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  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    The Journey Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006
     | 4,072 views

    End of Vacation Bible SChool - wrapping up how it all fits together with our lesson today

    † In the name of Jesus † The great treasure of grace, mercy and peace, is your gift, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ! The depth of the riches of Christ – every spiritual blessing! - 1 Cor 1:5 – diamond! I look around our altar area this morning, and part of me is in wonder. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Conflicting Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    A sermon from James dealing with the lost people people in the church who are continually creating conflict.

    Foolproof – A Study of James February 4, 2007 CONFLICTING Faith – James 4:1-10 Recap: We’re in a study in James about having a foolproof faith so we won’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if we’re saved, and so we won’t continue to fool ourselves into thinking we’re saved when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Malone avatar

    Evidence Of Faith

    Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,093 views

    This is an expository sermon from James explaining that good works are the result of God-given faith, and contrasting this true faith from God with a false faith of man.

    Sermon on James and Faith In the English language, there are many different applications of the word “work”. My children just finished some lovely artwork. I like hamburgers with “the works”. It’s almost the 4th of July, and I’m looking foreword to both a day of from work, and also lighting off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    What Faith Is

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,040 views

    From the Faith Chapter, a reminder that faith comes from hearing God’s word and obeying it.

    What Faith Is Heb 11:1-16 Introduction This is the great chapter on faith. It is the greatest example of faith in the whole Bible. In the last few verses of the previous chapter, the writer outlines how the Hebrew Christians in Rome needed to persevere in their faith. “Therefore do not cast away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Got Faith! Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,977 views

    Faith without works is dead faith, while faith seen by it’s works is a growing, mature faith.

    GOT FAITH? James 2:14-26 Several years ago in my country there was an advertising campaign to get people to drink milk. It was simply entitled “Got Milk?” There would be a picture of a well known person holding a glass of milk and he or she had a moustache made of milk. All fine and dandy but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Heresy Of Legalism

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 15, 2015
     | 4,225 views

    God's grace is not a license to sin but a reason to serve Jesus with reckless abandon…not because we have to, but because we get to. (Greg Stier)

    The Heresy of Legalism April 12, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God's grace is not a license to sin but a reason to serve Jesus with reckless abandon…not because we have to, but because we get to. (Greg Stier) Focus Passage: Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Challenging Legalism Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,708 views

    This is the 17th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#17] CHALLENGING LEGALISM Luke 6:1-11 Introduction: The Pharisees were an important religious group in ancient Judaism who followed many laws and rules. The Torah, which is the 1st 5 Books of the Bible, has 613 commandments. The Pharisees added even more rules and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Bonds Of Legalism Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    Instead of doing a full exposition of the passage, we’re going to focus on one aspect of it. We’re going to focus on the bonds of legalism. And make no mistake about it, legalism is bondage.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you can tell, we are in the same passage this morning as we were last week. But this morning, rather than doing a full exposition of the passage, we’re going to focus on one aspect of it. We’re going to focus on the bonds of legalism. The fact is that true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scourge Of Legalism Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,880 views

    The problem with legalism is: 1. It turns a relationship of love into a religion of laws. 2. It turns people from encouragers into fault-finders. 3. It emphasizes outward conformity rather than inner transformation.

    What an interesting story about the early church The Word of God has just spread to the Gentiles (non-Jews and people from other lands), and they have responded enthusiastically to its message. There were thrilling stories of healings, miracles and dramatic conversions. These new converts were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Liberty Or Legalism?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    How free should you be as a Christian - especially when dealing with younger, less mature believers. Paul addresses a difficult subject as freedom and legalism are compared. The answers may surprise you.

    For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. I love steak. I really do. Whenever we go out it’s what I feel like most of the time. For a time I became a little reluctant to eat my favorite meat after doing a series of stories as a reporter on ecoli. You remember that, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Liberty Or Legalism?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,310 views

    How free should you be as a Christian - especially when dealing with younger, less mature believers. Paul addresses a difficult subject as freedom and legalism are compared. The answers may surprise you.

    I love steak. I really do. Whenever we go out it’s what I feel like most of the time. For a time I became a little reluctant to eat my favorite meat after doing a series of stories as a reporter on ecoli. You remember that, don’t you? The little bacteria killed several people in Oregon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Legalism And Grace

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    Where the law cannot save, Grace can

    Legalism and grace. Acts 15. 08/18/02 On the first missionary journey of Paul there were attacks on his body. Satan thought with enough stoning with enough beating with rods, he would quit the ministry. None of these stopped this great man of God, so the Devil was going to have to go back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Justification By Faith Alone! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,813 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

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    A Legal Dispute Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    As we get into this passage concerning legal disputes we need to note that this passage only deals with disputes between Christian brothers. It doesn’t say anything about going to court against unbelievers.

    As we get into this passage concerning legal disputes we need to note that this passage only deals with disputes between Christian brothers. It doesn’t say anything about going to court against unbelievers. Note the progression of Paul’s argument. He progresses from question to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Weaver avatar

    Justification By Faith Alone

    Contributed by Steve Weaver on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 23,206 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