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  • David Taylor avatar

    Jude Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
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    Jude Author The author is Jude, the brother of James and half brother of Jesus. It is interesting that he does not say anything about his earthly relationship to Jesus just the spiritual one, a servant. Occasion He wanted to write a doctrinal treatise on the faith but felt compelled to write to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Striving To Win

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012
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     | 9,854 views

    Doing our best for the Lord

    Striving to Win 1 Corinthians 9:24-9:27 1st Ever US Gold in Judo Kayla Harrison Gabby Douglas Team and Individual Gold Michael Phelps 21 medals! 17 Gold! Our text says: 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winning Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
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    Churches and Christians are great at writing mission statements. But how do we know if we’re winning or not? How do you keep score in Christian walk?

    Mission: Impossible Part 1 “Winning” Introduction If I were to ask you this morning, “what is the mission of . . . “… the Washington Redskins?” What would you say? (Answer) To Win the Super Bowl. How do you know if they are accomplishing their mission? (Answer) Whether or not they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go For The Gold!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 8, 2008
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     | 57,559 views

    It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Link inc. to text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Go For The Gold! I Cor. 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoForGold.html It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Eight badminton players were swatted from the Olympics this week for not trying to win. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defending The Faith Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 12, 2020
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    Defending the Faith - Jude verses 3-4 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: #1: WHAT ARE WE CONTENDING FOR? We contend for the faith.... by remembering the apostles teaching (vs 17). by praying in the Holy Spirit (vs 20). by keeping yourself in God’s love (vs 21). by waiting for Jesus Christ (v.21). #2: WHO DO WE CONTEND AGAINST? Apostates who ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Content For The Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 25, 2023
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    Christianity survived for centuries for a simple reason its built on Faith in God. It would survive till the end of the earth, end of the humanity and end of everything. Because God has built His Kingdom through one man and till the last person holds the faith, it would exist.

    Jude 1:3 - Content for the Faith Delivered to Saints: Jude writes to encourage his readers to violently defend the faith that the apostles had taught. Jude writes that "the faith … was once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 1:3). To be a saint means you stand shoulder to shoulder ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith Worth Living For

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Nov 1, 2006
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    Satan knows his days are numbered and he is doing all he can to destroy our faith.

    Faith Worth Living For Jude 1:3 Jude is the only book in the Bible that is one chapter. However, what great treasurers are found in this book. Throughout the ages many believers have given their lives for their faith. Any faith worth dieing for is worth living for. It is evident that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Doing Without God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 23, 2017
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     | 27,166 views

    God tells us that those who are outside of Christ are "without God". What does that mean to those outside of Christ and what does that mean for us INside of Christ?

    OPEN: Back in 1959, Charleston Heston starred in a movie that is still considered one of the greatest movies of all time --- Ben Hur. It was a Biblical epic that is still known for its climatic chariot race where Heston (the hero of the film) was intent on destroying his hated enemy. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Striving To Pass Into The Narrow Gate

    Contributed by Tristan Jether Orpiada on Jul 17, 2018
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    “IT IS NOT EASY TO ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. BEFORE YOU REACH HEAVEN YOU HAVE TO ENDURE MANY OBSTACLES YOU WERE TO PASS THROUGH THE ETERNAL LIFE."

    INTRODUCTION: “ ENTER YE IN AT THE STRAIT GATE; FOR WIDE IS THE GATE, AND BROAD IS THE WAY THAT LEADETH TO DESTRUCTION, AND MANY THERE BE WHICH GO IN THEREAT. BECAUSE STRAIT IS THE GATE, AND NARROW IS THE WAY, WHICH LEADETH UNTO LIFE AND FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT.” MATTHEW 7:13-14 (KJV) “STRIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Jude: Now For The Bad News Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
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     | 15,374 views

    The little post-card falls into three sections: the purpose (3-4), the problem (5-19), the prescription or response to the problem (20-23). Vs 24-25 is an added postscript of praise that neatly ties the entire note together.

    Through the New Testament 06 Now for the Bad News Jude Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: You can’t always be upbeat, positive, and encouraging. The faith is about Good News. However, sometimes you have to talk about bad news. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Provoking Thoughts From 2 John

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
     | 3,366 views

    Obviously, we are dealing with 2 John in this message. You have probably noticed that second and third John are very short.

    Second John only has 13 verses. Third John only has 15 verses. But, do not make the mistake of thinking that because these two books are short that it diminishes what John has to say. Illus: John was like some people we meet. They do not say a lot, but they have the most to say when they do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Williams avatar

    The Call Up Series

    Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013
     | 5,116 views

    This is sermon to call believers to fight against apostasy. To take a stand on the truth of Scripture and the truth of the Gospel.

    Sermon 3 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend The Call Up Jude 3 Introduction We are working our way through the book of Jude Jude identifies himself as a bond-servant of Jesus, and brother of James in verse 1. That makes him Jesus’ half-brother. Last week we talked about being Secured for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Part 3: Before You Throw In The Towel…” Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
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     | 5,193 views

    To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again.

    Title: Good News for People Living in a Bad News World Part 3: Before you throw in the towel…” Theme: New Starts/redemption Task: To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again. Text: John 21.1-19 [TITLE SLIDE] A reality show debuted in 2006 called The Contender ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    Sermon Objective: To encourage and explain the virtue of personal prayer.

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Prayer Mark 11:15-17 Sermon Objective: To encourage and explain the virtue of personal prayer. Series Intro: We are looking at Mark chapter 11 for the next few weeks. We have chosen to look at it from specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Called To Be Saints

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    Jesus calls us to justification, fellowship, and, sometimes, conflict.

    Called to Be Saints (Holy) I Cor 1:1-3 INTRO.: In verses 1 and 2 of this chapter, ‘called" is used three times. It is a very common word in the N. T. We see: Eph. 1:18 "hope of his calling Phil. 3,14 ‘The high calling II Thess. 1:14 "your calling" II Tim. 1:3 a "holy calling" Heb. 3:1 "the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ