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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Be Holy For I Am Holy

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 1, 2017
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    The New Testament calls upon Christians to be holy, as God is holy. Is that even possible? Does a single sin nullify our holiness irrevocably? What does the phrase mean, and how are we to respond?

    BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY Note: I have a presentation in PowerPoint 10 to go with the following sermon. If you are interested in the PowerPoint file I will send it directly, along with the sermon text in a Word 10 docx file with cues for slide changes and animations. Email me at sam@srmccormick.net ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sex Of The Disbelieving Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 1, 2017
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    This message is chapter 2 of my book entitled, "Sex and the Single Life." (7VerseSeries) (Volume 3) Pick up a copy of this book@ https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Single-Life-7VerseSeries-3/dp/1522974792/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

    Sex of the Disbelieving 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification:[a] that you abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each one of you know how to control his own body[b] in holiness and honor, 5 not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Sanctification

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 1, 2016
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    A breif sermon on sanctification. Justification is the work of God FOR us Sanctification is the work of God IN us Regeneration the impartation of a new Nature Sanctification in the destruction of the Old Nature

    Sermon Our Sanctification I Thes 4:3 Justification is the work of God FOR us Sanctification is the work of God IN us Regeneration the impartation of a new Nature Sanctification in the destruction of the Old Nature I. The Nature of Sanctification a. A consecrating I Chron 29:5 – i. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tamela Walker avatar

    Trash To Treasure

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on May 3, 2016
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    Describes how we as God's children are his Treasures.

    Trash to Treasure 1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness Can you think of how many things you have thrown away and later resented discarding a certain item? Well every day we discard trash in our homes, at work, at school, and when we are just in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten Commandments: Don't Steal Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019
     | 3,560 views

    WHAT is stealing? WHY should we not steal? HOW can we keep from stealing, and do good? Practical, relevant, without being heavy-handed.

    DON’T STEAL—Exodus 20:15 You go out for the evening, and when you get home and walk in the door, something doesn’t seem right. In the next room, the TV is missing, along with valuable electronics. Or maybe it is not your house. Your purse is gone, or you get a text showing new charges on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    No Longer A Slave To Lust! (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 12, 2019
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     | 13,511 views

    LUST! More people are enslaved to lust than we’ll ever know. This sermon discusses 2 of 3 strategies to conquer lust, with part 2 dealing with the third strategy.

    No Longer a Slave to LUST! (Part 1) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 11, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    God's Wedding Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017
     | 6,979 views

    Sexual purity is important, because It pleases God; sex itself is sacred; sexual immorality robs others; sex outside of marriage is not safe, and God gives you His Holy Spirit.

    At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you crazy?” she said. “My parents will see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Paul Davidson avatar

    Be Holy... Mission Impossible?

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 22, 2017
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     | 23,193 views

    Be Holy… How is this even possible? I have a difficult time just being a decent husband and father. How am I supposed to be as holy as God Himself? I’m just human. I make mistakes. Why am I being commanded to do something that seems to be impossible?

    Please turn in your Bibles to 1 Peter 1:13-22… [READ] Our key verses this morning are verses 15-16… “15 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” Be Holy… How is this even possible? I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David McClain avatar

    Cohabitation- Building A Relationship On A Shaky Foundation. Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018
     | 5,448 views

    Building a healthy lasting relationship requires both parties to commit to a permanent covenant relationship with God and others.

    OPENING SENTENCE: Back in my UPS days one of the workers who worked across the belt from me as we loaded package cars was a guy named Gary. INTRODUCTION: Somehow we got on the topic of marriage and he told us that he saw no need for marriage or at least the publically recognized covenant we call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 10: To Abstain From Sexual Immorality Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2018
     | 6,065 views

    The apostle believed that there were certain subjects and doctrines in which they needed further guidance and instruction. Chief among these was the misunderstanding that had arisen concerning the second coming of the Lord Jesus.

    7/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 10: To Abstain From Sexual Immorality (1Thessalonians 4:3-8) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 (NIV) 3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Section (5) 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 Believer's Hope Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 17, 2018
     | 4,763 views

    Paul tries to help Thessalonician about fornication which was taking place in the city and can enter the church

    I THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 4 THE BELIEVER'S HOPE I. INTRODUCTION The key word is walk and Paul beseeches them to obey the Word. The Christian's behavior is compared to a walk for several reasons: (1) it demands life, for the dead sinner cannot walk; (2) it requires growth, for a little baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022
     | 3,763 views

    In my walk with Jesus “good enough” is never good enough

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Robinson avatar

    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022
     | 1,824 views

    Growing in the Christian life is not always easy. In fact, there are growing pains, but these are necessary if you want to mature. This passage gives three specific areas in which to grow.

    Main theme of this passage: growing in your walk with God. Verses 1-2. You’ve received the truth of how to grow in your walk with God. It begins with faith. But there are other areas in which we can grow. This passage gives us three ways to grow in our walk with God. 1. Grow in your Abstinence (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    4 Sermons Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,325 views

    Choose paths inside God’s bounds that lead to purity. Choose to love one another and so reflect Christ. Choose hard work leading to character that honors Christ. Choose to grieve in hope because God has made death sure in Him.

    4 SERMONS 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-18 #1Thessalonians4 INTRODUCTION I am usually a very decisive person. Give me a choice and I will make it. I don’t usually live in gray areas. Kelly will ask me all the time for a decision and if I don’t know, I make the decision and she’ll ask why… I will either ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Encouragement- Follow God's Will Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 5, 2021
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     | 3,198 views

    This is the 54th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#54] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- FOLLOW GOD’S WILL 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction: There are many forms of exercise; but probably the most popular form of exercise is walking. Now, that obviously is not a form of exercise that I prescribe to; but it is something that most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist