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  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Daniel - Background And Introduction Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 24,607 views

    Bible study - looking at the writings, the life, and the prohecies of the prophet Daniel

    Daniel - Background & Introduction The Book of Daniel is one of the most exciting books in the Bible. The first thing we think of when we hear the name Daniel is "Lion’s Den." However Daniel is a book of prophecy. A quarter of the books in the Bible are of prophetic nature. One fifth of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Background, Environment And Self

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016
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    One's background, environment and self often act as objects of hindrance to people’s success and achievement, however, Jesus Christ is able to remove those objects of hindrance if one would surrender one’s life to Him

    One Evangelist Adeola Adesomi of Christ Apostolic Church WOSEM, Manchester recently maintained in her exhortation to a group of conference delegates in Bergamo, Italy that background, environment and self often act as objects of hindrance to people’s success and achievements. In her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Background Of The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 16, 2013
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     | 13,827 views

    In this lesson, we will study the background of the apostle Paul, so that we might obtain a greater appreciation of his unique ministry.

    Background of the Apostle Paul Introduction 1. In Acts 9:1-6, we read about the salvation testimony of the Apostle Paul. 2. Paul was on his way to Damascus to find and arrest Christians. On the road to Damascus, Paul has a face to face meeting with the risen and glorified Redeemer. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Background To The Book Of Daniel

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010
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     | 6,073 views

    One of the great book of the Bible is the book of Daniel.

    Intro: 1. “An earthquake shakes the foundations of our security; a tornado blows away a lifetime of work; an assassin’s bullet changes national history; a drunk driver claims another victim; national disasters…We cry out, “God, where are you?” But God, is where He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Background To 1 Peter

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010
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     | 7,722 views

    If we are called to suffer as Christians, God's grace is more then sufficient to enable us to endure.

    Intro: 1. One man sarcastically writes, “Every Christian shall sit in his flower-bed. He shall find a heaven upon earth and all things shall work together for good to provide him with a garden like life. Thorns and thistles shall be unknown to him and he shall sit in his flower-decked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians Background And Greetings Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 4, 2023
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     | 1,650 views

    The following sermon is going to reflect on the historic, social, political background of the book of Philippians. This is the first part of a 16 part sermon series on Paul's letter to the church of Philippi.

    Background and Greetings of Philippians Philippians 1 :1-2 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It was around the year AD 52 during Paul’s first visit to Europe that his journey to Philippi began. Though he and his travelling companions Timothy and Silas wanted to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's Background, Part 2

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2011
     | 1,587 views

    Some more information on the nature of Satan.

    Satan’s Background, Part 2 A Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 6:11 (KJV) “Wiles” 1 Wiles is from the Greek word “methodei”. a Our word “method” comes from this word. b Derived from two Greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Material, Method & Motive

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,532 views

    Using the wrong Material, Method and motive to find God

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE MATERIAL, METHOD AND MOTIVE SEPTEMBER 23, 2001 P.M. “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting A Grip On Materialism Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,988 views

    4th in series on discipleship. This message is on stewardship.

    LIVING ABOVE THE FRAY Part 4: Getting a Grip on Materialism For the past several weeks we have been talking about what it takes to be a disciple of Jesus. If I don’t talk about how you spend your time, if I don’t talk about priorities, most of you would say I’m not doing my job. How you spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding The Mistake Of Materialism Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2007
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     | 9,659 views

    The mistake of materialism leads to destruction. In this sermon look at what happened to four people who feel into the trap of materialism.

    Introduction: A. One of the biggest mistakes we can make in life is to buy into the myth that more is better and that money and the things it can buy will make us happy. B. All he ever wanted was more. 1. He wanted more money so he turned inherited wealth into a billion dollars worth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In A Material World

    Contributed by Wayne Magruder on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,098 views

    We must identify whats really important to us. Christ or the world

    Deciding What’s Really Important Matthew 16:26-27 Oprah Winfrey is rich beyond our imagination yet she believes that there are many paths to God. Ted Turner believes that what we really need is a one world religion. He made that statement after his wife at the time, Jane Fonda became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prattle And Covetous Materialism

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,446 views

    Do we covet others' materials? Do we engage in idle, unhealthy conversations?

    Prattle and Covetous Materialism Micah 2:1-12 In this Old Testament reading, we can readily categorize the message in two major parts. This Prophet Micah warns against 1) Covetous Materialism and 2) Idle Prattle. “Covetous Materialism” – Wanting to have the most and the best. We see a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Magnetism Of Materialism"

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 22, 2013
     | 5,745 views

    A sermon that deals with the hold that material possessions has on all of us.

    "The Magnetism of Materialism" Mat 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual And Material Prosperity

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020
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     | 5,517 views

    This sermon teaches the balance between material and spiritual prosperity

    Spiritual And Material Prosperity (3 John 2-4) 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Made Of Different Material

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024
     | 313 views

    Working in the midst of people who respect, admire, appreciate, like and love you is always great; however, the challenge is to survive and serve people who just don’t know you at all, who mock you, despise you and criticize you.

    Made of different material Exodus 1:8 “Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt.”(NIV) “New king, to whom Joseph meant nothing”, these words jolted me today! God calls you to work in the midst of people and do good for those who don’t care two hoots about you nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal