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  • Glen Schlecht avatar

    Narnia: Life Returns Series

    Contributed by Glen Schlecht on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,250 views

    Explore how life returns in Narnia, including Aslan, statues, and creation, and make a direct connection to how Jesus brings us back to life today.

    ¡§Life Returns¡¨ Eph2:1-10, Matt.11:1-6, 12-18-05, Advent 4, Narnia 4 Children¡¦s message: Well kids, we¡¦re almost there ¡V Christmas is coming next weekend! That also means that we¡¦re on the last part of our story, ¡§The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.¡¨ Watch the screen for the pictures as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do Muslims Believe In Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 321 ratings
     | 24,040 views

    This sermon explores nine fundamental differences between Christian and Muslim beliefs.

    People have long talked about the idea that “all religions are basically saying the same thing.” This morning we want to examine that idea a little more closely when it comes to Christians and Muslims. Muslims mention Jesus and claim to revere him, so we ask the question, “Do Muslims ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings Through Obedience

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Aug 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    This lesson aims to demonstrate the distinction between ’works’ and ’obedience.’ We certainly cannot earn our salvation but OBEDIENCE is necessary.

    Blessings Through Obedience Introduction 1. On the one hand, the Scriptures teach that we are saved by faith, not by works: "8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9) 2. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Calling You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,319 views

    This sermon addresses God’s call to every person to have a relationship with Jesus, to be a disciple of Jesus, and to be in ministry with Jesus.

    "God is Calling You" God Has A Plan for Your Life, part 1 Jeff Armbrester Ephesians 2:8-10 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Whose Life Is It Anyway?

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,995 views

    God’s grace gives us life

    Whose Life Is It Anyway? Eph 2:8-9 Introduction: What is life? It is to be saved. Salvation is to be assured of eternal life in heaven. Without salvation, we are dead; we just don’t know it. Keep it to yourself it’s my life. Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone. I. Grace - God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scripture Way Of Salvation

    Contributed by Tina Carter on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,474 views

    This sermon focuses on John Wesley’s understanding of salvation and uses illustrations from Wesley’s life to bring the point home.

    We are continuing our series of John Wesley’s sermons today – today’s sermon is about salvation. Really – what does it take to be saved? This sermon described what “saved” means – it talks about what is required and it talks about what faith means. As Wesley says, this is a “serious inquiry.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Saved By Grace!

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,596 views

    Believe it or not, Jesus never said Grace! It was used of Him, but never by Him. Don’t misunderstand; He taught it, He lived it; He just never said it. One of the places he taught it was in Luke 7:36–50.

    Saved by Grace Ephesians 2:8–10; Luke 7:41–42 INTRODUCTION • Believe it or not, Jesus never said Grace! • It was used of Him, but never by Him. • Don’t misunderstand; He taught it, He lived it; He just never said it. • One of the places he taught it was in Luke 7:36–50. Read Eph. 2:8–10 MAIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Being Good Is Not Good Enough

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,128 views

    Too often we want to base our salvation on works when we should never lose sight of God’s grace.

    WHEN BEING GOOD IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, what is one of the things you want from your students? You want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saving Grace, Serving Grace

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 19,704 views

    God’s grace is sufficient to save, and to empower us to work in His service.

    SAVING GRACE, SERVING GRACE Ephesians 2:8-10 By Kenny McKinley (Read Text) Now, if you will turn with me in your Bibles to the book of Romans, chapter 3 and follow along as I read, beginning in verse 9 (read Rom. 3:9-18). In these verses Paul is speaking about all of humanity, he says that we ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Salvation By Faith

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,275 views

    What faith is it through which we are saved

    Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of youselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” All the blessings which God has bestowed upon mankind flow from His grace or favor; His free, undeserved favor. We can not lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    No Other Name For Grace But Amazing Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    Who are you as a sinner? Who are you as a saint? Are You living as a walking dead man or a Resurrected saint?

    NO OTHER NAME FOR GRACE BUT AMAZING! Ephesians 2:1-10 WHO YOU ARE AS A SINNER: 1) YOU ARE DEAD, (VERSE 1) “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,...” Sinners are DEAD. They are not SICK! When you were a sinner, you did not need RESUSCITATION ; you needed RESURRECTION! ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Knight avatar

    Grace: The Final Word Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,062 views

    It’s all about Grace!

    "Holiness: Heresy & Heritage" "Grace: The Final Word" "And you he made alive, when you were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Amazing Grace - Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 654 ratings
     | 49,787 views

    A Funeral sermon for a Christian based on the Hymn Amazing Grace.

    Amazing Grace – Funeral Sermon (If possible have organist play Hymn before speaking) Read Verse One of Hymn "Amazing Grace" Intro. People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians and is precious to their hearts. To many Christians it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are God's Workmanship

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    Before we knew Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we were alive physically, but spiritually dead.

    WE ARE GOD’S WORKMANSHIP Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 There is a story that I once read when I was in my freshman year of college. There was a man in a mental institution that had the delusion that he was dead. His counselor got sick of the ongoing routine of this man’s delusion. "Eureka," he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    El Fruto De La Tentación - Ii Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    How temptation comes to fruition through a "gestation" process.

    El fruto de la tentación - II Santiago 1:15 Efesios 2:8-10 I. Introducción A. Santiago (1:14) nos presentó la semana pasada como funciona la tentación. Lo ilustró con la metáfora de como cae un pez o como los propiso deseos o concupiscencia llevan a las personas a morder la carnada y ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist