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  • Lew Slade avatar

    How Do I Measure Up?

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    Is it really the good works of the "sheep" that will secure their salvation?

    How do I measure up? I don’t think I can be accused of exaggerating if I say that this is one of the most difficult passages of scripture in the entire Bible (Matthew 25: 31-46). It’s what teenagers today might call “in your face”. It confronts and challenges us at the very core of our being; it ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Enslaved Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    Paul mentioned two distinct areas where we are often under a yoke of slavery. 1- Enslaved to work 2- Enslaved to false thinking

    INTRO.- Enslaved. That word doesn’t sound very good. We don’t like to think we’re enslaved to anything or anyone. But all of us are under a yoke of slavery, in a sense. Do you drink coffee? Do you like it? Can you go without it? Can you start your morning without it? ILL.- Someone wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Workers In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 34,420 views

    A look at all of us who work in the vineyard and our attitude in our work.

    I can remember as a boy riding with my Dad into the downtown area, in my hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, and seeing a crowd of men standing on a certain street. There were so many of them that there did not seem to be any room left to walk on the sidewalk. I asked my father what they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Chronos: James #5 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,614 views

    Biblically based Christianity is not a faith with works; it is a faith that works!

    A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Grace

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Mar 11, 2019
     | 2,207 views

    Understanding that our salvation is based on God's grace and not our own standards or works

    Theme: “I AM GRACE” Text: Genesis 3: 1-21 Place: Community Church of Christ (Riverside Dalayap, Candaba, Pampanga) Date: April 19, 2019 Intro: Focus: Investigate the Condition of man and the Response of God I. Sin comes through progression (Genesis 3:1-3) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cord Of Three Strands

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2017
     | 15,299 views

    A story illustrating the truth of "A cord of three strands is not easily broken."

    CORD OF THREE STRANDS Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 #fellowship THREE STRANDS STORY (P) Once upon a time, there was a tall tower that stretched high into the sky. The top of the tower held a glass bowl filled with the “Water of Life.” Anyone who reached the top of the tower could drink from the glass ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saved By Grace Alone Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,514 views

    Ephesians 2:8-9 shows us that salvation is a gift of God.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” The theme of Ephesians 2:1-10 is God’s grace in saving sinners. In verses 1-3 Paul described the way we were before we received the amazing grace of God. In verse 4 Paul started to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Give And Take Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017
     | 5,444 views

    To maintain healthy relationships, don't take from the relationship; instead, work to give to that relationship.

    Three college freshman and three seniors were traveling home for Spring break. At the station, the three freshmen bought tickets for themselves and watched as the seniors bought just one ticket. “How are the three of you going to travel on only one ticket?” asked one of the freshmen. “Watch and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God's Workmanship Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 19, 2017
     | 16,059 views

    Ephesians 2:10 shows us that our good works are the product of God's grace.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” The theme of Ephesians 2:1-10 is God’s grace in saving sinners. In verses 1-3 Paul described the way we were before we received the amazing grace of God. In verse 4 Paul started to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 1 Of 3) Series

    Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018
     | 5,460 views

    James 2:14-26 tells us of 3 kinds of faith. 1. Dead Faith - confesses Jesus with mouth but does not follow in obedience. 2. Demonic Faith - knows who God is and has an emotional reaction 3. Dynamic Faith - True Biblical Faith

    James 2:14-17 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Truth For A Troubled Soul Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018
     | 3,226 views

    Message 35 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the second of three messages focusing on our future hope described in John 14.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Truth for a Troubled Soul” Part Two – John 14:12-15 REVIEW I. The Public Ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive one another with a servant’s humility. B. Love one another with God’s supernatural love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God And The Workplace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,652 views

    So what does God say about work and what does He expect from us concerning those we come in contact with at work?

    God and the Workplace Prayer- I want to look at the act of working this morning. Work is a necessity for survival but for some it is their life. (Workaholics) To some they dread going to work. (Not doing what they would like to do) For a select few working is their happy place. So what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Take A Stand

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018
     | 4,952 views

    This sermon encourages the listeners to rely on God to fight the good fight against evil in our community.

    Take A Stand Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 Intro: An old Arab folktale says that a man went to his tent one night. After lighting a candle, he reached over for a fig and saw that it was full of worms. He threw it away and reached for another. It also was full of worms. After several attempts to find a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Family & Ministry

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 12, 2019
     | 2,188 views

    This message on ‘hard work, sacrifice and suffering’ may be hackneyed for this smartphone-era of pomp and opulence Christian ministry, nevertheless, hear me today, builders cannot take rest.....

    Dawn, noon & moon Nehemiah 4:21”…So we carried on the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars appeared.” This message is not for all but only for people serving in the Christian ministry as pastors, preachers, leaders, care cell leaders, worship leaders, Evangelists, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Father Of Lights Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2020
     | 4,882 views

    Someone shows that they are a follower of the "Father of Lights" through their: 1) Words (James 1:19-21), 2) Walk (James 1:22-25), and 3) Works (James 1:26-27).

    James 1:17-27 [17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. [18] Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. [19] ...read more

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