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  • David Scudder avatar

    How To Live Confidently Part Ii

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 23, 2010
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    Jesus said, “Take up your cross and follow Me.” How determined are you to follow Jesus Christ? How did these young Christians become the kind of people who would choose to suffer for Christ?

    Part II Hebrews 10:36-39 Purpose: To show the importance of following the Lord whole heartedly. Aim: I want the listener to determine to follow Christ regardless of the cost. REVIEW: Vs.32-35 I. Remember What Your Faith in Christ has Cost You Vs.32-33a A. Remember what you have suffered for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Freedom In A Prison Cell"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010
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     | 8,351 views

    Are we able to rejoice, even when the times get rough? Or does our faith depend on everything “going our way?” There is a cotton-candy like view of Christianity that promises all health and wealth, but it melts away when reality strikes.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Freedom in a Prison Cell” There is a lot to be learned from the example of Christians who live in third-world countries, and don’t have the freedom we might often take for granted. Will Willimon tells the story of a Bishop from Angola who came to visit America a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Branches Broken Off And Branches Grafted On

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Nov 3, 2009
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     | 7,886 views

    To show that while gentiles have not suffered as God’s people, the Jews, have suffered, we cannot be arrogant or unbelieving and presume upon God but must come together with the Jews in humble faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    1. The Sadness of the Broken off Branches and the Future Triumph (15,16,23,24,26,27) What a storm we might have seen or experienced! The images in this part of Romans speak so clearly to the sadness of the situation of those branches broken off from the Tree. Have you seen trees whose branches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Comfort

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2013
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    Exposition of John

    Text: John 14:16-18, Title: More Comfort, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/2/13, AM A. Opening illustration: What if President Obama says in 2016, “I have to go away, but don’t worry, I won’t leave you as orphans, I’m coming back to you. I am praying to my father, and he will send you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Our Personal Trainer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 23, 2016
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    Gyms have “personal trainers” to help patrons get the maximum benefit out of using the gym equipment.Christianity too has a personal trainer to help Christians be conformed to the image of Jesus -- The Holy Spirit!

    THE HOLY SPIRIT OUR PERSONAL TRAINER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. My father and I belong to the religion of Sikhism. We both wear the traditional turban and often encounter strange comments and questions. Once, in a restaurant, a child stared with amazement at my father. She finally got the courage to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is It Really Legalism?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 8, 2016
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    A study which identifies the difference between true and false legalism.

    During my decades of Christian ministry, the terms “legalism” and “legalist” have progressively been bandied-about within modern churches and their preachers/pastors. These terms have, primarily, been used to describe and condemn those Christians and churches that believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Blessing Of Not Having Jesus With Us

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
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    We think how blessed it would have been to walk and talk with Jesus2,000 years ago. Jesus told his disciples that it would be better for him to go away than to stay. This message explores why it is a greater blessing to not have Jesus with us today. Th

    THE GREAT BLESSING OF NOT HAVING JESUS WITH US John 16:5-8 Dorn Ridge & York Manor June 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) If you had the privilege of choosing what period of time you could live in, would you consider it a greater privilege to be alive now and in your present time, or when Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Break Open The Jar / Receive The Anointing

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 25, 2013
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     | 62,393 views

    We need to let (Point at Chest) this clay jar, this outer shell. this fleshly nature. our will to be broken. And when you do your life will be filled to overflowing with the sweet perfume of the Holy Spirit.

    Are you waiting on God...? Or is God .... waiting on you? We have all heard Christians say: .... I'm just waiting on God ... I'm just waiting ... for my breakthrough. And Others...I don't know what God wants me to do. I haven't heard anything from him.... for the last six years. Well ... did ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Unstoppable - True Authentic Worship Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018
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     | 10,445 views

    The 10th message in a series on the book of Acts

    Unstoppable – Worship in the Spirit 11/19/17 Acts 16:16-34 Sunday AM There’s much confusion today about worship. Should we sing w/ the lights on or off? Do we sing w/ a choir/orchestra or w/ a band? Do we sing hymns or contemporary songs? But what if worship had nothing to do w/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Testimony Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2020
     | 3,165 views

    Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28.

    Prelude: Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Purpose: Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28. [Note: the beginning verses of this chapter are wisely reserved for Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Link In Understanding Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 4, 2020
     | 5,204 views

    Many in our community find it difficult to understand that a Christian leader serves those that he leads differently from the world concept.

    Today, in our world, the most important subject hardly discussed among believers is the reign and the governing rule of Christians with Christ in the present dispensation and the future to come.  In fact, a good number of believers shy away, not wanting the hot seat of talking about the role ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Long Road Home

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 17, 2020
     | 4,837 views

    What began as an intended temporary stay in Moab, turned into ten years of despair and suffering. Upon hearing the Lord had visited His people, Naomi made the wise decision to begin the long journey home. It would prove beneficial.

    The Long Road Home Ruth 1: 19-22 We know that Naomi had left the land of Bethlehem-Judah with her husband to sojourn in the land of Moab. What began as an intended temporary stay turned into ten long years of difficulty and heartache. Now Naomi heard the Lord had visited His people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should Christians Have Joy? Part 1

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019
     | 2,459 views

    A question comes up asking why Christians are supposed to be filled with Joy. So, why should we?

    Sermon- Why should Christians have Joy? - A question comes up asking why Christians are supposed to be filled with Joy. - Our obvious answer is, we’re filled with Joy because we’ve been redeemed from sin & death, & reconciled back to God. - People, however, want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smyrna: Riches Within Poverty

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2020
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     | 4,691 views

    The second church Jesus instructed John to pen a letter was the church in Smyrna. It was situated within a city of great wealth and affluence, and yet many believers lived in poverty. They were not rich by the world's standards, but they were rich in grace.

    Smyrna: Riches within Poverty Revelation 2: 8-11 Today we come to Smyrna, the second church within the series of letters John was instructed to write in the Revelation. It is interesting to note, that of the seven churches, only two received all praise and encouragement from the Lord, with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory In Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2020
     | 10,220 views

    As Peter concluded this very practical letter that addressed the difficulties the church faced while seeking to encourage them to remain committed, he drew their focus back to the one who could provide all they needed regardless of the situation - the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Victory in Jesus 1 Peter 5: 6-11 We have considered much in our time moving through Peter’s first epistle. Being aware of their struggles, Peter addressed their need while challenging them to remain steadfast in spite of the opposition they faced. He knew the world was watching their lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist