings about character and from character, hope. Tribulation comes in many forms. I want to talk this morning about one of the greatest tribulations of my generation. This Tuesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    # 6-Angels- 2~ Bible Doctrine Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 31, 2012
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    Lucifer and the angels that believed his lies were cast out of heaven down to the earth, they were on the earth before God ever created man or any other creature. > Jesus said in Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from he

    # 6-ANGELS- 2~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 8-11-12 Today we'll continue with our study of Bible doctrine, last time we begin talking about "angels" we read that Lucifer was the most beautiful and wisest creature that God had created, he was an angel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory In A Barn Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 4,672 views

    The fullest expression and revelation of God's glory come in the form of an infant child, the Son of God born in a humble stall.

    We’ve been talking about the glory of God, and we were studying the glory of God primarily through the Exodus stories where the descriptions of God’s glory were these awe-inspiring displays of power, of majesty, the pillar of fire, God on the mountain with Moses, God seated on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Bright avatar

    God's Judgement #3 Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020
     | 2,560 views

    Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 11:4-7. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

    Sermon Series “Exodus” 11:4-7 “God’s Judgement #3” Pastor John Bright Exodus 11 “4 Then Moses said, “Thus says the Lord: ‘About midnight I will go out into the midst of Egypt; 5 and all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Is Not Moses House

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 14, 2020
     | 4,815 views

    Knowing that the Lord is in control.

    When we look at these verses, it expressions the principles on which of the rest of this chapter is built on. In order to understand the exhortation, we need to understand the principle; and to appreciate the principles, we need to review what the people of that day talked about, we need to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Stands Up, The Enemies Run PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 707 views

    Explores the active protection of God, the power of His presence, and the importance of perseverance in faith, as illustrated in Psalms 68:2.

    Good morning, cherished friends. It warms my heart to see each of you here today, gathered in unity and love, radiating the light of God's grace. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of ...read more

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    The Dying Fire

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    This sermon looks carefully at a highly-trained missionary associate and his #1 problem.

    THE DYING FIRE Text: II Timothy 1:6 It’s just about over for the Apostle Paul. He’s soon to die and he knows it. The executioner’s sword will flash and a great tongue for God will be silenced. The little tentmaker is about to meet his Maker. His own tent is about to be removed. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heaven Can Wait--Sometimes

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,773 views

    A sermon warning against, "I wish I had..."

    Heaven Can Wait—Sometimes TEXT: John 14:1-6 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist