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  • 3rd Sunday After Epiphany

    Contributed by Roger Hartline on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    Overcoming Evil with Good

    The Third Sunday After Epiphany 2000 From the Epistle: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Paul has told us this morning to overcome evil. Not only has he told us to overcome evil, but he has given us ...read more

  • Sheep And The Goats

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,920 views

    Does this parable really teach salvation by works?No!

    The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy. And he comes across this question: “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On investigation you find that a large hole ...read more

  • Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2019
     | 10,314 views

    The key idea in this passage is that God is willing to restore those who call on him, even through a variety of circumstances—wandering, self-inflicted pain, or rebellion in this case.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What do you tend to do when things in life get difficult? Where do you run, to whom or what do you turn? • One lesson I have learned in life is who I need to turn to when I need deliverance and who to thank! • We are entering the Thanksgiving holiday season. • Today we ...read more

  • Taste Testers

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 21, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,493 views

    Hebrews 6 adresses those who only taste what Jesus has to offer us.

    Hebrews 6:4-8 . Intro: On Sunday, August 16,1987, Northwest Airlines flight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit airport. One hundred fifty-five people were killed. One survived: a 4-year-old from Tempe, Arizona, named Cecelia. News accounts say when rescuers found Cecelia they did ...read more

  • Fruitfulness

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 52,931 views

    We all know the Psalm 1 and John 15 passages on fruitfulness but Jesus gives us a deeper insight on this subject from a dynamic parable in Luke.

    Charles W. Holt cholt@gt.rr.com Community of Grace Vinton, LA Feb. 17, 2008 FRUITFULNESS (A definition: fruit·ful ( fr›t“f…l) adj. 1. a. Producing fruit. 2. Producing something in abundance;. 3. Producing results; profitable. See note at fertile (American Heritage Dictionary) I want us to read ...read more

  • Proper Orbits Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 507 views

    The passage deals with immorality that shouldn’t be named or practiced among the believers at Ephesus, I want to emphasize that the scripture should not be burdened with baggage that it is often saddled with

    Background to passage: It’s been a while since we have been in Ephesians, so a quick overview. First three chapters are deeply theological about Christ’s role in our salvation and in the life of the church. Last three chapters are very practical. In fact the end of chapter four some of the “most ...read more

  • Maintaining Your Confidence In Christ Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,931 views

    In this text, the writer of Hebrews was exhorting them to maintain their faith in Jesus Christ, no matter what kind of trials they might have to face. These words are an encouragement for all believers going through difficult days.

    MAINTAINING YOUR CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST Hebrews 10:26-38 The original readers of Hebrews had been going through difficult times of persecution for their faith. Some were tempted to detach themselves from their Christian fellowship in order to avoid arrest, reproach, and suffering. Moreover, some ...read more

  • Are You Ready To Be A Disciple Of Christ?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
     | 6,704 views

    There are times when it is very easy to be a Disciple of Christ. there are other times when it is the most difficult thing there can be. This message looks at putting Christ first regardless of how life is.

    ARE YOU READY TO BE A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST? JOHN 6:1-70 I. IT IS EASY TO BE A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST WHEN JESUS SERVES US, AND LIFE IS GOOD. 1.) It was easy to be a disciple of Christ when he had fed the 5,000. A.) There was likely never a time that Jesus was as popular as this day, unless it ...read more

  • The Joy Of A Forgiven Heart

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,153 views

    Psalm 32 is a clear passage of Scripture dealing with hidden and secret sins that need to be confessed. Five "Cs" are used as an outline for the message.

    The Joy of a Forgiven Heart Psalm 32 Psalm 32 sings out the “Joys of a Forgiven Heart.” King David wrote the psalm as an expression of his thankfulness for God’s grace in providing the gift of forgiveness. Both Psalm 32 and 51 reflect on King David moral failure. The background for the Psalm ...read more

  • Paul's Apostolic Ministry: The Power Of Partnership Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,418 views

    IN THIS PASSAGE PAUL IS ADDRESSING A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE PARTNERED WITH HIM IN MINISTRY THRU PRAYER, FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND GENERAL APPROVAL.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

  • Standing In The Face Of Compromise: Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 131 ratings
     | 17,162 views

    This passage gives us three aspects of integrity that we need to see in order to avoid the danger of compromising our stand for God.

    STANDING IN THE FACE OF COMPROMISE: TRUE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY Daniel 1:1-20 Over the next several weeks, I will be delivering a series of messages from the book of Daniel on this thought, “Staying Godly in an Ungodly World.” I believe that will all of the snares and temptations placed before the ...read more

  • Signs Of The Times Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    This passage talks about the fact that tongues were to be a sign to unbelievers to get their attention so that they would further investigate the truths of Christianity.

    December 15, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:21-25 ¡§Signs of the times¡¨ INTRODUCTION Christmas is almost here. The signs are everywhere. There are Christmas songs that are playing on the radio, decorations all over town and presents under the tree. But do you know what the top five signs ...read more

  • Essentials For The Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    This passage gives some principles on how a godly leader can motivate God’s people to do God’s work.

    Essentials For The Godly Leader Nehemiah 2:1-11 Preached Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high ...read more

  • The Way Of Salvation

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 226 ratings
     | 15,783 views

    The plan of eternal salvation through Jesus Christ can never be preached too often. This is another glorious passage on the grace of God.

    THE WAY OF SALVATION I Jn. 1:9 INTRO. (illus.) -- Dad driving the family to a speaking engagement one night and got lost. Mom kept saying, "Stop and ask somebody where the church is." But He was sure it was just around the next corner or the next or the next. So he just kept driving and time ...read more

  • Two More Questions Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,125 views

    In this passage the Apostle Paul asks and answers two questions, one dealing with God’s faithfulness, and the second dealing with our sin.

    Scripture Today we resume our study in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. My series is titled, Romans: The Good News of God.” The Apostle Paul wrote this letter, the greatest letter ever written, to explain to the Christians in Rome, and to all Christians, how God brings us into a right ...read more