Sermons about Active Vs Passive

Conflicting Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 8, 2007

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A sermon from James dealing with the lost people people in the church who are continually creating conflict.

Foolproof – A Study of James February 4, 2007 CONFLICTING Faith – James 4:1-10 Recap: We’re in a study in James about having a foolproof faith so we won’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if we’re saved, and so we won’t continue to fool ourselves into thinking we’re saved when ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Have To Be Perfect To Get To Heaven, But It Sure Would Be Nice

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 3, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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A salvation message that stresses God’s grace is sufeciant for your salvation

You Don’t Need to be Perfect to get to Heaven, But it sure would be Nice 9/30/02 Have you ever known anyone to say; “Some day when I straiten up, I’m going to make things right with the Lord”? They think that is one of the qualifications of salvation. They feel with the life they are living that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: *other

The Gospel Verses Religion

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2001

based on 151 ratings

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Religion can point one to God and provide expression for faith, but only the Person of Christ can bring slavation.

The Gospel Vs. Religion Eph 2:1-10 A recent article in the religion section of our local newspaper, dealt with the question, “Is it better to be religious or spiritual?” Opinions were garnered from five local pastors, representing Unity, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Disciples of Christ, and Bahai. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Surviving Conflict In Your Heart Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 2, 2006

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It is impossible for our hearts to be at peace without the Spirit of Christ.

Surviving Conflict Series (Part 3 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving the Conflict in Your Own Heart Romans 7:14-25; 8:1-2, 13 Oct. 1, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A I heard once of a man who was an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

In Other Words Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2007

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Exposition of Galatians 3:26-29, Pauls summary statement about Justification by faith and the privileges of it

Text: Galatians 3:26-29, Title: In Other Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, PM Opening illustration: “The summit of this pass, according to observations made by the State geological survey, is fourteen hundred and seventy-two feet above the sea. Pacheco Peak, on the south side of the pass, is two ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Circumcision Of The Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2006

based on 70 ratings

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God must change our hearts, we cannot.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 John 12:20-33 “Circumcision of the Heart” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org This morning’s Old Testament Lesson from the prophet Jeremiah is one of the most significant passages in all the prophetic books ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gospel Of Legalism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 9, 2014

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A sermon that describes the religious legalist.

"The Gospel of Legalism" Galatians 1:6 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Introduction: This morning I may be preaching one of the most important messages I have ever preached anywhere in my ministry. I hope that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Growing And Operating In The Sonship

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 13, 2017

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God expects us to grow as his sons as those who are led by His Spirit

THEME - UNDERSTANDING WHO WE ARE IN CHRIT LESSON 4 - GROWING AND OPERATING IN THE SONSHIP TEXT - ROMANS 8:14-23 INTRODUCTION-John 14:18 The value that God has over our relationship with him is so great that only He understands it fully. He loves and protects that relationship of father and son, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Vs Satan - Defining The Sides Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 18, 2013

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Satan is a con artist. He's the best. The reason people refuse to deny themselves to follow Jesus is because satan deceives them into thinking they don't have to. God and Satan are enemies, and the creation of God is the battlefield

In the beginning of human history God warned Adam and Eve about a certain tree in the Garden and that they were forbidden to eat the fruit of this tree. Why did God put this dumb tree in the Garden? GRRRR....We believe God to be all powerful. We believe God to be the ultimate power in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation By Works? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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An ongoing series answering questions from the congregation.

Sermon Series: ¡§Questioning the Faith¡¨ Sermon #9 ¡§Salvation by Works?¡¨ Text: Philippians 2:12 OPENING JOKE: A preacher takes the day off from church to go play golf. God allows him to shoot a perfect game. When asked why by St. Peter, God says, "Think about it, who can he tell?" REMINDER: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Pledge Allegiance To The King

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005

based on 13 ratings

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How to stand confident before the judgment seat of Christ. A Christ the King Sunday sermon.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, living in Canada for couple of years brought us some interesting surprises. Discovering the beautiful mountains of Alberta, the appreciation of thermal underwear during Edmonton winters, and our kids learning “O Canada” before they knew “The Star Spangled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Never To Late To Try Again

Contributed by James Tidwell on Sep 28, 2008

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When your faith is put on the spot it’s never too late to try again your faith.

It’s Never Too Late To Try Again Text: James 2:17-26 Vs. 17, Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. (So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead). Vs. 18, Yea, a man may say, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See Jesus Defeat The Devil

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 7, 2022

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Because Christ fought the battle against Satan as one of us, he won that battle for all of us. Jesus is our perfect substitute. Even as the devil rages against us, we can face him and his temptations unafraid, confident that our champion, Jesus, has already won the victory over him.

David versus Goliath. Thousands of years after their brief battle it is still used to describe conflicts. You have probably heard the comparison several times in recent days following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Clearly Russia is Goliath and Ukraine David. But don’t we also regularly hear the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Ba Christian Vs Cultural Christian

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2012

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Cultural Christianity means to pursue the God we want instead of the God who is. It is the tendency to be shallow in our understanding of God, wanting Him to be more of a gentle grandfather type who pampers us and lets us have our own way. It is sensing a

Opening illustration: Throughout our life, Maureena and I have been exposed to a number of cultures but we have yielded to none, not even the one that we were born in. The weaning process takes a longer time for some than others. The impact that the culture has in the church in America is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Rights Vs What Is Right Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

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Paul KNEW he was rightfully THE called Apostle of Christ to the Gentiles. However, Paul did not stand on HIS rights but deferred to God's calling in his life! We must not focus on what we believe is our RIGHT, but we must DO what is right in God's plan.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Paul knew what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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