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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Practice Of Reading & Reflecting On The Bible Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,147 views

    Readiing and reflecting on Scripture helps us grow closer to Christ and conforms us more into his image.

    We are currently in a series looking at our need to grow spiritually. Growing spiritually means we receive God’s grace to know him better (in other words it’s relational) and we mature to be more like him (we reflect Jesus’ character and actions, doing what he would do). God loves us the way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is My Bible A Pinto Or A Viper.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Nov 19, 2007
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    Our Bible is a book , like all books your not going to get anything out of it unless you read it .

    Is my Bible a Pinto or a Viper. Good morning every one . I have a question for us today . I want you to grab a hold of your Bible and look at it . Hold it in you hand and look at it and ask your self is this a Pinto or a Viper ? Is it a miser that is only brought out when needed or am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Examples Of Testing In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 91 ratings
     | 237,613 views

    This sermon looks at seven examples of how people were tested in the Bible.

    Seven Examples of Testing Job 23:8-10 (HCSB) 8 If I go east, He is not there, and if I go west, I cannot perceive Him. 9 When He is at work to the north, I cannot see Him; when He turns south, I cannot find Him. 10 Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will emerge as pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible Teaches Real Love

    Contributed by John Donnelly on Nov 3, 2006
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     | 4,026 views

    Examination of 1 Corinthians 13, describing different types of love. Sermon aimed at teenagers and parents.

    Sermon: The Bible teaches Real Love” I Corinthians 13 By the Rev. John Donnelly St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, NJ <www.stmichaelswayne.org> A young woman named Andrea wrote this story. Her story may be found on the web page of e-Harmony.com, an internet dating service. “Jeff ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    The Entire Bible In Miniature Form Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,033 views

    This message examines five points that come directly from John 3:16. Four of these points have to do with God, and one has to do with us. 1. God’s initiation of salvation 2. God’s motivation in salvation 3. God’s inclusion in salvation 4. God’s

    Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 3. We’ve been studying in John 3 for several weeks now; we’ve seen from verses 3-7 that the requirement of salvation is to be born again, we’ve seen from verses 15-16 that the method of salvation is Jesus’ death and our faith in Him, and we’ve seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Saul - The Bible's Tragic Hero

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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    Saul, man’s kind of king, came so close and yet so far from being God’s man.

    Saul- The Bible’s Tragic Hero (Bridge Lane Chapel, 25/08/02, am) Hymns Readings 1. Psalm 51 2. 1 Chronicles 10 3. Hebrews 12:12-24 Intro- The Tragic Hero Greek tragedy (Aristotle) components: • Unity of time, place and action • Inspire horror and pity • Man of greatness with tragic flaw • Ends in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Romans 9 Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008
     | 4,635 views

    Rely on God, not your genes

    Romans 9 v 6-13 V6- All of the true Israel will be saved (11:26) God’s word, His promises of salvation had not failed, even though many ‘Israelites’ were lost, as the promises were to the true Israel. Who are the real children of Abraham, according to John the Baptist (Luke 3:7-9)? What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using The Bible In Raising Children Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,194 views

    The purpose of this message is to help parents understand how to use the word of God in the process of raising children.

    INTRODUCTION: A. I am deeply concerned for the family. 1. It is my hope that this session will help you, as parents and teachers to understand how to train up children God’s way. 2. The key is the Word of God and it is to be an essential part of every stage of life, from infancy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    What's The Bible All About?

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,971 views

    Many people today believe they can make it to heaven by following a set of rules. If you live by a moral code of conduct and if you are a good person, then you will make it to heaven. Some people will even use the Bible as their rule book. WHAT IS THE

    As a teenager we would sing a song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” We made up several verses about how you could and couldn’t get to heaven. For instance: Oh you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Young avatar

    The Bible Is Authentic-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,130 views

    So, how do we know the Bible is authentic and not just a collection of opinions? There are two ways chiefly, and I would like you to consider them with me today:

    One Sunday morning, while sitting next to her first grade daughter in church, Susan Wright noticed the little one looking at the open Bible in her lap. In a low whisper, she asked, "Did God really write that?" Susan quietly whispered back, "Yes He did." Looking down at her mother’s Bible again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Young avatar

    The Bible Is Accurate-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,354 views

    Revelation, inspiration, and preservation are the processes by which God communicated His Word to humankind. These three words assure us that the Bible is 100% pure.

    When asked what the three most important elements in real estate are, realtors respond: ‘location, location, location.” Such a response usually gets a chuckle, but the issue really isn’t a laughing matter. Those three responses are the most important issues in real estate and giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Young avatar

    The Bible Is Applicable-Part 3 Series

    Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,821 views

    When James comes to talk about the Word of God in our text, he leaves us in no doubt about what we need to do to put the wonder to work in our lives.

    I invite you to turn with me today to the book of James. While you’re finding your place let me give a few preliminary points (or thoughts) concerning this book and biblical hermeneutics in general. Every verse in the bible has three applications: historical, doctrinal, and spiritual. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Young avatar

    The Bible Is Applicable-Part 4 Series

    Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,700 views

    In order to get the Wonder of God’s Word to work in our life we must: Receive it, respond to it and...

    In the 1930s, Stalin ordered that all Bibles be bconfiscated and Christian believers be sent to prison camps. Ironically, most of the Bibles were not destroyed, yet many Christians died as "enemies of the state." With the dissolution of the U.S.S.R., a CoMission team arrived in Stavropol in 1994 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Is Applicable-Part 5 Series

    Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,786 views

    In order to experience the wonder of God’s Word we must do three things: Receive it, repond to it and reflect it.

    One winter morning in San Diego, after Paul had wandered many miles along the waterfront, in a daze, he turned wearily toward his hotel room. He had been drinking heavily for weeks. His mind was tortured by the thoughts of the wife and four children whom he had deserted. Only the day before, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Can We Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,734 views

    God gives us his word that we might see to live.

    Scripture Introduction One of the fun parts of a vacation way in the north woods is that we were far from city lights. Gazing across Lake Huron offers a virtually uninterrupted perception of darkness. The black seems solid, so effectively does it hide all other objects. On Saturday night, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed