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  • Patrick Nix avatar

    The Just Shall Live By Faith Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
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     | 4,667 views

    4 times in Scripture, the phrase "The Just Shall Live by Faith" is repeated; 3 times in New Testament – each with different emphasis...

    4 times in scripture – Hebrew 2:4 – “by His faith” 3 times in NT – each with different emphasis * Martin Luther’s Salvation _ climbing “Sancta Scala” sacred stairs o Not by works – but by faith – just justify – declared not guilty * Shades of white – “just” 100% pure (Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whoever

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,035 views

    As Christians, we must love everyone as though they were the only one God has provided for us to love.

    John 3: 14 – 21 / Whoever Intro: 2 gentlemen were seated next to each other on a plane. One turned to the other, “What do you do?” “I am a minister.” “Oh,” said the 1st man. “I don’t believe in that religious stuff. It’s for kids you know, ‘Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In God’s Favor

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,827 views

    Rather than painting a picture of an angry, brooding God, the Christmas story reminds us that God actually likes us and wants what is best for us.

    Living in God’s Favor Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Take My Son

    Contributed by Edward Tatro on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    Who will take the son?

    Who Will Take the Son? May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. My Brothers and Sisters I would like to tell you a little story; a story about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A New Beginning-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    2 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. What is essential to a new beginning? The concessions essential to a new beginning are a Fulfilled...

    A NEW BEGINNING-II—John 3:1-21 Attention: Little Jimmy was so happy to see his grandmother that he ran up and gave her a big hug. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma. Now daddy will have to do that trick he's been promising to do!" His grandmother was curious. "What trick is that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    Paul asked the question, "Who are Thou, Lord?" Jesus answered, "I am Jesus...". Who is Jesus? Thanks to Roger Campbell for this outline to which I added personal illustrations and alliteration..

    INTRODUCTION * Saul’s Searching Question -Saul was passionate in persecuting the church - Jesus confronted Saul on the road to Damascus * A light from Heaven; a voice speaking to him. - Saul’s question: “Who art Thou, Lord?” - The voice’s answer: “I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom's Relationships Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    This message seeks to free believers from a performance mentality in their relationship with God. We are free, because we are loved. We are free from the pressure to perform, because God already accepts us as His full, adult sons and daughters in Christ

    Freedom’s Relationships (Galatians 3:23-29) Danny Cox, a former jet pilot turned business leader, tells his readers in Seize the Day that when jet fighters were first invented, they “flew much faster than their propeller predecessors. So pilot ejection became a more sophisticated process. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Conspiracy Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    Yep! There really is a conspiracy. But our God is conspiring for us, not against us! As we continue through Romans, ch.11 gives us a glimpse of God’s conspiracy for this world.

    Conspiracy of Grace Romans 11:1-12 Intro: Have you ever read or studied up on some of the conspiracy theories people have these days? There are those who believe that we never did land on the moon. It was all fabricated by our govt. Also, there are some who believe that the 9/11 attack on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014
     | 12,577 views

    A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

    "The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Gomer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 6, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,111 views

    James Montgomery Boice calls the enacted parable of Hosea and Gomer "the second greatest story in the Bible," a depiction of God's embracing, pardoning grace. In it we see that We are Gomer.

    We enact a parable of grace every time we observe the Lord's Supper. Another living parable was dramatized by Hosea the prophet. He was told by God to marry a wayward women who would prove to be unfaithful. He did so, to depict God's grace. It was not unusual for God to ask His prophets to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Bad Boy Comes Home

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 11, 2013
     | 3,630 views

    Sermon fro the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

    Luke 15: 11 – 32 / A Bad Boy Comes Home Intro: Ladies, true or false. When driving a car, a man will never admit that they are lost by stopping to get directions. --- Certainly a man invented the GPS system for a car for just that reason. Tell the truth, have you ever really been lost? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Turning Complaints Into A Celebration

    Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Oct 10, 2016
     | 7,496 views

    Jesus was often judged harshly by the religious authorities in his day. The Pharisees and the scribes believed wrongly that he was condoning the sins of people whose company he shared. Instead Christ came to make of them "new creations" (2 Cor. 5:17).

    “Turning Complaints into a Celebration” Luke 15:1-10, Proper 19-C September 11, 2016 “Grumble”: It’s an interesting word isn’t it? And here we find it in the second verse of our Gospel lesson today. “And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Better Together Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Apr 12, 2016
     | 6,544 views

    God has accepted you through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. In this message we learn how to develop a culture of acceptance

    13 April 2016 THREE STRANDS (Part 3) Key Scripture for series: Ecc 4:12 (NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back to back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple braided cord is not easily broken. What happens when a group of people love without any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,959 views

    Are we open or closed as a congregation? Is the work and worship about us only or do we include others?

    1. St Catherine's Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in the world is Saint Catherine's. Built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region, St. Catherine's sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The walls are made of granite and are between 8 and 35 meters tall. Up until last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest Qualification

    Contributed by Simeon Akindele on Nov 20, 2014
     | 4,349 views

    Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to any man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all circumstances!

    THE GREATEST QUALIFICATION? Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to a man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all ...read more

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