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  • Nathan R Simmons avatar

    Why The Child Of God Will Never Lose His Salvation

    Contributed by Nathan R Simmons on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    The Bible is very clear about the assurance a child of God has in his salvation and He can be taken at His Word.

    Introduction: A. When dealing with such a controversial subject, several questions need answering that only the Word of God can answer with any authority. 1. Who is a child of God? (Not everyone) a. A child of God is one who has received Jesus as their Savior. John 1:12-13 But as many as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bigger Catch

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,071 views

    The call to follow Jesus means a bigger catch for common fisherman.

    Mark 1:14-20 ”A Bigger Catch” Have you ever been invited to be a part of something big? I mean really, really big. What was your response? What if accepting the invitation meant leaving familiar surroundings and the comfort of home? Do you do it? Would you? This ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Standing For Grace

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,605 views

    Paul was the first to acquaint them with the fundamental principles of Christianity and now it was their responsibility to build upon the great grace foundation!

    1 Corinthians 3:10 “According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. But let each man be careful how he builds upon it.” NASB Paul was the first to acquaint them with the fundamental principles of Christianity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Minister To The Lord

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,860 views

    A message on giving worship to the Lord

    Minister Unto the Lord Foundational Text: Revelation 1:4-6 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; (5) And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Big Mistake

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,165 views

    When Peter took the opportunity presented by the healing of the lame man in the Temple, he minced no words. There is a big mistake we can commit, but we can also turn from it and find forgiveness and rest.

    Passage: Acts 3:11-26 Intro: I got an email this week encouraging me to boycott Target stores. They have removed the word “Christmas” from their stores. 1. happening for years. PP “Merry Christmas” fades out, replaced by “Happy Holidays” (what will they do when they discover Holiday is short ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faith And Decision-Making

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

    Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is Jesus God?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,037 views

    Many are asking this question, trying to find an answer. Some say yes, some say no, and some are not sure. So then how can we find out who this Great Messiah is, God or Christ?

    John 1:15-17 Is Jesus God? Many are asking this question, trying to find an answer. Some say yes, some say no, and some are not sure. So then how can we find out who this Great Messiah is, God or Christ? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,624 views

    We must be content with who we are and the situation that we are placed in, for the Grace of God will sustain us. Not putting your trust in man but in Gods Grace.

    Grace What is Grace? (1.) Of form or person. (2.) Favor, kindness, friendship. (3.) God’s forgiving mercy. (4.) The gospel as distinguished from the law. (5.) Gifts freely bestowed by God; as miracles, prophecy, tongues. (6.) Christian virtues. (7.) The glory hereafter to be revealed. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Feeding Your Mind

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,948 views

    Our thoughts direct our conduct; our conduct determines our company. The Psalmist describes two ways a man can go, beginning with what we feed into our minds.

    In his book The Wonders of the Word of God, Evangelist Robert Sumner tells of a Kansas City man severely injured in an explosion. The explosion claimed his eyesight, took both his hands and badly disfigured his face. He was just a new Christian, and among his greatest disappointments was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Be Completely Irreligious (And Completely Pleasing To God) Acts - 24 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    How to be less religious and more spiritual...

    How to be completely irreligious (and completely pleasing to God) Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 24 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 29, 2003 Acts 15:1-35 re•li•gion: ri-’li-j&n, from Latin religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Snowball Effects Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    Sins are not single isolated wrong, but are clustered into families.

    The Snowball Effects of Sin (Matt. 5:27-37) Here is my bulletin insert first: Divorce and Remarriage The subjects of divorce and remarriage are complicated and have always been matters of controversy among Bible-oriented Christians. When addressing this matter, I recognize that many top-notch ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    When You Are Too Old To Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE ACCEPT CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE. HOWEVER GOD CAN AND WILL SAVE ANYONE, ANYWHERE, AT ANYTIME IF THEY COME TO HIM IN HUMBLE REPENTENCE AND ACCEPT HIS PLAN OF SALVATION.MANY HOWEVER, WAIT TOO LATE TO DO THIS AND DIE HOPELESSLY LOST.

    1/14/07 WHEN YOU ARE TOO OLD TO GO TO HEAVEN TEXT: LUKE CH. 13 VS. 22--28 INTRODUCTION: YOU COULD CALL THIS A CONTROVERSIAL SERMON. SOME WOULD ARGUE WITH THE TITLE. CERTAINLY, GOD LEFT THE DOOR OPEN FOR “WHOSOEVER WILL” BUT HE KNEW THAT THERE WOULD BE SOME THAT WOULD NOT ENTER IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Mack Cherry avatar

    Grace: The Strength To Face Ourselves

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 24, 2007
     | 2,066 views

    Piecemeal study can be very confusing to the new convert as well as the struggling oldtimer. Grace allows us to see ourselves without giving up on our humanity.

    Grace: The Strength to Face Ourselves Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Nothing in the past 50 years has caused as much controversy as Grace. 1. Talk of grace raises a host of emotions. a. Fear – the free ride syndrome that Paul dismisses in Rom. 6: 1 b. Anger – You got to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Burress avatar

    "I Wasn't Talking To You"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,784 views

    A message dealing with the gift of tongues. Do some have truly it today?

    “I Wasn’t Talking To You” Joke: A sales manager overheard one of his salesman stating to a customer that they haven’t had any in a while and it didn’t look like they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Peculiar Person

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
     | 4,493 views

    There was ano doubt that John the Baptist was a peculiar man in more ways than one. But those who follow is his proclamatorial footprints will be peculiar too.

    Passage: Matthew 11:7-19 Intro: It’s easy to develop a low view of ourselves as we live in the world. 1. when the response of the world is to despise us, ridicule our faith, reject the One we love, not unusual for us to wonder if we are who we are portrayed to be. 2. but tucked here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free