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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 20, 2021
     | 3,120 views

    God expects: “Faith in action” that Believers Must Respond with: 1) Hope (1 Peter. 1:13), 2) Holiness (1 Peter 1:14-16), and 3) Honor (1 Peter 1:17).

    1 Peter 1:13-17 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    5 Elements Of A Holy Life

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,128 views

    A Message on What God wants from the life a Christian

    5 ELEMENTS OF A HOLY LIFE Date: November 24,2001 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: I Peter 1:13-16. Introduction: When you think of a “holy person who do you think about? What makes that person stand out? Holy is defined as “Without sin” Story of disciple now; hearing Ryan’s choices of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reconciliation To God

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,346 views

    Christ is the one who reconciles man to God

    Reconciliation to God Ephesians 2:11-22 Purpose Statement: To encourage believer to understand that Christ is the one who reconciles us Christ isn’t partial to social status, race, nationality or culture. I. The former condition of the Gentiles (2:11,12) 1.) They had been treated with contempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Die Is Gain - Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 2,315 ratings
     | 360,881 views

    A funeral sermon preached for a Christian who had spent the last years of his life crippled and paralyzed, confined to a wheel chair.

    To Die Is Gain - Funeral sermon Phil 1:21 – “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Intro. When I read this verse I can’t help but think of _______ . When the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Phillipi, the circumstances of his life weren’t exactly ideal. He was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Honeymoon Ends Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,582 views

    This sermon examines believers and churches that move away from their first love (honeymoon love).

    When my wife and I first married I received a rebuke from one of our senior adult members. I jokingly stated that we were still on our honeymoon. The way I expressed myself made it sound as if the honeymoon was coming to an end. This senior adult lady informed me that "the honeymoon should never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Become A Generous Christian?

    Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    5 Life Changing Reasons to Become a Generous Giver

    Introduction Key point: We’re often told we "should" do something without being told "why" (i.e. we "should" read our Bible every day and we "should" give to God). This message will give everyone (regardless of their financial circumstances) 5 REASONS "WHY" to faithfully give to God’s work based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Delivered By God

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,860 views

    A three point outline of the three fold power of a delevering God

    Delivered By God – 2 Corinthians 1:1-10 #10 – Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us: ~ Who delivered us from so great a death – (PAST) Paul, needed to be rescued from such a death as a kind of resurrection, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Fulfilled His Mission Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,079 views

    Jesus did exactly what he came to earth to do by setting us free forever and connecting us directly to God the Father.

    Introduction: The entire focus of the life and ministry of our Lord was to set us free and connect us forever with his Father. In this passage, we are brought face to face with both the human suffering of Jesus and the eternal triumph of Jesus. No, he did not die and early death. Why? He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ The Link

    Contributed by Dean Lucas on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,603 views

    Christ being the link between mankind and heaven

    1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV) 9But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things, which God has prepared for those who love Him.” Christ is the link between mankind and heaven. His death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead made it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's A New Day

    Contributed by Ryan Harris on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,182 views

    Get past your past, and realize God is giving you a fresh start!

    It is a New Day Isaiah 43:18-20 18 “ Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. 20 The beast of the field will honor Me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Backsliding

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,432 views

    Gradually backsliding is gradually dying,which can be avoided.

    BACKSLIDING Luke 9:62 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. 2 Peter 2:20-22 20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Where Is The Fire?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,428 views

    If you get down, and you stay down, and never come alive, I can make of you only one concluding comment, “YOU HAVE NO FIRE WITHIN!”

    Title: “Where is the Fire?” Key Verse: (Jer 20:9 KJV) Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. Introduction: Jeremiah is an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Major Miscalculations (Samson)

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    Dont make the same mistakes as Samson

    MAJOR MISCALCULATIONS Samson Introduction It was a party to end all parties. The main entertainment was a tragic comic display. They called out a blind hulk of a man and forced him to do tricks in front of the drunken crowd. This was not just any old slave, this was their former enemy. His name was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Living A Holy Life”

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
     | 8,647 views

    How to live a Holy Life.

    “LIVING A HOLY LIFE” 1 Pe 1:13-16 “13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The First Pentecostal Martyr Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,735 views

    The church was growing very fast and with it came problems. The Holy Spirit has the answer.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 12 “The First Pentecostal Martyr” Acts 6:1-15 The church is growing. Amid great results came a great problem. God has the answer. God has prepared Spirit filled men, gifted men, to solve the situation. Through the centuries, God has always placed gifted Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God