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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    A Comprehensive Study On Salvation And The Authority, Promises, Privileges, Rights, And Eternal Destiny Of Every Born-Again Christian - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 437 views

    What a person believes about God is the most important thing contained in their mind. It affects everything about them. Specifically, what they believe about God shapes them spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

    Part 2 Eternal Life Throughout the Bible, Christians are promised eternal life. None of the verses indicate that one can lose the eternal life that God promises (Matthew 19:29; Mark 10:29-30; Luke 18:29-30; John 3:16,36; 5:24; 6:39-40; John 17:2-3; Acts 13:47-48; Romans 5:20-21; 6:23; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Comprehensive Study On Salvation And The Authority, Promises, Privileges, Rights, And Eternal Destiny Of Every Born-Again Christian - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 486 views

    What a person believes about God is the most important thing contained in their mind. It affects everything about them. Specifically, what they believe about God shapes them spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

    Far too many people feel God is remote, impersonal, and unknowable. Because of that, many Christians suffer from an inability to feel forgiven and live with nagging doubts and fears about their relationship with Him. Failure to love and trust God often comes from picturing God as unlovable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Doctor's Report Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    The introductory message to the Gospel of Luke.

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/s-261UnKZCA Introduction I heard on the news of a woman who was on an overseas flight. She called the flight attendant over to her and told her she was having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Owens avatar

    The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2014
     | 4,415 views

    In this sermon, we explore two questions: What is Biblical Authority? and How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who ran into an acquaintance and they began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responsible Citizenship

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT VIOLATE OUR OBLIGATION TO GOD, BUT RATHER IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT HIGHER AUTHORITY Introd.

    RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT VIOLATE OUR OBLIGATION TO GOD, BUT RATHER IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT HIGHER AUTHORITY Introd.: Examine diff. viewpoints regarding the separation of church and state Issue: the obligation of believers to God's kingdom vs. our obligation to the state Specific issue here ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love At Last Sight

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    The One to Whom all authority has been given, in Heaven and on earth, says, "Go therefore..."

    A closer study of all four of the gospels and the opening chapter of Acts will reveal to even the most casual student, that Jesus was seen by many people in various places, after His resurrection and prior to His ascension to Heaven. In fact, the ascension itself took place from the top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Obedience To God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,216 views

    God has ordained civil government so we are to be in total compliance with civil authorities. Or are we?

    July 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 13:1-7 Subject: Obedience to the Law Title: Whom Shall We Obey? As the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close we want to remember our country with a salute to the freedoms and liberties that we have. Let’s just stop for a moment and ponder these things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Must Not Be Good Because He Created Evil

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,203 views

    God is not the author of evil and suffering in the world. Evil and suffering are consequences of our actions. Original Sin.

    “God must not be good because He created evil.” There is no question that our world is filled with evil and suffering. We come into contact with it every day of our lives and are forced to deal with it on an emotional, intellectual and practical level. How can we believe that God is both good ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Big Boss From Galilee

    Contributed by Phil Rownd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 11,360 views

    Jesus’ authority makes certain demands on us, but it also empowers us to follow Him wholeheartedly.

    The Big Boss From Galilee Mark 1:14-28 Introduction About a year ago I was struggling with one of the boys in Sunday School. I looked him in the eye and asked a question I felt sure would bring him in line: “Brandon, who is in charge here?” That kid wasn’t gonna let me get away that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God The Son Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    God the Son is the Word of the Father, God in the flesh, and the One bearing all God’s authority.

    God the Son I Tim. 2:5 INTRO.: No man ever lived who was like Jesus. He was completely different and unique. There has never been another birth like His. It was a virgin birth brought about by the Spirit of God. There has never been another life like His. It was completely sinless. He never did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Left As A Rebel

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,118 views

    This shows how devastating it can be when you choose to leave your parent’s authority.

    “HE LEFT AS A REBEL” Text: Luke 15:11-24. Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: The prodigal son was a rebel. It may not be that obvious as the story begins, but it still is so. Much could be said as to why he wanted to leave home. The younger son wanted to leave home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Not All Who Die, Die Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,618 views

    Jesus’ resurrection confirms his authority to give life to those who keep his word.

    Scripture Introduction I was reminded a couple of week’s ago that some Jewish people find the Gospels offensive, even “anti-Semitic.” One writer described John’s gospel as a “polemical pamphlet against Judaism.” I disagree; John does show us the conflict between Jesus and certain Jewish leaders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Restoring Of Peace

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,617 views

    Worry effects many people today. Jesus came to give peace and authority over storms.

    The Restoring Of God’s Peace Mat 8:23 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. Mat 8:24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Mat 8:25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Name Of Jesus - The Reverence Series

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,500 views

    One of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

    THE NAME OF JESUS THE REVERENCE OF HIS NAME Exodus 20:7 “You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name. [NLT] Matthew 6:9 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [AV] Isaiah 57:15 This is what the high and lofty One ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Name Of Jesus - The Assurance Series

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    The Third of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

    THE ASSURANCE OF HIS NAME Philippians 2:9-11 God gave Christ the highest place and honoured His name above all others. 10 So at the name of Jesus everyone will bow down, those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. 11 And to the glory of God the Father everyone will openly agree, "Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible