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  • Patrick Ziegler avatar

    And So Much The More

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jun 26, 2005
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    Three steps to becoming a mature Christian. Three steps we should do...and so much the more as we see the day approaching.

    And So Much The More Hebrews 10:19-25 June 26, 2005 AM Subject: Christian Walk Central Theme: What are the steps we should take as Christians? Objective: Every person can become a Christian by taking three steps. Introduction: I am excited today. This is the day that the LORD hath made. That was ...read more

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  • Ken Ritz avatar

    No Secrets

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
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    The danger of holding secret areas of sin in your life.

    No Secrets When I was 15 I got a summer job working for this rich family that lived in this mansion in the country, near Barrington Illinois. I remember I was making $1.50 an hour. I was doing yard work, raking, cleaning their garage, things like that, and I worked for them for the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    But Joy Comes In The Morning

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 12, 2004
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    ... hold on to God’s promises, morning is coming.

    Preached on 7 November 2004 at Mainne Street Baptist Church Brunswick, Maine [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. [v.3] O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    When God Works In You

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 22, 2021
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    Are you aware of what you can do, if God works in you both to will and to act?

    “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed -- not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence -- continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Do everything without grumbling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Do This 3 Decisions

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
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    To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you decide on things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 (Amplified Bible) But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Gregory avatar

    Faith Of A Believer

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008
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    Demonstrating FAITH should be the attitude of every believer

    F Fear God Alone A Ask for Wisdom I Illustrate Christ’s Love T Tell Others about Christ H Hold Fast to Scripture Fear God Alone-The last and final word is this: Fear God. Do what he tells you. And that’s it. Eventually God will bring everything that we do out into the open and judge it according ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Boldness To Approach Based In What We Believe.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2022
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    The Christian faith, what we believe, can be broken down into several Biblical propositions. This is the basis of all the great Creeds, Catechisms, and Confessions of Faith of the historic church. When we believe right, then we can pray with holy boldness.

    BOLDNESS TO APPROACH BASED IN WHAT WE BELIEVE. Hebrews 4:14-16. 1. “Let us hold fast our profession” (Hebrews 4:14). Our “profession” is our confession of faith, our belief, in Jesus. It is based in several facts, some of which are evident in these verses. Jesus is “our great high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stephen: A Study Of Martyrdom Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 6,318 views

    A vivid picture of martyrdom which should encourage the believer to stand fast when facing persecution.

    Finally, we come to scene 3 in our study of Stephen. Last time we heard a powerful, spirit-filled message from Stephen. He reviewed several of the OT stories and used the examples of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses to lead up to the point of accusing the members of the Sanhedrin of making the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Getting A Booster Shot Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
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    Some Christians never grow up in their faith. And yet, Galatians 5 tells me that God’s Spirit can help me have more faith in my life. How does He do that?

    OPEN: When I listen to Christian radio in the evenings, I’ve often tuned in to a call-in program featuring a wise, grandfatherly gentleman who has that calm reassuring voice capable of melting fear. One night a lady, who was obviously crying, called in and related the following: “I was born blind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    When Jesus Was Tempted Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2010
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    The purpose of Matthew’s recounting this event is to demonstrate the pattern of Jesus’ victory over temptation & sin. When we face testing & temptation we too can be victorious over the adversary’s attempts to corrupt us & to usurp the Lord’s rightful pla

    MATTHEW 4: 1-11 WHEN JESUS WAS TEMPTED A husband took his young daughter to the grocery store to help him buy groceries. In addition to the healthy items on his wife’s carefully prepared list, the two of them returned home with one of those big bags of M&Ms. His wife said "Why did you buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Circle Maker 4: Think Long Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 20,404 views

    We need to be willing to pray for as long as it takes. Pray that it will take long enough and be hard enough for God to receive all of the glory.

    Introduction On the Swedish Island of Visingso, there is a mysterious forest of oak trees; mysterious because oak trees aren’t indigenous to the island and its origin was unknown for more than a century. Then in 1980, the Swedish Navy received a letter from the Forestry Department reporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Waiting On Our God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 15, 2012
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    Let God work his way in you and i.

    WAITING ON OUR GOD Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. 1. The people ----- They that wait Dedication----- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lay Man avatar

    Growing In Godliness With Spiritual Disciplines

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015
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    Rather, train yourself to be godly. - 1 Timothy 4:7 Life is full of times of training and discipline to our bodies. If we are studying for tests for school, we work hard and stay up late spending many hours exercising our mind to memorization. If we ha ..

    Rather, train yourself to be godly. - 1 Timothy 4:7 Life is full of times of training and discipline to our bodies. If we are studying for tests for school, we work hard and stay up late spending many hours exercising our mind to memorization. If we have a certain task to finish at a job we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Unbelief And Faith

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017
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     | 14,802 views

    What does unanswered prayer say about our level of faith? Many of us believe we're walking in more faith than we really are.

    A couple of years ago I came face to face with a very sobering and heart-wrenching revelation: my faith was not where I thought it was. But I didn’t know that until “I didn’t see” the faith results I was seeking. I had convinced myself that my faith was at a place where it was not. A very dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Time Apart Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2018
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    Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for meditation and reflection on our lives. We will look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning His ministry, in Mark 1:9-15.

    Prelude What does fasting have to do with anything? Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent? Purpose: Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for meditation and reflection on our lives. Plan: We will look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist