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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Jesus’ Light Helps Us See Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 2, 2021
     | 2,734 views

    This passage is complicated and challenging. This sermon attempts to cut it down to the four interactions and what is going in each. What's the key to seeing Jesus' light?

    - This is a very challenging passage. There is a lot going on here in general. There are questions and answers that don’t always flow from one another. There are a lot of theological statements that are not easily processed. - When you add it all up, there’s a lot to handle here. I struggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Caged Spirit Series

    Contributed by Freedom Obanijesu on May 31, 2020
     | 3,965 views

    What are these “spirits in prison”? Many people reading the word “spirits” in this passage translate it in their minds to dead people who supposedly live now (as spirits) in a prison.

    1 Peter 3:19 : The spirits in prison Some time ago, I got a question from a friend of mine concerning the passage of I Peter 3:19. Let’s read this passage together with verses 18 and 20: I Peter 3:18-20 “For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    #21 With Jesus In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 28, 2020
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     | 12,888 views

    Mark records the story of the calming of the storm to prove Jesus.’ deity But it also is a picture of believers during trials. This message exegetes the passage and then explores the metaphoric value of the story.

    #21 With Jesus in the Storm Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 28, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Deals With Criticism

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 5, 2021
     | 2,760 views

    Having read the Gospel passage I found myself asking the question How do we deal with criticism? And Should we complain as much as we do?

    Having read the Gospel passage I found myself asking the question How do we deal with criticism? How do we deal with complaints Should we complain as much as we do? Story This reminds me of the story about a Trappist monk. Trappist monks take a vow of silence and in this particular monastery ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 6, 2014
     | 9,679 views

    Do you understand what it means to experience the riches of God's grace in Christ? In this passage we will see something of what God has given to us in Christ.

    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 2 Christ: The Sum of All Ephesians 1:7-12 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Diagnosing The Reason For God’s Wrath Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,607 views

    This passage answers three important questions about God's wrath: 1) What is it? 2) How is it revealed? 3) Why do we deserve it?

    A week ago Friday, a man went to the emergency room at a Dallas hospital with flu like symptoms. Even though he told a nurse that he had recently returned from Liberia, the hospital sent him home. Two days later, after his symptoms continued to worsen, that same man was finally admitted to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Finding Balance"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,070 views

    This is what this passage tells us.  Spiritual growth was not only a priority in the life of Jesus, it was everything.  Jesus taught us how to live a balanced life.

    “Finding Balance” Luke 2:41-52 When we look at the life of Jesus and what the Bible tells us about Him we quickly notice that the majority of what we know is from his adult life…those 3.5 years He spent in ministry. There is of course the story of his birth. Also in the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authentic Christianity In Action

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 7, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,376 views

    In this passage we see Authentic Christian in Action - 1. In the Sacrificial Life of Tabitha, 2. In the Faith/Love of Joppa's disciples and 3. In the Spiritual Courage of the Apostle Peter

    Scripture: Acts 9:36-43; Psalms 23 and John 10:22 - 30 (Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year C) Title: Authentic Christianity in Action Proposition: In Acts 9:36-43 we see Authentic Christian in Action - 1. In the Sacrificial Life of Tabitha/Dorcas, 2. In the Faith/Love of Joppa's ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christ Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,042 views

    As we reflect on Jesus in Mark 8, we come to one of the most basic truths about Jesus, the Essential King Jesus in this passage is: Jesus is the Christ.

    ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: CHRIST MARK 8:27-30 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 8:1-38 [5:37] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.8 INTRODUCTION… Funny Job Titles, blog.ongig.com/job-titles/funny-job-titles/ A job title tells much about the job that a person does. It shares ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Dies For All Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,160 views

    This passage which we have taken for our contemplation has many life values to learn. But let me share with you three practical life lessons.

    Theme: One Dies for all Text: John 11:45-57 Greetings; The Lord is Good and his love endures forever. Joke: “A frog had fallen in love with human girls. No human girl touched him. So, he went to a Prophet. Prophet said: Soon you are going to meet a beautiful young girl who wants to know all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Outline For Acts 18:24-28

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 9, 2023
     | 1,317 views

    This passage, though brief, mentions three believers: Aquila, his wife Priscilla, and Apollos. Aquila and Priscilla heard Apollos and helped him to better understand the Scriptures

    Introduction: This section gives highlights about the ministries of Apollos and Aquila and Priscilla. None of them are mentioned very often after this passage but their faithfulness speaks volumes even to us today. Text: Acts 18:24-28, KJV: 24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    Ask, Seek, Knock: The Pathway To Divine Encounter" Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Apr 3, 2024
     | 1,490 views

    In our text, Jesus imparts several profound lessons that are referred to as the "Ask, Seek, Knock" passage, encapsulate fundamental principles that transcend time and culture.

    Title: “Ask, Seek, Knock: The Pathway to Divine Encounter" Text: (Matthew 7:7-12) “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Way Of Discipleship: Embracing The Cross Luke 9:23-24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,419 views

    Today, we delve into the heart of discipleship as we explore Luke 9:23-24. This passage challenges us to embrace the transformative power of truth in our lives.

    The Way of Discipleship: Embracing the Cross Luke 9:23-24 Introduction: Today, we delve into the heart of discipleship as we explore Luke 9:23-24. This passage challenges us to embrace the transformative power of truth in our lives. Let's begin by reading the words of Jesus in Luke 9:23-24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Stewardship (3 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022
     | 1,236 views

    Again we would like to turn our attention to those passages in the Bible that deal with our being stewards of the money God has blessed us with.

    I would like to remind you that stewardship is taught in both the OLD and the NEW TESTAMENTS. In Matthew 23, Jesus rebuked the scribes and Pharisees for what they were NOT DOING, while recognizing what THEY WERE DOING. He noted that they were careful to tithe of every plant that produced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Ruth (1 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 2,985 views

    In this scripture passage, I want to show you a family that lived among God’s people, and then due to some hard times, they packed up and moved to Moab.

    You might be saying, “So what!” people move from one city to another all the time! That is correct, but anytime we find something in the Word of God, it is there for a reason. WHAT IS THE REASON GOD PUT THIS FAMILY IN THE SCRIPTURES? God placed them in the holy scriptures that we might learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist