Sermons about Continual Growth

Five Knots In The Rope Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 2, 2008

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A prescription for faith building

FIVE KNOTS ON THE ROPE OF FAITH 6/1/08 Romans 4:17-25; 5:1 S__L__R__ 1. Ever Climb a Rope Hanging From Gym Ceiling? a. How did they get them up there? b. Very bottom Knot – grab rope pull up – feet- stayed 2. Abraham – example of the faith life – perfect no! a. perfectly forgiven – always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Growing God’s Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2016

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1) General Reassurance (1 John 2:12), 2) Assurance to Spiritual Children (1 John 2:13c), 3) Assurance to Spiritual Young Men (1 John 2:13b, 14b), 4) Assurance to Spiritual Fathers (1 John 2:13a, 14a)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging global leaders to rely more on government spending and less on monetary policy to spur growth as he prepares a budget that will push (Canada) into deficit. This week, Statistics Canada reported that output grew just 1.2 per cent in 2015, down from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Other

Questions Of Doubt?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 19, 2005

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We all face times of doubt in our life and the most critical part about doubt is how you manage it in your life.

Questions of Doubt? Thesis: We all face times of doubt in our life and the most critical part about doubt is how you manage it in your life. Opening Illustration: Clip from Backstage Volume 1 by Blue Fish TV. This Interview is with Jars of Clay as he talks about “Seasons of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2007

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Self-Denial, Cross-bearing and Obedience are the central elements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in NW Wyoming. -Trails need to be reconstructed. Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Other

Living By The Book, Part One Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 2, 2003

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It is our attitudes in action that determine the blessing we receive.

August 3, 2003 Morning Service Text: Matthew 5:3-6 Subject: The Beatitudes Theme: Living by the Book, Part One A middle-aged woman suffered a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While in intensive care she had a near-death experience and saw God. She asked, “Is it my time to go now?” God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Believe Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2004

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This sermon introduces the Apostles’ Creed further, giving additional background to the origin and organization of the Apostles’ Creed.

Introduction Today, I would like to continue with our new series of sermons on The Apostles¡¦ Creed. The Apostles¡¦ Creed is a statement of belief, and today I would like to explore some of the background to this creed. Please listen as I recite the Apostles¡¦ Creed: I believe in God the Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding Works Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003

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In this sermon we explore the difference between works by human effort and godly works.

Good deeds or works fall primarily into two categories: man driven works and God produced works. Man-centered religion always works to improve self in the hope that we will reach the level of salvation. Even Christians fall into this trap. Man driven works is either the attempt to become a god or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:8-10, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Only Son Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 4, 2004

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In the Apostles’ Creed we say that we believe that Jesus is God’s only Son. When we recite that statement we affirm that Jesus is God’s Son, that he is the only begotten of the Father, and that he is divine.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in Jesus Christ as God’s only Son. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Journey Every Christian Should Make Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 11, 2003

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In this passage as John writes to the different age groups maybe chronilogically and spiritually, we see three different destinations that every Christian should reach on their Christian journey.

So far as we have been going through the book of I John we have seen different tests and indications that you can know that you truly belong to Christ. Once again these tests were to reveal the false teachings that were going on and bring comfort and reassurance to those in the true church ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Introduction To 1 Peter Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

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A general introduction to the book of First Peter

August 29, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1-9 “Introduction to 1 Peter & the Greeting” Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Guilty As Charged

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004

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Caught with a hand in the cookie jar. It can happen to those within the walls of the church just as the one who runs with the ways of the world.

Sermon Title: Guilty as Charged Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Date: August 17,2003 Scripture Introduction: In typical fashion, the young husband and father rushed out the door and on his way out gave his wife and young child a kiss and grabbed the sack lunch on the counter by the back door of his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: *other

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Edwards on Feb 4, 2004

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Description of Faith, Hope and Love and how these three join together.

Faith, Hope and Love The readings for today are to be found in 1 Corinthians 13:13. These three remain, Faith Hope and Love. Now two weeks ago, I spoke on Faith, and how faith was in reality a belief in Jesus Christ. In other words, Faith is simply believing in Jesus Christ. Can you say Amen? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Childish Imitator

Contributed by Denny Feasby on Mar 8, 2004

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Paul gives us four areas in which we should imitate our heavenly father the way a child imitates his eartly father.

Becoming A Childish Imitator Ephesians 5:1-21 Intro: Two weeks ago we began to look at Paul’s standards for being part of the perfect church. At the end of chapter 4 Paul gave us the 4 standards we are to live up to regarding the old life; the old life of sin. We found that Paul says that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Denying Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2005

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A sermon on how we deny Christ when we don’t lean on him

Denying Jesus Luke 22:54-62 Peter was “the Rock”. He was sure that he would never forsake Jesus. That when ever the going got tough he would be there. In fact he even told Jesus that he was ready to go with Him into prison and into death. How often do we do the same thing? We stand and say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Vines And Branches In The Vineyard

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

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An exposition of the vine and vinedresser imagery in Jesus teaching in John 15:1-10

Psalm 148, Isaiah 41:14-20, 1 Peter 3:8-18, John 15:1-10 Vines and branches in the Father’s Vineyard The Psalm appointed for today is a long, enthusiastic summons to praise the God who made the heavens and the earth and all that is in them. As such, it is a fitting response to what David tells ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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