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  • Jon Earls avatar

    Why Is Holiness So Important? Series

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 335 ratings
     | 32,394 views

    Many today wonder why some people talk about, believe in, and try to live in ’holiness’. This sermon give 3 reasons why Holiness is so important.

    Why is Holiness so Important? Text: Hebrews 12:14 The question is asked today by many people, “why is holiness so important?” Why do we talk about holiness and sanctification and John Wesley all of the time? Many have become disillusioned by all of the talk of John Wesley and have begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The "A's" Of Endurance

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
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    There is an association of the faithful spoken of in Hebrews that provides a cloud of witnesses for us. Chapter 12 provides 5 tools for endurance that all begin with the letter "A."

    Hebrews 12 It was England’s greatest nightmare. The German army was taking over Europe and the British were being bombed regularly as they advanced toward them. Winston Churchill addressed the people with these words: Never, never, never, never, never, never, never give up! This could be our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reasons For Our Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    Suffering can teach us that we may have to realign our priorities, values and sense of what is essential vs. non-essentials

    Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Father's Discipline Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,577 views

    In Hebrews 11:1-12:4, we learn that all God¡¦s children go through trying times in life. God uses those trying times to make us more like Jesus. This passage uses three different words to describe God¡¦s discipline in his children.

    THE FATHER¡¦S DISCIPLINE Hebrews 12:3-17 Why do persecution, testing, trial, sickness, pain, sorrow, and trouble come into the life of the believer? Are they a sign of God¡¦s anger or displeasure? Do they happen by chance? How should we react to them? Certainly some of our sufferings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Hindrances To Holiness Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 16,904 views

    One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness.

    HINDRANCES TO HOLINESS Heb. 12:14-17 One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness. Verse 10 says, “For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    God disciplines his Children and we must be prepared for times of hardship.

    Hebrews 12:12-17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in their Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prisoner Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
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    6 things Bitterness will do to your life: DEVASTATE YOU SPIRITUALLY, DESTROY YOU PHYSICALLY, DISCOURAGE YOU EMOTIONALLY, DIVIDE THE FELLOWSHIP, DEFILE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS, DEPRIVE YOU OF A BLESSING. PowerPoint at website.

    Prisoner of Bitterness Heb. 12:14-15 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Has someone ever said or done something to you for which you found it difficult to forgive them? Every time their very name is brought up, even if it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost Sunday

    Contributed by Peter Vandever on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,750 views

    This is a call to become the Church God desires!

    As we perpared to enter into the most sacred sunday of the year, Pemtecost Sunday, I want to write to say a few things: I belive the Holy Spirit is calling us to lay down doctrinal and practical differences so the Church as a whole can begin to cry out as one voice for revival. On the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rx For Backsliding

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    The danger of backsliding is just as real today as ever. The Hebrew writer offers us encouragement and a perscription to overcome!

    Rx for Backsliding Hebrews 12:12–17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace Pottage Hot Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    What is peace, how do we get it, and what are the consequences if we do not obtain authentic peace?

    Peace. All I want is an hour of peace! If I could just shut out the noise, pull the plug on the telephone, and send everybody packing for a couple of days, I’d be all right. Have you ever said that? Have you ever felt as though you were on the very edge of falling into an abyss? You were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Holiness Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,799 views

    The Holy Spirit needs holiness, and He breeds holiness in us. Cooperation with the HS moves us from just visitation to intimate HABITATION.

    Moving on with God- the next step in holiness WBC 22/6/3pm HEB 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 these kinds of sermons are PHENOMENALLY hard to preach, as without God’s help… anointing  condemnation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What God Requires Of Us

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,604 views

    Holy living as the Bible says

    What does God Require of us? A man asked, “How much religion can a man have and still get into heaven?” In saying this, he was actually scheming to cheat both God and the devil. He wanted God’s full salvation but did not want to have to serve him with all his heart. He wanted enough religion to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    So, You're Eat Up With It

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,619 views

    The dangerous sin of bitterness.

    HEB.12:14-15 "SO, YOU’RE EAT UP WITH IT" A) I read about a news story that was heard on the local news in Liberal, Kansas ... * It told of an elderly lady driving a big, new, expensive car. * It seems that she was preparing to back into a parallel parking space when suddenly a young man in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    The Key To Seeing God

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    The key to seeing God has to do with right relationships--with others and God Himself.

    The Key to Seeing God (Hebrews 12:14-29) I. Right Relationships with Others A. Watching out that no one misses out on God’s grace 1. Accepting God’s grace 2. Granting God’s grace B. Watching out that no bitter root sprouts C. Watching out that no one is overcome by immorality or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Love One Another

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,548 views

    This sermon looks at the command of loving those of the household of faith, conflict in the church and restoration of those who stumble.

    Love is the single most important command in the scriptures. Jesus taught that the single greatest commandment in the Bible is to love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. He followed up by saying that the second greatest commandment draws from the first – love your neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist