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As Worthless As A Dead Battery Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

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Message 5 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem

I have the good pleasure of working alongside several self-proclaimed mechanical ignoramuses. And between these two guys, they have a LOT of talent and God has gifted them with things that he didn’t give me. But the one skillset that neither of them has ever been accused of is this: auto mechanic. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-24, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Buy Thee Back Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024

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Our Heavenly Father has done EXACTLY what Hosea did for Gomer! He has done the same for you and for me through His Son Jesus Christ.

MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: “I WILL BUY THEE BACK” HOSEA 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground or do a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Is Love: Understanding The Trinity

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

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The Father loves us, the Son redeems us, and the Spirit abides in us—three Persons, one God, eternal love shared with humanity.

--- Part 1 – The Mystery of Love --- There are some truths in Scripture so deep, so radiant, that human language strains to carry them. The Trinity is one of those truths. It is not a puzzle for theologians to argue; it is a window through which redeemed hearts catch a glimpse of God’s own inner ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-23, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Matthew 28:19, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 John 4:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Is Jesus Jehovah? Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

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Jeremiah 23 says that Jehovah our Righteousness will arise out of the branch of David. In Revelation 22 Jesus said He was the Root and the offspring of David. This takes a deeper look at this topic.

Is Jesus Jehovah? Throughout the New Testament, Jesus is given attributes that the LORD (Jehovah) of the Old Testament identified for Himself. God stated that He would judge the world in the Old Testament, the New Testament states that, “For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16, Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Privilege Of Living A Holy Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 6, 2002

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The way God’s people should live.

THE PRIVILEGE OF LIVING A HOLY LIFE DT 7 When you’re in your 90s and looking back, it’s not going to be how much money you made or how many awards you’ve won. It’s really "What did you stand for? Did you make a positive difference for people?" -- Elizabeth Dole, Politician "Everyone thinks ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

"In Search Of..."

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 17, 2001

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On the Magi

“In Search Of…” Matthew 2:1-11 Years ago there was an interesting T.V. show – called “In Search Of…” The whole premise of the show was to search out some mystery of the times. Everything a pharaoh’s pyramid to aliens to big foot. And yet as each episode progressed it seemed that they were doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Designer Genes Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2003

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We may not agree on the details of how life came about, but hopefully we agree on Who and Why.

“I Believe-A Sermon Series on the Apostles’ Creed “Designer Genes” (”Maker of Heaven and Earth”) -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Newsweek magazine ran an article about the controversy over Creation vs. Evolution. In response, a letter to the editor ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Congregational

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 17, 2005

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We need to look back at someone who looked back

Remember Lot’s Wife “Don’t Look back” Sermon Scripture: Luke 17:32 (KJV) Luke 17:32 Remember Lot’s wife. Don’t look back! In this scripture Jesus wants us to look back on someone who looked back This is like many of us today; God has delivered us from the situation but we keep looking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Triunity Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 8, 2004

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God is three persons in one: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. These three persons are one in God.

Matthew 28:18-20 Topic: The tri-unity of God In the Holy Bible, we are taught in the scriptures that there is only one God. Deuteronomy 4:35 says, “Unto thee it was shewed that thou mightest know that the Lord he is God; there is none else beside him.” Deuteronomy 6:4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

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Acts Series: 8th Sermon--The Meaning and the Miracles: Miracle of SOUND [rushing mighty wind, Miracle of SIGHT [flaming heads] Miracle of SPEECH [other tongues].

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Very controversial chapter! Many denominations build entire belief system around it. Some set it aside, afraid of looking like they are holy rollers…but let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Died

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 25, 2004

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The question is not "who killed Jesus ?" but why did he die ?

Why Jesus Died Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Acts 4:38 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:38, Acts 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

"Attaboys” And Whistle-Blowers

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 14, 2004

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This Wednesday Evening messages looks at Pauls closing greetings to the Roman Church as well as his final instruction regarding dealing with falsehood

“ATTABOYS” and WHISTLE-BLOWERS Romans 16:1-27 INTRODUCTION: We have reached the end of the book of Romans. Paul here takes this last written opportunity to encourage and elevate those who have been faithful in service, and to blow the whistle on spiritual wolves. In these verses it is possible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Really Be Free Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 8, 2004

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Christian liberty -- what is it? Being able to drink occasionally? Watch R-rated movies without guilt? Some would say so. . . but what does the Bible really teach about our liberty? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Exactly how free are we as Christians? What does it mean to be brought back into bondage? Isn’t that what denominational and school rules do? What does the majority of Christians say? What does the Bible have to say? For an opener, read the controversial interpretation of Christian liberty ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Holiness

The Cancer Of Sin. (Why Do Christian Suffer?)

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 21, 2005

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Cancer of the Spirit is a silent killer, resting in the body until one day it shows itself and by that time the body is already consumed, with no hope and no cure, death is inevitabile.

The Cancer of Sin. (Why do Christian Suffer?) We all at one time or another have seen many types of cancer, the cancer of the flesh and the cancer of the spirit. Cancer is a silent killer, resting in the body until one day it shows itself and by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Emotions And The Bible

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 24, 2005

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The scripture is full of verses, where Jesus rebuked His Deciples for using their emotions.

Emotions and The Bible. Luke 9:54-55 I am no stranger to pain and suffering. In 1999 I was pronounced dead of a massive heart attack. According to the hospital records I had no, pulse,no lung function, no brain activity for the period of 8 minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:54-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

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