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What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Clint Carr on Dec 9, 2000

based on 204 ratings

| 5,801 views

4 keys to being born again.

I. Read John 3:1-7 II. N. Was a Pharisee a. they were Jews who were fanatics about the observance of rites and ceremonies. He was smart, rich, respected, a ruler, and very religious. b. N. was still lost (just because your religious doesn’t mean your going to Heaven. Just because you may have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reluctant Apostle Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 2, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 17,306 views

The characteristics of genuine salvation as displayed in Paul’s Damascus Road experience.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 17 “The Reluctant Apostle” Acts 9:1-23 Saul has been mentioned three times in our study as a bitter opponent of Christ and his church. (7:58), (8:1), and now in (9:1). Today’s text reintroduces Saul by saying, he was “still breathing threats and murder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

You Belong In The Church

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001

based on 91 ratings

| 4,757 views

Your life will never be complete without the church.

You Belong in the Church! Acts 2:47 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. (KJV) Specialists of the age. Doctor, surgeons, people that you trust with your life. Do not go to a shoe salesman if you have a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's This Gospel Talk All About?

Contributed by Joshua Hamilton on Sep 12, 2001

based on 49 ratings

| 3,577 views

A simple guide to the Gospel.

What’s This Gospel Talk All About? 1. I Corinthians 15:1-4 2. Introduction: Have you ever been around a know it all? You know someone that thinks they know everything, but everything that comes out of their mouth makes no sense. Christa thinks that she is married to one of those annoying know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Man

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 3,730 views

A VIEW OF HUMANITY VERSUS SPIRITUALITY. A DELICATE QUESTION. WHO’S THE MAN?

WHO’S THE MAN THE MAN OF MAN IS CHRIST THE MAN OF WOMAN IS MAN THE MAN OF CHRIST IS GOD WHO’S THE MAN? AS CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF MAN - GOD GAVE HIM DOMINION OVER THE CHURCH AS MAN IS THE HEAD OF HIS WIFE - GOD GAVE HIM RULE AND AUTHORITY OVER HIS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Lucha Contra La Carne

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002

based on 391 ratings

| 14,984 views

CUANDO UNO TIENE DIFICULTADES EN LA VIDA CRISTIANA; SURGE EL PORQUE?

LA LUCHA CONTRA LA CARNE (COL. 3:23) INTRO: I. LAS LUCHAS CONSTANTES DE LA CARNE A. Gal. 5:16”Digo, pues: Andad en el Espíritu, y así jamás satisfaréis los malos deseos de la carne.” B. Gal. 5:17”Porque la carne desea lo que es contrario al Espíritu, y el Espíritu lo que es contrario a la ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Survivor 3: How To Survive The Failure Of Sin Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 30, 2002

based on 358 ratings

| 27,413 views

The third message in my SURVIVOR series, showing how we can receive forgiveness and restoration when we sin (09-29-2002).

Opening Illustration Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And Conversion

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 11, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 5,008 views

This is a basic study of the means by which the Holy Spirit effects the conversion of sinners to Christ.

We are taught by Christ Jesus in John 3:3, 5, that "Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.... unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." In this passage, we learn that conversion - being born again - involves water and the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-5, Romans 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If It Ain't Broke......then Break It.

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Oct 23, 2002

based on 80 ratings

| 17,339 views

A look at brokenness and how God wants us to be broken and turn to him for restoration. And from that restoration, we will become much stronger.

Good morning, So how many of you have heard the cliché…"if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it"…? Most people tend to abide by that with the exception of boys between 2 and 6. My youngest son, Dylan, fell into this category. And he still does to a certain extent. When he was 3 or 4, we were visiting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19, Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Nov 1, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 6,511 views

Evangelistic message proclaiming Jesus as the "Only Way"

Believe Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Intoduction I. Man is searching in all the wrong places for salvation. Illustration: There is an old story about an old man who was out walking one night, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 14:6

Denomination: *other

A Father's Grief Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 7,091 views

#4 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects, and David’s ultimate restoration.

A Father’s Grief (2 Samuel 12:15-25) I. The Consequences of Sin: Pain and Suffering A. Sin affects the sinner B. Sin affects those around the sinner II. The Results of Repentance: Forgiveness and Hope III. Our Response Toward Those Who Have Fallen A. Present God accurately B. Present God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fact, Faith And Feeling

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 1,940 views

There are three components in the new birth experience. First is the hearing of the facts: man’s need of a Savior and God providing for that need by sending His Son; Second is personal faith in the Lord Jesus; and then comes the feeling of fellowship, p

FACT, FAITH AND FEELING “Now, I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, by which you are saved.” I Corinthians 15:1-2a. It is important that these three vital components of our Christian experience be kept in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Rise And Fall Of David

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 23, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 10,979 views

David a mighty man of God, a man after God’s own heart, falls in to sin and finds forgiveness through repentance.

The rise and fall of David By: Rev. John C. McCaherty November 17, 2002 Murphy Baptist Text: II Samuel 11, 12, Psalms 51 Introduction: David was a hero of the faith, mentioned throughout the Bible as God’s man, after Gods own heart. Mentioned in Hebrews 11 (the great faith chapter), “Who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Was Forgiven

Contributed by Jason Love on Dec 11, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 4,581 views

We all mess up inwardly and outwardly but we must keep in mind that our God provides.

I. Introduction Today you will be hearing about a man named David. David was a shepherd, victorious fighter, great warrior, an awesome writer and player of music, and he was a man after Gods own heart. All these things the bible tells us about David but tonight we are going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 2 Samuel 12:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

"Drive On The Right Side Of The Road!"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jul 13, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 2,474 views

This sermon was given on the radio in Manningtree, England as a conclusion to the year I spent in ministry there in the Methodist Church. It speaks of the experience of living in a foreign country and how that is similar to becoming a Christian...having

Good morning. I am Rev. Curtis Goforth, and I am currently serving as the minister of Manningtree Methodist Church. As my accent doubtless betrays, I am not from Essex. I am from just outside the city of Charlotte in the state of North Carolina in the US. North Carolina is located on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-24

Denomination: United Methodist

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