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  • 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
     | 2,972 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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    The Consolation Of Confession

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,934 views

    It seems to be one of mankind’s innate flaws--the tendency to hide his sin and wrong. But concealing our sin solves nothing. Only by confession can we hope to experience inner peace and relief.

    THE CONSOLATION OF CONFESSION Text: I John 1: 9; Ps.32: 5 Intro: As you listened to that title you may have thought to yourself that the ideas of consolation and confession simply don’t go together. After all, we don’t normally think of confession in a positive light. The idea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Davis avatar

    Amazing

    Contributed by Steven Davis on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    The story of Jesus is an amazing story, which we sometimes take for granted. It should not be this way. We should be amazed!

    It is an amazing story, wouldn’t you say? The story of Jesus - his birth, his life, his teachings, his death, his resurrection. An amazing story, indeed. As the title of a movie about Jesus’ life once described it, it’s “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” John the Baptist had told the people about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Searching For The Truth

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,590 views

    This is the sermon used for Parent’s Night at this years Vacation Bible School. The VBS used was "Great Kingdom Capers".

    Series: Vacation Bible School Parent’s Night 2003 SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH 1 John 1:5-10 Introduction: 1. This year’s VBS is focused upon living a life of character. Colossians 3:12-14 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conditions For Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    Conditions for fellowship with the Lord and others is based on conformity to a standard and confession of sins.

    When John wrote this epistle the heresy of Gnosticism was making its way into the church. Among the teachings were, knowledge is superior to virtue, the nonliteral sense of Scripture is correct and can be understood only by a select few, evil in the world precludes God being the only Creator, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Sin And Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,345 views

    Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

    Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Our Little World

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,933 views

    Adam and Eve living in their little world.

    LIVING IN OUR LITTLE WORLD 1 John 1:8 To read about the Garden of Eden, it seemed everything was wonderful and beautiful. Adam and Eve were living in their little world. I like to think the garden was like this time of the year, spring time. It was a time when all the birds were singing; a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Attributes Of God - A Forgiving God To An Advocate #1-#14 Series

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    14 Prayers of Praise for God’s Attributes

    641 Praise-Worthy Characteristics of God The Father, Son and Holy Spirit 1. A Forgiving God – Lord, I praise you because you said, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (I John 1:9) Thank you that this promise applies to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fess Up!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,302 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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    Living In The Light Of Christ

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,379 views

    Living in the light of Christ means admitting our wrongs, but it also means new life by His Spirit.

    Confirmation Sunday 1 John 1:5-10 Living in the Light of Christ 05/04/03 One of my favorite contemporary Christian tunes is a song by Geoff Moore entitled, Best Days. Throughout the song Geoff highlights some of the most memorable days of his life – a day when his dad took him fly fishing, taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 11,545 views

    Talks about the importance of taking sin seriously and confessing our sins

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Purpose Statement: To call on unbelievers and believers to take sin seriously. Introduction After dying, three friends, Robert, Sam and Tim wake up outside of heaven. St. Peter says that before any can enter, they have to pass through a bog. All those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    A Beleiver Sinning In The Eyes Of God

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    This sermon take a serious look at a subject we do not like to look serious at, Sin. Very convicting

    1 John 1:5-10 A Believer Sinning In the Eyes of God. I. Introduction A. An angry church member once went up to her pastor. And asked him “Why do you keep on preaching to us Christians about sin. After all, sin in the life of a Christian is different from sin in the life of an unsaved ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Natural Man's Reaction To Sin

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    Lieing to ourselves, others, and God is a foolish way to try to cover our sins.

    THE NATURAL MAN’S REACTION TO SIN I Jn. 1:5-10 INTRO. When we were saved, we were called out of spiritual darkness into light. (I Thess. 5:5) - We are the children of light. But still, there seems to be a problem. John 3:19-21. Those who do wrong hate the light. When light shines in on us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,228 views

    The tenth phrase of the Creed: "The forgiveness of sins"

    THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS TEXT: 1 John 1:5-10 We’re almost there. For months now we have been preparing for our journey into mission by examining the map left to us by the ancients…the Apostle’s Creed. We have gone through controversial lines, misunderstood lines, historical lines, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Telling Your Story - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 26,789 views

    The unsaved are really looking for something that can work in your life. How can you convince others that Jesus has made a difference in yours?

    OPEN: They tell me that being a “preacher’s kid” can be difficult for a young child. I read once of a preacher’s little boy who was told by his mother that he should wash his hands because there were germs living in all the dirt he’d been playing in. He looked up at his mother and got this really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ