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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Do You Know You're Saved? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 13 ratings
     | 28,722 views

    God doesn't want you to face eternity uncertain about whether you will go to heaven or hell. He wants you to be able to say with certainty, "I know that I have eternal life & when I die I will go to heaven.”

    1 JOHN 5:11-13 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] DO YOU KNOW YOU'RE SAVED? [John 10:24-33] In 1990’s Northwest Airlines offered some unusual round-trip passages aboard one of their planes. Fifty-nine dollars bought a "Mystery Fare" ticket that provided a one-day trip to an unknown American ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Little" Israel Vs "Monster" Global Terrorism???

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 28, 2015
     | 2,756 views

    Rather than focusing on "Little" Israel's effective, pro-active methods in neutralizing the terror threat in it's land, this message dwells on the theme of it being a "source" (John 4:22) of a greater victory over a far more dangerous problem...SIN!!!

    "Little" Israel vs "Monster" Global Terrorism??? Rather than focusing on "Little" Israel's effective, pro-active methods in neutralizing the terror threat in it's land (action replay of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ledger, Charge That To My Account - Philemon

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 9, 2015
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,520 views

    Beloved, Martin Luther saw the power of this short epistle to Philemon in his statement: "We are all his Onesimi if we really believe it." Updated September 2022

    Beloved ... It seems right to me ... that we lay the foundation ... the background to this letter to Philemon ... before we look into it ... to behold its treasures. We know the following ... from the Scriptures ... from both this letter ... and the letter ... to the Colossians: That Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Three Big Statements Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 20, 2020
     | 4,146 views

    Jesus is the Ultimate Jesus Gives Full Grace Jesus Shows Us God Three BIG statements!

    THREE BIG STATEMENTS John 1:15-18 #John 1 INTRODUCTION… BIG STATEMENTS IN OUR WORLD (p) Sometimes people make bold statements or bold predictions that end up making them famous for various reasons and sometimes that fame is well deserved and sometimes it is unfair. Big statements are big news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Will Guide You Into All Truth (Lesson 2) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,443 views

    To establish that God has provided for seekers of faith: the pattern of conversion to Christ. It was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the work of the Holy Spirit, in the dispensation of grace.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. He Will Guide You into All Truth Remarks. 1. This is the second lesson, in this sermon-series entitled: “The Pattern of Conversion.” Recall, Jesus said to them: “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Witness Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2020
     | 4,490 views

    The persecutor became the persecuted. The one who was hunting down believers became hunted down. Paul who afflicted suffering on Christians, now suffers as a Christian.

    Good morning. We are going to read the post-conversion account of Paul today. • His conversion, which we saw last week, was both miraculous and traumatic. • He was blinded for 3 days and did not eat or drink, until a stranger Ananias came to minister to him. He was restored physically, but more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On This Rock Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 22, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,784 views

    This is the first sermon of a new series we are doing on the Church.

    On This Rock Text: Matthew 16:13 – 20 Well Praise the Lord. God is good isn’t He! Well, if you were expecting Romans this morning, I’ve got some bad news for you. The Lord has put something on my heart and we’re going to spend some time on it for the next few Sundays. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 13, 2018
     | 27,848 views

    It is vitally important in those matters on which God directs the actions of man, to know, upon what authority anyone presumes to know God’s desires and commandments, and to express them to others. What authority did the earliest Christians recognize?

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Pastor's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 21, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,141 views

    As your Pastor I pray that you would know God more, and be strengthened in your faith.

    A Pastor's Prayer Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: What do we know about the shepherd's life? It's a full time commitment. Sheep are helpless to defend themselves against attack from their natural enemies: lions, bears, wolves, hyenas and foxes which can come in both the day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Will You Also Walk Away From Salvation?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,515 views

    One of the most vital characteristics of a true Christian is loyalty. Even in the secular realm, loyalty is a highly valued trait of character, yet one that is often abused. How loyal are you to God? To your husband or wife? To your nation? To your employ

    “Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the Words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. Introduction Branch Rickey, whose name was recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favor Before Men And Release

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 25, 2015
     | 3,245 views

    To show that GOD ALMIGHTY gives us mercy and favor before men and sent the release for us. 1 Peter 5:7 (Amplified Bible) Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have favor before men? Yes. Because the LORD JESUS CHRIST walks in front of me and leads me to success/victory John 1:16 (Amplified Bible) For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Shall Rouse The Lion Of Judah?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2015
     | 7,422 views

    To show that JESUS as Lion of Judah will come in Second Coming, no one will dare oppose Him in the Judgement Day.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is the Lion of Judah? JESUS. Revelation 5:5 (Amplified Bible) Then one of the elders [of the heavenly Sanhedrin] said to me, Stop weeping! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root (Source) of David, has won (has overcome and conquered)! He can open the scroll and break its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Destroying The Wall Of Hostility Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,885 views

    Peter shared the works of God in saving the Gentiles in Cornelius' house. This is the will of God. It brings challenges the church will have to grapple with, but the truth is, God will make the Jews and Gentiles one in Christ.

    Good morning. Glad to be able to meet up again and remember our Lord together as a Body of Christ. We celebrate God’s goodness and lovingkindness despite the challenges. • Let us praise God with Psalm 47 before we look into Acts 11. 1 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Threat To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2020
     | 4,624 views

    The early church has to contend with the false teachings of the Judaisers and Pharisees and to affirm the belief that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

    Hello everyone. Good to meet up online again, to remember the Lord together, to worship Him and hear from His Word. • We are going to look at Acts 15 today, where a council was convened in Jerusalem to answer a very important question: “How are we saved?” • Supposed we died and stood before God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    New Year 2021: The Choice Is Ours

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 30, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,729 views

    This message focuses on the truth that the choice is ours as it relates to how we think about our situations. And how we think about our situations will determines our responses to them.

    The Choice Is Ours Scripture: Joshua 24:15; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:24-25 The title of my message this morning is “the Choice Is Ours.” Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.” I personally believe he came to this conclusion after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational