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  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Pursuing Perfection Produces Protection Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,165 views

    The writer of the book of Hebrews gives us good reasons to stay a Christian. It not only helps us in our journey to heaven, but helps keep us safe from falling away.

    HEBREWS 6:9 PURSUING PERFECTION PRODUCES PROTECTION I. THE POSSIBILITES: Hebrews 6:1-8 A.Permanence. 6:1-3 B.Prevaricating. 6:4-7 C.Perishing. 6:8 II. THE PERSPECTIVE: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Caught In The Act Of Compassion

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,180 views

    The lost don’t need another critic; they need someone who cares. Like Christ we must not condone their actions, but extend to them loving compassion for their soul.

    Caught In The Act Of Compassion Text: John 8: 1-11 Intro: Of all the accounts mentioned in the New Testament concerning Christ’s dealings with people, the account just read from our text is among my favorites. Not only was this woman’s life being wrecked by her sin, but she was forced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part Two - What Faith Is Series

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
     | 3,492 views

    Part Two of the series of Principles of Faith

    Faith Principles Lesson Two: What Faith Is Foundational Text: Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Intro: The Bible gives four scriptures which tell us that the just must live by faith: Rom. 1:17, Hab. 2:4, Gal. 3:11, Heb. 10:38. We said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Study 7 - Jesus At The Centre Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    Study 7 - St. John`s Gospel and his letters countering false teaching about Jesus

    The Jehovah`s Witnesses have vacillated in their teaching down the years between calling Jesus a man, and calling Him a god. It is quite evident that the Bible sees Him as far greater than just a man (although it does see Him as totally and completely Man), and present day Witnesses accept this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God Is Faithful

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,813 views

    Faith is trusting in God's ability to do what He said He would do. It is the growing gift of God.

    God is Faithful, Romans 4:16-25 Introduction A pastor who visited an old man suffering from painful rheumatism found him with his Bible open in front of him. The minister noticed that the word "proved" was written repeatedly in the margin. He turned over a few pages and found, "God is our refuge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    There's Nothing That God Cannot Do"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,374 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to strengthen the faith of believers to trust God.

    21 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Understanding Elisabeth’s infertility (along with the knowledge that with God nothing is impossible) will strengthen the FAITH of believers to TRUST GOD. REFERENCES: Fourth Sunday of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Set Us On Fire

    Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,361 views

    God promised that He would put His Spirit within you.

    SET US ON FIRE! Luke 3:15-16 (KJV) “15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Jesus Resurrection & "U"

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
     | 4,270 views

    Our greatest need is restoration, and spiritual healing, so God sent Jesus for "U".

    Jesus Resurrection & "U" Matt 26:53-54 NIV Luke 24:1-10 KJV 1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ready

    Contributed by David Atton on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,205 views

    A message of the soon coming of the LORD for his church, in reference to the parable of the 10 virgins.

    READY? Matthew 25:1-13 - I know some of you found it difficult to fully understand the message last Sunday of the 70 weeks of Daniel - if you don’t grasp anymore than this: understand this prophecy in Daniel tells us clearly that there will come a final 7 year period upon the earth in which God ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Remember, Don't Forget Memorial Day

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 24, 2018
     | 3,819 views

    Memorial Day Message begins with a quote from President Lincoln, Gettysburg address. "redemptive love" comment from the Royal Wedding and how "love" is why Jesus gave his life for us ....commitment to service out of love.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 27, 2018 Memorial Day Redeemer "Remember, Don't Forget" At Gettysburg, Lincoln said it: "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here... It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Satan Doesn’t Destroy You All At Once, Its Little By Little. (Drugs)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,156 views

    Alcohol was always the center piece of the partying crowd and the money maker for the club owner. Drugs escalated through the 70’s and 80’s bringing with them some really bad stuff for the serious party goers to get hung on like cocaine, crack, heroin,

    Satan doesn’t destroy you all at once, its little by little. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Completeness In Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,940 views

    It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

    Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    By Means Of A Harlot

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 21, 2016
     | 3,143 views

    To show that harlots is a trap to a man, will reduce a man for mere payment for food and will endanger the man's life because his loved ones will be next to be attacked by the harlot.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you protected by Wisdom? Yes, because the Great I Am lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that harlots is a trap to a man, will reduce a man for mere payment for food and will endanger the man's life because his loved ones will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Defiance Of The Queen Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,190 views

    Queen Vashti was expected to behave in a way contrary to conscience and she refused the king's command. Her refusal was the right decision to make, but it cost her dearly. Living upright will not always gain one the favor of the world.

    The Defiance of the Queen Esther 1: 10-22 As we consider our text today, we must do so in light of the preceding verses. King Ahasuerus had thrown a six month long party, culminating with a seven day finale. He had provided an elaborate escapade for all the princes and servants within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Must Know The Thresher Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,530 views

    Ultimately, the Lord makes people hear and will sort out the wheat from the chaff. That is not your job.

    The last thing you need to know about the harvest is the Thresher. The harvest is all about the Lord and in this time He uses the Holy Spirit to bring about the fruit. Ezek 2:3-10 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist