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  • Don Baggett avatar

    Defining The Gospel

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 23, 2008
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    We know the word gospel means good news. Is the good news that Jesus made some sort of down payment for the salvation of sinners, or did He pay it all? That’s the very question that had to be answered in the first century church of Antioch, and that’s t

    The word “gospel” means good news. We know the heart of the gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, but what exactly is the good news about that? Is it that Jesus did what He did as sort of a down payment, and then we have to keep up the installments of our salvation by doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Study

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
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    Being aware of the temtations that await you

    Temptation Study I Corinthians 10:13 “Unger’s Bible Dictionary” This is generally understood as the enticement of a person to commit sin by some seeming advantage. The sources of temptation are satan, the world, and the flesh. We are exposed to them in every state, in every place, and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Witness In Times Like These

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 4, 2008
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    These are times that try men’s souls and God needs His children to be witnesses

    I Peter 4-11 The climate of our culture is becoming increasingly more secular All you need to do is turn on CNN It’s not just in the United States it is all over the world Dafar , Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Russia, Venezuela, and on and on the list goes. There is hate everywhere; there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Steps To Victory

    Contributed by Charlie Ellison on Nov 28, 2005
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     | 6,236 views

    How to Have Victory over Sin

    Steps to Victory There Are No Victories at Discount Prices. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1. Vigilance A, 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanctify Us Lord

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005
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    Has anyone seen Jesus in you lately? No one has said anything? Hm! Something is wrong.

    SANCTIFY US LORD I want to briefly define Christ like character. 1 Thess 5:11-27 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Claim Your Possession

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on May 23, 2006
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    Jesus fed 5,000, we have the ability to do the same

    In the parable of “The Feeding of the Five Thousand” Jesus sends us an astounding messaged as to our lives and service for Him in verse 11. • Jesus: a. Claimed what was already His b. Proclaimed to the glory of the Father c. Reclaimed lost and hungry souls Today, we will look at this astonishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 10, 2008
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    Today we will continue with lesson 3 of our series Praying Paul’s Letters.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3 March 9, 2008 A. WHAT LETTERS MEAN 1. Tremendous cost. Pony Express. 2. Death. Civil War secrets. 3. Authority. The king’s seal. 4. Sentimental. Read a love letter two dozen times. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Putting Feet To Your Faith

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007
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    In Ephesians 4:1, five times Paul exhorts us to walk in a manner befitting the gospel we bear.

    PUTTING FEET TO YOUR FAITH Ephesians 4:1 INTRO: We have often heard the expression “Put feet to your prayers.” As I studied Ephesians that expression took on new meaning. The apostle Paul would have us put feet to our faith. In Ephesians 1-3, Paul explained the salvation we have in Jesus. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Please Your Father Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
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     | 6,737 views

    5th in series on 1 Thessalonians (5 of 8).

    HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Along with jogging, walking has become a popular exercise and outdoor sport. You can see entire families out enjoying a walk together. The Christian life can be compared to a walk. It begins with a step of faith. But that step leads to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should The Old Testament Be Studied?

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 5, 2007
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    There are some today that do not put much emphasis on Old Testament Scripture. Although we are living under a new covenant, please do not throw out the old for sake of the new. Allow the old to increase your faith in the new.

    Should the Old Testament Be Studied? By Greg Johnson May 2, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org There are some today that do not put much emphasis on Old Testament Scripture. Although we are living under a new covenant, please do not throw out the old for sake of the new. Allow the old to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Christ Known

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
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     | 8,106 views

    How are we to approach the task of making Christ known? Peter suggests this should be done through Revelation, proclamation, and demonstration.

    MAKING CHRIST KNOWN 1 Peter 2:9-12 INTRO: The population of our world is growing at an alarming rate. Statisticians tell us that by the year A.D. 2050 the population of the world will be 14 billion, or more than twice its present size. Unfortunately, our evangelistic efforts are not keeping pace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 5 - Part 15 - Sex, Adultery, Lust And Gouging Your Eye Out! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 5, 2010
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     | 7,488 views

    I notice when Jesus confronts me, He goes for the heart. I am amazed at what I am capable of tolerating in my life unless I actively choose to His way to deal with it. I need to be vigilant in this important area concerning my thought life.

    Matthew 5 - Part 15 - SEX, ADULTERY, LUST AND GOUGING YOUR EYE OUT! Too often when Julie and I watch a movie, I am forced to turn it off or over because of the coarse nature of the movie, particularly relating to the sex scenes. It is taken for granted that sex is a necessary part of most movies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Norton avatar

    Walking A Path That Will Keep The Fire Burning.

    Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008
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     | 5,489 views

    We need to lift up our brothers and sisters when they are down and discouraged. Too many of us today will say we need to pray for them Yes we do but it is not enough just to pray for them we have to go to them and help them in their time of need.

    Walking A Path That Will Keep The Fire Burning. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-28 14-15> Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Characteristics Of A Good Church Member Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002
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     | 21,003 views

    Part 11 in a study of the church covenant

    A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 11 THE CHURCH COVENANT “Characteristics of a Good Church Member” Date: August 25, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Introduction Because of other events I will wrap up our study today and next week on the Church Covenant. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    A Life Of Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 21, 2013
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     | 7,252 views

    A funeral message for a faithful servant of Christ whose life reflected His undying loyalty and absoulte faith in Christ.

    A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:13-16 As we gather in tribute to our brother in Christ at his home-going and consider his life and influence the one thing that rings out so laudably is that he was a man of faith whose life was characterized by his faith. He was saved through faith, lived by faith, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist