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  • Mike Busby avatar

    The Test Of Real Faith

    Contributed by Mike Busby on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    A challenge to anyone who professes to have faith in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION It’s not what we claim to be as Christians, but what we are seen to be that really matters. Anyone can claim to have faith in Christ, but if that claim to faith is not backed up or authenticated by the things we do, then, says James, it’s nothing more than dead faith: an empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christ, Our Spiritual Rock"

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,434 views

    Jesus Christ is our spiritual rock.

    Title: “Christ, Our Spiritual Rock” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 Introduction: In his letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul assured them that the spiritual Rock, which followed Israel of old, would be that same Rock which would provide them with their every need. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Proper Response To God's Word Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,392 views

    OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO BLESSING

    BIG IDEA: OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO BLESSING INTRODUCTION: Each of these 8-verse stanzas is focused around a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet = an acrostic format. This is the ALEPH stanza with each verse beginning with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This stanza is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Comfort In Affliction Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    THE PROMISE OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO COMFORT IN TIMES OF AFFLICTION

    BIG IDEA: THE PROMISE OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO COMFORT IN TIMES OF AFFLICTION What gives HOPE in times of affliction? I) (:49) God’s Faithfulness to His Word of Promise "Remember the word to Thy servant, In which Thou hast made me hope." God’s promises apply to God’s servants. God has a perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    There Is No Time Like The Present For Good Deeds Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    THE PEOPLE OF GOD IN THIS PRESENT AGE NEED TO DEVOTE THEMSELVES TO PERSONAL HOLINESS AND UNSELFISH GOOD DEEDS

    BIG IDEA: THE PEOPLE OF GOD IN THIS PRESENT AGE (BETWEEN CHRIST’S FIRST COMING TO USHER US INTO SALVATION AND HIS SECOND COMING TO USHER US INTO GLORY) NEED TO DEVOTE THEMSELVES TO PERSONAL HOLINESS AND UNSELFISH GOOD DEEDS I. (:11) CHRIST’S FIRST COMING = OUR ENTRANCE INTO SALVATION A. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    244 - 7 Keys To A Blessed "Happy” New Year

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,470 views

    A "Happy New Year" for the believer represents a "Blessed New Year". Discover 7 keys to obtaining a blessed new year.

    Sermon Study #244 – 7 KEYS TO A BLESSED “HAPPY” NEW YEAR Blessed - in Hebrews: esher = Happy Blessed - in Greek: makarios = Happy 1. Happy are the forgiven. (Psa 32:1) Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Illustrate: There was a little boy visiting his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas Series

    Contributed by William Chaney Jr on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,687 views

    This sermon highlights the post modern approach to Christmas and the Biblical response. The culture connection can be found in a children’s movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Don¡¦t Let the Grinch Steal your Christmas Isaiah 12:2-6 2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." 3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. 4 In that day you will say: "Give thanks ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hell Has A Big Mouth

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on May 2, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,202 views

    Hell has enlarged itself. Poor original planning or simply overwelming volume of sin? However the wider Hell opens its mouth, the more wider Victory opens its mouth. Eventually death, the grave and hell will be swallowed up in Victory.

    I. THIS IS AN INTRIGUING VERSE A. Other Versions: Isa 5:14 “Therefore the grave enlarges its appetite and opens its mouth without limit” -NIV Isa 5:14 “So the place of the dead wants more and more people, and it opens wide its mouth”. – New Century Version B. Sheol = she’owl ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Resurrection Check

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,594 views

    People look in the Gospel of Judas, Hollywood versions of scriptural stories, and scientific discoveries to "enhance" their faith. The problem is that they’re all looking in the wrong places.

    Resurrection Check Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-12, 31-34; John 20:26-31 (READ Matthew 28:1-10) I want to talk a little bit about what people have been looking for lately. Do you know what really raised my eyebrows a couple weeks ago? The Gospel of Judas. How many here have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things To All People

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,206 views

    It is easier to be all things to all people by turning to God for help and strength in a solitary place of prayer. It’s all about attitude.

    All Things To All People – Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: In 1975 when I assumed my duties as the Pastor of a church in Indiana, I was delighted to see brand new Bibles placed in each pew. When I opened one to see what version it was, I was dumbfounded by what I saw. In large, red letters these words ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Why We Know God Can Do It Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    In the final part of this series, we look at why we know God can and wants to revive us once again.

    PART 3: (Psalm 85:8-13) Why We Know God Can and Wants to Do This: Waiting for a gracious answer in full confidence and assurance of receiving God’s greatest blessings. Assume = to take upon oneself; to pretend to have or be; to take as granted or true though not proved. An action of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Shafit avatar

    The First To Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    How do you relate to the personalities of the first disciples?

    The First Disciples To Follow Jesus John 1:35-51 John the Baptist had a wonderfully productive ministry. He did precisely what he was sent to do. He was chosen before his birth to be the herald of the Messiah. He was the last Nazarite from birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Look Ahead, 2007 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 5, 2007
     | 3,833 views

    The introduction for our church’s study of the Book of Revelation - also giving our mission for 2007.

    2007 - A Look Ahead 3 John 4; Revelation 1:1-3 Turn to the 3rd book of John and hold your place there Introduction Today we are going to look ahead at the coming year, and begin the understanding and study of the greatest promise yet to come, and that is the revealing of Jesus Christ not as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
     | 3,967 views

    John while exiled to the isles of Patmos writes this book which is referred to as the revelation of Jesus Christ.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ Rev. 1:1-20 Overview: • John is exiled to the isles of Patmos about 40 miles southwest of the coast of Ephesus • He is the only Apostle that does not dies a martyr’s death • He is caught up in the Spirit on what he calls the Lord’s day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Awake

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2011
     | 4,503 views

    Sermon on living prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 25: 1 – 12 / Keep Awake! Intro: At an intersection, the green light changes to yellow; At the theater the house lights flash; At the airport terminal the boarding call comes over the intercom; At a railroad crossing the lights begin to flash; In a small town in the Midwest the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed