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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 22, 2019
     | 5,014 views

    A Great Quest was recorded in Luke 11:1 that one of the unnamed Disciples of Jesus said to him “Master teach us to pray”. John the Baptist taught his disciples on prayer, Master now you teach us to Pray?

    Theme: Prayer Life of Jesus Text: Heb.5:7-10 Joke: One believer skipped a Sunday service and went for hunting. As he met with a Lion he lost his balance and fallen and caught in a branch of a tree. The ferocious Lion charging at him from a distance, and he couldn't move. He prayed "Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Meaning Of Jesus’ Baptism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
     | 10,022 views

    A LOOK AT SOME OF THE REASONS THAT JESUS WAS BAPTISED

    THE MEANING OF JESUS’ BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:1-17 I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES ABOUT BAPTISM OVER THE YEARS. A YOUNG MINISTER NAMED JAY UTLEY TOLD THIS STORY OF HIS FIRST BAPTISM. THE PERSON HE WAS BAPTIZING WAS ALSO A YOUNG MAN, BUT IT HAD BEEN A NUMBER OF YEARS SICE JAY WAS BAPTIZED AND WONDERED HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Good Friday Happened.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 1, 2021
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     | 2,822 views

    Uses Scriptures to walk through what Good Friday is to us. This is a text I sent out to all of my Congregations to arrive in their text boxes at 3pm Friday.

    Why do we call it Good Friday? Etymology. "Good Friday" comes from the obsolete sense "pious, holy" of the word "good". Good Friday This is Good Friday and you should be receiving this at 3 p.m.. This is a reminder of what Jesus did for us: Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Cambridge avatar

    How To Study The Bible (2)

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    Many people are not studying the Bible because they don’t know how! This outline offers some guidelines. This is essentially the same as How To Study The Bile but goes into a little more depth.

    How To Study The Bible Guidelines Introduction "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15) There are many who do not study God’s word because they don’t know how. This lesson offers a few brief ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Lord, Why Did They Have To Die?" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
     | 4,980 views

    Job was a very righteous man. In fact the Bible says that he was blameless and that he feared God and stayed away from evil. A messenger shows up and gives him all kinds of bad news. Your oxen are dead. So are your sheep. Now your servants are dead.

    “Lord why did THEY have to die?” Luke 7:11-16 The time of year was Christmas and my family and I were gathering together to celebrate. We were at my mother’s home in Arkansas. My sister came in; she had her son with her. He was about to turn one. I asked where her husband and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Land Of Iraq In The Light Of The Bible

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,018 views

    According to Genesis, present day Iraq is located in the region associated with the early days of civilization. According to Revelation, it shall be uniquely associated with the final days of this generation.

    THE LAND OF IRAQ IN THE LIGHT OF THE BIBLE "Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it divided and became four rivers. The name of the first is Pishon; it flows around the whole land of Havilah, where, there is gold. The gold of that land is good; the bdellium and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Bible Views Marriage

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    With Valentine’s day coming, and confusion about marriage let’s have affirmation that marriage is good and is forever and probe the question of dating.

    How the Bible Views Marriage Valentine’s Day is coming up – day of luv… romance, dating, marriage… Much of our culture is preaching love and intimacy without commitment. Time is ripe for us to reaffirm marriage to stem the tide of our culture’s influence and to prevent broken hearts, cold feet at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jim Mooney avatar

    How To Benefit From The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 15,010 views

    God’s word is the source of our Chrisyian faith, this sermon will instruct Believers on how to get the most from it.

    HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THE BIBLE Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 5 James 1:19-27 Our lives are to be governed and controlled by the word of God, The Bible. Yet there are many in churches through out America the are governed and controlled by their fears, doubt, unbelief, wrong emotions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Bible Is Hard To Understand Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    3rd of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Title is self explanitory.

    Military Doublespeak: A rotating wing aircraft suffered a hard landing due to the stress failure of a helical hexiform rotating compression device (A helicopter crashed because a bolt broke). Huh? Sometimes things are hard to understand. Sometimes important things are hard to understand—like ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Plan Of Salvation Through The Bible

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 2, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,397 views

    From Gen 3:15 to John 3:16 salvation has always been by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone - plus nothing! Three-part Message series.

    PART ONE - THE AUTHORITY AND SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” (Rom 1:20 NIV) The Cosmos is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible Is Inspired Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 9, 2016
     | 4,296 views

    We have the opportunity to allow the word of God to change us.

    June 12, 2016 Morning Worship   Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17   Subject: The Authority of Scripture Title: The Bible is Inspired Part 2       Last week we began a series on the authority of the Scriptures.  When I talk about the authority of scripture, what I mean is this:   Can we really trust the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Cook avatar

    Experiencing Revival Through The Bible

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    God's word changes lives of those who desire it.

    Intro: Can God’s Word bring real life change to people today? The Bible is the living Word of God (Heb. 4:12). It is infallible and has God Almighty as its Author. This book is called the “Word of life” and brings strong hope to those who believe it. Illus: In Genesis – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James H Boyd avatar

    Bible Keys To Victorious Prayer

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Jul 15, 2023
     | 1,931 views

    We are going to look at what is commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer."

    A little boy prayed for God to give him a new bicycle. He prayed every night. On the first night, he told Jesus “If you get me a new bike, I will never scream or yell again.” On the second night, he told Him “If you get me a new bike, I will be nice to my siblings forever.” On the third night, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • John Young avatar

    The Bible Is Applicable-Part 5 Series

    Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    In order to experience the wonder of God’s Word we must do three things: Receive it, repond to it and reflect it.

    One winter morning in San Diego, after Paul had wandered many miles along the waterfront, in a daze, he turned wearily toward his hotel room. He had been drinking heavily for weeks. His mind was tortured by the thoughts of the wife and four children whom he had deserted. Only the day before, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas McCracken avatar

    Now That's The God Of The Bible!

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,788 views

    While there are many god's worshipped today, only the God of the Bible is able to demonstrate His power and love in such a way that compels humanity to stand back in amazement and awe saying "Now That's The God Of The Bible!"...

    Now That is the God of the Bible! Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Archeologists have unearthed and discovered over 1,000 temples designed to host collective worship to over 5,000 gods and goddesses. The Egyptians, the Sumerians, the Romans, the Greeks, the Assyrians, the Canaanites, the Mayans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist