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  • Craig Benner avatar

    Saved Simply

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 22, 2011
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    Don't make salvation into a hard thing. God makes it easy. There is nothing complicated about it.

    Simply Saved IL. : the veteran baseball player and the rookie "the field is so messed up that nobody can play it well" Adam, the first man, sinned, and this world has been messed up ever since. Romans. 10:1-13 (Verse 13) I. Provided for any and all. "whosoever" A. We are all born sinners. Ro. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let It Be Now

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 20, 2011
     | 2,578 views

    Sermon on the baptism of Jesus.

    Matthew 3:13 – 17 / Let It Be Now Intro: Nearly everyone recognizes the characters of the Peanuts cartoon series. One of those characters is Pigpen who made his debut in the Peanuts comic strip on July 13, 1954. He is the one who walks around in a cloud of dust, sprinkling dirt on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revive Us Again; Fill Each Heart With Thy Love; May Each Soul Be Rekindled

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 22, 2011
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     | 6,165 views

    Many times the church looks out the stained glass windows and says "Man, this world sure does need a revival" But, in fact it's the church who needs the reviving

    Revive us again; Fill each heart with Thy love; May each soul be rekindled With fire from above. Revival time is here again for some churches. It means getting preachers and singers booked ahead of time. It means putting an announcement in the church bulletin and for some it means to make posters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Ways Are Higher!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 25, 2013
     | 5,938 views

    His ways are higher! He would equip you well for the job!

    His ways are higher! Isaiah 55:9 " For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.” I desperately needed God to release help for me; with truckload of work, I had very few hands to do it. Top priority was one more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Final Revelation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,141 views

    When we see Jesus, we see the very reflection of God Himself.

    THE FINAL REVELATION. Hebrews 1:1-4. The poetry of this short passage is beautiful, and the theology is exquisite. The high Christology of these words and phrases resonates with the majesty and dignity of our Saviour. We are left in no doubt that “the Son” is the very voice of God to mankind. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Jesus Above All Else

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,904 views

    When Paul compared himself to Jesus, he knew that Jesus was everything and in comparison he was nothing.

    “It’s Jesus Above All Else” Text: Philippians 3:4-14 W. Max Alderman Introduction: In this section Paul states his attainments. 1. He was so loyal a Jew that he had never lost the Hebrew speech. 2. He was not only a religious Jew, he was a member of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Truthful

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,675 views

    Christians should be truthful in words and deeds.

    BE TRUTHFUL Matthew 5:33-37 ILLUSTRATION Some years ago UPI reported this prayer by the Chaplain of the Kansas Senate: “Omniscient Father: Help us to know who is telling the truth. One side tells us one thing, and the other just the opposite. And if neither side is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easy Yokes And Light Loads

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    Through his life, his teachings and his presence, Christ Jesus has given us the right tools to handle with ease every burden life can throw at us.

    Matthew 11: 16 – 19; 25 – 30 / Easy Yokes and Light Loads Intro: We live in a fast, instant kind of society. We want what we want and we want it right now! We have microwaves, drive-through fast food, pizza delivery, drive-up banking, drive-through car washes, e-mail and “instant messaging.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Send Who?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,637 views

    Are you willing to go when and where the Lord wishes for you to go and do what the Lord needs to have done?

    Send Who? Isaiah 6: 1 – 8 Intro: A mother and father were at their wit’s end in dealing with a rebellious son and daughter. In utter frustration they turned to their pastor asking if she would speak to the children. The 8 year-old daughter was first to be ushered into the pastor’s office. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 1, 2023
     | 1,783 views

    Where is your walk with Christ? Do people see Christ in you?

    This is the story of Amos. He was a common man, sheepherder, a layman; dedicated to serving God and his actions spoke for him. God told Amos to warn the Israelites of judgment coming because of their disobedience, complacency, idol worship, they oppressed the poor, they were hypocritical, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The New Temple Really Exists Now

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 19, 2022
     | 1,522 views

    What we should do, routinely and habitually, is commit ourselves to acting rightly and then do not expect any reward, any promotion.

    Saturday of 20th Week in Course It’s always interesting when a reading from Scripture begins with the words “afterwards. . .” or “after this. . .” because when we hear those words we ask the question “after what?” So when we go back to chapter 42 of Ezekiel, we get the answer. Ezekiel, a prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Waiting For The End Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,448 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

    Series: When Does It End? [#1] WAITING FOR THE END Matthew 24:1-3 Introduction: We are going to begin studying Matthew 24-25, which is called the Olivet Discourse. This is Jesus’ teachings about the end times. This would lead many to start asking questions such as, “Are you a pre-tribulation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation For His Coming

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2021
     | 3,193 views

    What does building a highway have to do with preparation for Christ’s coming? Let’s learn how to prepare for His coming. Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6.

    Prelude What does building a highway have to do with preparation for Christ’s coming? Purpose: Let’s learn how to prepare for His coming. Plan: Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6. Pilate “Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Only Sandals And A Walking Stick

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,023 views

    In contrast, Cynic philosophers of the era were known for their provision bag, staff, and big mouth!

    15B My favorite ancient Greek philosopher is the stoic Epictetus (epic-TEE-tus), who taught, “It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters," which is at the heart of some Catholic Christian adaptations of various Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Epictetus, who taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Is Christmas Pagan?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,222 views

    Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible?

    Prelude Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s examine the worth of Christmas and why it’s a perfectly fine Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions that are controversial in some churches and look at the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist