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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    How To Know Who You Are

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 2, 2010
     | 3,957 views

    Our lives must be built on the solid foundation of faith in Christ.

    How To Know Who You Are Matthew 7:21-29 INTRODUCTION A. Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s definition of salvation. 1. German theologian aware of the deception and delusion of the Lutheran church of his day. 2. Described their teaching as “cheap grace.” 3. Profession of faith was carried out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Still Heal? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,589 views

    Topical exposition related to Acts 28:7-10 about the healing ministry of the apostle Paul on Malta

    Text: Acts 28:7-10, Title: Does God Still Heal? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/4/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Ronnie Owens’ testimony, The 276 shipwrecked mariners are still experiencing unusual kindness at the hand now of Publius, who was probably the Roman governor of the island. And after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Describing God's Indescribable Gift Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,484 views

    The first message in a series looking at things we can and hould be thankful for. This first message deals with the thought of being thankful for the ability (by God’s grace) to give, and the hinderances we face in this area

    DESCRIBING GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 (NIV) INTRODUCTION: God’s indescribable gift is something we would not often; if ever define with the word indescribable. God’s indescribable gift is giving! For many of us, giving, finances, etc. are quite describable. We can describe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perspective From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

    Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven's Door Is Narrow

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    Pentecost 14 (C) - Heaven’s door is narrow. By only trusting in God’s grace alone will believers live to make every effort to enter.

    HEAVEN’S DOOR IS NARROW (Outline) September 6, 2009 -- PENTECOST 14 -- Luke 13:22-30 INTRO: Today Jesus points out that the door to heaven is narrow. This does not mean that heaven is full. The Lord’s will is to see all mankind saved. But not all people are saved! Why? When left on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go Tell It On The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,021 views

    Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

    Mountain Moving Faith Go Tell It on the Mountain Matthew 28:1-20 The Story Behind the Song. Go Tell It on the Mountain, the carol that provides inspiration for this sermon, was the product of the prayers and faith of an unknown slave, probably before the Civil War. During that dark and shameful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    A Table In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 8, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,391 views

    From a biblical perspective, the wilderness is where a lot of people die, but it is also the place where a lot of people have accelerated spiritual growth, because of the high spiritual protein foods God serves in the wilderness.

    A Table in the Wilderness PPT 1 Today I want to talk about a table in the wilderness. We are going to leave our John the Baptist series and take a little trip down a sidepath this AM. I connect this message to our current series by simply noting that John the Baptist was to be a forerunner for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cup

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,153 views

    The wrath that was due us fell on Him.

    (You can read all of Jonathan's sermons on blog.fhfbc.org or you can sign up for his Sermon of the Week by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com.) This sermon is based on chapter 3, “Looking Below the Surface,” in The Cross of Christ by John Stott. THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - According To God's Will Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 7, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,601 views

    Praying ACCORDING TO GOD’S WILL is not an incantation to pull God to our will, but a guide to pull us to His will.

    “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us,” 1 John 5:14. Praying according to God’s will is a key to effective prayer, but how do we know God’s will? It may be easier to know what is not his will. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sovereingty Of God

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,671 views

    God is a Rock, and sometimes He cannot be moved.

    The Sovereignty of God Sept. 1, 2010 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Young girl in Springfield 1 Entire city, region is in prayer a Billboards, yard signs, prayer meetings b With all the attention...what if she doesn’t get any better? 2 We’ve travailed in prayer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Mark, The Famous Quiter Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,968 views

    How God redeems those who are committed to Jesus for life.

    John Mark, the Famous Quitter Acts 13:5-13 John Mark, a favorite name for many boys, is not exactly a household name of Bible heroes. Many of us have named our son this name. While scripture is not abundant about, what we learn and piece together can be instructive for the growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Bringing In The Kids Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010
     | 4,322 views

    Exposition of Heb 2:10-18 regarding the purposes of Christ's incarnation and death

    Text: Hebrews 2:10-18, Title: Bringing in the Kids, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/19/10, PM A. Opening illustration: Erika going out to get the kids and they are in their winter coats and rain boots, but in characteristic fashion, she doesn’t tell them what she thinks. B. Background to passage: after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "There's Something Happening Here"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,877 views

    When something is good and something is real, word gets around.

    1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 “There’s Something Happening Here” When someone comes home from watching a movie and you ask them, “Well, did you enjoy it?”… …more than likely, you know the answer before you ask the question. The movie was “okay” ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What To Do When Offenses Come Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 30,104 views

    Jesus warned us that offenses would come, and that they would destroy friendships. Therefore, we need to learn how to forgive, to escape the trap of offense.

    FACE TO FACE #3: WHEN OFFENSES COME REVIEW: Week #1: In this social networking generation, let us not forget the most important and basic component of healthy, intimate relationships: speaking face to face. • “So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.” (Ex. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Not So With You

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,658 views

    Jesus’ leadership command to His disciples was not one of lording it over others in entitlement, but rather selflessly serving them in humility.

    Originally preached on September 14, 2006 Sterling C. Franklin Chapel service, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "Not So With You" Introduction Context -- Jesus was going up to Jerusalem since it was about time for the feast of Passover. This is a literal ’going up’ since Jerusalem is a city ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational