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  • Ed Warfield avatar

    The Office Of The Teacher

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
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     | 3,892 views

    God has set teachers in the body of Christ to purge spiritual ignorance and to ground believers in the Word. Intellectuals often make simple truths difficult to understand. Teachers make even difficult or complex issues understandable.

    The Office of the Teacher Intro.: Educators tell us that a 3rd grade reading level is the benchmark educational level for success in our society. This means that anyone with a 3rd grade education can function adequately in life. They should be able to deal with the bank, the IRS, the government, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lesson 3: The Manger

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010
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    God could have chosen for Jesus to be born at a relatives, near the temple, or at the home of the rich. However, He choose for Jesus to be born in a stable.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY DID GOD CHOOSE A MANGER? 1. God could have chosen for Jesus to be born at relatives, near the Temple, the home of the rich. “In the fullness of time God sent” (Gal. 4:4). “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). God had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eutychus

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 12, 2010
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     | 13,456 views

    This message urges the body of Christ to stay awake during the preaching of the gospel.

    Eutychus (LUCKY ONE) Intro. There are no insignificant occurrences in the scriptures. All that is written is important and has great relevance to our daily lives. Let’s look at a fellow in the bible who is known simply for falling asleep in church. • Adam fell asleep and woke up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hungry Heart Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,446 views

    What is the heart hungrying & thirsting after?

    A proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, "O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge." Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull when he saw one. He led the young man through the streets, to the sea, and chest deep into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 19: Finding The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2011
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     | 2,661 views

    How to find the presence of God

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 19: Finding The Presence Of God November 6, 2011 A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 24:1-18 1. You can enter God’s presence in salvation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words: Consider The Source Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2021
     | 2,009 views

    Seriously, though, there is a difference. God’s Word has power to propel us through life in Godliness, the word of man has some power, and the word of agitators can have a good dose of negative power. When it comes to words, we need to consider the source.

    Words: Consider the Source (Proverbs 29:18, 19, 21, 22) 1. None of us doubt the power of words. This story illustrates it. 2. A group of Frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other Frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,107 views

    Today know that Jesus Christ is the Sovereign Lord of All.

    JESUS IS LORD Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: As we look at the world around us we often see chaos and confusion. On the surface, it appears at times as if God has abandoned this world to its own devices, which are completely out of control. This morning I want to declare unto you that man has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Thy Kingdom Come" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 299 ratings
     | 76,482 views

    "Thy Kingdom come" is a call for God to increase His Kingdom, to convert the hearts of unbelievers, to draw people to a saving knowledge of Christ.

    "Thy Kingdom Come" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Jesus--Our Hope

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,664 views

    Sermon encourages spiritual confidence in what we believe, who we believe, and in how we live as Christians.

    JESUS–OUR HOPE Jesus is our hope. When all seems lost, when the situation could not be worse–Jesus is our hope. Consider the perspective of the caterpillar. He has lived a lowly life–just crawling along, trying to make it from one point to the next. Suddenly he feels anxious. If something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In Correctness (Concerning The Holy Spirit) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    This is the 7th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

    WALKING IN CORRECTNESS (CONCERNING THE HOLY SPIRIT) 1 John 4:1-6 How do we know that Christianity is the correct faith? How do we know we worship the correct God? How do we know that Jesus is the only way to Heaven? It is easy to give answers such as, ¡§That¡¦s just how it is¡¨, or ¡§Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In The Face Of Fear

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,660 views

    In times of trouble the child of God can keep rejoicing through faith in a God that we know will deliver us. No matter what the circumstances, he is God and he does not change. Faith in the Face of Fear!

    FAITH IN THE FACE OF FEAR -- PSALM 54 Introduction: The title of this Psalm tells us upon what occasion it was penned. This is talking of the time in I Samuel 23:19-23 when the inhabitants of Ziph, men of Judah , betrayed David to Saul. We know that David is already running from Saul. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empowered Church Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,405 views

    Today we are living in a church society, that has redefined what the church is all about.

    THE EMPOWERED CHURCH Acts 2:1-7 Today we are living in a church society, that has redefined what the church is all about. Grant it so that the church, particularly the Black Church had its part in our history. It was the Black Church that helped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Believes The "Hard Teachings"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,625 views

    Pentecost 14(B) - Faith believes the "hard teachings" of Scripture. Many decide to reject Christ and his word. God’s Spirit gives life through Christ’s words.

    FAITH BELIEVES THE “HARD TEACHINGS” (Outline) August 17 2008 -- PENTECOST 14 -- John 6:60-69 INTRO: One basic meaning for the word faith = trust. Everyone has faith in regards to the word trust. Each and every day people trust that certain things are going to happen. This is faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Things You Can't Buy

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008
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     | 6,514 views

    Listed in the outline are a few things that are not For Sale. Items that have been bought and Paid for, and are no longer on the auction block

    THINGS YOU CAN’T BUY I Corinthians 6:19-20 Introduction; The text tells us that a price has been paid. That we have been purchased, a slave being purchased at the auction block in no longer his/her own, but to the one who has paid the highest cost. We can look back into the Story of Hosea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today This Scripture Is Fulfilled

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    Epiphany 3(C) - Jesus declares: "Today this Scripture is fulfilled". Believers are filled with God’s Spirit to proclaim God’s message.

    “TODAY THIS SCRIPTURE IS FULFILLED…” (Outline) January 25, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 3 -- Luke 4:14-21 INTRO: Our Lord Jesus Christ came and lived on this earth as the fulfillment of God’s promises. Jesus also came as the word made flesh. We gather together around this very living word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran