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  • Chris Talton avatar

    We Exist To Fellowship And Care

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 12,622 views

    This sermon was the 4th in a 5 part series on defining the mission of our church. This one deals with developing fellowship and caring within the church.

    May 27, 2001 1 John 1:3-10 “We exist to fellowship and to care” INTRODUCTION In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta, Canada to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Live Your Life In God's Light

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,836 views

    Adding to the metaphor used for Jesus in his Gospel, John points us to the life we live in God’s Light

    How have you been feeling lately? Does it seem like you have a decreased amount of energy? Do you feel fatigued? Have you been craving sugar and eating more than usual? In the last two months have you had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Are you sleeping more than usual, been less ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    Sin

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,313 views

    Ignoring the sin present in your life is not recognizing the fact that you have and need a savior. Labeling sin as anything other than sin is calling God a liar and the truth is not in you.

    Sin John I 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. John I 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. John I 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No 3-Strike Rule Here!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    A very short message about the forgiveness available to all who call on God through Christ.

    “No 3-Strike Rule Here” 1 John 1:9 This morning I’m wearing my favorite tie. It is my Minnesota Twins tie. You may or may not be aware that baseball season is just about to start. In fact, they are in Spring Training right now, and the Twins have one of the best records of anybody right ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Things In Common

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,523 views

    Things that we have in common as believers.

    Text: I John 2:1-2 1. My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2. And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fess Up!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    The importance of confession, both to the unbeliver for salvation and to the believer for wholesome living.

    Fess Up! Prov.28:13: “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” James 5:16: “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” I John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Solution For Sin

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 10,744 views

    Three ineffective ways to deal with sin and three effective ways to deal with sin.

    John wrote this letter to counter the false teachings that crept into the churches. This morning, we will look at three ineffective ways to deal with our sin and three effective ways to deal with our sin. The passage we will look at is 1 John 1:5-10. Because the word, sin, is not always ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Obey?

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    Two biblical reasons for Christians to obey God.

    Two weeks ago, we looked at the solutions for dealing with our own sin. This morning, we will look at the opposite of our sin against God, which is our obedience to God. If we have tried to be obedient to God, and we are honest, we would agree that obedience is not easy. In fact, some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 928 ratings
     | 98,441 views

    Satan is not a little god, but a fallen angel. This sermon takes a closer look at the power we have in Christ to fight spiritual warfare.

    Spiritual Warfare Lets begin by looking at Ephesians 6:10-13: 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    ...for The Sins Of The World!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    Jesus died for our sins and His death and resurrection have set us free.

    "...For The Sins Of The World!" 1 John 2:1-2 The passion of every follower of Jesus should be to absolutely turn away from every act, thought, and attitude that grieves the heart of Almighty God as if they were a den of poisonous snakes ready to strike at any moment. We should be made so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,823 views

    The Ministry of Christ Allows Us to Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing 1.

    The Ministry of Christ Allows Us to Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing 1. Our Goal is to Completely Avoid All Sin (to take sin seriously) 2. Our Failure Casts Us Upon the Ministry of Christ a. Christ our Advocate with the Father -- Jesus Christ the righteous b. Christ our Propiation -- 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In The Light Means..

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,209 views

    Walking in the Light Means Taking Sin Seriously 1.

    Walking in the Light Means Taking Sin Seriously 1. By Not Denying Sin a. In Principle -- "we don't have a sin nature" (:8) self deception; divorced from the truth b. In Practice -- "we haven't sinned" (:10) blasphemy; divorced from God's Word 2. By Confessing Sin (:9) a. In Accordance With ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Things That Are Not Easy But Can Be Done Through Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,963 views

    As Leonardo DaVinci attempted to complete the painting of his famous Lord's Supper masterpiece, his mind drew a blank.

    As Leonardo DaVinci attempted to complete the painting of his famous Lord's Supper masterpiece, his mind drew a blank. Apparently, Leonardo was so angry with one of his chief critics that he had secretly used the man's face as a model from which he painted the face of Judas Iscariot. For weeks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Saw

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,516 views

    John was a man who had witness these things with his own eyes

    John Saw 1 John 1:1-10 John had been there, when Jesus was talking to the Samaritan woman. He was there, when a invalid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Pyle avatar

    Do You Have Sin Or Does Sin Have You?

    Contributed by Scott Pyle on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    Getting sin out of your life.

    Does Sin Have You or Do You Have Sin? I John 1:8 ¶ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Many people think they can hide sin. Some think they can control sin. Others think they have no sin. I. Hidden Sin. Joshua 7:19-25 A. Hidden from others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness