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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Four Helpful Senses Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 27, 2012
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     | 3,486 views

    We can see in the writing of the story of Cornelius and Jesus's words about the sheepfold very helpful examples of the literal and spiritual senses of Scripture.

    Monday of 4th Week of Easter Verbum Domini The richness of today’s Scripture readings should suggest to us a couple of responses. First, we need several hours of study of the text and its meanings. Second, we should, in worshipful awe, spend a few more hours before the Blessed Sacrament ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Should I Believe It? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    A look at how Jesus backed all of His claims with overwhelming evidence that demands our obedience.

    They’d been giving me fair warning. If I didn’t get my clergy ID badge made for the hospital, I’d be sorry. Then, I showed up at Freeman for someone’s surgery. It was getting close to the last few minutes of opportunity to visit her beforehand. I arrived at the window and asked where she was. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why You Need Sin Out Of Your Life

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012
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    Sin has many dangerous consequences and we must get it out of our life.

    "WHY YOU NEED SIN OUT OF YOUR LIFE" Mark 5:1-21 There are few that would argue that we need to get sin out of our life. Most disagreement would come about WHY and HOW. I want to deal with both of these today. First… WHY. Some would say because: I want to go to heaven I want my prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding God's Word, Part 1: The Message Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009
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    This is the first of four messages titled, "Understanding God"s Word." Today, we will see that in order to understand God’s Word, we must have the right message.

    I have looked forward to this chapter ever since I started preaching in Ezra, two years ago. When we were in Ezra, we looked at what I consider to be my life-verse. Ezra 7:10 says, “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why? Understanding Life Events (Ii)

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
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    The Exodus is examined in the light of God’s purposes in those events, specifically that God was revealing Himself. This series explores three things God is always doing (1) Bringing People to Moral Choice (2) Revealing Himself to People (3) Preparing the

    Why? Understanding Life Events (II) 2 Kings 5 6-7 -09 Intro Isa 55:8-9 ¡§¡¥For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,¡¦ says the LORD. ¡¥For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.¡¦¡¨ Last Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Our God Is A Consuming Fire

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jan 22, 2020
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    When I read this in the bible I got excited that we have a God that loves us and His love for us will consume with His fire anything in us that will not let us live a godly life.

    We can never imagine that our God can be a consuming fire. But the book of Hebrews records this in chapter 12 verse 29 that Our God is indeed a Consuming Fire Hebrews 12:29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Not All Roads Lead To Heaven

    Contributed by Ed Hedding on Apr 6, 2016
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    Christianity is exclusive but inclusive of anyone who will come to God through faith in Christ

    Why All Religions Don’t Lead to Heaven I Corinthians 15:1-19 Scripture Reading I Corinthians 15:1-8 Now I would remind you, brothers,[a] of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Christians Should Attend Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 15, 2021
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    A Johns Hopkins University medical researcher has just discovered what the Presbyterian Ministers’ Life Insurance Fund has known for more than two centuries: ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.

    IWHA IS THAT? ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH. Illus: Statistics reveal that the risk of fatal heart disease is almost twice as high for the non-churchgoer than for church-goers according to a study made by Dr. George W. Comstock of the university’s Department of Epidemiology. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose #3 Grow Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,971 views

    WE are commanded to grow. How do we do that? Read the sermon

    Philippians 3:12-14 Grow Introduction A. The last couple of weeks now we have been studying the purpose of the church B. WE have talked about worship, we have talked about connecting, now we are going to talk about growing C. Growing sound like a gardening term D. You grow a garden E. Maybe it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why People Do Not Come To Christ.

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    What are the issues that keep people from coming to a relationship with the Lord?

    Why People Do Not Come to Christ Matthew 19:16-22 Reading: Hebrews 3:1-6, 12-19 Intro: Jeremiah 8:20 One day the harvest will be past. Those who had opportunity to receive Christ will realize that it is too late. The day will come when “the harvest is past” The summer is ended…the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revelation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 10, 2023
     | 2,004 views

    God’s Word reveals who God is. Scripture should be something we interact with on a regular basis, not just at church or Bible study.

    The Revelation Jeffery Anselmi / General The Bible: Prioritizing God's Word In Our Lives / Bible / Deuteronomy 6:4–9 God’s Word reveals who God is. Scripture should be something we interact with on a regular basis, not just at church or Bible study. INTRODUCTION • Throughout my time as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Did Jesus Die By Crucifixion? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 12, 2017
     | 4,013 views

    God's love is truly demonstrated through the cross

    Many people in the world will be having fun in a few weeks because a baby was born 2000 years ago. Sadly, many forget that baby Jesus was born to be the Savior who must suffer and die. People don’t like to talk about Jesus’ death but Jesus’ death is really how God shows His love for people. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Live A Sinful Life . . . Why Shouldn't I" Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 16, 2009
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     | 6,149 views

    As children of God, we live a life of grace and forgiveness. So, since we are forgiven, why not indulge a little? This sermon points to I John 3 to revel that there is more to living a holy life than just dutifully living in purity.

    Authentic Christian Living Live a sinful life . . . Why not? I John 3:4-10 We are saved by grace through Jesus Christ and regardless whether or not you believe in eternal security, one can say that God will forgive any and all of the sins I commit when I ask Him. So why not indulge a little? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Good People Suffer?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,361 views

    This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

    11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Digesting The Gospel

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 29, 2012
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    As an overview of the book of Romans we see how Paul summarizes and condenses the concept of the gospel within these few verses.

    1. The Lawyer An independent woman started her own business. She was shrewd and diligent, so business kept coming in. Pretty soon she realized she needed an in-house counsel, and so she began interviewing young lawyers. "As I’m sure you can understand," she started off with one of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ