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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Indicators Of True Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    Exposition of Gal 5:22-25 second in a two part series comparing the lives of believers and unbelievers

    Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Title: Indicators of Genuine Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, PM A. Opening illustration: "The Spirit produces one fruit, not nine fruits. The fruit, however, has nine facets or qualities. If a believer is walking in the Spirit, he will possess all nine of these qualities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost Of Following Christ

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,798 views

    How is your walk and you talk? Is your flavor up to the task at hand. Too many believers fail to see the importance of complete discipleship.

    Counting the Cost of Following Christ Luke 14:25-35 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Instructions Given by Christ A. The instructions given about the Family 1. Luke 14:25-26 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets Of A Hungry Heart

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,434 views

    Exposition of Ps 63

    Text: Psalm 63:1-11, Title: Secrets of a Hungry Heart, Date/Place: LSCC, 10/16/05, PM A. Opening illustration: “To have found Him and still to pursue Him is the soul’s paradox of love, scorned indeed by the too easily satisfied religionist, but justified in the happy experience by the children of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In Faith: Nurturing Our Spiritual Journey Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 28, 2024
     | 1,573 views

    Growing in faith is a vital aspect of the Christian journey. It involves deepening our trust in God, maturing in our spiritual understanding, and living out our faith in practical ways.

    Introduction Growing in faith is a vital aspect of the Christian journey. It involves deepening our trust in God, maturing in our spiritual understanding, and living out our faith in practical ways. As we navigate life, our faith should continuously evolve and strengthen, enabling us to face ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "the World’s Smallest But Largest Troublemaker."

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,059 views

    "The World’s Smallest but largest Troublemaker." James 3 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instruction (vs 1-2). (2). Explanation (vs 3-5). (3). Illustrations (vs 3-5). (4). Application (vs 6). (5). Clarification (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Love For God And Neighbour

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,983 views

    Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Love your neighbor as yourself.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Are You Wholly Following The Lord?

    Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Sep 25, 2009
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     | 9,162 views

    An encouragement from the life of Caleb to "wholly follow the Lord." I have just given you an "outline skeleton." I pray that God can use this in your ministry and you can add your own "meat" to the structure.

    [Scripture Introduction] [Scripture Reading] [Introduction] [FCF] Wholly following the Lord has great rewards, but the rewards only come at great expense to the flesh. [Proposition] Wholly following the Lord may have great expense to the flesh, but the outcome is worth whatever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grateful Life Series

    Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Apr 13, 2020
     | 2,511 views

    Life (according to the world) Life is a characteristic that distinguishes physical entities that have biological processes. Bible says? Psa 100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

    Rev 4:11 "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." Explain with application Isa 45:18 For this is what the LORD says--he who created the heavens, he is God; he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Crucified With Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    What is faith? Does grace promote sin?

    To receive free sermons weekly by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHAT IS FAITH? In his letter to the Galatians, Paul emphasizes that justification is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Video: “You Do the Math” ILLUSTRATION: CTV’s coverage of the Vancouver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Model Prayer: Seeking God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,182 views

    The Lord's Prayer is not just a set of words to be recited but a blueprint for approaching God in prayer and seeking His kingdom above all else.

    "The Model Prayer: Seeking God's Kingdom" Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound words of Jesus found in Matthew 6:9-13, where He teaches us how to pray. The Lord's Prayer is not just a set of words to be recited but a blueprint for approaching God in prayer and seeking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strength In Weakness: Embracing God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,433 views

    In 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, we discover that our weaknesses are not hindrances but opportunities for God's grace and power to shine. Let us embrace our vulnerabilities, boast in our weaknesses, find joy in adversity, and become sources of comfort to others.

    "Strength in Weakness: Embracing God's Grace" Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound message found in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT): "Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace With God And Man

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,974 views

    In Christ there is peace.

    Several years ago a retired couple was alarmed by the threat of nuclear war, so they undertook a serious study of all the inhabited places on the globe. Their goal was to determine where in the world would be the place to be least likely affected by a nuclear war—a place of ultimate security. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friendly Fire

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,596 views

    Gordon McDonald in his book: Restoring Your Spiritual Passion presents 4 destructive spirits leading to friendly fire--attacking our fellow-Christians. This sermon takes a deeper look at two.

    “FRIENDLY FIRE!” (Basic outline taken from a chapter in Gordon McDonald’s book: Retoring Your Spiritual Passion) A. FRIENDLY FIRE ILLUSTRATION: Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals for four years and was offered a 3.6 million dollar contract to return in the fall of 2002 when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful Prayers

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 11, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 21,838 views

    WE SEE THE PRAYER OF ABRAHAM SHOWS PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER, THE PRAYER OF JOSHUA SHOWS POSTURE IN PRAYER,AND THE PRAYER OF JABEZ SHOWS PETITONS IN PRAYER.

    POWERFUL PRAYERS GENESIS 4:25-26 Since that day in history, some 10,000 years ago, Christians have been bombarding heaven with their prayers. Some had been short prayers, some long prayers, some for self, some for others, some out of sorrow, some out of praise, some private , some public, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life On The Rock

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    A look at Peter’s doctrinal exposition on the person and the work of Christ in the life of a believer.

    Introduction: My visit to the Rock (Alcatraz)contra THE ROCK CHRIST JESUS. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY I. Build your faith upon the cornerstone of the Church – The Lord Jesus Christ (v. 4, 6) A. It’s a supernatural stone 1. It’s not about buildings for God B. It’s a select stone (v. 4) 1. Stone is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist