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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Righeousness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011
     | 5,655 views

    Judgment is based not on how religiuos we are, but rather on how loving we are.

    Matthew 25:31-46 “Righteousness” INTRODUCTION For my recreational reading, I often like to pick up a good murder mystery. I enjoy getting involved in the twists and tangles of the plot—all the time trying to deduce who was the murderer. When I get to the last pages, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2013
     | 928 views

    Faith is Obedience to God's Word

    Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith February 10, 2013 A. BECOMING A FAITH-WALKER “So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Step Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
     | 4,837 views

    Why God leads us into problems.

    A. BECOMING A FAITH-WALKER “So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. Then Abram took Sarai his wife and Lot, his brother’s son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loneliness After Death Of A Loved One Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2019
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    After the death of a departed believer, we mourn for ourselves. We must look to our own spiritual health and growth.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Grief is like isolation when someone close dies and we are left without them. 2. Death is final, no re-runs, no GPS, re-calibrations. 3. Death is like losing a limb, it never grows back and you miss it every time you need it. 4. Four steps to grief: a. Loneliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thy Rod And Staff Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019
     | 4,590 views

    Two powerful helpers: the rod and staff.

    A. INTRODUCTION: TWO POWERFUL HELPERS 1. This world is not our home, there is little comfort, but the Lord has, “a rod and staff to comfort you.” 2. Usually, people think “rod and staff” are the same thing. But each is a different instrument. 3. The word “rod” is more than a stick; it is a club ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commissioned With The Power Of Jesus Resurrected

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 8, 2018
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     | 5,369 views

    The resurrected Jesus appears to His disciples

    Mid-week Message/Devotion April 8, 2018 Commissioned with the Power of Jesus Resurrected John 20:19-31 We begin reading today’s gospel message and immediately get a very vivid picture of fear and confusion. The disciples are gathered together behind locked doors. They are very afraid that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guilty Or Not Guilty

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 16, 2012
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    Sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

    John 6: 51 – 58 / Guilty or Not Guilty Intro: The conversation went something like this after the alarm clock was turned off after the first buzz. “Dear, you must get up. It is time to get ready for church.” --- “But, I don’t want to go to church this Sunday. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paying The Temple Tax Lesson 19 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2016
     | 8,607 views

    We must do what we are commanded to do even though we are not able to do it. God will do through us and begin only what only God can do.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE DILEMMA “On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, ‘Doesn’t your teacher pay the Temple tax?’ ‘Yes, he does,’ Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday At Home

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 7, 2020
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    A guide for those who are shut in due to many different reasons during this paschal season.

    GOOD FRIDAY at HOME Choose some appropriate music to play in the background if you wish, but silence is preferable. If there are two or more of you, you may wish to have one say the lead part and another say the second part. If alone, just say both parts out loud or read them to yourself. Christ ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Participate In Fasting?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 28, 2022
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    In this passage of Scripture, God was asking the people why they had fasted. They were urged to be merciful and just people. Do our actions resemble the actions of the Jews from our reading?

    In verses 1-7: For the past 70 years, individuals had been holding a fast in August to recollect the annihilation of Jerusalem. Since Jerusalem was being rebuilt, they went to the Temple to inquire as to whether they needed to proceed with this yearly fast. God did not address their inquiry ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Elijah Prays: Announces No Rain Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
     | 1,509 views

    Let God use you as a witness, as He used Elijah.

    “And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.’” 1 Kings 17:1, NKJV A. INTRODUCTION 1. Tishbite means, stranger or one alone or solitary. 2. Gilead means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracle 8: Jesus The Provider Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,162 views

    Miracle of the 153 fish.

    Jesus The Provider John 21:1-14 Miracle of the 153 Fish 1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Egypts Land.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,275 views

    Israel in Egypt. The sending of Moses and Aaron.

    IN EGYPT’S LAND. Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:23-26, Psalm 105:45b. PSALM 105:1. There is a call to “give thanks to the LORD.” It is always appropriate to remember and acknowledge the LORD’s gracious dealings with us. Then there is an exhortation to “call upon His name.” We offer our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider The Interest Of Others

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 26, 2024
     | 195 views

    God’s Big Idea: Put aside jealousy and pride and humble yourself before God and each other; we are all God’s creation.

    Message: There are many and varied reasons to consider the interests of others ahead of our own. If you are a child of God, the main reason is your belief in an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-seeing God who loves all His creation. Secondly, we must be obedient to His word. The God we serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Twelve Curses (Deuteronomy 27)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 13, 2025
     | 353 views

    Are curses pronounced under the law removed in Christ? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 27.

    Are curses given under the law forever valid or can we be redeemed from them? Can Christians come under a curse? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 27. What kind of monument were they to erect on Mount Ebal? Now Moses, with the elders of Israel, commanded the people, saying: “Keep all the commandments ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist