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    God's Methods For Testing Believers

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015
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    God never tempts us to sin, but God does test our faith. Here are some methods He may use.

    Genesis 22:1-14 God never tempts us to sin since He wants us to make decisions that please and glorify Him, but God does test our faith and our trust in Him in order to grow in our faith. Since God tests our faith, He may use various methods to help us to grow and become more faithful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015
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    Wonder if you are truly growing in your faith? Here are just a few signs to show that you are.

    Matthew 19:21 It is God's desire for each believer to grow and mature in their faith. Just as we expect a baby to grow and mature, so the believer needs to grow and mature spiritually. Although spiritual growth is not shown on the outside, yet there are some ways to know that a person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living And Dying For Christ

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jul 9, 2014
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    The question about life is this-What are you living for? What will your answer be.

    Philippians 1:21 -The question about life is this---What are you living for? -The answer to this question defines the meaning behind your entire life. -Some will answer the question, I am living for money, others for fame, but for the true believer it should reflect the proclamation of Paul, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter Walked On Water

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 21, 2014
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    Although Peter is seen as an outspoken member of Jesus' Inner Circle, this message reveals the degree of Peter's faith in Who Jesus is and shows us what truly was in his heart.

    Matthew 14:29-31 Peter was oftentimes outspoken and yes, sometimes his mouth got him into trouble. On this occasion, though, his mouth opened up the door to an opportunity to reveal the strength of his faith. Although we like making fun of Peter and some of the things that he said, all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving For Success In Service

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 23, 2014
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    Everyone of us wants to be successful in our service to the Lord, but oftentimes our success is stopped because we do not readily accept God's will for our lives. How can you be successful in your service for the Lord?

    Philippians 3:14 Paul wrote that living and dying unto Christ should be the focus of our lives always in the theme verse to this book in Philippians 1:21. Paul also wrote that we should become willing vessels through which God can work His will as he shared in this book in Philippians 2:13. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Tell Peter

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Dec 31, 2013
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     | 11,244 views

    Sometimes the Lord has a special message just for you. In this message, although Peter went through a difficult time during the trial of Jesus, yet Jesus wanted him to know, I love you!

    Mark 16:7 *Peter had denied the Lord Jesus Christ, not once, but three times. *Peter had fled to a secluded place where he did not just cry a few tears, but wept bitterly, sick at heart for what he had done. *Peter no doubt felt that he had let Jesus down, and maybe he even felt that he was no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promises Of God

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Oct 19, 2013
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    God's promises are wonderful and inspiring. Here are just 4 of the many promises from God we can count on.

    II Peter 1:4 Within the scriptures we are able to find more than 10,000 promises from God. In this message, I want to focus our attention on 4 of the promises of God. What is so wonderful about the promises of God is that they are attainable if you will trust fully in God. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The Destitute One Series

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013
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     | 8,285 views

    Jesus came to His own people and they rejected Him, the Sanhedrin hated Him, and even His own disciples abandoned Him in Gethsemane. Truly Jesus was destitute of companionship.

    Luke 9:58 Introduction: In our text, Jesus is not speaking of Him living in poverty, but He is speaking of His lack of normal necessities for living such as companionship and acceptance into His society. Jesus clearly is teaching His disciples and us, that to live Godly will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Hezekiah

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013
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    Although faced with both opposition and intimidation. Hezekiah prayed and the seemingly impossible happened, Jerusalem was delivered.

    Isaiah 37:20 Introduction: Opposition and intimidation are oftentimes used by Satan to defeat the believer. These same two tools were used by the Assyrian armies as they laid siege to enemy cities and fortresses. Hezekiah was a good king, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Satisfied With What We Have

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 3, 2013
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    The most common sin in our modern world is covetousness. What is it and how can we avoid it?

    Hebrews 13:5 Intro: The most common sin in our modern world is covetousness. Covetousness is defined as an intense desire for success no matter what the cost. It has also been defined as that sinful desire to attain your dreams and goals without relying upon God for assistance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marks Of A Child Of God

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Apr 5, 2013
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     | 11,670 views

    In this message, let us see seven characteristics of a child of God. Are you showing that you are one of God's children?

    I John 2:5-6 Introduction: Jesus came unto His own and they rejected Him, but those who believe are called the children of God (John 1:12). Yet, the child of God should be seen and recognized by the characteristics of their lives. Can others see Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Powerful God

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Apr 2, 2013
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     | 9,440 views

    In the Bible we learn that God is powerful, but just how powerful is He? Let us find out.

    Psalm 62:11-12 Introduction: As children we all said our prayers and especially during dinner we would say that God was great and good. According to the Bible God is both awesome and great. All great events in the Bible can be traced back to God's greatness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wearing God's Armour

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 10, 2013
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    Although many of us would rather deny it, we are in a constant battle. This battle is not against other men, but against Satan and his demons. In order to be successful in our battle, we must wear each piece of God's armour. What are these pieces?

    Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Although many of us would rather deny it, we are in a constant battle against Satan and his demons. As with any good soldier, we must not only wear our armour, but use the pieces of our armour in our defense against the archenemy Satan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The Giver Of Peace

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 10, 2013
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    How wonderful it is to have peace with God. This peace can be given to us through Jesus Christ our Lord. The peace that Jesus gives is not temporary, but eternal. Let us learn more about peace which comes from Jesus.

    John 14:27-29 Introduction: After telling the disciples the devastating news that He would be leaving them soon, Jesus now tells the disciples that they should rejoice, not be so upset for one day He will return. As we will learn from this passage, Jesus gives lasting peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 8, 2013
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     | 13,378 views

    How would you define the God you serve? Here our Psalmist tells us a few things about our Great God.

    Psalm 145:8-9 Introduction: When you think about the Lord and Who He is, you can define Him in so many ways-good, great, gracious, merciful, loving, longsuffering, self-sacrificing, giving, all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever present; just to name a few. Here David gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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