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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of Justification

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    The Benefits of Justification by Faith - Rom. 5:1-5

    The Benefits of Justification by Faith - Rom. 5:1-5 Illustration:It is no wonder that in 15 years of asking high school students throughout America whether, in an emergency situation, they would save their dog or a stranger first, most students have answered that they would not save the stranger. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Really Need God? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 12,571 views

    God does what we cannot do, and undoes what we have done.

    DO WE REALLY NEED GOD? Jeremiah 2:13 Introduction: Our need of God is pervasive, complete, entire, and yet we so easily fall into the trap of believing we do not need Him. It would be no challenge to document the truth that the world believes it does not need God. Many would claim that we live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,345 views

    Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

    The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    God's Righteousness, Or Yours?

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    A devotion for young believers/seekers

    JAMES 2:10 “FOR WHOEVER KEEPS THE WHOLE LAW AND YET STUMBLES IN ONE POINT, HE HAS BECOME GUILTY OF ALL.” ROMANS 10:5-13 “FOR MOSES WRITES THAT THE MAN WHO PRACTICES THE RIGHTEOUSNESS WHICH IS BASED ON LAW SHALL LIVE BY THAT RIGHTEOUSNESS. 6 BUT THE RIGHTEOUSNESS BASED ON FAITH SPEAKS THUS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Ron Owen avatar

    False Security

    Contributed by Ron Owen on Dec 23, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    Many people are trusting in a false security

    Romans 2:17-29 "False Security" Intro: Song - "Only Trust Him" I. The False Security of Heritage. (17) Ill. - Christian Osmosis? A. Racial Heritage. *John 8:33 - "We be Abraham’s seed..." *Matt. 8:11 & 12, Roman Centurion’s faith and he was gentile. Ill. - What a wonderful priviledge to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Circle Of Glory

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 2,850 views

    Our faith starts with, and ends with, our great hope of glorification

    “THEREFORE HAVING BEEN JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, WE HAVE PEACE WITH GOD THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, 2 THROUGH WHOM ALSO WE HAVE OBTAINED OUR INTRODUCTION BY FAITH INTO THIS GRACE IN WHICH WE STAND, AND WE EXULT IN HOPE OF THE GLORY OF GOD. 3 AND NOT ONLY THIS, BUT WE ALSO EXULT IN OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Knocking Off The Training Wheels Of Legalism

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 4,377 views

    Where does the Law cross the line into legalism? Paul told the Colossians the answer.

    Colossians 2:11-17 Knocking Off the Training Wheels of Legalism My bicycle never had training wheels. I came from the school that said, “Take the plunge!” and “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” When my dad put my bicycle together for me, I was six years old. I was eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Do You Place Your Trust?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    Our trust cannot rest in our heritage, our knowledge of the Bible, or outward symbols of faith but must rest in Jesus Christ.

    TEXT: ROMANS 2:12-29 TITLE: “WHERE HAVE YOU PLACED YOUR TRUST?” INTRODUCTION: A. What if I asked you to go flying with me? You would probably ask me if I was a pilot. I say, “Sure.” You ask, “Where did you learn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Justification By Faith Alone

    Contributed by Steve Weaver on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 23,184 views

    Explanation of the Biblical doctrine of Justification.

    Justification By Faith Alone Romans 5:1 “Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:” The great 16th Century German Reformer, Martin Luther, called it “the article upon which the church stands or falls.” The article in question is that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr avatar

    Who Can Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    You must be born again

    Who can go the Heaven? John 3:3-5 (NASB95) 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus *said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Holt avatar

    By Grace . . . By Works

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    This study endeavors to strike a Scriptural balance between faith and works.

    email: cholt@gt.rr.com BY GRACE . . . BY WORKS By Charles W. Holt Eph. 2:8-10 James 2:14-25 Faith works! No, I really mean it. Faith works. But, you may reply, every Christian knows that. My response: not necessarily. My argument here is that too many have a one-dimensional view of faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Flynn avatar

    Funnking With Straight A's

    Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    Human goodness is not good enough for God

    Did you ever get an F in school? I did when I was a freshman in high school because I wanted to play more than study. Thus, at the end of an eight-week term I wound up with an F in biology, F as in Flynn. My parents were furious and promised dire retribution if I didn’t bring that grade up to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Everybody Is Going Somewhere

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 21, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,566 views

    The pull of the world is so loud and overwhelming to everyone, while the church sites silently off to the side. “...and only a few find it.”

    May 20, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough “Everybody is Going Somewhere” Matthew 7:13-14 As a boy one of my favorite pass times was fishing. I grew up between two lakes that provided an abundance of opportunity for me to fish. My favorite lure was a little spinner bait called an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Good News/Bad News

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    A devotional for young believers

    “FOR I SAY TO YOU, THAT UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU SHALL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.” This may very well be the original “Good news/Bad news” line. Waddya want first? Good news, or bad news? The bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Man-Made Rules & Regulations

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    The sermon gets to the root of why man-made do’s and don’ts are inferior to actually knowing Chirst.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Man-Made Rules and Regulations Colossians 2:18-23 October 21, 2001 Intro: A. [Odd Laws Still on the Books, Citation: Robert W. Pelton in The Door. Christian Reader, Vol. 33, no. 5.] Young girls are never allowed to walk a tightrope in Wheeler, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational