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  • Brian Garner avatar

    How Not To Act Like A Believer

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,753 views

    A backwards look at what Christianity is supposed to look like.

    A young pastor was frustrated by how things weren’t “happening” in his church and so he asked one of the deacons what the problem was. “Is it ignorance or is it apathy?” he asked. The deacon responded, “I don’t know, and I don’t care.” Look, we’ve been in the church long enough that we know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Believe In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,682 views

    I believe in Jesus Christ because: 1. He makes life work. 2. He is the only way. 3. I have experienced him. 4. He is Lord.

    It was a beautiful summer evening in Shadyside, Ohio, where I had taken the youth group down to the Ohio River for our meeting. It was an interesting time, not only because we had fun talking and eating by the fire, but also because we had unexpected visitors. From across the river, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Authority Of The Believer ( See The Spiritual)

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,729 views

    We often see the world only through the eyes of the physical and miss all that God is doing through the spiritual

    Authority of the Believer (See the Spiritual) The only authority Jesus had was through the Father instructions and the Holy Spirits Power: Text: John 5:19-20…Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Believe In Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    1. Jesus Christ humbled himself. 2. Jesus Christ surrendered himself. 3. Jesus Christ gave himself to save us.

    The Apostle’s Creed, which we are studying, is a creed of contrasts. Listen to the stark opposites to which we profess faith: “I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary.” From that great pronouncement of Christ’s uniqueness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Believers Confess Jesus Is The Christ

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    PENTECOST 5(C) - Believers confess Jesus is the Christ with words by faith and with lives of faith.

    BELIEVERS CONFESS JESUS IS THE CHRIST LUKE 9:18-24 JULY 13, 2003 LUKE 9:18-24 18Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" 19They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Benediction : Blessings Upon The Believer

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,650 views

    This sermon is about the blessings that a beleiver receives when he is experiencing the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit.

    THE BENEDICTION : BLESSINGS UPON THE BELIEVER II Corinthians 13:14 I . THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 1. SALVATION: Acts.15:11. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ gives us salvation and all spiritual blessings. 2. SUFFICIENCY: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Cambridge avatar

    Should You Believe In The Trinity?

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    A biblical defense of the Trinity.

    Should You Believe In The Trinity? A Biblical Defence Of The Trinity Introduction False teachers have always attacked the central and fundamental doctrines of the faith: the Virgin birth, the bodily resurrection of Christ, the Deity of Christ, and the Trinity. These fundamental Bible truths were, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Christ Is The Sure Anchor Of The Believer

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,258 views

    The story of a ship in danger of drifting in a storm but kept safe by its anchor when it fastened to an immoveable object. A Parable of the believer’s security in Christ.

    CHRIST IS THE SURE ANCHOR OF THE BELIEVER Our harbour isn’t big enough to take the cruise liners that visit our Island. They have to stay out in the channel, half a mile from the harbour mouth. We may wonder if they’re secure from drifting when their great engines are no longer turning, when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Battle Cry Of The Persecuted Believer Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS

    BIG IDEA: ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS I. (:1-4) THEY CAN BEAT ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER DEFEAT ME (THEY CAN WHIP ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER TOTALLY WHIP ME) A. Numerous Persecutions But Divine Perseverance 1. Numerous Persecutions “Many times they have persecuted me from my youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Harold Nichols avatar

    What Do You Believe

    Contributed by Harold Nichols on May 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    DO YOU BELIEVE WHAT YOUR PREACHER TEACHES OR WHAT GOD SAYS?

    WHAT IS IT YOU BELIEVE? TEXT: II Tim.2:15 STUDY TO SHOW THYSELF APPROVED UNTO GOD, A WORKMAN THAT NEEDETH NOT TO BE ASHAMED RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH. INTRODUCTION: FRIENDS STUDY THE VERSES, JUST LOOK THEM OVER FIRST. II TIMOTHY 3:1, 4:3-5, I TIMOTHY 4:2, II THESSALONIANS 2:11, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Yea Lord, I Believe

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,058 views

    Believing that God will do what He says He will do.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: YEA LORD, I BELIEVE 09-30-01 P.M. SERVICE “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    I'm A Believer, Not A Feeler

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on May 1, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    Let’s live by God’s word not our emotions

    When I feel worthless, I choose to believe God 1 Peter 2:9-10 When I feel condemned, I choose to believe God Romans 8:1 When I feel unforgiven, I choose to believe God 1John 1:9 When I feel misunderstood, I choose to believe God Psalm 139:1-4 When I feel rejected, I choose to believe God Mt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    We Believe The Lord Will Provide

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,001 views

    LENT 1(B) - With complete trust, total obedience, and receiving God’s mercy we believe the Lord will provide.

    WE BELIEVE THE LORD WILL PROVIDE (Outline) GENESIS 22:1-14 - February 13, 2005 - LENT 1 INTRO: As we turn to the Old Testament we often do so to look at the examples of men and women of faith. Today is no different. The example of Abraham reminds us of the importance of putting our trust and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Believers Never Travel Alone

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    LENT 2(B) - Our Lord’s promise and our Lord’s blessings is that Believers never travel alone.

    BELIEVERS NEVER TRAVEL ALONE (Outline) GENESIS 28:10-17 - February 20, 2005 - LENT 2 INTRO: Our society is a very mobile society. We travel a lot – both locally and globally. Often we put on many more miles in one day than the people of the Bible would be able to travel in a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Asch avatar

    Can You Believe It?

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    A narrative sermon, in which Thomas tells of his personal encounter with the risen Christ.

    CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? John 20:19-31 Good morning. My name is Thomas. You may call me Didymus, all my friends do. Where I come from Didymus means “twin” I am very pleased to be with you as you celebrate Easter. Already, it has been quite a celebration. And from what I’ve heard, you all have had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational