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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Law Keeper Vs. Grace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you tried to do it all by works to be justified before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show we are righteous because of what LORD JESUS CHRIST have done, not on what we can do. IV. TEXT: Luk

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you tried to do it all by works to be justified before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show we are righteous because of what LORD JESUS CHRIST have done, not on what we can do. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:10-17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) One ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Pseudo-Science Vs. Sanctification

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,709 views

    The Bible implores every Christian to “live by the Spirit” (Gal 5:16 NIV). This is no easy task and requires full submission to God of every minute detail of one’s life. Through the centuries church leaders have used numerous ways to motivate and encourage people to live and walk in the Spirit.

    Some of the most recent human-made ideas to help bring about “spiritual” living, and help Christians better understand themselves - as well as others - to live in unity and purpose together, is the use of personality tests and gift assessments. Psychological job placement and career tests are used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Away The Joy

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,052 views

    Our Joy will be subtley taken away if there is no glorfication of the one who gives it.

    Flying just isn’t fun anymore. If I had any doubts about that – well, my trip to Detroit last week certainly cleared it all up. Going through the security checkout with Rachel and Jonathan in tow, we had to tell Rachel – you have to take off your shoes, just like the guards tell you. And, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Last Creation Story--Also The Greatest Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 6, 2021
     | 1,440 views

    Watch for signs that our friends and relatives are bored or in crisis or somehow dissatisfied with trying the world’s failed ways to joy through pleasure and honor and vanity.

    Monday of the 5th Week in Course 2021 There are several creation stories in the collection of sacred books we call the Bible. Today we heard the first from Genesis. But shortly after this story, the moral depravity of the culture got so bad that God decided to start over with Noah and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Purpose Of Living

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022
     | 3,019 views

    Every one of us has a purpose for living – EVERY ONE!

    Illus: Even the hobo on skid row has a purpose for living. WHAT IS HIS PURPOSE FOR LIVING? Everyday his purpose for living is to DRINK ALL THE BOOZE HE CAN GET FOR THAT DAY! And when he wakes up the next day the process starts all over again. Illus: One man had a goal in life. He was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Challenge? Easy Vs Best?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 17, 2019
     | 3,554 views

    Often times we find the challenge in life is looking for the easiest path. Water always seeks the path of least resistance. In God's plan we may find EASY... may not be the best. We continue with the thought: KNOCKED DOWN? GET UP!

    CHALLENGE? SEARCHING FOR AN EASIER WAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Remember the lesson of the heat? The butter? Melts. The egg gets hard? The tea bag brings out the favor. LIFE IS TEMPORARY AT BEST. SURE, LIFE THROWS US FOR A LOOP EVERYNOW AND THEN. THIS STORM SHALL PASS… ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    At Work In You Both To Will And To Do Of His Good Pleasure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,505 views

    We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need according to His sufficient grace,

    At Work in You Both to Will and To Do Of His Good Pleasure (Phil. 2:13,14) We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Strong Man Vs. Jesus

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    Nothing can happen to you apart from God’s will – he’s in control, not Satan.

    Have you ever met a really big person? I don’t mean someone who is just taller than you – but someone that is really really tall. I remember once meeting Terry Porter. You know – the guy that used to play for the Portland Trailblazers? On TV, Terry always looked pretty small. I was assigned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Cut-Off Vs Pruning

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012
     | 12,508 views

    I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) H

    I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Borst avatar

    G Vs. E And We Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2020
     | 3,003 views

    In John 1:4-5, the Apostle John is speaking about the tension and struggle and conflict of light and life verses darkness and death. We must choose what side we are on and there is no middle ground.

    G VS. E AND WE JOHN 1:4-5 #John1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Samurai Jack (p) en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Samurai_Jack Samurai Jack is an American animated action-fantasy science-fiction television series created by animator Genndy Tartakovsky that aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 until 2004. This is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Holiness Vs A Form Of Godliness

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 17, 2024
     | 5,277 views

    The word Holy comes from the Hebrew word Kodesh and the Greek word Hagios and these words literally translate as to set apart or separated from the common or ordinary and the opposite of that would be not set apart from, common, and ordinary.

    Holiness vs A form of Godliness By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - The English way of defining words will often cause an obscure or circular definition which literally means a complicated systems to explain something which cause confusion and we so many times will draw the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When Do We Take Pleasure In The Death Of The Wicked? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 21, 2024
     | 574 views

    A look at the ways we have allowed the culture war to make us hate those God called us to love as well as put secondary things first.

    - [Maybe put this made-up passage up on the screen or in the sermon outline.] - Imagine that there is a Romans 17. (I’m not going heretical here - this is just a thought experiment with a point.) Imagine that at the end of Paul’s letter he shared some additional advice. - Let’s say that Romans 17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace For The Pleasure Of God

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2026
     | 244 views

    Knowing our identity, We can live fearless, free and full of confidence that we are who God says we are and we can do what God says we can do and can be what God says we can be. We can live with purpose and fulfil God’s plan.

    Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace for the Pleasure of God Scripture - Ephesians 1:1-15 “This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. May God our Father and the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Exceeding Great Joy

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,707 views

    Jesus is the reason for the season and the whole reason we can be joyful.

    Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. This is definitely the time of year to celebrate and remember the birth of our Lord and Savior. If you read the Gospel accounts of the 3 wise men you will see that they traveled a very long distance to get to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent: The Promise Of Joy Psalm 16:11; Luke 1:39-56 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,896 views

    Joy is something our world often misunderstands. People search for joy in fleeting pleasures, possessions, or accomplishments. But as followers of Christ, we know that true joy is found in a person, not in possessions or circumstances.

    Advent: The Promise of Joy Psalm 16:11; Luke 1:39-56 Theme: Jesus brings joy that goes beyond circumstances. Key Verse: Luke 1:47 – “How my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour!” Introduction Today, we continue our Advent series by exploring the beautiful truth of joy. Joy is something our world ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal