Pergamum: Satan's Throne Series
Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 24, 2021
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Are we clinging to our faith in Jesus and His word as firmly and as stubbornly as the Christians in Pergamum did or are we guilty of trying to live a compromised life with one foot in the world and one foot in the church?
There was once a king who ruled over a vast city. He was feared for his might and loved for his wisdom.Now, in the heart of the city was a well whose waters were pure and crystalline from which all the inhabitants drank … except the king. He lived in a castle on top of a hill overlooking the ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
A Man Called Paul
Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007
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Throughout the ages God has used outstanding men and women to accomplish his purposes in the world. Today we are going to study , the apostle Paul .
Throughout the ages God has used outstanding men and women to accomplish his purposes in the world. Today we are going to study , the apostle Paul . 1. When people think of the life of Paul, they likely think of... a. His persecution of the church prior to his ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Setting The Stage For Jesus Series
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 6, 2009
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Luke sets the stage for the coming ministry of Jesus in this passage on the start of the ministry of John the Baptist.
ScriptureToday is the Second Sunday of Advent. We are focusing our attention during this Advent Season on one of the Scripture Readings read during Advent. And so today’s text is Luke 3:1-6. I have spent many wonderful hours studying this remarkable passage. I wish we could spend the rest of ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The Invisible Hand Series
Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009
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The "invisible hand" of a sovereign God guides Paul (and us!).
“The Invisible Hand”Acts22:22-23:11 July 27, 2008From Wikipedia: “The invisible hand is a metaphor coined by the economist Adam Smith. In The Wealth of Nations and other writings, Smith demonstrated that, in a free market, an individual pursuing his own self-interest tends to also ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Series
Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2017
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When Paul left the synagogue (see 18:4, 6), he moved his place of witness to the house of a Gentile God-fearer named “Titus Justice,” who probably was one of those mentioned in 18:4 as being present in the Corinthian synagogue. The name Titus Justice...
April 15, 2015By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul's Work at the House of Crispus & Justus (18:7-11) ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Sermon 4: Csi Jerusalem: Who Killed Jesus?
Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2019
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Who killed Jesus? This might seem a question with a simple answer. It is not. This sermon turns us into detectives investigating who the real killers of Jesus were.
Sermon 4: CSI Jerusalem: Who Killed Jesus?Series: 82 Hours: Countdown to the ResurrectionChuck SlighPreaching April 14, 2019NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Also, an 11-second mpg of the Who’s CSI theme song is available if you ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Sermon 4: Csi Calvary: Who Killed Jesus? Series
Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2019
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Who killed Jesus? This might seem a question with a simple answer. It is not. This sermon turns us into detectives investigating who the real killers of Jesus were.
Sermon 4: CSI Calvary: Who Killed Jesus?Series: 82 Hours: Countdown to the ResurrectionChuck SlighPreaching April 14, 2019NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Also, an 11-second mpg of the Who’s CSI theme song is available if you ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Citizens Of Heaven
Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 6, 2023
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Christ's followers are called citizens of heaven, and this message looks at what that means.
Live as Citizens of HeavenCan you remember the last time you received a letter? A letter, not an email but a letter? And not a letter from the CRA or your bank, but a personal letter. A letter from a friend, delivered in an envelope, with a stamp by Canada Post?Seriously, have you ever ...read more
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Denomination: Wesleyan
King Agrippa I Series
Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2022
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Agrippa zealously pursued orthodox Jewish policies, earning the friendship of the Jews. According to the New Testament, he vigorously repressed the Jewish Christians.
King Agrippa IKing Agrippa IBorn:c.10 B.C.E.Died:44Title / Office:king (41-44), JudaeaHerod Agrippa I, original name Marcus Julius Agrippa, (born c. 10 B.C.E.—died 44 C.E.), King of Judaea (41–44 C.E.), a clever diplomat who, through his friendship with the Roman imperial family, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Communion With The King
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 24, 2004
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Jeremiah depicts a beautiful picture of Communion in the relationship between Merodach Baladan and Jehoiachin.
“Communion with the KING”Jeremiah 52:31-34 A.Jehoiachin’s CONDITION. (v. 31a) John 8:34; Romans 6:12-13, 16 i.His bondage to SIN. John 8:34; Jeremiah 13:23; Psalm 51:5; Genesis 6:5; 8:21 ii.His bondage to SATAN. John 8:44; 1 John 3:8, 10 B.Jehoiachin’s CURE. (vv. 31b-33a) ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Render Unto Caesar
Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Nov 25, 2002
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Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God What is God’s
When I first thought about using this reading the advice I got was quite clear. Choose another one! Well, that was straight to the point. I looked up this reading in the various Bible commentaries I have and found that some of them just ignore this reading. I couldn’t even find a hymn based on it. ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
An Empty Tomb
Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2008
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Today, allow yourself to be filled with the same hope and the same strength that the early eyewitnesses to the resurrection were filled.
An Empty Tomb, Mathew 28:1-10IntroductionA woman wrote J. Vernon McGee: “Our preacher said that on Easter Jesus just swooned on the cross and that the disciples nursed him back to health. What do you think?” McGee replied, “Dear Sister, beat your preacher with a leather whip for thirty-nine ...read more
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Denomination: Christian Church
The Birth Of Jesus
Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
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Well that time of year has rolled around once again that the Birth of Jesus is recognized and remembered.
Luke 2:1-21 THE BIRTH OF JESUS Well that time of year has rolled around once again that the Birth of Jesus is recognized, and so for the next couple of broadcast Lord willing I’m going to bring a few thoughts to do with His birth. We don’t really know the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Lesson 11: As They Are Taught By God To Love One Another Series
Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2018
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Just as God’s love is a holy love, so our love for God and for one another ought to motivate us to holy living.
7/16/18Tom LoweLesson 11: As They Are Taught by God to Love One Another (1Thessalonians 4:9)Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (NIV)Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.Lesson 11IntroductionThe ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Imprisonment Created Opportunities To Spread The Gospel Series
Contributed by John Lowe on May 2, 2018
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The apostle faced opposition from those outside the church and misrepresentation from some within. But this did not dissuade or distract him from fulfilling God’s call. Through it all, Christ was being preached, which brought him great delight.
Date: 4/26/18Lesson # 3Title: Imprisonment Created Opportunities to Spread the GospelText: (Philippians 1:12-14)Scripture: (Philippians 1:12-14, NIV)12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters[a], that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
