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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Does Not Remember Our Sins

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015
     | 2,710 views

    To show that GOD remembers His SON's finished work on the cross that brought us redemption, justification and sanctification but He no longer charges us or remembers our sins counted against us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a repentant person? Yes. I always renew my mind according to GOD's WORDS. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Floating Axe Head

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
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     | 51,634 views

    This story from 2 Kings 6:1-7 is an Old Testament illustration pared with a New Testament admonition from Revelation 2:4-5 about losing your first love. If you lose your cutting edge, how can you get it back?

    The Floating Axe head Revelation 2-3; II Kings 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Last week, Richard preached the last sermon in our 30-week series called The Story. That series took us all the way from Genesis through Revelation. In our last Pueblo group we were discussing the last lesson … from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Figs And False Promises Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,435 views

    Jesus used a fig tree to demonstrate the importance of producing fruit in this life.

    • You can’t judge a book by its cover. That goes both ways. • A book with a tattered cover may be so because it has been often read. • Yet it may be so because it is often tossed aside and abused. • Ill. Two ranchers were in the city bank to get an extension of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Covers It All

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 19, 2014
     | 7,890 views

    Without Love our witness is useless and hopeless...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 14, 2014 Date Preached: March 16, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Sermon for New Purpose Statement Sermon Title: Love Makes It All Work Sermon Text: Matthew 22:37-40 [ESV] – Read all here 37And he said to him, “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Underdog? I Can't!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014
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    Often we come into situations where we are the underdog? We can't do this? This is beyond my ability... Those that say it can't be done are being passed by those tha tare doing it.

    LET US TALK ABOUT UNDER DOGS... WE CAN'T DO THIS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com When I was a boy we had a super hero: incognito he was a shoe shine boy... He had a secret compartment in his ring... it had a "SUPER ENERGY PILL" in his ring. He would say: THERE IS NO FEAR --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overwhelm The Negative

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
     | 4,950 views

    Seems we can never defeat negativism, we will overwhelm it. Bitterness always backfires. Are we growing perpetual babyhood believers?

    OVERWHELM THE NEGATIVE.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com At least two parts, probably three... I. WE ARE IN A WAR... THE ENEMY IS SEEKING TO KILL, STEAL, AND DESTROY... IS CONFLICT MY ENEMY? A. I received this note from a pastor of a church. I have pondered and weighed these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The One

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 16, 2013
     | 5,986 views

    Receive Jesus, revealed by God as the One who was to come.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas December 15, 2013 THE ONE Isaac Butterworth Matthew 11:2-19 (NRSV) 2When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples 3and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Are You Standing Around?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2013
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     | 8,760 views

    Christ gave us our marching orders - Be My witnesses! The Lord has made provision not only to enable but to achieve the execution of this commission along with a promise of a coming reunion with the risen Lord.

    Why Are You Standing Around? Acts 1:4-11 Jesus Christ gave the church her marching orders before ascending into Heaven. He did not intend for His followers to idly stand around but to be busy carrying out the great commission to go into all the world with the life-changing message of Christ. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 16,165 views

    Fasting on a regular basis draws us closer to God and strengthens our faith and resolve to do God’s will. Fasting, like going to the gym, builds the muscle of your faith. Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. Instead, the purpose of fast

    Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 In both the Old Testament and the New, to fast means to abstain from food. This is so clear that it would be useless to quote the Scriptures from David, Nehemiah, Isaiah, and the prophets and even the New Testament. All agree that to fast means not to eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 9,778 views

    John Wesley also believed that the Holy Scriptures were a Means of Grace. How? Wesley believed the Scriptures are an indispensable Means of Grace as they bring us into the Presence of Jesus Christ and the will of God for our lives. The Scriptures also hav

    Scripture as a Means of Grace 2 Timothy 3:16-17 When we talk about Communion, Prayer, Worship, small group accountability and fasting as a Means of Grace, it make sense to us because we see how they function in our lives, and in the life of the Church. But John Wesley also believed that the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    # 1~ Inroduction Of Hebrews 11; The Hall Of Faith Chapter. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014
     | 8,006 views

    The 1st three verses leads into all of Gods creation, which many bible believers believe includes a "GAP" - however I am not among that camp as you'll see. This chapter is called by many "the hall of faith" chapter, so let us read and study together.

    ~#~1~ Heb.11:1-3 ~INTRODUCTION~ (HALL OF FAITH CHAPTER) 4-12-14 Today we'll begin a new study of "Hebrews Chapter 11:" often referred to as the "hall of faith" chapter. --- Chapter 11: is also called by some "the catalog of the faithful". ~We believe that Paul is probably the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pt. 1 - Self Denial Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,293 views

    An in depth study of the demands of true discipleship.

    "Three Laws of the Discipleship" Pt. 1 -- Self Denial Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: As I begin today's message let me say that the definition of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ has changed radically from what the Savior spoke of in this section of Matthew's Gospel. In this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vision For Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,611 views

    Yet God given direction for a ministry is not enough. It must be accepted & followed by the people & a plan must be put together to get them toward this God given end. Until the local church commits themselves under God to heed His vision, plan how to ac

    PROVERBS 29:18 A VISION FOR LIFE [Acts 2:38-47 / James 1:21-26] "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law." Reactionary directionlessness is a plague that infects individuals and churches alike. They have no accepted, unifying, common purpose. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All That Are In The Lord Jesus Are Safe

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 27, 2012
     | 6,308 views

    We that are saved by the grace of God are forevermore safe and secure, nothing nor any person can change or alter that fact, there is no other place that is as safe as being IN Christ Jesus.

    6-23-12 ~ PSALM 4: 1-8 ~ ALL THAT ARE IN THE LORD JESUS ARE SAFE Despite all the many problems that David found himself in, he found comfort in the safety of the Lord, the same is true, or should be true for we that are saved as well. In David's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Absolute Surrender

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 22, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 36,069 views

    Paul in Romans 12 calls on the followers of Christ to yield themselves completely to God, to capitulate to His Lordship. Until we do this we can never experience the fullness of joy and blessing God has for us individually and as a church.

    Absolute Surrender Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist