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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Disciple’s Discipline

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,210 views

    The writer to the Hebrews revealed the rationale behind God’s discipline. What is the rationale behind accepting God’s discipline? 4 Factors in accepting God’s discipline are...

    The DISCIPLE’s DISCIPLINE—Hebrews 12:4-11 Attention: Discipline A Butterfly: Pre-Emergent from cocoon... Little Bobby notices its struggle wants to help & so splits open the cocoon. The butterfly emerges with shriveled wings & swollen body. The restrictive cocoon & struggle are needed for pumping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chest Of Joash, Part One: Why?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,126 views

    A three-fold rationale for keeping stewardship a primary focus in the church...It is a Lordship matter, Heart matter, and Eternal matter.

    Chest of Joash, Part One: WHY? 2 Chronicles 24 March 4, 2001 1Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother¡¦s name also was Zibiah of Beersheba. 2And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Essence Of God (God's Nature Or Character) Series

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,290 views

    This lesson teaches the ten essences (divine attributes) of God, and how we as believers can use this knowedge as a problem-solving rationale.

    THE ESSENCE OF GOD: A Biblical Rationale for Knowing God and Solving Our Problems (Rom. 1:19-20) [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/essence.html] [HTML formatted outline for this sermon is located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One Of Them Turned Back

    Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    Begin with imaginative rationale for nine who did not return, and conclude with the gospel of God’s great mercy and the human response of worship

    ONE OF THEM TURNED BACK Luke 17:11-19 When we meet new people, we ask questions like, “Where did you grow up? Did you live in town or on a farm? Where did you go to college? We ask questions like that because place and background are important. Are you German or Norwegian or Polish? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What About Warnings?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2019
     | 3,039 views

    In Acts 19-21 we see Paul intent on returning to Jerusalem, even ignoring Holy Spirit inspired warnings. What was his rationale?

    In his 2005 song by the same name, Bon Jovi asks the question: “Who says you can't go home? Who says you can't go back? I been all around the world and as a matter of fact There's only one place left I wanna go Who says you can't go home?” Well, actually many people have said it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Should I Forgive?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 15, 2016
     | 7,594 views

    The dramatic story of 66730 and how she forgave her tormentors. The 3 top arguments of those who say they can't forgive and the rationales to disarm those arguments.

    WHY SHOULD I FORGIVE? Lk. 17:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An army recruit was assigned to the paratroopers’ outfit. The instructor explained the operation of parachutes and the fundamentals of skydiving to the recruits. 2. He included a lot of terminology, such as: “Jumpmaster, Air ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Expectations For Godly Living-Part 6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023
     | 630 views

    6 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

    EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-VI—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: In order for God’s people to properly elevate & honor God thru Jesus Christ, there are certain ‘aspects’ of faithful living that that they are EXPECTED to fulfill! Need: There is an ultimate ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ that CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ican - God Can Use Me, Iwill - Obey Him And Commit My Life

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    Just as any good employer would not send you off to a job site without the necessary tools, God through the teaching of this series has equipped us with both rationale & the Biblical tools needed to love, serve, & share the people of this generation.

    iCan – God Can Use Me iWill – Obey Him & Commit my life to His Will “iCan…iWill” God CAN use me & I WILL commit my life to His Will!” Just as any good employer would not send you off to a job site without the necessary tools, God through the teaching of this series has equipped us with both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Much More Than The Most (Problem Solving Device) Series

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    A Biblical way of thinking for solving our problems.

    MUCH MORE THAN THE MOST: A Biblical Rationale for Solving Our Problems (Matt. 6:26, 30; Rom. 5:9, 10, 15, 17) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/muchmore.html] PRAYER PREPARATION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Feetwashing: An Example To Follow

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,906 views

    Jesus’gives us an example of feetwashing.

    Feetwashing: An Example To Follow John 13:1-17 March 20, 2005 PM Subject: Examples Central Theme: Why we ought to follow Jesus’ example in feetwashing. Objective: Every Christian ought to follow Jesus’ example in feetwashing because of four R’s. Introduction: One of the Free Will Baptist ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Making The Wrong Decisions

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,932 views

    How can we make decisions that are most glorifying to God and resulting in His blessing of our lives? When you surrender your decision-making process to God; God will guide and direct you in your decision-making process.

    Opening illustration: Listen to this description of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in northern Ukraine (summary of the report): "There were two electrical engineers in the control room that night, and the best thing that could be said for what they were doing is they were 'playing around' with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended Sermon #3 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,993 views

    A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #3 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Dangers Of Elitism

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,510 views

    What does God think about respect of persons.

    The Dangers of Elitism James 2:1-13 There have always been people who think they are better than everyone else. Some feel they are better than everyone else because they have a lot of money. Others because they have power. There are those who feel superior because they belong to a certain social ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sexual Immorality Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,306 views

    Two words dominate the biblical passage we will study today: sexual sin and body. How does God view them? Paul gives us great insight in 1 Corinthians chapter six.

    Sexual Immorality 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Two words dominate the biblical passage we will study today: sexual sin and body. Our culture is desperately confused and distorted about our bodies and sexuality. We wildly swing from obsession over bodies to neglect of our bodies, from anorexia to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Some Reflections Of John 17

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    Is believing in the existence of God enough to make you a Christian?

    WSG and TSJ 05-05-2011 Sermon: I was once sent this story by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican