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  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Exoneration, Why And How?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Feb 13, 2021
     | 2,516 views

    Starts off with David, Bathsheba and Nathan. Then moves to Romans and tell how we are exonerated and why and how to receive salvation.

    Illustration: Forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace. Jonathan Lockwood Hule For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Nathan the prophet came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. -David sent his Army’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Religion Isn't Enough Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,650 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series, "The Cure". Religion won't save you.

    Series: The Cure [#4] RELIGION ISN’T ENOUGH Romans 2:17-29 Introduction: We have studied many different areas of sin in just 2 chapters of Romans. This morning’s sermon may point out one of the most dangerous problems in the Church- Religion. I do understand that Christianity is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2020
     | 3,483 views

    This sermon searches out the meaning of Christian Baptism

    Baptism Matthew 3: 13 - 17 Intro: A small country church was having a service of baptism in January following a week-long revival. Since the church believed in emersion baptism and they didn’t have the facilities in the church to do so, they decided to have the baptism service in the river. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    2) Seeking Grace

    Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 9, 2023
     | 1,501 views

    Part II

    2) Seeking Grace, Ruth 1:18-2:4 We left off last week listening to Ruth’s interchange with her disheartened mother-in-law, Naomi. And we saw in Ruth 1:16-17 her incredible statement of faith. Let’s look at it again. 16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blind To The Battle (2 Part Message) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 27, 2024
     | 1,002 views

    Blind to the Battle Pastor Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship

    Blind to the Battle (Parts 1 & 2) October 6 & 20 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Kings 8-17 The bloodiest Day in U.S. history was Sept. 17, 1862, when about 4,700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. Pearl Harbor killed 2,388 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Blueprint For Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,769 views

    We can build a life that can withstand storms by building upon: 1) A Wise Foundation (Matthew 7:24) which is also 2) A Withstanding Foundation (Matthew 7:25) instead of just a 3) A Wishful Foundation (Matthew 7:26-27).

    Matthew 7:24-27. 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Possessing God's Promises

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,473 views

    The calling of Joshua gives clear instruction to those on the edge of greatness when going into unchartered territory

    Recently I came across an article that described the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of passage from boyhood to manhood? In this ritual the father leaves his son alone in a forest blindfolded. He is told to sit on a tree stump the whole night and to not remove the blindfold until the rays of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part A Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 19, 2015
     | 4,993 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews 10: 1 – 18

    Hebrews 10: 1 – 18 Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part A 1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect. 2 For then would they ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    They Ran Out Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2017
     | 14,801 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 2: 1 – 12

    John 2: 1 – 12 They ran out of Joy 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Post-Baptismal Life - Epiphany 1 Year C

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,566 views

    Luke shares with us what a Christ centered post-baptismal life involves: 1. A life of intimate prayer 2. A life empowered and led by the Holy Spirit 3. A life that reveals in its true identity and mission as a child of God

    Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, 15-22; Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalms 29 Theme: Post Baptismal Life Proposition: Luke shares with us what a Christ centered post-baptismal life involves: 1. A life of intimate prayer 2. A life empowered and led by the Holy Spirit 3. A life that reveals in its true ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    04 Atonement Accomplished Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 605 views

    Jesus the the perfect atonement, forever reconciling us to God.

    Open your Bibles and find the book of Leviticus, chapter 16. Once you have that, turn to the New Testament book of Hebrews, chapter 9—Leviticus 16 and Hebrews 9. As we begin, I want to read a few verses from both Leviticus and Hebrews to lay the groundwork for our focus this morning. Follow along ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Words Of Distinction - "Adoption"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    This message explores "adoption", and the special relationship we have with our Heavenly Father by being placed into His family as a child of God.

    WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Adoption” Romans 8:14-17 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our SERIES on “Words Of Distinction”. TONIGHT, we will look at the word “Adoption”. Most of you probably don’t know that I was “adopted”. I was “adopted” at the age of 11, in 1961. HOWEVER, I lived with my birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thirsty?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 3, 2002
    based on 229 ratings
     | 18,248 views

    We are designed to be satisfied.

    THIRSTY? John 7:37-39 S: Life Th: Living water Pr: WE ARE DESIGNED TO BE SATISFIED. ?: How? KW: Courses of action TS: Since we are designed to be satisfied, we will find in our study of John 7:37-39 three courses of action we take to accomplish that state of contentedness. The _____ course of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conditional Versus Unconditional Love.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. 1Corinthians 12:31-13:1-13 January 28, 2001

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. 1Corinthians 12:31-13:1-13 January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus unconditional love. Amen. Title: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Honesty With God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,012 views

    A sermon encouraging honesty with God (Much taken from Prayers from the Gut: An Honest Prayer Journal for Teens by Steven James. I adapted this to cover older adults)

    Evening Sermon for 12/4/2005 Honesty with God Introduction: A. I am thankful for is my relationship with God. What makes me thankful about my relationship with God is that I can be real and honest with God. B. If I was completely open and honest with people, it would be a disaster. C. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ