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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Superficial Reconciliation Vs Genuine Restoration Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 178 views

    2 Samuel 14 reminds us that peace is not the absence of tension, but the presence of truth and reconciliation.

    SUPERFICIAL RECONCILIATION VS GENUINE RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 14:1-33 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:23-24, Luke 15:17-24, Proverbs 28:13, Isaiah 1:18, Colossians 3:13 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 14 reveals a situation where appearance was prioritised over heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • gary moore avatar

    The Groaning And The Glory Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
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     | 3,255 views

    As a biological descendant of Adam he is heir both to the strengths and foibles of the first man; as one who is twice born, he is heir to the inheritance of the second Adam (1 Corinthians 15.45). As a new creation in Christ he is hopeful for what awaits h

    For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands (Isaiah 55.12). The story of the Bible is largely an account of the progress of redemption. In between the fall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • C Jordan avatar

    Bible Research #3 - Step #1 - Observation Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2008
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     | 6,898 views

    Bible Research is a condensed Bible College Course in how to study the Bible. This third session deals with the first step of Bible study: Observation

    SESSION #5 – 10 STRATEGIES OF OBSERVATION “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Word Of God Is Living And Powerful Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 28,308 views

    The Word of God is living and powerful, and it has the power to transform your life today. We are going to look at seven reasons why Bible study will change your life, and how to study the Bible.

    THE WORD OF GOD IS LIVING AND POWERFUL OPENING: It’s a New Year! And one of the things I like to do at the beginning of every New Year is to share a message designed to stir up you to get into God’s Word! • I love the Bible! This year I’m going to be reading through the NT for my 20th time, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,015 views

    A simple lesson describing the Bible and offering some support of its claims.

    1. B.I.B.L.E. – Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth 2. Today we are going to look at some basic information about the Bible 3. The Bible’s Content I. Start with a Definition A. The Word, “Bible,” Means “Book” The Bible was written over a period of 1600 years in over a dozen countries on three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Find The Book

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 22, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 28,505 views

    I invite your attention to the examination of a boy named Josiah, whose times thrust him into a role he did not choose. The narrative of Josiah is remarkable on a number of levels.

    TITLE: FIND THE BOOK SCRIPTURE: II KINGS 22:1-14 This morning, I invite your attention to the examination of a boy named Josiah, whose times thrust him into a role he did not choose. The narrative of Josiah is remarkable on a number of levels. Josiah was (8) eight years of age when he became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Between Two Kingdoms

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,259 views

    Christians live within the tension of being in a fallen, broken world, while trying not to be influenced by it.

    “He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the Kingdom of His beloved Son” (Colossians 1:13). As Christians, living between two kingdoms is what we do every single day, regardless of where we are. We face the challenge of living as Christ’s followers in an unholy, fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Working Hard?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 26, 2024
     | 474 views

    Physical walls and Spiritual walls. Which, if either, do we work on the most?

    Many years prior to Nehemiah’s time, the Northern Kingdom had been conquered and many were taken captive to other lands. The conquering nation introduced prisoners from other lands, which led to intermarriage with the few Israelites. This blending of the races produced the people known as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Jesus The Spirit Of Prophecy

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 24, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,436 views

    Jesus the Spirit of Prophecy

    Acts 2:14-21, “14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16No, this is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Rejoicing In The Word

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,332 views

    Today we’re going to focus on the impact of the Word on our lives when we read it, study it and act on it. When you allow the word to penetrate your life on a daily basis, it has the power to transform. We see several things the Word can do in your life.

    Rejoicing in the WORD Nehemiah 8: 9-18 A young girl became a Christian in a revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her grandfather yelled at her, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just joined the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Why You Need To Read Your Bible

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,622 views

    We must have more than just a working knowledge of God’s Word in our lives.

    Why You Need to Read Your Bible September 22, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must have more than just a working knowledge of God’s Word in our lives. Focus Passage: Acts 17:10-12 Introduction: While studying in the Holy Lands, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marvin Penner avatar

    Predestination Series

    Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    An exposition of Ephesians 1: 3 - 5.

    Eph. 1: 3-5 Predestination Meeting Creek Oct. 1/00 Opposing forces demonstration: Have two people sit back to back with arms interlocked and then stand up using co-operation. Then have one or the other try to stand up without the help of the other Everything in God’s creation works that way - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W. Alderman avatar

    He Leadeth Me--He Maketh Me Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    This is a study showing the shepherd-sheep relationship.

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD "HE MAKETH ME – HE LEADETH ME" TEXT: Psalm 23:2 ; John 10:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This second verse shows the difference ways that He teaches His sheep. Notice the contrasting nature in which He teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #7b - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation - Continued Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,757 views

    Continuation of Class #7a

    A. Eight Rules of Hermeneutics 1. Rule of Context a). The three most important rules of interpretation are context, context, and context! Context is the first and most important principle for accurate interpretation. A word can only mean what the original author meant. A text out of context ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Bolin avatar

    What About What The Bible Doesn't Say

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    what we eat is irrelevant-- but how our actions affect others in the body is not irrelevant.

    In our scriptures this morning, Paul moves now to a heated Corinthian dispute over an issue of doctrine. Should Christians eat meat from animals that have been offered first to pagan deities, and can they take part in a dinner party the host dedicates to a god or goddess? Doesn’t it seem peculiar, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist