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  • Losing My Religion Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 4,522 views

    To be able to break away from tightly held beliefs, there has to be a conversion of the heart and mind

    Losing my Religion Acts 10-11 After several years of trying to bring about change from the inside, former President Jimmy Carter announced that he’s severing his ties with the Southern Baptist church over its treatment of women. “I have been a practicing Christian all my life and a ...read more

  • According To Jim: Genuine Faith Series

    Contributed by Jackie Hill on May 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,355 views

    Do you have real faith or just random beliefs? Let's find out...

    According to Jim: Genuine Faith James 1:1-18 Genuine Faith vs. Sincere Belief: Faith in God instead of belief in something Absolute truth instead of relative truth Relationship with Jesus instead of religious ritual Focuses on obedience instead of tradition Genuine ...read more

  • Believe In The Son And Walk The Talk Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2013
     | 2,985 views

    The answer to the new atheism is the old faith, belief in Christ and reception of his forgiveness and grace.

    Monday of Third Week in Easter 2013 Gaudium et Spes It’s been a while, but some years ago I used to hear Christians using the phrase “walk the talk.” That means that what you profess with your lips you have to live with your whole person. Today we are given the first ...read more

  • If Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 8, 2020
     | 3,570 views

    Part 3 of this series focuses on IF as it pertains to our heart and the beliefs that resides within it.

    IF – Part 3 Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18; John 11:21-26; Romans 10:8-10 This is part three of my series on “IF”. As I have shared previously, “IF”, as defined in the dictionary, is “a conjunction used to indicate the circumstances that would have to exist in order for an event to happen.” When this ...read more

  • Is There More Than One Will Of God?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 8, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,850 views

    There is a belief within the church that the Creator God has a perfect will with as many as six permissive variations

    There is a belief within the church that the Creator God has a perfect will with many permissive variations that purposely 'allows' horrible things such as sickness and disease to happen to those who He created in His image and likeness (James 3:9). "And be not conformed to this ...read more

  • Back To Basics (Fifth In A Series)

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,060 views

    A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices Weekend Message/Devotion

    Weekend Message/Devotion July 14, 2019 Back to Basics (fifth in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing ...read more

  • What Are You "Platting” Into Your Life?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 7, 2020
     | 2,959 views

    There is a reason why so many of the values and beliefs of many in the Church are no different than the unchurched.

    Good evening to the blessed of the Lord. I am so glad to see you. Would you join me in turning to Matthew 4 please. This a passage we’re very familiar with. It says: (1) Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. (2) And when he had fasted forty days and ...read more

  • Apostles' Creed: Recognizing The Maker Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019
     | 5,076 views

    Belief in God as Creator gives life meaning, gives wisdom, and sustains human flourishing.

    APOSTLES’ CREED: Recognizing the Creator The Apostles’ Creed begins simply and boldly: “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH.” Our God is the Creator of the universe, and more importantly, he is the Creator of us. He says in Isaiah 45:12, “It is I who made the earth ...read more

  • Sermon On Fidelity

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2023
     | 648 views

    Fidelity is defined as faithfulness to a person, cause or belief, typically demonstrated by continued loyalty, and support.

    William Law, a former Church of England priest once remarked: “This, and this alone, is Christianity, a universal holiness in every part of life, a heavenly wisdom in all our actions, not conforming to the spirit and temper of the world but turning all worldly enjoyments into means of piety and ...read more

  • M16: Signs In The Sky Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 19, 2024
     | 1,059 views

    Belief in Jesus is quite reasonable for He provided proof by His death, burial, and resurrection.

    M16: SIGNS IN THE SKY Matthew 16:1-4 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION… childrensmn.org/educationmaterials/parents/article/7562 [adapted] Old wives' tales are perhaps as old as language itself. They are part of our oral tradition, originating long before pen and ink, and books and movies. Many times, ...read more

  • Fullness Of Life Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 970 views

    Gratitude is an expression of our belief in Jesus and is important for living a full and abundant life in Christ.

    So, Jesus is walking along and these ten guys with leprosy call out to him. They're like, "Jesus, have mercy on us!" And Jesus, being the awesome guy he is, heals them. But here's the kicker - only one of them comes back to say thanks. Jesus is like, "Wait a minute, didn't I heal ten of you? Where ...read more

  • A Living Hope For The Hopeless PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,280 views

    Explore the power of renewed faith, the hope found in the resurrection of Christ, and the joy of unwavering belief.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Luke 24:10-25, exploring the power of renewed faith, the hope of the resurrected Christ, and the joy of unwavering belief. I love how Max Lucado puts it: "Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that ...read more

  • What Do I Say

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 2,358 views

    We have to know the Truth to be able to speak the Truth, We have to know the Truth to be able to defend the Truth, And we have to know the Truth to be able to Teach the Truth

    Mt 7:15 “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are really wolves that will tear you apart. Mt 24:11 Many false prophets will appear and will lead many people astray. • You know when you are in a situation – later you always think of what you should ...read more

  • Turning Back The Clock For Hezekiah

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,618 views

    How the shadow went backward on Ahaz's stair; belief in miracles that defy science, and a recent archaeological discovery that confirms this miracle.

    TURNING BACK THE CLOCK FOR HEZEKIAH Isa. 38:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During a church service a man came up to the preacher to request prayer for his hearing. 2. So the preacher got a bottle of oil and anointed the man. He put his hands on the man’s head and prayed vigorously. 3. Then ...read more

  • "The Marks Of The True Christian"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,535 views

    There are some foundational characteristics that will manifest in every true believer. If they’re not there...

    "For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.¨ This entire letter from ...read more