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The Devil Goes To Church!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 27, 2004

based on 184 ratings

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I believe the devil spends more time in church than many Christians. It makes sense for him to do so. If he can hang around Christians & create confusion, doubt, division, or discouragement....

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) NOTE: I borrowed the title and gleaned much of the content of this sermon from an excellent book, “The Devil Goes To Church” (Covenant Publishers, Webb City, MO), by David L. Butts, founder and President of Harvest Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 6:12, John 17:20-21, James 1:22, Genesis 3:4-5, Hebrews 10:25, 1 Kings 19:4, Matthew 26:39, 1 Peter 5:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Grace You Are Saved Through Faith Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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Sermon 3 in the Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling (Ephesians) Series.

First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning – May 2nd, 2004 Ephesians 2:1-10 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling “By Grace You Are Saved Through Faith” I. INTRODUCTION a. BKG: 10th book of NT. Church @ Ephesus / paul = prison. b. Central Theme: Ephesians 4:1 - “I, therefore, the prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Great A Grace

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 5, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 1,912 views

The power of God’s Grace empowers us for everyday living.

2 Tim. 1:6 - Stir up the gift of God that is in you. Paul is encouraging his son in the faith - Don’t let anything or anyone discourage you. - It’s our responsibility to keep that fire burning. #1. The enemy will trie to use people and situations to stomp off, put out or steal your fire, Thats ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clearing The Room Series

Contributed by John Sanders on May 14, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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Clearing the room spiritually is all about accepting God’s forgivess through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Not too long ago, Lisa had a great idea about how to decorate our bedroom. Our bedroom walls are tan, but she wanted to create something called an “accent wall”. She wanted me to put navy blue vertical stripes that got larger in size in the middle on the accent wall. Now, this wall is the one seen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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It seems that somehow we have lost the focus as to whose birthday we are celebrating, and it seems the focus of Christmas has been lost in the giving and receiving of gifts.

Sunday Morning, December 12th, 2004 Let us pray. Welcome... Each day we are drawing closer home. Last Tuesday night one of our church sisters from Cleveland passed away, and on Thursday night another sister who had moved to Atlanta passed away. We just don’t know when it will be our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 27, 2004

based on 66 ratings

| 25,505 views

What would it have been like if Jesus had never been born?

(Showed Clip of “Clarence” trying to convince George Bailey he’d really had a wonderful life. Used scene where they were drying their clothes out after George “saved” Clarence from drowning) OPEN: A Sunday school teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved By What? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 3,579 views

The second in the Back to Basic series. Covering the doctrine of salvation. How we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

Back to Basics 2 (the doctrine of salvation) By Kenny McKinley Ephesians 2:8-9 Last week we talked about the Deity and humanity of Jesus Christ, and the reason that we need to have a correct understanding of who Jesus was and is, and about how that was an essential doctrine of the Christian faith. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Or Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 29, 2005

based on 45 ratings

| 4,199 views

Are we saved by faith or baptism? This is an extra sermon in our 3 on 3 series.

You know how some sermons are just easy to listen to? Maybe they hit on a subject you were just wondering about, or they address a need you felt but hadn’t put a name to, or they re-affirm something you believed but didn’t have the words for. Some sermons just seem to hit us right where we are at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Death To Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 3,339 views

It’s so easy to lose our focus on Jesus Christ which causes us to spend time in a far country just like the prodigal son. Only when we realize where we are, repent, and return to the Father can we enjoy life to the full.

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-5; Luke 15 INTRODUCTION: A. Is there some thing, or some one, other than God that has your attention right now? 1. This is an every day battle for every Christian–staying focuses on Jesus Christ 2. I suppose that that is why the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justifying Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 2, 2005

based on 31 ratings

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This is a clergy talk I give for Men’s Walks to Emmaus but with slight modification a sermon I preach on Justifying Grace from a Wesleyan-Armenian perspective.

Justifying Grace --Ephesians 2:8-9 Gentlemen, Good Afternoon! My name is David Reynolds, and the title of this talk is “Justifying Grace.” This morning Bob Baker shared with us the story of God’s Prevenient Grace. We heard the message that God loves us and offers us a personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

What A Piece Of Work Is Man

Contributed by James Vilgos on Oct 16, 2006

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God gives us His salvation, wrapped up in his grace with faith as the bow on the top. The whole package is His gift and He even unwraps it for us.

What a piece of Work is Man Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:1-10 I Introduction: "What a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculties! in form and moving, how express and admirable! in action how like an angel! In apprehension, how like a god! the beauty of the world! the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Salvation - Plain And Simple

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 25, 2006

based on 126 ratings

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Past Guilt, Present Grace, & Future Glory. Answers questions--Who Saves? When? Why? How? and Where does that leave us? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Salvation: Plain and Simple ["But God..."] Eph. 2:1-7 v. 1-3 Past Guilt 4-6 Present Grace 7 Future Glory H.A. Ironside followed R.A. Torrey as pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago. One day he rode a passenger train/gypsy woman sat down beside him, and said, sir, if you cross my palm w/ some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 27, 2006

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Salvation comes by faith alone in Christ alone!

I. The Plight of Man (1-3) A. You were Dead B. You were Deceived (2a) C. You were Disobedient (2b) D. You were Depraved E. You were Doomed (3c) II. The Plan of God (4-9) A. "But God" Resurrected us (5) B. "But God" Reconciled us C. "But God" Reveals His riches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 22,050 views

A Reformation Sunday sermon on the "by grace alone" theme, based on the fine sermon by Jonathan McLeod, "Amazing Grace" (August 2006).

By Grace Alone -- Ephesians 2:4-2:10 Grace It is UNDESERVED KINDNESS. Someone has said, “Grace is everything for nothing to those who don’t deserve anything.” An atheist once said, “If there really is a God, may He prove Himself by striking me dead right now.” Nothing happened. The atheist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Destined For Life In Christ! Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Only through Christ is our destiny changed from "death" to "life."

Destined for Life! in Christ I don’t know if you’ve given much thought to your future, if you have ever tried to influence and guide what your life will look like Ben is visiting Princeton this week. . . to discover where he will get a higher education and compete in swimming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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