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  • Troy Mason avatar

    Amazing Grace!

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
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    An attempt to show the grace of God has existed from the very beginning.

    Amazing Grace! Genesis 3 INTRODUCTION: Begin with story of John Newton, author of AMAZING GRACE. Define Grace. I. Model of sin A. Rejection of the will of God 1. Sin gets us all. ILLUS: 2 men jumping across lava stream, one jumps farther, but both fall in. B. Satan’s presence 1. Distortion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Not To Do

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012
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    We MUST learn from the mistakes of others or be doomed to make them ourselves.

    What NOT to Do February 15, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We MUST learn from the mistakes of others or be doomed to make them ourselves. Focus Passage: I Corinthians 10:6-11 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Years ago the communist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Shealy avatar

    Don't Be Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Patrick Shealy on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
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    Reasons you should not be ashamed of the gospel.

    Sermon Series: The Book of Romans 10/31/2004 Don’t Be Ashamed of the Gospel Text: Romans 1:16-23 Introduction: In Europe there is a book that is a “Christian” bestseller, that is being read by millions of church going people. It is having a major impact in the churches. The book is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Nov 20, 2002
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    Be careful what you allow into your mind.

    Proverbs 4:23-27 Guard Your Heart How many of you love to receive advice? Oh, isn’t advice great? It’s cool as cornbread. That is as long as you’re the one giving it. The great thing about advice is it’s free to give out. You can give out all you want to, spread it all around, and it doesn’t cost ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    In Or Out

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
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    A sermon from Jesus and Peter walking on the water from Matthew, preached in the weeks leading up to revival services.

    In or Out? Matthew 14:22-36 Intro: Back on July 16, 2003 the US Coast Guard intercepted a group of Cubans attempting to escape that tropical paradise that was until recently under the dictatorship of Fidel Castro…they had hopes of finding a new home in the land of the free and the home of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anger Is One Letter Short Of Danger

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 3, 2008
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    I want us to look at three angry men in the Bible and see what we can learn from each one.

    “He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly” Proverbs 14:17 A plot to murder a third grade Center Elementary School teacher in Waycross, Georgia, was thwarted Friday, March 28th when a student told authorities about the plan just before the start of the school day. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ready! Paul's Lesson: 24 Signs Of The Second Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2006
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    Paul gives Timothy a lesson warning the church and giving 24 signs of the Second Coming Of Jesus Christ. BE READY! GET OTHERS READY?

    PAUL’S LESSON OF THE 24 SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. PAUL WARNS AND EXHORTS HIS SPIRITUAL SON TIMOTHY TO PRESS ON AND CONTINUE WITH THE GOOD NEWS EVEN IN THE FACE OF INCREASING OPPOSITION AND EVIL. A. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Recovering From Resentment

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Aug 29, 2015
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    In this final chapter, we will see that Jonah struggled with resentment Sometimes we may find ourselves in a similar situation. And so the question that I want God’s Word to answer for us today is, how do we recover from resentment?

    Recovering from Resentment Jonah 4:1-11 This morning we’re going to look at the conclusion of the book of Jonah. Now I have to admit, I was tempted to stop where we left off last week…where we saw the outpouring of God’s Spirit through the revival in Nineveh. That seems like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Glory On Display Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
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    At times we wonder if we are really displaying God's glory through our lives. We may also think how to go about it. Paul addressed this very issue with the Christians in Corinth. In fact this Sunday as we delve into God's Word we will see how can the ...

    Opening illustration: On January 9th, 2007, Joshua Bell sold out Boston's Symphony Hall. Seats were nearly $100 each. Bell plays a violin worth more than $3 million and is one of the best musicians in the world. Three days later he entered a metro station in Washington, D.C. wearing casual clothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Not As Earthling, But Holy Human Being

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 7, 2018
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    Considering ourselves as new creation in Christ is enough motivation to live differently. But there are other additional reasons, why we need to live holy and godly lives.

    “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Walker avatar

    Approval Of Human Beings Or God Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Jul 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,917 views

    Galatians is all about grace and is the antidote to legalism. For Paul, it was about Christ crucified and his becoming a slave to Christ and not the Law.

    APROVAL OF HUMAN BEINGS OR GOD Galatians 1 I once attended a worship event and before the speaker took the stage a choral group was singing. I was to lead a prayer before the speaker began, so I was silently worshipping and reflecting on my words for the prayer. As the choral group sang a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Walker avatar

    Approval Of Humans Or Of God Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017
     | 3,691 views

    A look at Paul's passion for truth and grace.

    APROVAL OF HUMAN BEINGS OR GOD Galatians 1 I once attended a worship event and before the speaker took the stage a choral group was singing. I was to lead a prayer before the speaker began, so I was silently worshipping and reflecting on my words for the prayer. As the choral group sang a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis King avatar

    Batter Sin's Strongholds

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 24, 2021
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     | 1,613 views

    If you hear of sin and do nothing, you are sinning yourself.

    For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they (our weapons) have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clinging To Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love, as demonstrated in John 9, and the promise of restoration for those who believe.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of fellowship, and to turn our hearts towards the Word of God. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. And in His love, He has given us His Word, a lamp to our feet ...read more

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    The Mandate Of Christian Living

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    Live with honor and make the effort to qualify for the prize.

    II Peter 3:11-18 December 17, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “The Mandate of Christian Living” Introduction: I. MANNER OF LIVING (vs. 11-13) A. Live with honor 1. Honor God with holy living 2. Honor God with godly living B. Live in humility 1. Be humble as we look forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal