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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Jacob The Spiritual Giver Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
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    Jacob told them his testimony: what you were like before salvation, what you did to receive Christ and how you were changed.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 48:1-22 1. What can a “poor” grandfather give to a son who has everything? 2. What can an absentee grandfather give to children he seldom sees? 3. What can a physically weak grandfather give to his grandchildren? 4. What can a grandfather give, who has nothing left to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of ‘as’.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 2, 2023
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    The Midianites were very cruel to Israel. These Hebrews were so frightened, they lived in caves and dens to hide from the Midianites. -The power of 'as'.

    The Power Of ‘As’. Ephesians 5:1NKJV Don’t let the broken promises of this world keep you from believing the promises of God. God will always act, “...according to His promise” (2 Peter 3:13). Don’t let the broken promises of this world keep you from believing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Faithful

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 6, 2024
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    Today we’re celebrating the “faithfulness of God.” We’re going to look at 5 ways God is faithful and then see reasons why we should be faithful.

    GOD IS FAITHFUL Deut. 7:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 4 AFRICAN PROVERBS 1. “Before you hunt an elephant, consider whether you’re up to the test.” 2. “When you’re sent to clean the chicken, that’s not to say it’s yours.” 3. “The slippery rock can’t make you fall twice.” 4. “The nights that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Did The Holy Spirit Empower Only 12 Disciples On The Day Of Pentecost?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 1, 2022
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    There is a teaching in the church that on the Day of Pentecost, only the 12 Disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, and not all of the 120 who were in the Upper Room - A Two-Part Message

    There is a teaching in the church that on the Day of Pentecost, only the 12 Disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, and not all of the 120 who were in the Upper Room, including Mary, the surrogate mother of Jesus. (Sidebar - Some people use the term "ghost" from the King James ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wealthiest Place On Earth

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 3, 2024
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    Where is the wealthiest place on earth? The Cemetery! Why the cemetery? Because in the cemetery are books that were never written, and cures that were never discovered. Money never spent.

    Die Empty – R. Neal Gracey May 5, 2019 Where is the wealthiest place on earth? The Cemetery! Why the cemetery? Because in the cemetery are books that were never written, and cures that were never discovered. The graveyard is filled with music, we’ve never heard. The cemetery is filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter - Celebrating His Victory!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 14, 2020
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    They were filled with joy! They were celebrating His resurrection! And this morning I want us to celebrate, too – to celebrate His victory over 2 terrible foes.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10; John 14:1-3 A. Today is Easter Sunday, & all over the world people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Indulgences: Grace Or Scandal? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2017
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    When pious Germans dropped money in Tetzel’s collection plate, they were doing so out of love, or maybe fear, but they were intending to do good.

    Thursday of 30th Week in Course All souls day We shall all die, but what then? That is perhaps the key question of human existence. As Christians, we believe that the Father did not abandon us to the effects of original sin, and He does not leave us writhing in our personal sin. Instead, He, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    There's Something In The Air

    Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Jun 17, 2003
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     | 7,237 views

    The cross affected a great number of people. Most of whom were obvious. But its most profound impact was on the not so obvious.

    INTRODUCTION: About 3 years ago Connie and I attended a family reunion in Roswell, N.M. We had a good time but one thing sticks out in my mind about that reunion. It was a side trip we took to see a musical about some of the folklore surrounding the Roswell area. The story is told that in or around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extent And Effect Of The Flood - Part 2 (Lessons On Genesis)

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2019
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    In spite of the devastation on the outside, Noah and His family and the animals were safe and secure inside the ark.

    A PATIENT FAMILY No matter how they felt, or how much the ark was tossed on the waters, they were safe in God’s will. Patiently they waited for God to complete His work and put them back on the earth. Noah and his family spent one year and seventeen days in the ark, and even though they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extent And Effect Of The Flood - Part 2 (Lessons On Genesis)

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2019
     | 2,010 views

    In spite of the devastation on the outside, Noah and His family and the animals were safe and secure inside the ark.

    A PATIENT FAMILY No matter how they felt, or how much the ark was tossed on the waters, they were safe in God’s will. Patiently they waited for God to complete His work and put them back on the earth. Noah and his family spent one year and seventeen days in the ark, and even though they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Good People Suffer?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2015
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     | 10,340 views

    This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

    11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Signs Of The End Times: Be Watchful And Be Alert Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023
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     | 3,340 views

    Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza strip recently. In a few short hours, over 1,400 had lost their lives. 3,400 were injured. 199 people were kidnapped.

    On Saturday October 7th 2023 the nation of Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza strip. The attack involved thousands of rockets, men launches themselves through the air on hang-gliders, as well as complex breaches of the fences protecting Israel from the Gaza strip. In a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Deceived Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,331 views

    What would you do if you were in the place of the people of the region of Gibeon, knowing your cities were the next in line for this invading horde of people who marched around fortresses until the walls fell down, if you were facing an invader who seem

    Deceived! Text: Joshua 9 Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, Israel’s promise Land, gives us some great life lessons about how to own God’s promises! Last week, I spoke to you from the 7th chapter about the importance of keeping the covenant with God and how our choices, both good and bad, have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Constant Battle But, Everlasting Victory!

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 17, 2014
     | 5,147 views

    We all were identified with Adam and Eve. It’s because of the sinful nature of Adam and Eve we were identified with them. We were married to their nature so to speak. But, now we have Christ and we have a new identity.

    Constant battle but, everlasting victory! Romans 7:1 Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? 2 For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking For? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    Have you found what you’re looking for? The people in our passage today thought they found what they were looking for in Jesus. But He wouldn’t have anything to do with them. Why was that? Because they were looking for a king, but they were looking for

    One of the most popular music groups over the past 25 years has been a band called U2. The lead singer of U2 is a man named Bono. It seems like every couple of years it gets reported that Bono is a professing Christian. I don’t know whether he is or not. I do know that several years ago, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist