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  • John White avatar

    Jesus Is The Answer

    Contributed by John White on May 25, 2019
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    The great feast of the loaves and fishes has ended. The holiday spirit and sense of sensationalism has subsided. The Lord has concluded His great sermon on the meaning of the eternal bread of life.

    Jesus Is The Answer John 6:66-69 "From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with Him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will you also go away? Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal lie. And we believe and are sure that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoid Other's Affairs

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2019
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    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 35: 1 – 27

    2 Chronicles 35: 1 – 27 Avoid other people’s affairs 35 Now Josiah kept a Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and they slaughtered the Passover lambs on the fourteenth day of the first month. 2 And he set the priests in their duties and encouraged them for the service of the house of the LORD. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Resolving Conflict Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 29, 2019
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    If you want to resolve your conflicts, expect tension at times so it doesn’t trip you up; express truth in love; but most importantly, exalt the Lord.

    This last week I came across an old joke about a letter to a neighbor. It reads: Dear Frank. We've been neighbors for six tumultuous years. When you borrowed my tiller, you returned it in pieces. When I was sick, you blasted rap music. And when your dog went to the bathroom all over my lawn, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fast Flame Forecasts Future

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 7, 2019
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    A study in the book of Jeremiah 36: 1 – 32

    Jeremiah 36: 1 – 32 Fast flame forecasts future 1 Now it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, that this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying: 2 “Take a scroll of a book and write on it all the words that I have spoken to you against Israel, against ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Taunting Song

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2019
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    A study in the book of Lamentations 3: 1 – 66

    Lamentations 3: 1 – 66 A Taunting Song 1 I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of His wrath. 2 He has led me and made me walk in darkness and not in light. 3 Surely He has turned His hand against me time and time again throughout the day. 4 He has aged my flesh and my skin, and broken my ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Scandalous Women In Jesus Genealogy - Rahab Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 10, 2017
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    The female ancestors of Jesus. The women in the line of Jesus with a notorious past.

    Matthew 1:1-17; Joshua 2:1, 3; 6:17-25; Matthew 1:5; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25 We are still looking into the genealogy of Jesus as mentioned in Matthew chapter 1. Our emphasis in this study is Rahab. The genealogy of Jesus given in Matthew is in the Bible to let us know that He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Soon & Very Soon Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 6, 2018
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    In Revelation 1:1-6, believers can experience grace and peace through understanding the 1) Prologue (Revelation 1:1-2), 2) People (Revelation 1:3-4) and 3) Praise (Revelation 1:5-6) to the One who is coming “Soon and Very Soon”.

    Following the many year-end recaps, are the new year projections. Everyone from economists, politicians, meteorologists, farmers to everyday families attempt to look at past data related to present circumstances. Naturally, they seek to glean useful information from that data in order to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Anointing According To The Scriptures

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 20, 2018
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     | 10,420 views

    What is the Anointing? What does the scriptures say about the Anointing?

    The anointing according to the scriptures. 1 John 2:20-27 We are living in a time when many Christians view the biblical doctrine of the "anointing" as if it were a highly charged exhilarating or some kind of high voltage energy source or force that flows through the atmosphere, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Retaking Our Safe Spaces

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 3, 2019
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    Theme: Victory Over Evil - What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 30: 1 - 31 Theme: Victory Over Evil Title: Retaking Your Safe Space What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Judgment Of The Nations Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 18, 2019
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    In the New Testament “Son of Man” is the title Christ used for Himself. It stresses His manhood, which is unique in comparison with all other men, for He is declared to be from heaven.

    Date: Tuesday of Our Lord’ Final Week Location: Mount of Olives Scriptures: Matthew 25:31-46 Part 4: JUDGMENT OF THE NATIONS 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. When the Son of Man comes in His glory. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Appease The Wrath Of God Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 21, 2016
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     | 12,650 views

    In this chapter, we are going to talk about how the Philistines succeeded in appeasing the wrath of an angry God in spite of the fact that they were idols worshipers.

    Last week, we talked about the mighty hands of God. We said that we could either be engraved in the palm of His hands as a sign of His love and protection or fall into the hands of an angry God as a sign of judgment and punishment to sin. As much as possible, we want to be obedient to Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Can Make A Nobody Into A Somebody Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
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    For a long time, many skeptics and atheists have stated that David is a mythical character invented by the Jews. But recent archaeological discoveries have proven otherwise. My trip to Israel in January 2016 brought new revelations. David is God's Man.

    Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart: Part 2: God Can Make A Nobody Into A Somebody 1. 1 Samuel 16:1-14 1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Strength To Stand-8 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2017
     | 5,027 views

    8 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-VIII—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: A charter boat was returning to the dock with a huge marlin that was much bigger & heavier than the fisherman who caught it. Another fisherman had just netted a bucket of mullet & was on his way to the cleaning shed, when he walked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion And Jesus.

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 12, 2018
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     | 12,699 views

    The Lord's Table. The Communion Table. What does Communion mean.

    Jesus and Communion. 1Corr. 11:17-34 An understanding of historical background is essential in the interpretation of any document, biblical or otherwise. Consequently, this factor plays a larger role in the interpretation of many books of the New Testament . Romans is one of those books where an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Book Of The Generations Of Adam. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 12, 2018
     | 5,477 views

    In one sense, chapter 5 is one of the most discouraging and despondent chapters in the Bible. The reason is that it is like walking through a cemetery.

    October 15, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.C.5: The Book of the Generations of Adam. (Genesis 5.1-32) Introduction In the first section of the book of Genesis (chapters 1-11), we have world events—first the creation, then the fall, and now the flood in chapters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist