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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 11 -- Exhortation Against Error (James 1:16) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
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    Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) is from Him (v. 18).

    Tom Lowe 1/30/2021 LESSON 11 -- EXHORTATION AGAINST ERROR (JAMES 1:16) Text: Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. (James: 1:16; KJV) Introduction Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Mar 25, 2024
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    “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Romans 8: 37 NKJV

    “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Romans 8: 37 NKJV Who is a Conqueror? According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, a “Conqueror” is someone who “conquers, one who wins a country in war, subdues or subjugates a people or overcomes an adversary.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognizing Red Flags

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2015
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    What is a red flag? Is it possible to have red flags all around us and refuse to acknowledge the need of change?

    RECOGNIZE THE RED FLAGS #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND RED FLAGS? A. IN MY MINISTRY I WORKED WITH A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY, THAT DID NOT HAVE A LOT OF SELF-CONFIDENCE. She dated a few fellows, but never a long term relationship. I knew her several years. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 27, 2022
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    The betrayers come into the garden of Gethsemane with the force and arms they thought necessary to seize Jesus. He faces this dark hour directly yet with restraint and compassion.

    LUKE 22: 47-53 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] THE BETRAYAL AND ARREST OF JESUS (Matthew 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–50; John 18:3–11) Luke now turns his attention from the spiritual warfare in the Garden to the arrest of Jesus. Satan, finding himself baffled in his attempts to terrify and dissuaded our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prophecy In The Rear View Mirror

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 29, 2002
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    Indeed, to hear that "Christ really did come in A.D. 70" reminds one of those against whom Jesus warned us about.............

    I recently came across a booklet that declared that all prophecy is now only a thing of the past. This booklet stated that the book of Revelation is only a historic account of things long ago fulfilled. We will discuss a few of the points that this booklet in vain tried to make. Perusing thru the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Oscar Winning Performance Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 24, 2025
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    Jesus warns against the hypocrisy which can happen to disciples when they fall into the the spiritual danger of having a righteousness that is being done to be seen by others.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 6:1-18 “An Oscar Winning Performance” Every year in late-February or early March the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences holds a ceremony where the Academy Awards … commonly known as the Oscars … are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Jezebel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
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    Jezebel was a powerful and influential queen, but she used her position for evil. Her story serves as a warning against pride, idolatry, and ungodly influence.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JEZEBEL – EVIL QUEEN, WIFE OF AHAB By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 1 Kings 21:25 "But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up." – Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 16:31-33, 1 Kings 18:4, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    So You Want To Go Back To Egypt PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of perseverance in faith, warning against the temptation to revert to past ways, and encouraging the congregation to move forward in faith, despite challenges and trials.

    Good morning, Church. We all gather here today to explore a passage from the Book of Numbers, a narrative filled with lessons to guide us in our faith journey. As we turn to Numbers 14:1-4, we're confronted with the story of the Israelites contemplating a return to their past in Egypt, a stark ...read more

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    Perilous Times Shall Come Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025
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    The Bible warns us that as we approach the last days, perilous times will come. These are times of great moral decay, spiritual deception, and increasing wickedness.

    PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:1 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." – Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:17-19, Ephesians 5:15-16 INTRODUCTION The Bible warns us that as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 19, 2011
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    A Children's Sunday sermon focusing on the reality of light and the illusion of darkness.

    Today you’ve noticed that we’ve been talking a lot about light. It’s because that is the theme for the summer program this year but also because the concept of light is so important to the church. Jesus used it as a metaphor to describe to people who He was and it still works ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 26, 2023
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    Part 2 in a series of sermons from the short and often neglected letter of Jude. Jude reveals the nature of the false teaching and the character of the false teachers.

    Open back up to Jude. Last week we discussed some introductory matters (vv 1-4). Jude is one of the most neglected books of the Bible because of its brevity, difficult subject matter (judgment of false teachers), and its reference to non-canonical books (we will address that today). Written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Strange Days In Jerusalem (Sermon 1) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 10, 2011
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     | 5,176 views

    EASTER / LENTEN SERIES The cross was the intersection of all the great roads of history, theology and redemption! Time and eternity, God and man, divine sovereignty and human responsibility all intersect at the cross. Is it any wonder that strange things

    Strange Days in Jerusalem The Six Miracles of Calvary Using the theme based on the book, The Six Miracles of Calvary, by William R. Nicholson Series Begins 2/28/2010 SERIES INTRODUCTION Luke 24:13-32 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anxiety

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020
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    A biblical view of anxiety

    INTRODUCTION Everyone is familiar with anxiety; it is a problem of epidemic proportions. The truth is that worry is like a rocking chair it will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere How should the Christian approach the problem of worry? What can we do about it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon 4: From Pleasant To Bitter Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 7, 2019
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    Upon her return to Behtlehem, Naomi told people to stop calling her Naomi, Hebrew for “Pleasant, and to call her “Mara,” (“bitter”). Naomi was bitter against God. This sermon explains why Naomi was wrong and how her sorrow was the prelude for the biggest blessing of her life.

    Sermon 4: From Pleasant to Bitter Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 7, 2019 [PROP: Find a pebble for object lesson in point III. Make sure it’s big enough for all to see.] NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking With The Church And Jesus, Not With Social Media Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2021
     | 1,474 views

    Perverse patterns of thought and will can even mess up your brain chemistry.

    On those times when we open the newspaper or click on the news and immediately are confronted with the evil of the world, we may reflect on how apparent the doctrine of original sin is. We don’t even need special revelation to realize that the tendency of the world is toward selfish behavior and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic