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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    1 John 5 Belief In Action Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
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    John not only shows that our faith in Jesus is not blind. Rather it has rock solid credentials behind it. And our faith is victorious. Through Christ we have overcome the world. But our faith must also be vital.

    Sermon by George Hemmings - given at St Thomas' Burwood March 18 2012 Let’s Talk about Faith Over the last few weeks, as we’ve delved into 1 John, we’ve heard over and over again his call for us to love and obedience. Well, this morning I want to change tack a little and talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Beast That Lives Within Me

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
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    Robert Lewis Stephenson the writer of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde said ”I find that there is always a struggle with the "Beast That Lives Within Me." C.S. Lewis put it this way: “No man knows how bad he is until he has tried to be good.” Updated June 2025.

    Beloved .... the scriptures are clear. Hear God's Word from Romans BIBLE ... "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" END (Romans 3:23) And we are all aware that the "wages of sin is ......... death" (Romans 6:23). The angel announced to Joseph that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Revelation 12.1-6 Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 1, 2016
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    Hostility to the Church

    Revelation 12 verses 1-6 Chapter 12 marks a division in Revelation. John turns aside to explain the underlying cause of the hostility about to break upon the Church. This is outlined in chapters 12-14 and then in chapters 15-19 God will come in judgment on His enemies before we encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What's Up With Heaven?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 13, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,014 views

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    What’s Up With Heaven? John 14:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhatsUp.html Epitaph in Indiana: “Here lies the body of old man Peas, Buried ‘neath the flowers and trees. But Peas ain’t here, just the pod. Peas shelled out and went to God.” A lady tried to quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Your Number! Series

    Contributed by Tony Russo on May 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,085 views

    We are numbered by God as His own

    The reason we humans struggle with everyday occurrences, be it a loss of a job, economic woes or failing health, is because there is a battle raging for the control of our hearts and minds. Scripture exposes what lies beyond our senses; * how we live demonstrates the existence of two powers, good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 30, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,220 views

    Despite the lawlessness we see around us, we are not to fear but to trust in God and to follow Him.

    WSG 31-07-2016 The Book of Nahum I would like to look at one verse from our Old Testament reading – from the book of Nahum. Question: Has anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Do We Labor For? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    God offers a satisfaction deeper and more real than any pleasure the world provides.

    Scripture Introduction “I am the bread of life.” “I am the light of the world.” “I am the gate.” “I am the good shepherd.” “I am the resurrection and the life.” “I am the way and the truth and the life.” “I am the true vine.” Each of these seven statements by Jesus, known as the “I AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Obey Quickly And Cheerfully Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,087 views

    God works cheerful obedience into his people.

    Scripture Introduction Our text reminds me of the four-year old standing in his high chair during dinner one evening, much to his parents’ chagrin. They tried the usual antics to make him sit: begging, reasoning about the dangers of standing in a chair, fussing, and eventually threatening ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The True Jesus Series

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 26, 2012
     | 4,910 views

    There certain fundamental truths that all Christian denominations share, and the first of these is that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man.

    Ash Wednesday was this last week which marked the traditional beginning of Lent. According to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus spent forty days of fasting and preparation in the wilderness before beginning His public ministry. In the wilderness, Jesus was tempted by Satan, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Truth About Ruth - Part 3: Planning Towards Destiny Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 6, 2013
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     | 6,934 views

    Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

    Ruth Chapter 3 Happenstance? Coincidence? or Divine Providence? Reviewing to the point where we are now we make certain observations and wonder if it all just happened! Did it just happen that Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem? Did it just happen that Ruth was determined to follow her? Did it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You've Got Christianity "Down To A Science." You're Doing It Wrong!! Series

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,189 views

    When we over-think our lives and faith, we often under-live them.

    I had the opportunity, recently, to perform an audit and balance the books of the department where I work. I'm still not quite sure what I did wrong to have earned that very special blessing. There are few things I enjoy less on this earth than working with numbers. There is a reason that I married ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lingering In Sodom

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 17, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 32,071 views

    Lot, a righteous man, lingering in Sodom - the result of a life making bad choices. Choices have consequences. How you choose determines the course of your life and your character.

    Lingering in Sodom Genesis 19:1-16 How in the world did Lot, a righteous man, wind up in such a situation – lingering in Sodom having to be dragged out of the city by God? Lot did not get to where he was overnight. He traveled down a gradual slope over a number of years making a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,304 views

    Are you ready for the Second Coming of Christ?

    ARE YOU READY? Luke 12:39-40 Introduction Good morning church! I am glad to be here with you all this morning and thankful to God for this great opportunity of sharing His word. Let us begin our time with the word of prayer: Pray Illustration I would like to begin our time together with a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Individual Believer’s Former State

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2017
     | 3,116 views

    The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate and condition of man by nature, and to magnify the riches of the grace of God, and represent the exceeding greatness of His power.

    By: Tom Lowe Title: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Individual Believer’s Former State Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2018
     | 4,506 views

    Paul turns suddenly to his readers and declares that, like Christ, they once were dead, and in Ephesians 2:2-3 he proves this. The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate an

    The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/27/17 Lesson 7: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist