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Because Of The Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

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Using the general outline from Robert McGee's book "Search for Significance" this message reveals the four ways the cross overcomes the false belief systems of people living under the cloud of guilt, shame, self loathing and blame.

Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 (Outline from Robert McGee, Search for Significance) INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, powerful, victorious, and even dangerous. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Confessing Sins

Contributed by Susan Mende on Jul 9, 2018

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We don’t take responsibility for the mistakes that we make, but we learn to justify our mistakes by blaming something or someone else. But there is power in confessing our sins!

Icebreaker: A teacher asks a little boy as to why he was late to school. He replies that his mother served the breakfast late. When his mother was asked, she replied that the milkman delivered the milk late. The milkman, in turn, replied that the cow didn’t give milk on time. But the cow blamed the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Described Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022

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Faith brings a confidence in God’s promises and shows trust in His character.

LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES HEBREWS 11:1-3 FAITH DESCRIBED The author of Hebrews has just said in 10:39 that “we are not of those who shrink back to destruction but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.” The readers of this epistle were tempted just as we are, to place their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

His Disciples Came Unto Him

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 6, 2025

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Disciple or Discipleship -- It’s a word we often hear in Christian circles, but what does it truly mean?

TITLE: HIS DISCIPLES CAME UNTO HIM SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 5:1-3 We have embarked upon another new year together as a Church family. We celebrate this morning on the first Sunday of a new year and it’s appropriate that we should forge a new beginning as a congregation. For the last nine years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Circle Of Glory

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001

based on 111 ratings

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Our faith starts with, and ends with, our great hope of glorification

“THEREFORE HAVING BEEN JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, WE HAVE PEACE WITH GOD THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, 2 THROUGH WHOM ALSO WE HAVE OBTAINED OUR INTRODUCTION BY FAITH INTO THIS GRACE IN WHICH WE STAND, AND WE EXULT IN HOPE OF THE GLORY OF GOD. 3 AND NOT ONLY THIS, BUT WE ALSO EXULT IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Beware Of The Preacher Series

Contributed by Pamela Staver on Dec 9, 2005

based on 22 ratings

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God doesn’t want us to just take the words of men as final authority; He wants us to study His word and discover his truths for OURSELVES.

Beware of the Preacher! "Study to Show yourself approved" By Rev. Pamela Staver Let me ask you this question. Why is it so important to love God with your mind and to study His Word for yourself? Well, first of all the bible tells us to "Study to show theyself approved, a workman who does not need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God-Pleasers Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 3, 2002

based on 60 ratings

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Paul gives a great example for pastors and believers to seek to be God-pleasers, not man-pleasers.

“Be Ready” The God-Pleasers 1 Thes. 2:1-12 Intro. A funny thing happened to me on the way to studying for my message today.  I discovered that it’s easy to find stuff that will help you grow in your walk with Christ, but when it gets personal, it gets uncomfortable.  We’re quick to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Morning Religion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

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You can ride by most churches and they have a church sign outside telling the public what time their church services start.

But I have a problem with some churches posting on their church signs they worship God between 11 to 12 . According to the Word of God this is somewhat misleading! HOW IS IT MISLEADING? It implies we worship the Lord one hour a week and this is not what the Bible teaches we christians should be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring Servanthood Series

Contributed by Timothy O'fallon on Jun 27, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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This is a Biblically-based exploration of the truest desire of the regenerated spirit: servanthood.

Desiring Servanthood Servanthood Series Part I: Countryside Christian Center Single Adult Bible Studies Introduction: In Genesis 3, a story is told about the first man and woman Falling from a position of total security in God and absolute significance. Their significance (importance) was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Any Old Bush Will Do

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Oct 19, 2002

based on 13 ratings

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God is no respecter of person’s, he will use anybody, the only requirement available.

Now the life of moses can be summed up in three periods, We find how moses was divinely preserved from death, how he was placed into Pharoah’s household, adopted by Pharoah’s daughter and raised with all the priviledges of royalty. He was trained as a statesman, as a soldier, as an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch Who You Marry

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 10, 2012

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This sermon talks about marriage.

Today we will be talking about marriage. Marriage itself is something serious and should not be taken lightly. When you marry someone you should be marrying them for the right reason. The reason being is because marriage is meant to be a lifetime commitment, not something that just last for a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14

Denomination: *other

How God Turns Failure Into Favor Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

based on 4 ratings

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Failure isn’t final and it isn’t fatal. God can bring you back from failure.

INTRODUCTION This is the fourth message is the series from 1 Thessalonians which I’ve entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” In this message we’re going to talk about “How God Turns Failure into Favor.” I don’t even know if kids in school take home ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith That Pleases God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 13, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Sermon 22 in a study in HEBREWS

“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. NASB “For by it the men of old gained approval” We will be wise, going into this great chapter about faith, to look behind us and be reminded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Seeking The Good...finding God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 12, 2010

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So often we seek after what is good in this world, but what we NEED to find is God! The women of our passage this morning set out seeking to do a good thing, but instead met up with God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 31, 2010 Date Preached: April 4, 2010 -- Resurrection Sunday Where Preached: OPBC Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching Bethlehem Sermon Title: Seeking Good...Finding God! Sermon Text: Luke 24:2-12 [ESV] 2 And they found the stone rolled away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of Scriptures Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2008

based on 54 ratings

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Openness to God precedes the reception of Scripture truth. We are not to guide Scriptures, they are to guide us...to God. We are not to make Scriptures say what we think or want them to say, but let them say what God desires to reveal.

JOHN 5: 39-47 THE WITNESS OF THE SCRIPTURES [Luke 24: 25-27, 44-49 / Luke 16: 19-31] The previous passage tried to teach us that openness to belief must precede the reception of truth. Now John affirms that openness to God precedes the reception ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-47, John 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

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