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  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Defense Of The Word Of God - Part One. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010
     | 5,016 views

    Contending for the faith.

    Intro: 1. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance," 2 Timothy 3:10 (NASB) 2. "In the Greek text, the definite article precedes each of the descriptive nouns in verses 10 and 11, grammatically connecting each to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sword Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 5, 2011
     | 5,507 views

    one more piece of spiritual armor that gives you all the authority – all the power – all the protection you will ever need in the battles you are going to encounter in this life.

    “The Sword of the Spirit” Eph. 6:17 March 7, 2010 OPEN: Ill – being invited to speak at a church. I had never been to the area before and arrived just a little early so that we might get a feel for the layout of the land and what the area was like. We decided to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Craving Soul Food

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Feb 24, 2010
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     | 10,553 views

    A message designed to encourage people to read their Bible.

    Craving Soul Food I Peter 2:1-3 INTRO: Eating healthy—health foods—craving junk food. Let’s try an experiment: say, “I have a craving for broccoli and brussel sprouts.” NOPE. It just doesn’t work. Now try, “I have a craving for chocolate.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Ways, My Thoughts, My Words

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,372 views

    God’s thoughts are above ours, unattainable, but He has made them available to us.

    My ways, My thoughts, My words Isaiah 55:8-11 Isaiah might be one of the great geniuses of history. He did not take the trouble to define and systematize all he knew, but his observations were way ahead of their time. It is easy to overlook, since many of the scientific ideas we take for granted ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Applied Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,923 views

    This message is from my "Applied" series. Things of God are of no avail to the believer until they are applied. This message is on qpplying the word of God.

    The Applied Word of God By: Pastor Donny Granberry For the past several weeks we have taken an objective look at the word applied, and focused on the spiritual difference of knowing things –vs- applying them. It is wonderful to know about God, yet it is enlightening to know God. Apply – means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Not Me, Lord

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    OLD SAYING: “DON’T EVER SAY NEVER.” IT WAS ONLY FITTING THAT SATAN SHOULD DESIRE TO HAVE SIMON PETER, TO SIFT HIM LIKE WHEAT***, TO SHOW WHAT OVERCONFIDENCE CAN DO TO A PERSON. 1. OF ALL THE DISCIPLES, SIMON PETER WAS THE MOST ARROGANT. 2. HE WAS

    NOT ME LORD 4/27/08 CBC MATHEW 26: 31--35 INTRODUCTION: OLD SAYING: “DON’T EVER SAY NEVER.” IT WAS ONLY FITTING THAT SATAN SHOULD DESIRE TO HAVE SIMON PETER, TO SIFT HIM LIKE WHEAT***, TO SHOW WHAT OVERCONFIDENCE CAN DO TO A PERSON. 1. OF ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of God Continues Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 29, 2013
     | 4,578 views

    THIS IS ONE OF THOSE PASSAGES THEY MAKES YOU SCRATCH YOUR HEAD AND WONDER WHY IT IS INCLUDED IN OUR BIBLE. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO CONNECT WITH THE CONTEXT BEFORE IT OR AFTER IT. SIMPLY, IT STANDS ALONE AND AS SUCH GIVES IS CAUSE TO PONDER WHY IT IS HERE;

    THE WORD OF GOD CONTINUES Acts 12:19-24 After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there a while. 20 He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Hold True To The Word Of God" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 30, 2013
     | 5,803 views

    The young man Timothy was sent to the Church in Ephesus, partly to restore the Church to The Word of God.Individuals had come into the congregation giving empty and meaningless words, instead of the inspired Word of God. Today, the church needs to get ba

    *HOLD TRUE TO THE WORD OF GOD!* 1 Timothy 1:1-7 http://chirb.it/a8gmMc INTRODUCTION: 1.) As we begin this letter this morning, The Apostle Paul was writing to a young man in the ministry named Timothy. 2.) Really, much of this epistle we could describe as the syllabus for a class in Practical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Study Of “how We Got The Bible” Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015
     | 3,812 views

    The Study Of “How We Got The Bible”

    The Study Of “How We Got The Bible” We are so glad you want to learn about God! As you study this course of the Bible, we hope you will be thrilled with learning about God. As these lessons are designed for those who already believe that the Bible is the Word of God, we will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    02 Known By Our Delights

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 20, 2013
     | 2,283 views

    Meditation: What is it? How I respond to it according to the Word. Plus the promise results of meditation

    Jodie Foster In 29 TV shows - 27 Movies - Produced 7 – Directed another 4 12 Actress Awards - Nominated for 17 more Golden Globe awards, lifetime honoree "Jodie Foster was here, I still am, and I want to be seen, to be understood deeply, and to be not so very lonely." Lance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
     | 816 views

    Explaining and learning the background behind many hard to understand Bible verses.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS 1. Demands a response: How is a question different from other English sentences? a. Confusion. Why does the enemy ask questions? “Has God indeed said you shall not eat?” (Gen. 3:1). b. Conviction. Why does Jesus ask a question? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: 10 Reasons I Believe In The Authority Of The Bible

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,202 views

    10 Reasons why the Bible is Authoritative.

    A. 10 REASONS WHY THE BIBLE IS AUTHORITATIVE 1. The Bible is the Word of God because of its unique revelation of the Person of Christ, i.e., He claimed to be God. a. He applied to Himself the statement of Jehovah, “I am” (John 8:24). b. Jesus claimed to be identical with the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 5: Why I Believe In The Authority Of The Bible

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,592 views

    Reasons for belief in the Divinely inspired Word of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Voltaire, an atheist and opponent of Christianity, tried to translate Psalm 51 into a poem, i.e., “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” He got a great horror of hell. 2. A. W. Pink, “Christianity is a religion of the Book. The entire edifice of Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011
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    Gaining a better understanding of verses that are unclear.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY SOME VERSES ARE HARD 1. Because God is truthful, He wrote a Bible that is truthful. Truth is consistent with its self, and correlates with reality (the laws of nature). 2. What appears to be a contradiction, has an explanation. 3. We won’t understand everything. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011
     | 1,158 views

    Why we don't understand.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY WE DON’T UNDERSTAND 1. Because we are mentally limited. We don’t understand all things. “He that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth” (John 12:35, KJV). 2. Because we are spiritually blinded. “The god of this world hath blinded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist