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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Inner Circle Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 23, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 13 to 19

    Mark 3: 13 – 19 The Inner Circle 13 And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. 14 Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, 15 and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    #1 Shake It Off

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2014
     | 6,787 views

    Sometimes life and ministry seems to tax the joy and hope out of the believer. The attacks seem to come from every side. Am I wrong? Am I in the wrong place? Problems? Hang on, if the snake bites, shake it into the fire and go on.

    #1. SHAKE IT OFF, GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PAUL WAS ASSURED NO MATTER WHAT THE ENEMY MUSTERED AGAINST HIM, GOD HAD A PLAN... YOU ARE GOING TO ROME... FEAR NOT... YOUR MINISTRY WILL THRIVE UNTIL GOD IS FINISHED... Acts 23:11 (KJV) And the night following the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Basket Journey!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 4, 2014
     | 3,256 views

    Friend, who said being a Christian and serving God are easy? The battle begins now!

    Basket journey! 2 Corinthians 11:33”…but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his hands.” Well, when we travel in a train, we call it train journey, can I call this ‘basket journey’ because Paul travels down the window to the ground in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Model By Example

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015
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     | 11,085 views

    1 Thessalonians 1

    MODEL BY EXAMPLE (1 THESSALONIANS 1) Seeing her two sons fighting over the last piece of pizza the mother said, "You boys should be acting more like Jesus, if He were here He would give His brother the last piece" The older brother looked at his younger sibling and said, ""Marty, you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When People Turn Away

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2020
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    People whom you think would come with you would not show up one day! Caveat! We got to have our hearts strengthened and you need to have the fortitude to move on without ‘such people’ .......

    When people turn away – part 1 2 Timothy 1:15” You are aware of the fact that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. 2 Timothy 1: 16 - The Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains; 17 but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persecution Never Stop Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020
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    Down through the Christian History, it has been a system to work against the Christians and missionaries. They had been ill-treated, threatened, and persecuted, many at times with severe hatred, enmity, and jealous for the simple reason, they believe in true God.

    Acts 5:27-42 Persecution Never Stopped 5:27-28 Threat from Sanhedrin 5:29-33 Apostles Response 5:33-39 Gamaliel Speaks 5:40-42 Apostles Carry out the Ministry Acts 5:27-28 Threat from Sanhedrin Down ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Administration And Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020
     | 2,344 views

    The newly accepted believers made a complaint in the early Church, and they expected Apostles would visit them and care for them. There was a cultural clash based on ethnicity, and language, and background of their previous identity.

    Acts 6:1-7 Administration and Spirituality 6:1 Complaints of Believers 6:2-4 Concentrations of Apostles 6:5-6 Contributions of Deacons 6:7 Contours of the Church Acts 6:1 Complaints of Believers The newly accepted believers made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Men Arrest God Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 3, 2013
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     | 5,428 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 22: 39 – 53

    Luke 22: 39 – 53 Men Arrest God 39 Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. 40 When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41 And He was withdrawn from them about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Called To This Rock Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 7, 2013
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     | 17,476 views

    Even though this world is not our home, Jesus has called us to be his witnesses while we are here.

    Called To This Rock Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Today we are beginning a new series on the Book of 1 Peter that I have entitled, "Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down World." 2. Peter was expertly qualified to speak about living right side up. a. He was a follower of Jesus almost from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reasons For Five-Fold Ministries

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013
     | 5,843 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the reasons for the 5-fold ministries? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the intentions of GOD for the 5-fold ministries. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:12 (Amplified Bible) His intention was

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the reasons for the 5-fold ministries? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the intentions of GOD for the 5-fold ministries. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:12 (Amplified Bible) His intention was the perfecting and the full equipping of the saints (His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Broke Preachers

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,478 views

    Peter and John were just two broke preachers but they were God’s preachers and that's what made the difference.

    Introduction: When Jesus called on His disciples, He did not sit them down one by one to negotiate their salary. He did not ask them for a resume, He did not ask them for a reference because no one knew them better than He did. There’s no explanation in the Bible as why He chose His twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved: The Character & Personality Of John

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 2,483 views

    He was the sage who wrote the most beautiful, eloquent, and theologically deep description of the life of Jesus. He followed Jesus all the way to the cross when the rest of the disciples fled.

    He was the sage who wrote the most beautiful, eloquent, and theologically deep description of the life of Jesus. He followed Jesus all the way to the cross when the rest of the disciples fled. He was so humble and self-effacing that he only mentioned himself in his gospel account as ‘the disciple ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 1: Introduction

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021
     | 2,786 views

    This is the first segment of a multi lesson study on 1 Peter. In part 1, a brief discussion of the circumstances surrounding the writing of 1 Peter is discussed followed by an exposition of the first two verses.

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 1: Introduction 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction We live in difficult times here today in America. In other parts of the world, persecution is far greater for the sake of Jesus Christ. The future shows that persecution is likely to increase. We do take a moment to rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Seventeen Percent Or The Seventy-Two? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2023
     | 1,131 views

    Frodo from Lord of the Rings is great fiction, but Jesus is the Risen King of the Universe.

    Sunday After Easter 2023 A couple of years ago, Rasmussen surveyed Americans and found that seventy-two out of every hundred Americans believe that Jesus is Son of God and raised from the dead. Seventeen percent definitely deny that. Thomas the Apostle, after being told of Christ’s physical rising ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Paul’s Witness To The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 22, 2023
     | 2,598 views

    The fourth major testimony of Christ's resurrection listed was that of the apostle Paul himself. He was a special and unique witness of the risen Lord.

    [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 8-11 PAUL’S WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION [Acts 9:1–8, 17] The first eleven verses of chapter 15 reviews evidence or the proof of Jesus' resurrection, [a truth the Corinthians already believed (vv. 1, 11)]. For it is on the foundation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist