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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Indicators Of False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007
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     | 3,715 views

    Exposition of Gal 5:19-21, first of a two part message that continues the comparsion down through v 26.

    Text: Galatians 5:19-21, Title: Indicators of False Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Maddie’s testimony, Laurie’s testimony B. Background to passage: Paul is finishing out his teaching on the fact that correct theology (justification by faith) produces right living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev.# 15:~5:1-5 Pt2~scene Around The Throne Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,965 views

    “Seven” is the number of perfection or completeness. So what we have here is the perfection with which the hidden counsels of God are securely hidden, until God Himself as here discloses them. God, whose plans will certainly and surely be carrie

    Rev.# 15:~5:1-5 pt 2~ SCENE AROUND THE THRONE -#2 7-25-09 Last time we were here in chapter 5: and we talked about these first 5 verses, but I’ll make a few more comments on the verses before we move on. Let me remind us again that Chapters 4 & 5 is a scene that we’ll witness just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of Warnings

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,805 views

    God gives His people a watchman to protect their life. Brothers and sisters, in the weeks, months, and years that lie ahead, let us both, you and I, listen to the Word of God. And let us take heed to these warnings. So there will be life - eternal life.

    Opening illustration: Americans are getting warned to death. Manufacturers are growing increasingly wary of being sued when their products are misused, so they are attaching warning labels to hundreds of items. For example, a Batman outfit bears this caveat: “Parents, please exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Milk & Stones Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009
     | 5,041 views

    I want to ask if you crave the Word of God? Do you have a deep desire to get into it, and when you do, do you have trouble putting it down? Do you get a kind of euphoric feeling when you read something that perhaps you have not read before?

    1 Peter 2:1-12 – Milk & Stones Do you ever get a craving for something? I don’t mean something like, ‘oh, I’d like to have a cool glass of water right now,’ or ‘gee wouldn’t it be nice to eat a good steak tonight,’ or even ‘man I wish I was somewhere else right now.’ No, what I am asking is do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Sojourners - Travel Light

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Apr 26, 2020
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     | 5,779 views

    You were not made for this world. You were made for eternity. Travel Light.

    Kingston Church of the Nazarene Sermon: Non-Series April 29, 2020 Sermon Title: We are Sojourners - Travel Light Sermon Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23 (key verse: 17) {DO NOT READ} INTRODUCTION: WE ARE SOJOURNERS - TRAVEL LIGHT We are traveling through life on a journey that leads to a destination. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Perfect Storm Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014
     | 3,420 views

    Over the last four weeks we have become reacquainted (or acquainted) with what redemption means.We’ve come to know . . . .The original version of God’s Song of Redemption.We can’t make words up, change the lyrics or tempo.

    Recovering Redemption Series (5 of 5) The Perfect Storm Oct. 19, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Over the last four weeks we have become reacquainted (or acquainted) with what redemption means. 1 We’ve come to know . . . . a The original version of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,290 views

    What should faith look like in a church body?

    Faith Church Philippians 1:27-30 Many times over the years I am asked what kind of church do I want to pastor or what kind of church is Gap Creek. Sometimes that question is asked because to be a great church requires a lot of change. Most churches are unaware of what needs to change in order for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conflict In The Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,247 views

    Why does conflict happen in the body of Christ?

    Conflict in the church James 4:1-6 In Charles Colson’s book, the Body, there is a chapter entitled “Extending the right fist of Fellowship.” It tells the story of and event that took place in the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Newton, Massachusetts, when a church conflict actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth And Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,647 views

    In Acts 14:1-7 we read the story of Paul’s ministry in Iconium. Buried in this passage of Scripture are two nuggets of truth about our minds and about the nature of truth.

    Truth and Your Mind Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 7, 2016 TEXT: Acts 14:1-7 – “And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson I.e.2: God Makes A Covenant With Noah. Gen. 9:8-17 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2019
     | 6,637 views

    In this covenant, which is the first covenant that God made with man, God promised unconditionally that He would never send another flood to destroy all life on earth.

    November 26, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.E.2: God Makes a Covenant with Noah. Gen. 9:8-17 Genesis 9.8-17 (KJV) 8 And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, 9 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019
     | 4,474 views

    Paul's letter to the Thessalonians shows that a mighty church adoids lust, adopts love, and applauds labor.

    Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/23/2015 A pilot was flying over the South Pacific when he noticed smoke coming from one of the many deserted islands below. The pilot flew closer and, sure enough, there was a man there with a great huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    What We Could Expect From God

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 17, 2018
     | 9,495 views

    Even if terrifying trial would happen to us, as Christians, there are good things that we could expect from our Good God!

    “Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Don’t Want Jesus To Come Back!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,534 views

    Some Christians don't want Jesus to come back! Here's 5 reasons Christians don’t want Jesus to come back, and then 5 reasons we SHOULD want Him to come quickly!

    “I DON’T WANT JESUS TO COME BACK!” Titus 2:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BAD DAY 1. A trouble-making biker walked into an all-night café, walked up to the counter and grabbed a man’s coffee and gulped it down in one swig. "Well, whatcha gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly. 2. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Passion For Prodigals

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,252 views

    God's love for prodigals.

    “A Passion for Prodigals” John 21:1-25 John 21:3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. No story in scripture is more winsome that the one Jesus tells in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Greed Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,414 views

    A common sin ... more

    As we come to the end of this series of sermons about vice and virtue, our topic is one that many would not say is a sin. In fact, for many it is a laudable characteristic. What am I talking about? Let’s start with a story that Jesus told about a greedy man- (Luke 12:13-21, NIV) " Someone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God