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  • Ash Harmon avatar

    Birds And Marionettes: Free Will Vs. Predestination

    Contributed by Ash Harmon on Aug 22, 2017
     | 4,893 views

    A brief look at free will from a Wesleyan prospective.

    So today I would like to take a few moments to examine one of John Wesley’s most important observations of the faith and a cornerstone of the doctrinal standard of the United Methodist Church: free will. Hopefully, after today, you will be fully prepared to go toe-to-toe in a debate with your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Nathan Garcia avatar

    Learning To Hate Dad

    Contributed by Nathan Garcia on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,814 views

    This is a description of the fall and redemption; of God’s answer to win back our trust after we’ve learned to despise Him.

    I was up in my bedroom one evening with the new knife that my parents had entrusted with, and I was cutting a cardboard box. All of a sudden the knife slipped, and I stabbed myself in the leg. Oh no! I’m cut I thought to myself, and our family was just getting ready to leave the house for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Joy-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,418 views

    Because we are secure, we can be satisfied with Christ, which should lead us to live a separated life, sanctified for His purposes so that we can saturate this world with His Word.

    The Joy-Filled Life John 17:6-19 Rev. Brian Bill 3/21/10 Some of you may know that I’m half Irish so St. Patrick’s Day has always been a pretty big deal for me. I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage on this special day and my Swedish wife Beth has humored me over the years by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy - Psalm 126 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,124 views

    How do we sustain joy in the midst of difficult circumstances? By reflecting on God’s blessings and promises.

    Right now in Texas, a woman named Andrea Yates is on trial for the crime of murdering her five children, ages 7, 5, 3, 2, and six months. According to news reports, she confessed to police that she led them one at a time into the bathroom of their family’s home and drowned them in the bathtub. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of Restored Joy

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    Maybe you are here this morning and you’ve lost some of your joy,We read here in John how Jesus restored joy to those who attended a marriage celebration in Cana.

    The Miracle of Restored Joy John 2:1-11 A young couple very much in love were getting married in church. However, Sue the wife was very nervous about the big occasion and so the Pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. 1 John 4:18 which says “There is no fear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Developing A Mindset Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,248 views

    Message 2 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    Ray Stedman, who is now with the Lord, was one of the greatest Bible teachers in the past 50 years. In his teaching on chapter 1 verses 12-26, he opens up with these words. “I love this passage from the letter to the Philippians because it depicts the unmistakable marks of authentic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Limiting Freedom With Love Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    In this sermon we notice a restatement of our freedom in Christ. Then, we shall notice some limitations on our freedom. Finally, we shall observe some guidelines for our balance.

    Scripture The pastor had heard the story so many times that listening to it again evoked a strange mixture of anger and despair. Although the names, dates, and places had changed, the story’s theme remained the same: one of his parishioners, Phil, had caused another Christian to stumble. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Kind Of Life Support Are You On

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,708 views

    God has dealt with the problem of sin through the death of Jesus, now Paul goes on to tell us how God deals with our sinful nature

    Rom 6:1-11 – What kind of life support are you on? Wanted poster for Osama Bin Laden  Our section in Romans today is God’s “Wanted Poster” but his is a little different  God’s wanted poster reads, wanted, Sons of God, “Dead AND Alive”  First three chapters of Romans talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Spiritual Warfare: The Flesh Vs. The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 30,956 views

    1) The Warfare Command (Galatians 5:16), 2) The Warfare Parties (Galatians 5:17), and 3) The Warfare Warning (Galatians 5:18).

    One of the most tragic elements of warfare is the event of collateral damage. Often in military operations, civilians are caught in the crossfire. Whether it is in Palestine or Iraq, civilians often get hurt between two fighting forces. Sometimes, one side, usually the weaker one, deliberately puts ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Right On Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 3 of 8

    Right on Time - Galatians 4:4 "But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law..." (Gal 4:4). "And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel..." (Mark 1:15). I. The law had done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Epperson avatar

    Just Do It !

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,463 views

    This is a exhortation to not only hear,and speak the word, but to be a doer of the word as well.

    JUST DO IT! PHILIPPIANS 4:9 The apostle Paul was a very intelligent and anointed man , that spent much of himself teaching and preaching to the churches. He had taught them many things such as about justification and of faith, hope, and of prayer . Self denial, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doyle Hayes avatar

    Man's Best Vs God's Best

    Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,950 views

    Defense of grace vs works salvation

    Man’s Best VS God’s Best Gal 3:10-14 --The merit system represents the best that man can do. --The faith system represents the best that God can do. –-I heard this week where some school system I think it was in Florida but I could be wrong, has decided to pass every child no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    God's Joy Parties! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,805 views

    We are called to be a people of Great Joy. We are called to celebrate, to rejoice and to share the message of Joy in Jesus! This sermon shows us how we can do that!

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; Luke 1:47 - 55 (Call to worship - Psalm 126) Theme: Joy/Rejoicing Title: God's Joy Parties We are called to be a people of Great Joy. We are called to celebrate, to rejoice and to share the message of Joy in Jesus! INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Scudder avatar

    Finding Joy In Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 9, 2007
     | 6,866 views

    Last words are usually sad, but Paul’s last words, although serious, have an attitude of joy. The key to living for Christ with joy, is knowing how to die for Christ. In our text today, Paul is showing us how to die by giving us his view of death

    Finding Joy in Serving Christ II Timothy 4:6-7 Purpose: To explain why Paul had been so successful in serving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to think more about being with Christ than they do about the hardships of serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: The key to living for Christ with joy, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    How To Be Right With God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    In Romans 3:21-25a, Paul gives us seven elements of the righteousness that God divinely imputes to those who trust in his Son. This sermon looks at the first element.

    Scripture In his commentary on Romans, John MacArthur notes that centuries ago Job asked the most important question it is possible to ask: “But how can a man be in the right before God?” (Job 9:2b). That is, “How can anyone be right in the presence of God?” Job then said of God in Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed