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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Why Should I Care About The Bible?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 8, 2002
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     | 3,311 views

    The Bible - shows us things more amazing than anything in the world. And it’s more trustworthy.

    WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE BIBLE? 2 Peter 1:16-21 We live in amazing times, don’t we? Because of technology, we are able to see things that, in the past, we never would have been able to see. Because of satellites and wires and electricity, you can turn on your TV, and there in front of you is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Missing Bible Verses

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2017
     | 8,057 views

    Why do some newer Bible translations seem to have verses that are missing from older translations? Are the new translations trying to hide something? Can we trust them? Let's take a look and see ...

    John 5:1-15 (Please open your Bibles to this passage.) This passage is the account of Jesus’ healing of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda; an account which only appears in the Gospel of John. Many Bible scholars (a person can be a Bible scholar without being a Bible believer …) ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Am Blessed To Own A Bible

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    We are so blessed to own a Bible and to be able to read and understand God’s word. Is the WORD well used in my life?

    I AM BLESSED TO OWN A BIBLE... LEARN SOME GOOD LESSONS ABOUT THE BIBLE By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: It is both a blessing and a responsibility to own a Bible. HEED THE WARNING? A SHORTAGE IS COMING? The shortage will be of the UNCOMPROMISED WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    We See Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    1. Are we focussing on Jesus - the Jesus of the Bible? 2. Why did Jesus come to earth? a) to die b) to destroy the devil

    Jesus crowned with Glory and Honour! We see Jesus - do we? Verse 9 begins: But we see Jesus. This leads us to the first and most important question for us today. Do we really see Jesus? Is He central in our view or do loads of other things distract us? There are so many calls on our time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Got Our Bible Lesson 3: What We Believe About The Bible

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
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    The Bible is the greatest in subject matter i.e., Jesus Christ, the greatest in influence on lives and nations, and it answers man’s greatest need: salvation.

    A. THE BIBLE IS DESCRIBED AS THE GREATEST BOOK IN THE WORLD 1. It is the greatest in subject matter i.e., Jesus Christ. 2. It is the greatest in influence on lives and nations. 3. It answers man’s greatest need: salvation. B. EIGHT THEMES TO DESCRIBE THE BIBLE 1. Revelation – refers to the act ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 8,337 views

    Why is Scripture foundational for everything we do. Every time we come together, we read the word and hear it proclaimed. Why is the Word of God so critical to us?

    Word 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Two young boys were out in a large field playing hide and seek. As the first boy leaned against a tree covering his eyes and counting to 100, the other boy ran across the field and climbed up into another tree to hide. Just then the first boy reached 100 and he yelled out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities #1: Essentials We Can’t Do Without! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 8, 2024
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     | 832 views

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'1: Essentials we can’t do without!' - 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Strong in Grace (vs 1) (2). Commitment to discipleship (vs 2). (3). Faithful through hardship (vs 3-7). SERMON BODY: Ill: A man was given a guided tour around a building/construction site, • He saw a carpenter and asked him, “What are you doing?” • The carpenter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Critically Reading The Signs Of The Times In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2023
     | 2,379 views

    The world is in chaotic times, unable to solve the problems it has made. Where is it all heading? The Christian must not be unsettled for the bible is clear on where all this is going. This examines the SIGNS OF THE TIMES that Jesus spoke about. We are in the last days of the Church age.

    CRITICALLY READING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES IN THE LAST DAYS This is an important posting. Please do not tune out and ignore what is happening now at increasing speed. We need to be able to read the signs of the time and that is biblical, from the Lord Himself – {{Matthew 16:3 “and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God-Breathed Book Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,376 views

    The Word of God is the foundation for faith and practise. We have received it as inerrant and infallible. Therefore, when we read this Word, we are reading the very words God intended for our benefit.

    “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” For the past several weeks, the distinctive doctrines defining a Baptist congregation have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Bible Shows The Holy Spirit In Symbols? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 7, 2023
     | 873 views

    A symbol is like a picture that speaks volumes about things that words cannot describe.

    Sometimes people inadvertently deploy iconic expressions to cut short the necessity of employing so many words in tactful discussions. For example, people often say a picture is worth a thousand words. This expression immediately brings up the image that a picture can reveal more intimate details ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Came Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,360 views

    The good news is that there is a cure from this deadliest of plagues that has infected the entire human race. These verses speak of our Lord’s first coming into the world. Why did God send his Son into the world?

    WHY JESUS CAME 1 John 3:4-10 Throughout history, the world has been affected by plagues. Of course, we are reminded of the plagues in the book of Exodus. One of the deadliest plagues in history took place in the years 1348 -1350. This plague was known as the Black Death and killed one-half the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Bible Uses Symbols? Second Part Series

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 20, 2023
     | 750 views

    The Lord uses symbols in the Bible narratives as instruments to reveal certain truths about the Lord God.

    The Benefits of studying biblical symbols: I. First, symbols can help the saints with a better understanding of the nature and characteristics of the living God. II. Biblical symbols have the power of evoking thousands of words in a believer's mind. III. They allow the believer to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Why Jesus? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,228 views

    The Bible doesn’t offer a Buffet. The Bible presents ONE God and ONE way to be saved. Some people accept that as truth. Others want to find something else on the buffet table...

    Why> Series # 6 Why> Jesus Luke 9: 18-25 Scripture Reading: Luke 9:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been to a really good buffet? It’s the kind of restaurant I like to go to when you have a big group of people because everyone can get what they want. They can go down the line and pick and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Narnia: Lucy Looks Into A Wardrobe - The Bible Series

    Contributed by Paul Anglemyer on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,464 views

    Children’s sermon To teach that the Bible is an amazing book that we need to read and know! Chapter 1 of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

    Theme: Today the children will learn that the Bible is an amazing book that we need to read and know! Action Point: Today’s action point is, "I will read the Bible". Encourage the children to read the Bible. Start up a Bible reading contest or assign scriptures to be read every week in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    The Bible Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,204 views

    The Second Message of the "From the Heart" Series

    The Bible All scripture marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. All scripture marked NLT: Holy Bible: New Living Translation. 1997 Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House. We are in a series of message called, “From the Heart”. The messages are of topics that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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