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  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Salvation, Baptism, And The Lord’s Supper

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 3,419 views

    Salvation, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper are closely tied together

    Romans 10:9-10 Romans 6:1-11 Matthew 26:26-30 I. Salvation (Romans 10:9-17) A. A genuine faith (Romans 4:13-25) B. An example of genuine faith - (Job 2:9-10) - (Luke 23:42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.) - Story of Charles Templeton losing his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Eulogy

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,101 views

    A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

    Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What God Loves

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,436 views

    When you are very close to someone, you know what they love. Are we close enough to our Lord to know what the Bible specifically says He loves?

    What God Loves: 1. Those who walk in righteousness - Prov.15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Ps.11:7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright 2. Righteousness and Justice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why The Lord's Prayer Works Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,774 views

    The closing section of the Lord's Prayer ... for yours is the kingdom etc ... is not from the NT. Yet, closing the prayer this way gives us a pattern to get us through life and death

    Message Why Prayer Works A sermon on 1 Chronicles 29:11 The Lord’s Prayer is used by Christians all around the world. You may or may not know that the Lord’s Prayer is found in the Bible. You also may or may not know that there are two versions of the Lord’s Prayer written in the Bible. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Roger avatar

    A Final Word About The Gospel

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,379 views

    The Book of Acts closes and gives us some insights on the gospel.

    A FINAL WORD ABOUT THE GOSPEL Acts 28:16-31 In the very first message from the Book of Acts, we summarized the whole message of the Book itself. Here it is in a nutshell: The Savior Went Up The Spirit Came Down The Church Went Out The Lost Came In In Acts 28, we finally see Paul arrive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Antidote For The Root Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,412 views

    STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU

    BIG IDEA: STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Bitterness is a tough enemy to get rid of. The more you give it a foothold, the more it festers and grows and contaminates your whole being. I. HOW DOES BITTERNESS WORM ITS WAY DEEP INTO OUR HEART? A. (:1-2) WE FORGET ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living On The Edge Of Hell

    Contributed by James May on May 19, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 20,599 views

    This message is a warning to Christians who are living too close to the world.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Danger Of Falling Asleep

    Contributed by Danny Salyer on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 12,231 views

    There are alot of people who have closed their eyes to the things of God.

    “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP” TEXT: ACTS 20:6-12 INTRO: NOTHING IN GOD’S PRECIOUS WORD IS WITHOUT EDIFICATION..... SURELY GOD HAS PUT THIS STORY IN HIS WORD TO HELP US IN SOME WAY. THIS MORNING I WANT TO PREACH A MESSAGE ENTITLED, “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP”, OR “ IF YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing On Purpose

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 14,136 views

    Anytime we get close to Jesus the devil will throw a fit

    April 22, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough Growing On Purpose Mark 9:2-29 Illustration: We often fail to consider the gradual, cumulative effect of sin in our lives. In Saint Louis in 1984, an unemployed cleaning woman noticed a few bees buzzing around the attic of her home. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life: The Greatest Olympics

    Contributed by John Ingham on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,053 views

    Encouragement to enter and finish the Christian Race in the closing days of time.

    Life: The Greatest Olympics Hebrews 11:39 –12:2 Preached by John Ingham –August 2004 INTRODUCTION: 1.There is nothing quite like it. Have you ever been in a large stadium full of people cheering for a team or even more…for you as you were participating in a sporting event? How the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Daring Great Things For God

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,879 views

    A close look at the challenges that David faced in his confrontation with Goliath

    Daring Great Things For God Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-44 Theme: Great causes present great challenges. I. They challenge our motives – See 1 Samuel 17:1-28. Eliab, David’s oldest brother, asked a question that is relevant to anyone in similar shoes. “Why have you come?” God cares more about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Joy Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006
     | 7,087 views

    You can have joy by the close fellowship of the body of Christ

    The Joy of Fellowship I. Introduction I want to start today a series of messages called the Journey into Joy! Many Christians today are lacking the joy of the Lord. Many authors today go away to a retreat like a nice cabin to write a book. Note that Paul wrote this book from prison, not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Protecting Your Torch Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,716 views

    This is the closing message for Forty Days of Purpose using the Survivor theme

    There is a sense of finality to the scene in Survivor when Jeff Probst walks over to someone’s torch, says, “The tribe has spoken” and snuffs out the persons flame. There is a sense of finality when as believers we see another believer whose life style is in direct contradiction to the commands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Funeral Service: New Christian

    Contributed by George Crumbly on May 23, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,397 views

    This is a funeral message for a close friend & co-worker of my wifes

    FUNERAL SERVICE FOR: Emily Thomas Stricklin TITLE: Lessons From Death. TEXT: II Corinthians 5: 1-10 CLERGY: Rev. George E. Crumbly DATE: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 TIME: 10:00am – Graveside Service PLACE: Arkansas Memorial Gardens (Jacksonville, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #4 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #4 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene