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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Presenting The Gospel From The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 31, 2015
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    The truthfulness of Christianity is made unbreakable because of Old Testament prophecy.

    How do you present the Gospel to someone who places Christianity as one of many religious options? Such a person might be an agnostic, a secular humanist, a Jewish friend, or a person practicing any number of religious beliefs. We see our faith very differently from the way others see it. From ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Absentminded Professor Spreads Falsehoods Regarding Science & Religion

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 24, 2014
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    Absentminded Professor Spreads Falsehoods Regarding Science & Religion

    Throughout much of the modern era, one of the main slugfests with the draw of a Hulk Hogan and Rowdy Roddy Piper cage match of the 1980's has been the ongoing dispute between so-called science and religion Proponents of each side of the debate contend that their own viewpoint is the foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    True Friends Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 27, 2021
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    Without Jesus we are paralyzed with sin

    Introduction What would you do to help a friend in need? There are moments in my life when I was helped by my friends and I had an opportunity to be a help to a friend in need and there are moments in my life when a friend has been there for me. There’s always helping with things like moving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 26, 2024
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    In Matthew 16, we have the exact words you and I need to use when answering the question: Who is Jesus? The words that need to come out of our mouths are: “Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.”

    M16: WHO IS JESUS? MATTHEW 16:13-20 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION Answering the question: “Who Is Jesus?” is one of the most important questions we can answer. How we answer this question determines: … our religion … our worldview … how we read the Bible … our soul’s ultimate destination once we die … ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Revelation Lesson #2 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 6, 2024
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    A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John.

    I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. DISCLAIMER: I am not a university trained Theologian. I do not believe one must have a college degree to understand the prophecy of Jesus Christ through the Apostle John. Furthermore, I beg you to not take my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Hearing God

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 29, 2023
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    In your life and studies of the scriptures, do you hear God? I mean, do you really hear God speaking to you or is the idea of hearing God an illusion?

    In your life and studies of the scriptures, do you hear God? I mean, do you really hear God speaking to you or is the idea of hearing God an illusion? Often we forget, God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4:24. Therefore, to hear God, which Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Three Resp0nses To The Gospel

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 2, 2006
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    The three responses to Paul’s message in Athens are essentially the same as we see today.

    THE THREE RESP0NSES TO THE GOSPEL “And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, while others said, "We will hear you again on this matter." So Paul departed from among them. However, some men joined him and believed.” Acts 17:32-34 NKJV The Athenian crowd seemingly enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If Jesus Had Not Risen From The ?

    Contributed by Arthur Good on Nov 25, 2002
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    What if there had been no resurrection? How miserable would our lives be? Thoughts to ponder on Resurrection Sunday.

    WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT RISEN FROM THE ? 1 Corinthians 15:12:22 (NLT), Matthew 28:1-8, Mark 16:1-7, Luke 24:1-7, 20:1-10, Acts 2:22-36 Introduction: One of the most vital points of our Christian faith is that of Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the . If the sacrifice of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keys To Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
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    Seeing A.J. enter the auditorium during the conference, I mouthed a silent prayer. My message included historical facts about Islam gleaned from Muslim scholars. I presented the basic beliefs of Islam, and critiqued the religion’s violent beginnings. I

    Keys to Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience by Alex McFarland His name was “A.J.,” a 20-something immigrant to the U.S. from a predominantly Muslim country. He was very friendly, and worked at a certain sub shop that my wife and I frequented. A.J. would sometimes sit with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What We Do With Jesus After He Has Died?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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    Joseph of Arimathae shows how we are to react to Christ when He does not seem to come through and when our hope seems lost.

    Introductory Considerations 1. This day is the darkest day the world has ever seen - the day when the Son of God died on a cross because of our sin. 2. In our tenebrae presentation, the disciples are following Jesus and His ministry is going well - but as we will soon see, they will all leave him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    An Introduction To Our Origins

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 8, 2004
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    Over the last 200 years this book has taken it’s hardest shots and still it stands tall for us today!But while some scoff at its content, others savor every word because of its value to civilization.

    “An Introduction To Our Origins” Vince Lombardi is the Hall of Fame football coach who produced one NFL championship team after another. The secret to his success was that every year in spring training, he would start the season off by holding up a football in front of his team and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Antioch Concept

    Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 21, 2002
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    A challenge to the Church, to take up where the church at Antioch left off, the task: the unfinished business of taking the Gospel to the ends of the Earth!

    Percentage of new church members who have come from another church: 80 -- Pentecostal Evangel, 3/210/92. "To Verify," Leadership. The church is the only cooperative society in the world that exists for the benefit of its nonmembers. -- William Temple, Leadership, Vol. 5, no. 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Cook avatar

    Four Lessons In The Crossing Of Jordan

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Feb 12, 2003
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    This is an outline provides useful lessons for crossing the Jordans of the Christian life.

    “Four Lessons Learned in the Crossing of Jordan” Joshua 3:1-17 Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text B. There are many Jordans that must be crossed in our lives. C. We must first decide what to do with Christ – Accept or Reject D. After salvation, there are many more Jordans to cross – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    Shall He Find Faith?

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006
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    To know why it shall be very hard to find people of faith when He comes back, let’s look at a model story in the Bible of someone converting and joining the faith. The story of Philip and the Ethiopian in Acts 8.

    1stBBC Shall He find faith? Luke 18:8 I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? To know why it shall be very hard to find people of faith when He comes back, let’s look at a model story in the Bible of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Duplicate A Donkey's Duty

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
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    A donkey on Palm Sunday sets an example for us to live by

    - FRANCIS (1950) Behind enemy lines in Burma, G.I. "Peter" Donald O’Connor is rescued by a talking mule named Francis. Peter’s claim that his four-legged pal speaks. Peter is placed in a padded cell before the pair are recognized for their heroic deeds. - Six more films follow 1950-1956 Movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist