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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Remember Your Potential Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2008
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    We have great potential. We are God’s children, empowered by the Holy Spirit, equiped with specific gifts and talents to change the world (one life at a time) for Jesus Christ.

    Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 21:1-11 “Remember Your Potential” INTRODUCTION I’m not a fan of class “B” slasher films. I don’t like the blood and gore, but I have to laugh at the unimaginative scenario that they have for eliminating many of the innocent characters. Usually it is a dark and stormy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abiding In Liberty

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 3, 2016
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    As Americans we enjoy specific liberties associated with being a citizen of this great country. Believers also enjoy great liberty in Christ. Such liberty requires restraint and comes with great responsibility.

    Abiding in Liberty Galatians 5: 13-18 Tomorrow we celebrate a special day in America – Independence Day. While many may not pause to reflect on the significance of the holiday, it stands in remembrance of a special event that separates America from other nations. We celebrate the day we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow These Struggles?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 28, 2017
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    A look at the Christmas passage - specifically, the struggle of Mary and Joseph having the baby in Bethlehem far from home. A look at four ways God uses our struggles in our lives.

    Mary And Joseph’s Road Trip: “Why does God allow these struggles in my life?” - Luke 2:3-6. - The trip to Bethlehem under such difficult circumstances had to be a struggle. Did they have questions? I know I would have. “God, why are You allowing this?” “God, have You forgotten us?” “God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Messiah! Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 20, 2014
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    The prophecies in the Old Testament regarding who the Messiah would be are numerous and quite specific. As we look at these prophecies we can see that Jesus fulfills them all and that He is the Messiah!

    Jesus is the Messiah Isaiah 53:1 - 12 Psalm 22 Intro Slide Happy Easter! I know it is only Saturday evening here, but in Israel, it is already Sunday morning (about 2am), so I think it is appropriate to say, “He is Risen!” I am so glad that you have joined us to worship the Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Christ: The Most Important Things, Part 2

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013
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    In part 2 of a message on Mark 1:16-18 Pastor Jonathan talks about the mission statement of Thomas Road Baptist Church, specifically the fourth value: connection with community.

    Lord, today we thank you that you are all we need. We thank you that in the midst of our brokenness and heartache, in the midst of the challenges we all face, we stand here humbled by your grace and your love and your mercy. We don’t deserve it, God, but you give it, and you give it freely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confronting The Demands Of The 21st Century

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2013
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    Our text describes a better way to live, and move, and have our being. Eph. 5:15-17 directs specifically how saints are to behave in the 21st century.

    CONFRONTING THE DEMANDS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Text: Ephesians 5:15-17, "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Advent - The Fulfilment Of Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2019
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    From Genesis to Malachi, there are over 300 specific prophecies detailing the coming of this anointed one. Advent helps us to remember and celebrate the amazing truth of John 3:16-17.

    Advent - The Fulfilment of Prophecy Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the word Advent comes from the Latin verb ‘venio’ - to come - and ‘advenio’ - to come towards. Advent helps us to remember and celebrate the amazing truth of John 3:16-17, “This is how God loved the world: He gave His one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Greetings From James - James 1.1 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
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    The Apostle James was one of the so-called "Sons of Thunder," and was specifically named "James, son of Zebedee" and is sometimes called "James the Greater"

    I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:1-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:1-8. Lesson 1.A.1: Greetings from James - James 1.1 Text: James 1:1 (KJV) 1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Practice Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2023
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    This morning we are to talk about the practice of biblical fasting… Not fasting to lose weight or to detox your body – but fasting, going without food for a period of time for a specific spiritual purpose…

    The Practice Of Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start our time this morning by reading just a few verses that Jesus (God the Son) spoke on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee 2000 years ago. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Samson Early Years Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2024
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    Samson’s life reveals to us 7 choices that will lead us to blindness. He was called by God for a specific purpose and God used him in spite of his character flaws.

    Series: Here Comes the Judge! The book of Judges: It is the history of the Judges of Israel, which is connected with the previous book of Joshua, as a “link in the chain of books.” It describes the history of Israel under different leaderships, governments and their deliverances from other powers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Church Life

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 6, 2025
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    An 8-part course or series on What it means to be an active part of a Biblically centered New Testament Church Please take this, adapt it to your church's specifics.

    UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE By Owen Carey, Eric J. Hanson, and Dallas E. Henry UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE Lesson 1: THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE Since you have received Jesus Christ, you need to learn all you can about Him and His people, the Church. There are two ways of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Belief Is More Than Good History

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
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    . Belief is defined as, “a personal relationship established by trust.” When applied specifically to Christ, we are talking about that moment when Christ became more than a historical figure.

    BELIEF IS MORE THAN GOOD HISTORY 1 John 5:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Nearly everyone has made makes, or will make a claim to believe in God. There is a saying that says, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” People’s beliefs and ideas differ. Quickly think across the world at the different beliefs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Organized

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005
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    Two things are specifically emphasized in this passage: 1. "Let all things be done unto edifying" (v. 26). 2. "Let all things be done decently and in order" (v. 40).

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. “Individually they’re nothing but when I curl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Unseen

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003
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    Saul had been given specific instructions, from the Lord, in leading the children of Israel by the Prophet Samuel. But Saul willfully disobeyed the command of God and did what he wanted to do.

    SIN UNSEEN I want to thank the Lord for all of the hard work that has been done this past week. You may look around and see where the walls are unfinished. A little bit of paint here and a little there. Some have wondered - Why is it not finished? There is a very good reason. It was necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Groce avatar

    The Davidic Throne

    Contributed by James Groce on Sep 7, 2002
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    The covenant God made with King David, that from David’s seed a righteous King would sit on the Throne of Israel and reign over Israel forever, was specifically applied to Jesus by Gabriel.

    6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal