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The Journey From Sinner To Saint

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 24, 2001

based on 163 ratings

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Using the sermon on the mount as a model, a look at eight stages we may go through on our Christian Journey

To often, we expect people to leap from sinners to saints in a single bound, sort of like Superman, is able to leap tall buildings. But I have found more often than not, it is a process, much like anything else. God gives us the means and information and we must take advantage it in order to become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Danger!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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A study on what professing believers ought to pursue and resulting failures if not pursued.

I. Two Things Professing Believers are to Pursue (diokete = press after, chase after, pursue) A. Pursue Peace 1. The Importance of Peace a. Peace is essential to spiritual progress, to usefulness, and to enjoyment of the presence of Christ. b. Peace is the rhythm of our wills with Jesus’ love-will. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

About A Mile Downstream

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

based on 234 ratings

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This sermon encourages Christians to go on and develop their Christian experience in discovering the greatness of God and His power.

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1 - 12 Title: “About A Mile Downstream” Introduction: Last week I preached a sermon called, “The River of Grace.” We looked at the SOURCE, the COURSE, and the FORCE of this river. This week we want to take a look at the PROGRESSION of Christian GROWTH. This river that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Inheritance Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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Isaac repeats his Fathers mistake while simultatiously benefiting from his Fathers Faith and blessing. What we receive from our Parents is both Good and Bad, and I want us to wrestle with the reality of our own mixed inheritance.

1. The Creation Stage Gen. 1–11 2. The Patriarchal Stage Gen. 12–50; Job 3. The Exodus Stage Exod.—Deut. 4. The Conquest Stage Josh. 5. The Judges Stage Judg.—1 Sam. 1–7 6. The United Kingdom Stage 1 Sam. 8—1 Kings 11; 1 Chron.—2 Chron. 9; Pss.—Song of Sol. 7. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Methodist

No One Can Steal Your Joy

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Mar 29, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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A Sermon on Joy and how to keep it.

Introduction: I can only imagine what is going through your mind now… If there were Balloon thought Bubbles what would they say? A study at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg documented that there is a unique pattern of brain wave activity when a person listens to a joke. By using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Does Pride Get You

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 14, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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This is about the dangers of spiritual pride.

There was a man who received a medal for his unusual humility. It was taken away when he wore everywhere. Read Matthew 6:16-18. The words “pride” and “proud” occur over 80 times in the Bible. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Going Back.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 6, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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We, who were at one time in bondage to sin, when Jesus come into our heart and life, He breaks the bondage of sin and sets us free.

Going back. Galatians 2:1 -- 10. 10/03/04 The thing we need to remember about the book of Galatians is that the message of Paul is under attack. When he went to Galatia, he preached salvation by Grace through faith plus nothing. In comes the false teachers, teaching salvation by the Grace of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spirituality Money Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

| 3,830 views

money is the primary way we judge so many things

"I’ll never be happy. I believe I’ll die alone. I would want it that way. I’ve been a loner all my life with my secrets and my pain. I’m really lost, but I’m trying to find myself. I just want to escape. I’m really embarrassed with myself and my life. I want to be a missionary. I think I could do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

Never A Discouraging Word

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 3, 2004

based on 121 ratings

| 9,765 views

Questions to ask yourself when you are tempted to criticize.

According to the old western ballad, "Home on the Range", the range was a place, "where never is heard a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day." Fanciful thought. Never hearing a discouraging word would be pleasant. But that really wasn’t true in the old west and it’s certainly ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16, Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 3,889 views

A sermon on God’s mercy with main points taken from a very popular section of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice.

Blessed Are the Merciful Matt. 5:7 INTRO. This is the first of the Beatitudes that deals with the attitude of a Christian toward his fellow man. Mercy is love in action. It seeks the benefit of those who are in our power to hurt and may well deserve ill treatment. It goes beyond benevolence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Towers

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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We learn from the story of the Tower of Babel the futility of trying to make a name for ourselves.

I. Making a name We see in the first chapters of Genesis that people basically chose one of two paths. A few of them humbled themselves and followed God, trusting in him and his protection. Such were the descendents of Seth. The other group was principally the descendents of Cain. These ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Testament Church; Its Memorial Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 4, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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Biblical reasons for the frequent (weekly) observance of the Lord’s Supper.

The New Testament Church; Its Memorial I Cor. 11: 17-26 INTRO.: One day while donating blood, a nurse asked me, "Does your church observe communion each Sunday?" When I told her "yes," she said, "I think every church should. I’m thinking of joining a Christian Church just for that reason." Thru ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Leadership Secret

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Christ’s great sermon on the mount began with the words, "Blessed are you". The Lord knew that everyone has a hunger for supernatural blessings, benefits and empowerments. Everyone in the crowd must have strained to hear every word Jesus spoke that day be

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas, A Time To Praise God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 19, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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At Christmas time we need to praise God for the simplicity of His coming, the majesty of the Savior, and the grandeur of His mission.

Christmas, a Time to Praise God Luke 2:14, 15 INTRO.: The story of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to shepherds in the pastures of Judea began with terror for those shepherds. "They were terrified." (V. 9) It ended with the shepherds "glorifying and praising God for all the things they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 5,705 views

Be diligent and have full assurance of Salvation!

Blessed Assurance Hebrews 6:1–12 INTRODUCTION How many of us have watched Trading Spaces on TLC or seen Bob Villa and became inspired to finally do something about our own tired and outdated homes? It’s easy to get inspired to do something. Once inspired by seeing a weeks work condensed into a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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