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"Our Secret Sins"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2002

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The solution to our sinful actions is to know ourselves in relationship with God.

Romans 7:14-25 “Our Secret Sins” By: Reverend Kenneth E. Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A colleague of mine recently told me about a conversation he had with a parishioner. She told him: “I have these secret little sins in my life, and I like my secret ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Shift Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

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The life of a disciple calls us the "Shift’ our priorities - this is the 4th in a series; LIFE.COM

INTRODUCTION, On my computer it is the second key from the bottom – it is simply titled “SHIFT” The shift key has only one function – to change things • Press the SHIFT key on any letter and you quickly go from lower case to upper case letters • Press the SHIFT key with a number and you go from a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

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How do we get wisdom, and once we’ve got it, how do we show in our lives that we have it?

We’ve seen, over the past few weeks, the importance of wisdom for life. Godly wisdom will lead us along paths that lead to life. We’ve also seen that the alternative to following God’s wisdom, choosing to live foolishly in God’s world, is to risk our lives. Well clearly it’s better to be wise ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

Habits Of The Holy Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

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Sermon #5 Final sermon in Holiness series. This sermon looks at the question "What does a holy person look like"?

Habits of the Holy Various Scriptures It’s May again. Time for our annual reports. Every year, we are asked by our denomination to report the “number of people sanctified this year through local church ministries.” What does that mean? For instance, shall we count how many prayed, or how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Nazarene

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Daryl Brown on Jan 29, 2007

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A look at God’s Amazing Grace

God’s Amazing Grace! Titus 2:11-14, For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Looking for that blessed hope, and that glorious ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Necessities Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Michael Prescott on Feb 22, 2007

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Spiritual growth begins and continues with knowledge, spiritual understanding and wisdom regarding the absolute truth of Gods Word.

Colossians 1:9 cont. (2 Timothy 3:1-9) (Highlight verse 7) Knowledge is a powerful thing. This passage in 2 Timothy points out the danger of it with the absence of understanding and wisdom. Ask any highly successful business man, like Bill Gates for instance, what the secret of their success is, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Intimacy: Knowledge Or Knowing”

Contributed by Jim Wheatley on Nov 15, 2006

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Continuing in study of Philippians -- Knowing God comes through an intimate relationship with Christ.

“Intimacy: Knowledge or Knowing” Last time we looked at Philippians, we saw that Paul recognized the basis of his salvation – faith in Jesus Christ. “not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ”. The salvation of Jesus Christ comes by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

There Were Two Brothers

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2004

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As we approach this third parable, the Lord seeks to contrast the lost with those who are not. Our tendency is to focus on the younger son in the parable, and to completely miss the elder son. Today, I hope to be the exception to that tendency.

There Were Two Brothers Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: This parable is the third of a trilogy of parables. The first parable in the group was that of the shepherd and the lost sheep. This parable told of the shepherd leaving the 99 sheep and searching for the one lost sheep. The truth communicated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Hope!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 27, 2005

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This sermon explains the hope found in Jesus Christ.

If I asked you to define Christmas with one word (apart from the words Jesus and Christ), what word would you choose? Would you use peace, love, joy or some other word? There are a number of words we could use in describing Christmas; however, I want to focus on the word hope. Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Affections

Contributed by Steven W on Mar 16, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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All of us have affections. We are all people of the heart with emotions and feelings. That is how God made everyone of us. THE QUESTION IS = WHERE DO WE SET OUR AFFECTIONS ON?

Affections Introduction: All of us have affections. We are all people of the heart with emotions and feelings. That is how God made everyone of us. The question is = Where do we set our affections on? Col 3:1-2 "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Who Accepted Every Human Weakness

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

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Obedience

Theme: Christ who accepted every human weakness Text: Isaiah50:5-9; James 2:14-18; Mk. 8:27-35 God’s Word has priority over everything else but many Christians are not prepared to accept this. This is the main reason why many Christians feel frustrated and inadequate even though they read the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35, Isaiah 50:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

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God calls us forth to equip ourselves to do battle against the spiritual forces that want to bring about our eternal ruin.

As you watch professional athletics are you impressed with what you see? I am a football and basketball fan. Every time I watch I’m amazed at what these human beings are able to do and accomplish on the football field or the basketball court. Apart from all the animosity about enormous salaries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Having A "Whatever" Attitude Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

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Christians need to have a "whatever" attitude in doing God’s work. It means that we will do whatever it takes.

Having a “Whatever” Attitude 1 Tim 6 This pastoral letter written by Paul to his young charge Timothy is filled with practical advice to us in the 21st century. The entire letter has to do with an attitude. Once on a program called “Full House” the neighbor Kimmy had a boyfriend named ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Integrity Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

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This message is meant to teach us the qualifications of pastors and deacons and what it could mean for our lives.

Proper Order In the House Of God – Leadership Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. We all like order – howbeit, maybe not the same order 1. Take Denise and I for example: if it can be done in more than one way – we will do it differently a. Making a bed b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity: The Ability To Live Right" Series

Contributed by Brad Fowler on Dec 1, 2007

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Living a life of integrity is more than just talking the right things. It requires that we do the right things too. Our actions must match our words. This is integrity.

7-29-07 Albion Church Series: The ABC’s of Christian Living Lesson: Integrity- The Ability I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! Great to come back home and worship with family! We are continuing our series on The ABC’s of Christian Living. This morning we come to a topic which is very hard to listen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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