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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    Paul has been writing to the Philippian church, warning them about internal controversies that could divide them. Now Paul turns the attention of the church in Philippi away from the internal controversies and tells them to watch out for legalists.

    What is your aim as a Christian? The aim of a Christian is to, or should be to, please God. Every Christian should in his heart seek to please God. So as Christians we often as that question. What can we do to please God? One person asked this question to a respected Christian institution. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    An Old Testament Arguement For Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 26, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,946 views

    Paul turns to the objective evidence of the Word of God. We never judge the Scriptures by our experience but test our experience by the Word of God. This section quotes 6 OT Scriptures. Salvation is by faith in Christ, not by works of law.

    GALATIANS 3:6-14 AN OLD TESTAMENT ARGUMENT FOR FAITH Having dealt with the Galations’ subjective experience of receiving the Holy Spirit, Paul now turns to the objective evidence of the Word of God. We never judge the Scriptures by our experience; we test our experience by the Word of God. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Favoritsm And Faithful Deeds Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,199 views

    This is number four in a summer sermon series on the Book of James

    As the associate pastor in Abilene I was privilege to preach at several of the smaller congregations around there. After a while I learned not to be surprised at the various habits and rituals of the churches. One of the most unique surrounded the offering at Central Presbyterian in Stamford Texas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Scudder avatar

    God's Plan For Faith

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 5, 2010
     | 3,574 views

    Last time we learned that the purpose of faith was to make the invisible things of God real and to produce confidence in God's promises. Today we'll learn that real faith in God produces three very important things in a believer's life.

    Hebrews 11:4 & Genesis 4:3-14 Purpose: To learn how faith saves and what it does after salvation. Aim: I want the listener to be sure they are submitting by faith to God for forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Abel lived long ago, very far away, in a very different culture, but he has something to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Exorcising A Demonic Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012
     | 3,613 views

    James continues the warning against having a lifeless, dead faith by reminding us that even the Adversary and his legion believe in God but do not obey him in proper actions.

    1. Johnny Carson Exorcist Joke When the movie, “The Exorcist” came out, Johnny Carson was the host of the Tonight Show. My very favorite joke he told was about the movie. He asked Ed McMahon, “What happens if you don’t pay your exorcist?” Ed repeated the question and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Faith Versus Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,848 views

    When it comes to the area of tithing, the issue often boils down to faith in God’s promises versus unbelief in His promises. This sermon, sermon 2 in the Prove God Stewardship Series, helps us trust God and step out by faith in the area of giving.

    Faith Versus Unbelief Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon #2 of 3) Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Also available is a copy of the 100% Money Back Guarantee commitment referenced in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Faith Working With Works"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    We are justified by faith alone, but faith that saves is never alone; it issues in good works.

    “What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    The Curse Or The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,492 views

    In Galatians 3:1-14, Paul has presented us with us two roads. One road is the road of curse. The other road is the road of blessing. What road are you on? Are you on the road of curse, which leads to destruction or are you on the road of blessing whi

    The Curse or the Cross? Galatians 3:1-14 In our study last week we noticed how Paul transitioned form arguing his authority as an apostle to teaching the foundational doctrine of Christian of justification by faith alone. Paul will spend chapters three and four expanding on his teaching about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Odle avatar

    Freedom, The Grand Proposition (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    The second part of a two part look at Paul’s Grand Proposition in Galatians (2:15-21).

    Freedom, The Grand Proposition (Part Two) (Galatians 2:17-21) Theme: Faith is the SOURCE of justification and the STANDARD by which justified human beings are to live out their lives. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Favor With God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,818 views

    How do we find the approval of God? How do we come into a right relationship with God? How can we enter the favor and fellowship of God? The passage before us answers these questions, plainly and unequivocally

    Scripture Some time ago The Wisconsin State Journal surveyed Vice Presidents and Personnel Directors of the nation’s largest corporations for their most unusual experiences interviewing prospective employees. Their stories included the following: • A job applicant who challenged the interviewer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God's Great Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 11, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,377 views

    God’s great faithfulness: 1. Brings hope in our darkest hour (vs. 21). 2. Is the source of our salvation (vs. 22-23). 3. Makes Him our greatest gift (vs. 24). 4. Guarantees His goodness to all who trust in Him (vs. 25-26).

    God's Great Faithfulness Lamentations 3:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2014 (Revised and updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church on Nov. 23, 2008.) *Church: I think of Flight 370 that disappeared two weeks ago with 239 people on board. I also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Only Thing That Matters Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    The centrality of the cross. Our works, deeds and actions do not make us righteous. It is only in the cross of Christ that we can boast.

    The Only Thing that Matters Galatians 6:11-18 Galatians 6:11-12 (NLT) Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. [12] Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Father Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,233 views

    Through this passage one can understand that Abraham was justified before he was circumcised and before the Law was given. Circumcision and legal obedience are not necessary conditions of justification

    ROMANS 4:9-15 THE FATHER OF THE FAITHFUL Paul has proven that Abraham was not justified nor forgiven on account of his good actions. But what was the nature of the Covenant made with Abraham? Was the promise made on the condition of faith, or on the condition of circumcision, which was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Modern Day Pharisees

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 28, 2022
     | 1,794 views

    Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too.

    Modern Day Pharisees September 25, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:1-12 Supplemental Passage: 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “..the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Bravo avatar

    Are You Foolish?

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,992 views

    Its only through grace that we are saved

    Are you so foolish? Galatians 3:1 - 5 (NIV) 1You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? 3Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene