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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Explaining The Meaning Of Being Justified By Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 19,723 views

    Too many people assume that the process involves going to church, learning to cite particular creeds or observing certain rituals. However, Paul teaches the Romans in this passage how Abraham was justified (established as right before God and acquitted fr

    How To Be Justified By Faith (Rom. 4:1-8) Illustration:God does not expect us to submit our faith to him without reason, but the very limits of our reason make faith a necessity. Augustine. 1. Have you ever considered how to explain to another person the process of being justified by faith? Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Magi's Gifts

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,926 views

    What do the Magi’s gifts have to teach us?

    Saxlingham 05-01-03 “Let us look at the presents the Magi brought to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Truth Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,412 views

    Jesus is the Truth and if we are on the side of Truth, we follow Him absolutely

    What is Truth - Jn 18:33-38 We live in a post-modern society that no longer believes in the absolutes of truth Our modern philosophy has been summed up as follows: “There are no absolute except the absolute that that there are no absolutes.” Each person is entitled to “his or her truth” and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Bless You Sermon 3: Adding Value To Other People

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,520 views

    There are natural and supernatural blessings. We can add value to others by following five principles.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition of blessing, “Adding value, or prospering.” DOES NOT MEAN 1. Not transforming or making new. It means, “making better.” 2. Not knowing God intimately. It means improving your life and services. 3. Not divine intervention. It means lifting your life to a higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas- Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    There were two main purposes for the incarnation and life of Christ.

    Why Did Jesus Come? 1 ¶ How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Faith

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,267 views

    A reflection on the three kinds of faith emerging from the Liturgical Readings, which are meant, perhaps, to evaluate the condition of our own faith.

    APRIL 5, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 2:42-47 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading 1 Pt. 1:3-9 ·Gospel Jn. 20:19-31 REFLECTION The Resurrection stands out forever as the mightiest and most impressive display of the LORD’s redeeming power, the significance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Revelation, Part 7 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,991 views

    Study of the Book of Revelation

    Revelation, Part VII Revelation Chapter 5:1-7 Continuing on in Revelation, we turn our focus from the throne room, to the one sitting on the throne – make no mistake -- this is Jesus Christ. This is the Messiah that we serve, the Holy and Anointed one, and the reason why we have the joy and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing God In All God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,574 views

    Catching a glimpse of God’s glory empowers God’s people for mission and ministry

    Luke 9:28-36 “Seeing God in All God’s Glory” INTRODUCTION Mountain tops have always fascinated us. We love their beauty and the panorama we have from these lofty sites. Not only do we marvel at their beauty, but we have always had a sense that they allow us to come closer to God. Because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Whom Are You Inviting To Thanksgiving Dinner?

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,890 views

    This message speaks to us becoming givers, rather than just takers...

    This week is a big week for many families. You’ve been making plans. You’ve invited family over - or maybe you are traveling to see them. The kids will be out of school. Chances are, most of us will do pretty much the same thing. We’ll gather, cook, eat, and rest - with some football thrown in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Model To Follow Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    John shows us the model of preparing the way for the coming Savior, but preaching the good news in the wilderness--good news of love, forgiveness, new life and a relationship with God.

    Mark 1:1-8 “A Model to Follow” INTRODUCTION The greeting, “Merry Christmas” rings a little hollow this year. Try as we might to joyfully prepare for Christmas and the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we fall short of our goal. Anxiety, fear, depression, and grief describe the mood of the season ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Conquering Sin (1): Jesus' View Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    Knowing How He views my sin is vitally important if I’m to experience victory over it; this message describes His view of me and my sin and the encouragement to run to Him when I sin.

    Relationship with Christ is everything. Nothing “deeper.” How did Jesus respond to Sin? It is vitally important to know and be convinced of how He responds to my sin, so that when I sin I can go to Him immediately. Lk.5:31-32 - “Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Steps To The Walls Coming Down

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,582 views

    A look at the progression of events that led to the walls of Jericho coming down.

    STEPS TO THE WALLS COMING DOWN: By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Hebrews 11:30 1. Crossing of the Jordan on the 10th day of the first month. 4:19 a. Just before Passover was to be observed, God brought them into the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sustaining Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,510 views

    The Lord moves in our lives and empowers us to live victoriously even in the middle of difficlut times and overwhelming obstacles.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “Sustaining Grace” INTRODUCTION These are troubled times. We thought things couldn’t get any worse as we watched gas prices skyrocket out of sight. We were wrong. The house of cards of a society run on credit and debt is tumbling down. The stock market is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer For Revival

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,860 views

    Beginning of Easter season -- seeking God for revival in our church.

    Praying for Revival Psalm 85:1-13 Introduction Turn with me to Psalm 85 tonight - Pray We live in a nation that often refers to itself as “Christian” – but as we continue to press through time I have begun to really wonder, “Where is the evidence of the fruit”? Jesus said that if he is the vine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living To Give

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    Giving is just twenty five percent of what Jesus touches on in this text, but many times it’s all we hear.

    Living to Give Text: Luke 6:37-38 37 “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal