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  • Alan McCann avatar

    2 Peter 1.1-11 Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,517 views

    Peter’s gospel. Perseverance depends on us working with God, the challenge is to be faithful

    2 Peter 1.1-11 Do you remember the Hitler diaries which appeared a few years ago? Or what about those films of Bigfoot? Crop circles? The Da Vinci Code? All pretending to be something they are not. They are fakes masquerading as the genuine article. Peter in his second letter deals with fakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Let Me Remind You To Remember Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 4, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,452 views

    A sermon examining the importance of walking with Jesus.

    Let Me Remind You To Remember II Peter 1:8-15 Someone has said "The only thing faster than the speed of thought is the speed of forgetfulness." Many of us would agree that this is certainly true. For the most part, forgetfulness is insignificant. But there are times when we forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength For The Journey Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,775 views

    What we were and are because of Christ.

    Strength for the Journey Colossians 1:21-29 If you got a letter from someone in prison a man you personally have never met and he stepped on your toes about surrendering to the Lordship of Christ how would you respond? That’s exactly what happened here. Paul head led Epaphras the pastor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018
     | 9,565 views

    What lessons can we learn from Jesus as He was tested in the wilderness? We see that the power of memorized word will help us from stumbling.

    Tested in the wilderness Luke 4:1-13 Introduction This morning we will look at the wilderness experience of our Lord Jesus Christ just before He went to the cross for each one of us. We will see the ways that He fought off temptation to do what He knew God the father would be pleased with. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Wayfaring Strangers- A Study Of 1 Peter Part 8" Who Are You" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,163 views

    Part 8 of our study of 1 Peter

    Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 8 “Who are you” Today after a 2 week break for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday We are returning to our sermon series From the book of 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Stranger Before we dig in Let me ask you a question I will tell you It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Walking With Christ In Turbulent Times. Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 19, 2024
     | 2,791 views

    Peter wrote to the scattered and persecuted Christians throughout a vast area. Peter is writing as a fellow sufferer. Peter probably wrote this book from Roman imprisonment.

    The sixties were very turbulent times. I was born in 1961, but I am not talking about those sixties. I am talking about AD 61 to AD 70. It is the context, and it sets the stage for what Peter wrote and to whom Peter wrote in his books. Peter wrote his first book 1 Peter in about 63AD and this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David's Testimony

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 13,634 views

    Psalm 16 records David's testimony of Faith

    Psalm 16 (7/10/16 PM) ?  What have you inherited from someone?  Is it meaningful to you, and why? Tonight I want us to consider Psalm 16.  It’s a Psalm that talks about an inheritance and a portion and boundary lines, but it really has SO much more for us to consider. The Psalm starts out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    A look at the three people and three differing responses each has in light of their circumstances. Parallel drawn between Father, Son, and Christians.

    Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses I. INTRODUCTION: The Story ILLUS/OPEN: Little boy answers phone / boss / dad? / no / mom? / no / policeman? / no / fireman, search team – helicopter - ???- looking for me! ( Tell Story of Luke 15:1-32 ) Three Responses – 1) Prodigal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Believers Shield Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,774 views

    The believers shield is his or her faith, our faith can be weak or strong, our faith needs to be anointed, the Holy Spirit energizes our faith

    Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Above all in this respect: It is through and by faith that we live the Christian life and war the Christian warfare. Eph 2:8 We’re saved by faith Acts 26:18 We’re sanctified by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discipline Or Warfare, Which?

    Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,938 views

    Helps the believer to determine whether he is experiencing God’s discipline or Spiritual Warfare.

    TEXTS: Hebrews 12:5-11; Ephesians 6:10-17 ESS: The believer must learn to discern the difference between Spiritual Warfare and God’s Discipline. OSS: To help the believer to determine if he is under God’s discipline or Spiritual warfare. PQ: How do I determine if I am undergoing Spiritual Warfare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Chandler avatar

    "Backdraft"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    When oxygen is re-introduced into a heat/fuel mixture (Backdraft)the results are explosive! But what happens when the "Oxygen" of the Holy Spirit is introduced into the life of the believer?

    “BACKDRAFT” Acts 2:1-13 I Intro A) Revisit Fire Triangle (See notes from “Don’t burnout…Just burn”) B) Example of Backdraft 1) Fire consumes oxygen a) Heat and fuel present but no Oxygen 2) Backdraft happens when Oxygen is re-introduced into the Heat and Fuel mixture (Unfortunately this usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Are Some People Disqualified For Positions Of Service?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

    1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. James wrote, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins." (James 4:17) In this passage we read about how the apostles were forced to choose a replacement for Judas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Durai avatar

    Talking About Church Conditions Series

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    What is the attitude that one should have when talking about the Church today?

    CHURCH TALK On talking about present day church conditions Christianity is an ocean and the word "church" is a very loose word today that is synonymous with many "Sunday clubs" There is a lot of talk about church conditions today. A lot of talk about Christians. Who are these people who make ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    The Altar

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on May 3, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,719 views

    Thank God for the altar! It’s the place where lives are changed.

    The Altar Ps. 84:1-3 David was writing this Psalm as a word of adoration for the house of God. He said he fainted for the house of God and would rather be a door-keeper in the house of God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. *But one thing he specifically points out is the altar. He says in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Killer Instinct (Anger) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,341 views

    Anger is a powerful sin that destroys relationships and adversely affects our relationshipo with God. God invites us not only to control our anger, but to be transformed by the Holy Spirit.

    Proverbs 29:11, James 1:19-21 “Killer Instinct” (Anger) INTRODUCTION Many of the seven deadly sins appear to be harmless at first glance. Pride can be downgraded to simply having an “attitude.” Envy is such a common “sin,” that can’t be all that bad, besides it is what fuels our economy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran