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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Hold Fast To That Which Is Good

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020
     | 5,035 views

    Paul says, don’t take for granted that what you hear in a sermon is the truth—“test all things.”

    (1 Th 5:12 NKJV) And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Th 5:13 NKJV) and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Th 5:14 NKJV) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pretentious Verses Proper Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 14, 2010
     | 4,650 views

    Fasting must be done so for the right reasons, and Jesus contrasts 1) Pretentious (Matthew 6:16) against 2) Proper Fasting (Matthew 6:17-18)

    With the start of the Paralympics in Vancouver, one factor that has been stressed is the fact that the athletes competing should be considered as athletes just as much as their able bodied competitors who just finished. The Para Olympians train, and diet like their other Olympic cohorts. For many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Freedom To Choose

    Contributed by Paul Searight on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,076 views

    In Christ we have freedom to choose. In a choice laden world do we make the right choices. We made the big choice, God, but are we daily making the right choices? Are we taking our sin seriously? With freedom comes responsibility.

    Freedom to Choose When I was working on the book I published on the Great British Hymns – John Parker and I visited Oxford and whilst there visited one of the oldest English churches in the centre of Oxford. On a pillar near the pulpit was a small plaque commemorating those men martyred by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Holiness

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,331 views

    describes holiness as the scripture does. True holiness comes from the Holy Spirit

    TRUE HOLINESS 5/21/2011 “Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and . . . put on the new man which was created according to God, in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Holiness

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 28, 2011
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     | 4,306 views

    It is God Who saves us and makes us holy *** We cannot add to God's holiness or righteousness by our own works. *** The Spirit of God in us will bear fruit in good works, but it is not according to God's Word for us to make our list of self-righteous r

    TRUE HOLINESS 5/28/2011 “Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and . . . put on the new man which was created according to God, in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Desire Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 26, 2022
     | 3,058 views

    This sermon focuses on sinful desires that culture uses to entice people to sin, and how through Christ we have the power and the responsibility to not yield to them.

    If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at 1 Peter 2:11. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun our new summer series called “Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.” It is based on a passage in Romans 12:1-2 where it says basically “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Light And Darkness

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 25, 2024
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     | 3,095 views

    As followers of Christ, we must love like Christ, so we light up the world.

    Light and Darkness Ephesians 5:1-14 Rev. Brian Bill March 23-24, 2024 According to a new book by Sarah McCammon called The Exvangelicals, younger generations of evangelicals are drifting away from the church and pushing it into a major identity crisis. She herself has turned her back on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Free To Choose - Suffering Over Sin Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 397 views

    How should we live in a world that is hostile to Christianity? Not by adopting the culture around us uncritically, nor by rejecting the world completely, but by engaging with the world while guarding against sin.

    This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, meaning that it was a letter written to Christians in general, rather than to a specific church body. The first verse of the letter tells us that it was written: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 30, 2025
     | 335 views

    Moses leads the people of Israel to Mt. Sinai to prepare to receive the Law.

    The Story of Moses : Exodus 19-20 The Mountain Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-29–2025 Awesome! In this culture, we overuse words to the point they lose their power. One of those words is “awe.” When Pete Crow-Armstrong makes an amazing catch for the Cubs, we say it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 513 views

    Connecting with our Heavenly Father is the most important relationship we can ever have.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that's so vital to our Christian walk: The Power of Connecting with Our Father. We'll explore the benefits of connecting with God and learn how to deepen that connection in our lives. The renowned Christian author, A.W. Tozer, ...read more

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  • Rob Ross avatar

    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

    INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Made Simple

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,009 views

    Are you one of those people who thinks Christianity has become over-complicated? If so, then lesson may help.

    Christianity Made Simple Hold To The Traditions Which Have Been Handed Down Introduction A. Hold fast to traditions. 1. In the following Scripture, Paul exhorts Christians to cling to the traditions that have been handed down to them. "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Adultery, Lust, And Divorce

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    Scripture: Mt.

    Scripture: Mt. 5:27-32; Luke 10:11; Lu.16:18; Mt. 19:3-9 Date: 5-30-99- GNBC Intro: Today's message discusses three relatively unpleasant matters. Very serious issues. Very serious message. That's why I thinkI will start sermon w/humorous antedote: "A lady had gone thru 4 marriages: 1st- ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Strong & Courageous

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Nov 10, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,875 views

    Living at the Border of the Promised Land

    The people of God stand at the border of the promised land. It has been hundreds of years since this land was first promised to Abraham. It has been a whole generation wandering the desert on the other side of the border. But, now, finally, after so much promise, it is about to become reality. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    12 Year Old Faith

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    Encouraging folks to grow up into Christ and not be content to settle for an "adolescent" faith.

    12 Year Old Faith Ephesians 4:1-16 I learned something recently that I had never thought of before... I guess it was new information to me because one of three things is true... Either kids have changed since I was was in Jr. High, or I have gotten so far along at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist