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  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Jesus My Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008
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     | 3,749 views

    Salvation through faith in Christ alone

    Romans 9:30-33 12/03/04 Israel did not receive salvation even though they pursued righteousness. Why not? Because “they pursued it in exactly the opposite way from that which it is to be found. They pursued it in their own strength, by their own works, by their own merit, and consequently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earn Your Own Or Receive Another's Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008
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     | 3,236 views

    What is your heart’s desire, zeal without knowledge, knowledge without zeal

    ROMANS 10:1-13 (YABS, 26/03/04) What is your heart’s desire? (1) Compare 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1. What do the first two verses tell you about Paul’s attitude towards the Jews, and what does the last one tell you about his hope for them? What is your heart’s desire? Zeal without knowledge, knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Original Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,388 views

    God provides a new birth for those who recognize their first one did not fit them for heaven.

    Introduction Sermon #6 in a Series on the Gospel of John Someone once asked a young woman, “What is the difference between my religion and yours?” She responded, “They are actually quite close. In fact, only two letters separate our beliefs. Your religion is spelled, ‘D-O; DO.’ Mine is spelled: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Justification Works Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    This sermon looks at the definition of justification.

    Scripture Last week we resumed our study in “Romans: The Good News of God.” However, I did not finish my sermon, and so I plan to finish it today. The issue that the Apostle Paul is dealing with in his letter to the Roman Church is how God saves sinners. The most important question that anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Josh Reich avatar

    In Search Of Authentic Faith Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    How do you know if faith is real? Is it possible to have a faith that is fake? How do you know the difference? Where do works fit with faith? Are they extra, needed for salvation?

    This weekend was a cool weekend in the life of our church. On Friday, the women’s ministry had a come n go dessert, and even though I wasn’t there, I heard it was a good time. Then on Saturday morning, we had a church and neighborhood clean-up. It was a great time to clean up our church, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Benge avatar

    I Give You A New Commandment

    Contributed by Carl Benge on May 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    A sermon based on the recollection of the dream by Simon Peter in Acts 11 and Jesus’ commandment in John chapter 13

    I give you a new commandment love one another; you must love one another just as I have loved you. (John 13:34 New Jerusalem Bible) Today’s scriptural readings take us on a journey, which for the disciples, was the true meaning of their mission in life. You see, the dream of Simon Peter is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Dangers Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    15th in a series from Ephesians. The danger of following a religion instead of seeking a relationship.

    A man was walking across a bridge one day, and he saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. He immediately ran over and said "Stop! Don’t do it!" "Why shouldn’t I?" the man asked. The first man replied, "Well, there’s so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Darkness Into Light Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,165 views

    Nicodemus had been offered a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, but what he decided next would impact his eternity.

    Introduction: I. John began his gospel with these words, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    In Other Words Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,608 views

    Exposition of Galatians 3:26-29, Pauls summary statement about Justification by faith and the privileges of it

    Text: Galatians 3:26-29, Title: In Other Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, PM Opening illustration: “The summit of this pass, according to observations made by the State geological survey, is fourteen hundred and seventy-two feet above the sea. Pacheco Peak, on the south side of the pass, is two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Martin Luther's Text Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 21,892 views

    In this sermon, we see the outworking of the gospel in the life of just one man, Martin Luther.

    Scripture In 1920 an English preacher named Frank W. Boreham published a book of sermons on great Bible texts. In each case, he linked a Bible text to the history of a great Christian man or woman. He called his book Texts That Made History. An example of a text that made history is David ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    New & Improved Or Tired & Old Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    Sometimes the new and improved isn’t - and we become leary. When God came up with a new and improved way to approach Him, some thought the new way was uncomfortable so they wanted to go back.

    There’s no doubt that we as humans like the comfortable and the familiar. Especially when presented with challenges - we like what we know. My dog is like that. She knows that when we are finished exercising on Saturday morning that it’s time for her walk. And at a certain time in the evening - she ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Fruit Of Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,915 views

    The third sermon in a series on the book of Malachi

    The question is: “Can you have a valid faith without being faithful?” The greatest issue we have found so far in our study of Malachi is that of disobedience. The people of Judah wanted to enjoy all the benefits of following God without any of the hassle that comes from playing by God’s rules. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Marks Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 8,749 views

    The legalists wanted to subject the Galatian Christians to circumcision (as a means of earning favor with God), so Paul addresses the issue one last time by relating it to the work of Christ on the cross and his own ministry.

    Scripture It was Paul’s custom, after dictating a letter to an amanuensis, which is a secretary, to take a pen and write his own farewell. His standard signature was, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you” (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18). But Paul is so concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Freedom From Religion

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,788 views

    Following Christ is a relationship not a religion.

    Sunday Morning 8/12/01-Col. 2-Freedom From Religion Key idea: Following X is a relationship not a religion. Video Clip: Matrix 1:37:20-1:38:19 Neo confused about his identity, doesn’t understand who he really is, we as xians suffer from the same problem. Don’t know or understand who we are. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Donato Solano avatar

    The Sin Taker

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,491 views

    No man can ever take his sin away. That’s the problem! But God solve it, He sent THE SIN TAKER!

    INTRODUCTION “All men are sinners! That is the problem. Who is going to take away the sins of the world? This is the big question. “ Let’s take a look on this story in John 3, Nicodemus one the Pharisees (Priests) and member of the Sanhedrin seems to without sin by mere position in religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist