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  • Brian Menear avatar

    Blinded By The Light

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Nov 12, 2007
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     | 5,657 views

    The story of Paul on the road to Damascus. How did this change the future of Christianity?

    Blinded by the Light (NLT) (The Story of Paul from Acts 9) Background of Paul Name means-“one asked for” He was born in Tarsus which is modern day Turkey. Jewish parents who were also Roman citizens. Paul was a determined, stubborn man. Exactly what God needed to carry his message to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Justification Works Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    This sermon looks at the definition of justification.

    Scripture Last week we resumed our study in “Romans: The Good News of God.” However, I did not finish my sermon, and so I plan to finish it today. The issue that the Apostle Paul is dealing with in his letter to the Roman Church is how God saves sinners. The most important question that anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    The Curse Or The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007
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     | 6,524 views

    In Galatians 3:1-14, Paul has presented us with us two roads. One road is the road of curse. The other road is the road of blessing. What road are you on? Are you on the road of curse, which leads to destruction or are you on the road of blessing whi

    The Curse or the Cross? Galatians 3:1-14 In our study last week we noticed how Paul transitioned form arguing his authority as an apostle to teaching the foundational doctrine of Christian of justification by faith alone. Paul will spend chapters three and four expanding on his teaching about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Thing Lacked Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 6, 2008
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     | 5,368 views

    Exposition of Mark 10:17-31 about the demands of the gospel upon life and our inability to merit eternal life

    Text: Mark 10:17-31, Title: The One Thing Lacked, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the “one thing” in the movie City Slickers, “The call to follow Jesus does not constitute an additional obligation in life, but rather judges, replaces, and subordinates all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Miller avatar

    We Believe (3:16, Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 9, 2008
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     | 4,312 views

    The only thing we bring to salvation is simply “We Believe.” Why don’t some believe? 1)Some people know, but don’t believe, and 2)Some people won’t believe because they don’t want to know. ..excellent illustration about our helplessness/God’s strength

    Message developed as part of series inspired by Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: John 3:11-21; John 20:19, 24-25 Title: We Believe Series: 3:16 (part 4) Author: Steve Miller Introduction I hope that you’ve ...read more

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    Believing Is Just The Beginning

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
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     | 1,738 views

    BELIEVING IS JUST THE BEGINNING

    BELIEVING IS JUST THE BEGINNING Heb 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (KJV) John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Jesus My Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008
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     | 3,816 views

    Salvation through faith in Christ alone

    Romans 9:30-33 12/03/04 Israel did not receive salvation even though they pursued righteousness. Why not? Because “they pursued it in exactly the opposite way from that which it is to be found. They pursued it in their own strength, by their own works, by their own merit, and consequently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earn Your Own Or Receive Another's Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008
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     | 3,308 views

    What is your heart’s desire, zeal without knowledge, knowledge without zeal

    ROMANS 10:1-13 (YABS, 26/03/04) What is your heart’s desire? (1) Compare 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1. What do the first two verses tell you about Paul’s attitude towards the Jews, and what does the last one tell you about his hope for them? What is your heart’s desire? Zeal without knowledge, knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Original Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,444 views

    God provides a new birth for those who recognize their first one did not fit them for heaven.

    Introduction Sermon #6 in a Series on the Gospel of John Someone once asked a young woman, “What is the difference between my religion and yours?” She responded, “They are actually quite close. In fact, only two letters separate our beliefs. Your religion is spelled, ‘D-O; DO.’ Mine is spelled: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Were We Expecting? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    God’s supernatural work is more wonderful than we would dare imagine.

    Introduction For all who have ached to serve God and see his kingdom advance, we must surely appreciate Oswald Smith, standing before an examining board in 1920. One dream dominated his heart – to be a missionary for Jesus. Over and over he had prayed, “Lord, I want to go and tell people of you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    The Source Of Our Strength Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 26, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,159 views

    1. Where are you drawing your strength from? 2. Are you relying on tradition, law, race, rank, religion, or sincerity? 3. Do you expect recognition when helping out someone in need?

    The Source of Our Strength- Philippians 3:1-11 Introduction: We all fall into the trap of comparing ourselves with others around us. For some reason we think we are better than those to whom we are comparing ourselves with and we think that makes us right with God. We find ourselves picking at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Bound By The O.t. Law

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008
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     | 3,010 views

    SOME PEOPLE ARE STILL CONFUSED WHEN IT COMES TO THE O.T. LAW, THIER STILL TRYING TO HOLD ON AND HOLE OUT.

    KEEPING PEOPLE BOUND BY THE OLD TESTEMENT LAW Acts 15:1-5 1And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, “ Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.” 2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only One Salvation

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,601 views

    THERE ARE MANY RELIGIONS IN THE WORLD, BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE SALVATION

    Some Of The Different Religions Let me say that there are many religions in the world, but only one salvation. eph 4:4There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6One God and Father of all, who is above all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    The Usefullness And Uselessness Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008
     | 4,575 views

    Series in Romans

    Text: Romans 7:1-13 Title: The Usefulness and Uselessness of the Law Romans 7:1-13 Or do you not know, brethren (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has jurisdiction over a person as long as he lives? 2 For the married woman is bound by law to her husband while he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Work Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,699 views

    In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul contrasts the work of Adam with the work of Christ. This sermon examines the effectiveness, extent, efficacy, essence, and energy of the work of Christ.

    Scripture In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul presents Adam and Christ as two “representative figures” whose acts determine the destiny of all who belong to them. Last week we examined “The Work of Adam” in Romans 5:12-14. And today, we shall explore “The Work of Christ” in Romans 5:15-21. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed