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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Bible - Why Bother? #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019
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     | 2,452 views

    The bible is the account, through poetry, history, song, prophecy, law, wisdom, gospel, letters, homilies of the History of God’s redemption in Christ, an invitation to life in Christ, and the promise of the future victory in Christ. God’s salvation in Jesus is the center of the entire story.

    Last week we focused what is the Bible and how should we interpret it. I put forth the scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live. The week before, we focused on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humanity In The Bible

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 1, 2022
     | 1,277 views

    Who are we? What are we? Why do we exist? What does the Bible say?

    Who are we? What are we? Why do we exist? The Greek word for mankind is ?????p?? (anthropos) and studying what the Bible teaches about humanity is called biblical anthropology. “When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are mere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    It Is Your Bible Use It

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2011
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    We must read the bible in order to serve the Lord better.

    IT IS YOUR BIBLE USE IT David used his bible daily how about you? Psalm 119 1Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. 2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Why The Written Word?

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,069 views

    What a treasure we have in the written Word of God!

    Why the Written Word? Cornwall November 23, 2002 You hear Christian types talking a lot about the Word of God, and it can seem rather unusual in today’s society and environment to hear that. In our western world, where we’ve been steeped in the scientific methods in order to learn things, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    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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    Harvest Festival - Year A Readings

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 24, 2020
     | 6,271 views

    To help us consider why Harvest is so important today

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a youngster I went to cubs, which meant also attending the obligatory parade Sundays, and harvest was one of my favourite services, I knew most of the hymns, many are the ones we continue to sing even in 2020! and the sight of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Bible Reading--Opening One's Eye's, Ear's And Heart" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,122 views

    Reading the Bible on a regular basis is a vital part of nurturing our relationship with Jesus and growing in discipleship.

    Psalm 1:1-6 “Bible Reading—Opening One’s Eyes, Ears, and Heart” INTRODUCTION The Bible is the greatest book ever written is a commonly held belief. More copies of the Bible have been sold than any other book, and the Bible continues to be the top selling book year after year. Nothing even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Allen avatar

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    What do you take with you when you have finished reading the Word of God. Is it just another great novel to you that you read and then place back on the shelf. Of does it serve another purpose in your life?

    How to Get the Most out of Your Bible Reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Intro During Super bowl 37, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie the Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like that bedraggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 20,886 views

    This will help your people every single day...easy to remember outline they’ll never forget!

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Gold Rush - More Precious Than Gold

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,994 views

    King David called the Word of God "more precious than gold." Since it's so precious, we should use this precious resource...

    2011 Gold Rush (More Precious Than Gold) TCF Sermon Text July 17, 2011 If you had a fire that destroyed everything, and you could save just a few things, what would you save? Unfortunately, we have a few families here in this church who understand that question from real-life experience, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Kane avatar

    How Do We Please God? - Pt 3

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,968 views

    We please God when we read, believe, understand, and practice what the Bible says.

    Mark Twain once said, “Never learn to do anything. If you don’t learn, you will always find someone else to do it for you.” This week has been a week of learning for every single one of us. I spent parts of four days at a seminar in Indianapolis and by the second full day had a headache from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Bible 101

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    Five reasons every believer should work toward consistent bible reading

    25, May 2003 Dakota Community Church Bible 101 Introduction: - Is the Bible for ministers only? - Is the Bible a crutch that the weak need to lean on? - Is Bible reading a spiritual point gainer in God’s good book? - Should believers bother to try to read it consistently at all? 2Timothy 2:15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Owens avatar

    Why Believe

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,526 views

    I used this sermon for our Friend Day, when we expected to have many visitors. I want to express my appreciation to Alan Smith a Sermon Central contributor. I relied heavily on his sermon "Faith That Doesn’t Have to Touch."

    Introduction: A. Don’t you just love the innocence of children? 1. Art Linkletter had a popular TV show for more than 20 years. One favorite feature of his show was a segment called “Kids Say the Darndest Things” in which he interviewed children. 2. Children often say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Character Of God's Word. Are You Taking Time To Read The Book

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,519 views

    The Bible is the Christian's guide through life

    The Character of God's Word. Are you taking time to read the Book A challenge to read the Bible Joshua 1:8-9 Psalm 119:11 Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,465 views

    As we examine Acts 2:42-47, we notice that we exist for five purposes.

    Scripture The Romans celebrated January 1st as a general holiday. Sacrifices were made to the two-faced god, Janus, who was able to look both ways at once. Janus symbolized change and transition, such as the progression of the past to the future. January 1st was a holiday on which gifts and visits ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed