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  • Les Puryear avatar

    Is The Bible The Word Of God? Series

    Contributed by Les Puryear on Jan 8, 2020
     | 5,888 views

    Reasons why the Bible is the Word of God

    A new minister was asked to teach a boys' Sunday School class when the regular teacher was absent. He decided to see what they knew about the Bible, so he asked them who knocked down the walls of Jericho. The boys immediately began denying that they did it, and the preacher was appalled at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So That

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 13, 2014
     | 3,009 views

    The primary idea is the importance of the Bible and particularly how the Bible can ensure that we are well equipped to deal with anything that we face in our own lives and in the culture

    Good morning. Happy New Year! I suspect some of you might be working on some goals. Some of you may be thinking about getting serious about saving some money so you can buy that new car, that new house, that new set of golf clubs. Right? Some of you are maybe thinking about taking a class or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God’s Word!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 26, 2012
     | 6,477 views

    God's Word it's not just for Sunday's anymore!

    Psalm 119:11-Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Proverbs 30:5-Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. 2 Timothy 3:16-All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasing God - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 4, 2017
     | 14,788 views

    Cultivating a Desire to Please God. We will attempt to answer these questions… Why should we want to please God? How can I stir up a passion in me to make pleasing God a priority? How can I influence others to want to please God?

    INTRODUCTION Today we are going to talk about Cultivating a Desire to Please God. We will attempt to answer these questions… • Why should we want to please God? • How can I stir up a passion in me to make pleasing God a priority? • How can I influence others to want to please God? We will begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    How To Understand The Bible

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
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    A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers providing guidance on Bible study and not just reading but receiving the Word of God.

    Take God's Word and turn to James chapter one would you please. And in a moment we're going to begin reading in verse twenty one. James one twenty one. You will never be a growing Christian without a knowledge of the Word of God. May that sink in. You will never be a growing Christian without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3dare To Study The Bible Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    We deepen the study beyond reading to Bible Study.

    #3 Dare to read the Bible By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of this is repetition or purpose. Repetition is a literary tool to stress important points. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Love The Word

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026
     | 271 views

    A new year. A new goal. To be a church of the Word.

    A New Year in the Bible 2 Tim 3:16-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 1-06-2026 Learning to Read I became a Christian on December 31, 1990. Soon afterward, my brother, who worked at a Christian bookstore bought me a NIV Study Bible with my name on it. I treasured that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Reading? Then You Are Lost!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 6, 2016
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     | 8,987 views

    People today are being enslaved and deceived because they are lacking in knowledge...in particular the knowledge of the Word of God!

    Not Reading? Then you are lost! 8-7-31 Kelly Durant Psalm 119:105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 2. You have often heard it said that the Bible is like a map, and if you use it, you will know from where you started, and to where you need to go to navigate in life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Is The Bible Reliable? Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 1, 2019
     | 5,037 views

    Kicking off our Christianity 101 series exploring the basics of Christianity, we look at why we can trust the Bible as our standard of faith and conduct.

    Is the Bible Reliable? Christianity 101 Series CCCAG September 1st, 2019 Intro: Today we begin our Christianity 101 series. Part of the format of this series is that at the end of the each message, we will have a Q&A session regarding that lesson first, and then open it up for other questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reading The Owner's Maual Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy

    September 7 & 8, 2002 2 Timothy 3:10-17 “Reading the Owner’s Manual” The Ford Motor Company was incorporated and began production of the model A in 1903. As one would expect, they were pretty simple vehicles. There were really very few moving parts, they were open air cars and their top ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Find The Book

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Jun 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    We should open the Word and read it and do what it teaches.

    Find the Book II Kings 22:8-11 8And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it. 9And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 29, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 8,388 views

    I briefly look at some of the main reasons why people don’t read the bible then show why those reasons aren’t valid. I conclude with three things the bible will help a person do.

    What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Two of our greatest presidents said some pretty important statements about the Bible. George Washington said, “It is impossible to righteously govern the world without God and the Bible.” President Ronald Reagan said, “Within the covers of one single book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Cross?

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 29, 2023
     | 1,716 views

    A Sermon for A Good Friday Service combines three of the Gospel accounts into one for scripture reading at the beginning.

    INTRODUCTION: Beginning first with Matthew 27:33-44 New International Version (NIV) 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Read 'em And Weep

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    This week we will address the emotional area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus.

    7UP: Read ‘Em and Weep John 11:33-35 September 21, 2008 This week we are going to address the emotional area of our lives that we need to give over to God. Of the seven areas that we are to give up to God (7UP to God), these is probably one of the most desperately needed areas for people. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Read My Lips Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    What does Jesus want us to put into practice (Matthew 7:24) so that we will be attractive bait? This week: A Promise Means Something; Giving, and Faith

    Sermon for 9/14/2003 Matthew 7:24 Introduction: A. The only President ever to fulfill all of his promises was James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. President Nixon with the Watergate scandal. George Bush, Sr. said, “Read my lips, no new taxes.” President Clinton, “I did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ