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  • Brad Rigney avatar

    The Blessings Of Grace

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    This sermon focuses on some of the great blessings we have trough the Lord - not because we deserve it, but because of His Grace for us.

    The Blessings of God’s Grace Romans 5:1-11 Intro.: A. This is an exciting time of year - if you are a Baseball fan. The season is coming to an end and play-off positions are still open. I am a fan, in fact this week I had to stay up a little later to watch the Dodger - Giant game. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    One God. Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 10, 2006
     | 2,550 views

    By refusing to believe in the One Faith, you have dis-honored God, And likewise made an enemy.

    One God. Part 2 We have seen in part 1, that God is self sufficient and has the ability to do as His will dictates. In Part 2 we will look at the second part of our message, One Faith. Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Believe God

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,732 views

    Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to believe. Faith is believing the impossible in the face of the critics. Do you believe?

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA I Believe God Acts 27:21-26 Intro: This passage tells of a time when the Apostle Paul is imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. He is being sent to Rome to face trial there. Just as they determine to sail out, Paul tells the Captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Pleasing God Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    This message looks at how faith is the only way to please God and everything flows from this.

    Genuine complaints received by Britain’s travel operators No one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were startled. We had to queue outside with no air conditioning. The brochure stated "No hairdressers at the accommodation". We’re trainee hairdressers, will we be OK staying ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus To The Rescue

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    WE need to remember how lost, helpless we were (or are) and remember what Christ did for us (or can do), and through Christ we have (or can have) five things. Outline adapted from Victor Knowles

    Sermon for 3/12/2006 Jesus to the Rescue Romans 5:1-11 Introduction: A. On August 28, 1995 two boaters set out on the Haw River near Pittsboro, North Carolina. The river was at flood stage and very hazardous but these two felt like they were “experts” and “experienced boaters.” Well, as you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Just Can Not Do Enough

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,785 views

    This sermon gives a definition of what would be required for ones conversion if it were possible to earn salvation.

    YOU JUST CAN’T DO ENOUGH Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Luke 10: 25-37. Introduction: I am sure that you have heard the expression, "You just can’t do enough". In regards to this study, we are shown that in regards to earning our own salvation, we just can not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    A Faith To Follow

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,088 views

    What is this faith that is able to count you righteous

    1stBBC A faith to follow Gen 15:6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness. Rom 4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Limiting Freedom With Love Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    In this sermon we notice a restatement of our freedom in Christ. Then, we shall notice some limitations on our freedom. Finally, we shall observe some guidelines for our balance.

    Scripture The pastor had heard the story so many times that listening to it again evoked a strange mixture of anger and despair. Although the names, dates, and places had changed, the story’s theme remained the same: one of his parishioners, Phil, had caused another Christian to stumble. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Marks Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 8,845 views

    The legalists wanted to subject the Galatian Christians to circumcision (as a means of earning favor with God), so Paul addresses the issue one last time by relating it to the work of Christ on the cross and his own ministry.

    Scripture It was Paul’s custom, after dictating a letter to an amanuensis, which is a secretary, to take a pen and write his own farewell. His standard signature was, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you” (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18). But Paul is so concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    By Grace Comes Joy Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    Paul refuses to allow anything to be added to the gospel because such things steal the joy that comes from salvation by grace alone.

    Philippians 3:1-3 Sunday, May 26, 2002 One of the greatest truths from the Word of God is the truth that salvation is by grace through faith completely apart from any of our works. Yet there is something perverse within us that even when we know that truth we desire that there be a set of rules ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    By Law Or By Grace

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    Do we have a form of religion or a real relationship.

    By Law or By Grace Romans 2:17-29 The Jews were very strict in keeping their rituals and ceremonies. They had a form of religiosity, but lacked faith in God. They were faithful to their teachings but not forgiven of their sins, they were religious but lost. We know many like that today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Calvary

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,665 views

    Calvary is Sarced Calvary is the Holy of Holy in the Day of Grace Calvary is the only place where the sacrifice for ungodly men can meet the Holy Rightness God

    Calvary is Sarced Calvary is the Holy of Holy in the Day of Grace Calvary is the only place where the sacrifice for ungodly men can meet the Holy Rightness God 1 Calvary is the weeping place of repentance A. it is where we learn what sin is and what it dose B. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jack avatar

    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    Faith isn’t just an intellectual belief, it’s a trust that shows itself in a transformed life.

    Faith that works James 2:14-26 As most of you would know, Sydney Anglicans tend to get a bit of a bad write-up in the secular press. We’re derided as being bigoted, intolerant fundamentalists, by more “progressive” (read heretical) Christians. Now I’m a Sydney Anglican, and I’m proud of it, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Nathan Garcia avatar

    Learning To Hate Dad

    Contributed by Nathan Garcia on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,893 views

    This is a description of the fall and redemption; of God’s answer to win back our trust after we’ve learned to despise Him.

    I was up in my bedroom one evening with the new knife that my parents had entrusted with, and I was cutting a cardboard box. All of a sudden the knife slipped, and I stabbed myself in the leg. Oh no! I’m cut I thought to myself, and our family was just getting ready to leave the house for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Justification By Faith Alone! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,788 views

    The question before Paul, Peter, and indeed us is, "How can a condemned sinner be justified?" Paul’s answer to this crucial question is before us in this sermon.

    Scripture Charlie Chaplin was a huge movie star in the silent-picture era. One of the by-products of his popularity was the look-alike contests that sprung up around the country. Contestants attempted to imitate Chaplin dressed as the “tramp” character he made popular in his films. Even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed