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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,983 views

    BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL RECEIVE MERCY

    BIG IDEA: BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL RECEIVE MERCY (amplification of the Beatitude from Matthew 5:7) I. (:1-3) THE MERCIFUL WILL BE SUSTAINED BY THE MERCY OF GOD A. His Character: The Merciful = The Helper of the Helpless more blessed to give than to receive consider the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Only Is My Rock And My Salvation Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,261 views

    SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE

    BIG IDEA: SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE INTRODUCTION: Where do people look for security? I. THESIS STATEMENT / REFRAIN -- TESTIMONY OF A MAN OF FAITH SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE (:1-2) Heb. word "alone" occurs 6 times at the beginning of verses 1,2,4,5,6,9 A. Single Focus of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One God, One Heart, One Request Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,949 views

    WHEN UNDER ATTACK, THE HEART OF THE GODLY SEEKS ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE ONE TRUE GOD

    BIG IDEA: WHEN UNDER ATTACK, THE HEART OF THE GODLY SEEKS ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE ONE TRUE GOD I. (:1-10) ONE GOD -- "In the day of my trouble I shall call upon Thee" A. (:1-4) The Godly Seek God’s Help in Times of Trouble 1. The Nature of the Request a. Attention: "Incline Thine ear ... and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Untouchables Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,110 views

    NO FEAR WHEN YOU DWELL IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY

    BIG IDEA: NO FEAR WHEN YOU DWELL IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY INTRODUCTION: cf. theme of "NO FEAR" promoted on athletic apparel, TV commercials, etc. cf. concept of product warranties and guarantees How close are you living to God? I. (:1-4) LIVING CLOSE TO GOD GUARANTEES PROTECTION FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Of Paybacks Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,455 views

    THE GOD OF PAYBACKS WILL EXECUTE VENGEANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS TIMETABLE

    BIG IDEA: THE GOD OF PAYBACKS WILL EXECUTE VENGEANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS TIMETABLE INTRODUCTION: "Vengeance is mine", says the Lord Paybacks can be Hell I. (:1-7) THE JUDGE OF THE EARTH OPERATES ON HIS OWN TIMETABLE A. (:1-3) The Righteous Grow Impatient 1. Demand Vengeance a. Based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Reign Of A Holy God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,504 views

    THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLE

    BIG IDEA: THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLE I. (:1-6) THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD HAS COSMIC IMPLICATIONS The Simple Truth ="The Lord Reigns" -- looking forward especially to fulfillment in the Millennial Kingdom when that reign on earth will be evident A. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    7 Reasons To Bless God As We Face Death Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Remember that this is a Messianic Psalm -- Acts 2:25-28; Acts 13:34-35; True of David in his own experience, but ultimately speaking of the Resurrection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Conquering Messiah Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,922 views

    THE MESSIAH WILL CONQUER ALL ENEMIES AND FUNCTION: AS KING / AS PRIEST / AS JUDGE

    BIG IDEA: THE MESSIAH WILL CONQUER ALL ENEMIES AND FUNCTION: AS KING / AS PRIEST / AS JUDGE NOTE: This is clearly a Messianic Psalm cf. Christ’s argument in Matt. 22:41-46 -- depends on 2 things being true: 1) that David wrote Psalm 110 2) that David was a prophet writing by inspiration of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Needs And Wants"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    Before it was even caled the "church" the church has been finding ways to meet the needs of people. But what about our wants?

    "NEEDS AND WANTS" Acts 2: 42-47 I) Intro A) An "I need" illustration from kids childhood (Kids says, "I need" and the parent says, "you need? Or you want?") II) Text: RECAP: 3000 accepted Christ. Church jumped from 120 to 3000 in one day! A) Snapshot 1) Did not reject Jewish religion a) ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Curse And Cure For Spiritual Blindness Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    exposition on Matt ch 16

    THE CURSE AND CURE FOR SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Matthew 16 v. 1 - 20 v. 1 - 12 Two types of blindness v. 1 - 4 "the blind who will never see" The pharisees with the saducees - old rivals united against Christ. Note 3 reasons for their blindness (1) Sin - John 3 v. 19 "men loved darkness rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Serving The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Calling A Spade A Spade (A False Teacher A False Teacher) Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY AND STIR UP DIVISION AND STRIFE

    BIG IDEA: FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY AND STIR UP DIVISION AND STRIFE The book ends with the same subject featured at the beginning = denunciation of false teachers. I. (:2B-3) FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY -- FALSE TEACHING IS RECOGNIZED AS THAT WHICH IS CONTRARY TO SOUND DOCTRINE A. (:2b) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hardships And Rewards Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,712 views

    PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE REWARD

    TITLE: THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (COUNT THE COST … AND BE WILLING TO PAY IT!) HARDSHIPS AND REWARDS! BIG IDEA: PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    War Against Witchcraft Reinforcement

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,108 views

    Expose on witchcraft and how to overcome it

    WAR AGAINST WITCHCRAFT REINFORCEMENT. Luke 11:21-26 There is always a need to pray and war a warfare against evil reinforcement of witchcraft powers against the children of God. Remember the bible says upon mount Zion there shall be deliverance and the children of Israel will inherit their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Would I Do That? I Love My Brother. Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 22, 2010
     | 2,555 views

    Only if we love Christ and experience His love for us will we want to share Him with others.

    Monday after Pentecost May 24, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The readings from today’s Gospel give us a clear and bold testimony about how the first generation of Christ’s disciples lived out the command of Jesus to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Peter, writing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic