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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Highway To Heaven

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 8, 2020
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     | 3,379 views

    Despise not the chastening of the LORD.

    THE HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN. Hebrews 12:4-17. After impressing us with the heroes of the Faith (Hebrews 11:4-40), the writer encourages us to persevere in the race that is set before us, looking away from our difficulties ‘unto JESUS, the author and finisher’, the pioneer and perfecter, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 29, 2015
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,085 views

    To establish Christ’s work at Calvary has fulfilled all the Old Testament Scriptures, provided the perfect sacrifice for sins, and finished the work of salvation for sinners. This lesson will investigate how Jesus answered the thief’s request before His death.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Scriptures for the Son 2. The Sacrifice for Sins 3. The Salvation for Sinners Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the emphatic declaration of Jesus on the cross – "It is finished." Let me be clear; he does not mean one part of it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Montezuma's Revenge Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 69 ratings
     | 16,767 views

    God tells us to rejoice when the world persecutes us and makes people give us a hard time about our faith. Why on earth would I want to rejoice? What possible advantage could my being persecuted do for God?

    OPEN: Next week Ryan and Trisha Seybold will be here to present their new ministry at Show Low, Arizona where they’ll be managing the American Indian Christian Mission (AICM). It’s a ministry to the Navajo and Apache tribes in that area and they’ve done a great job there for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Message In Jude – The Enoch Passage – Jude 1 V 13-16 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022
     | 1,848 views

    This message today will be in 4 sections and they will be - The “wandering stars” or “comets”; “The Book of Enoch”; “The Second Coming”; “the ungodly”. The ground covered will be most interesting though it is so diverse. This account so relevant to us right now.

    MESSAGE IN JUDE – THE ENOCH PASSAGE – Jude 1 v 13-16 We are steadily working through the book of Jude who was the half brother of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is defending the faith being destroyed by false teachers. Much of his letter is spent exposing these reprobate men who preach false doctrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Courage To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,869 views

    Jesus had spent time with the disciples, preparing them for the work of ministry. He had instructed them on where to go, what to do, and how to conduct themselves among men. Then He shared the difficulty they would face as they served Him, being rejected by most.

    Courage to Serve Matthew 10: 16-22 Jesus had commissioned the twelve for ministry, providing detailed instruction regarding the work they were expected to perform. Jesus had told them where to go, what to take, and how to conduct themselves as they ministered among men. Now Jesus offered insight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running To Win PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
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     | 643 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persistently run the Christian race, focusing on Jesus, and understanding God's disciplinary role in their spiritual journey.

    Good morning, dear friends. How wonderful it is to gather here today, united in faith, united in purpose, and united in our love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not here by accident or coincidence. We are here because our hearts have been drawn to this place, to this moment, to this message. I am ...read more

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    Paul's Final Assurances To Timothy Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 18, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,312 views

    To establish that Paul’s Final Assurances to Timothy were that he: fought a good fight, finished his course, and fulfilled the faith. Sadly, these three assurances are Paul’s final message to Timothy, his beloved son in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. I Fought a Good Fight 2. I Finished My Course 3. I Fulfilled the Faith Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: "Paul's Final Assurances to Timothy." The apostle is now in a cold, wet and dark dungeon in Rome. He begins the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let Us Consider Jesus

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,050 views

    A consideration of the Lord Jesus when compared with the wonderful Old Testmant saints referred to in Hebrews 11, and the challenge it brings to us for our own lives today.

    LET US CONSIDER JESUS Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. ‘Witnesses’ — ‘those who have borne testimony of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Farewell Timothy Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,704 views

    How to deal with desertion, loneliness and imminent death

    2 Timothy 4 verses 9-22 Last words are important. In every film where someone is dying there are usually dramatic words of instruction passed on to the living. We hold on to last words as being precious and important. I know the last words my grandfather said to me a few days before he died. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Patience Primer

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    We talk about patience, but often do not understand what patience really is.

    Patience Primer (topical) 1. The nurse told the doctor that a man with an unusual condition was in the waiting room. 2. “He keeps shrinking, even before my eyes. He’s an inch shorter than when he came in 15 minutes ago,” she explained. 3. “Well,” responded the doctor, “I’m busy. Tell him it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 24, 2024
     | 297 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

    Becoming (8) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Blessed are the Persecuted” Matthew 5:1–10 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Suffering For Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,334 views

    Dealing with trials and adversity are a part of everyone's life - some more than others. We don't enjoy suffering, and yet the Word of God teaches us that we are to rejoice in them and even be happy as we suffer reproach. Peter explains this difficult doctrine in our text.

    Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 4: 12-16 Peter had spent considerable time in the preceding verses dealing with Christian character and conduct in the midst of a fallen world. He was well aware of the struggles and persecution many within the church faced. Although they were forced to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Goes To Jerusalem PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 354 views

    This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's unwavering obedience, perseverance in trials, and fearless proclamation of the Gospel, as depicted in Acts 21:16-38. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and love, has called us together to share in His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn from His teachings. Today, we are going to look at a remarkable passage from the ...read more

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    God's Sovereignty & Christian Suffering

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 31,503 views

    A sermon examining the fact that even in the midst of the troubles of this life our God is sovereign.

    God’s Sovereignty & Christian Suffering Acts 4:23-28 For the weak believer or perhaps a new Christian, it may be disconcerting to hear that God not only allows His children to suffer, in many cases He causes suffering. But as you grow in wisdom and knowledge and as your faith in Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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