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  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Security Of The Believer (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on May 7, 2018
     | 3,256 views

    If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security—conditional or unconditional—is in the hands of our Savior.

    One of the things we were taught at Evangelical is that preachers must not avoid difficult subjects or passages: those sincere believers may disagree on. In the next two weeks we consider such a subject. We ask God’s guidance and grace as we seek to understand. The doctrine of unconditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Aggravated Guilt Of Him Who Delivered Christ To Pilate. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,252 views

    This Sermon is #12 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XII. The aggravated Guilt of him who delivered Christ to Pilate. John xix.10, 11. _Then saith Pilate unto him, "Speakest thou not unto me? Knowest thou not that I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Closer At The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 2, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,032 views

    This is the 37th sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we examine the crowds that shouted Hosanna during the Triumphal Entry, but then later demanded that Jesus be crucified, and we discuss what led to this, and how true faith differs from this.

    Looking Closer at the Triumphal Entry (John Part 37) Text: John 12:9-19 We’re continuing on with John’s Gospel this morning, and we’re looking at a text that usually gets addressed on Palm Sunday; we call it the Triumphal Entry. It’s when Jesus enters Jerusalem, riding on a young donkey, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Great Sunday Service

    Contributed by John Perry on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,986 views

    Monday morning is often a time when pastors do an autopsy of the weekend's sermon/s. Sometimes as we talk with other pastors on the phone the question is asked - how's your services? But what is it that constitutes a great Sunday service?

    Bunbury Sun am 21/08/2011 “A Great Sunday service” Intro: What are the components of a great Sunday service? Pastors have a bit of a tradition of the Monday morning autopsy. How was Sunday services? Great ….. I preached on …… 2 saved, everyone came to church! Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Asking | Seeking | Knocking Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,212 views

    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount This is the 12th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 12 Asking | Seeking | Knocking Matthew 7:7-12 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. [9] Or what man is there among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is My Past My Future

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,387 views

    A sermon to give hope to those who feel that they are bound and shackled to their past.

    Is My Past My Future? 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. ILL - Jimmy Stewart shared the story about the filming of the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." "It's hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Life Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,751 views

    The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

    Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Must Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2019
     | 8,330 views

    The 9th in our series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we examine the famous encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus

    You Must Be Born Again (John Pt. 9) Text: John 3:1 – 15 Well, today we’ve come to the most familiar chapter in the Gospel of John… and it contains probably the most well-known verse in all the Bible. It’s John chapter three, and we’re going to read verses 1 – 15, so we won’t get to John 3:16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Of Vines And Branches Part Three Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 15, 2024
     | 496 views

    Looking at how Christ-like love is the fruit that results from being connected to the Vine (Jesus). Contrasting the worlds view of love with true, Christ-like love.

    Of Vines and Branches (Part Three) Text: John 15:12-17 We are back in John’s Gospel this morning… John chapter 15, verses 12-17, and while you’re turning there, I’ll just let you know, today we are going to be talking about love. And the world has tried to redefine love in our day in age in ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 15, 2018
     | 4,393 views

    Chapter two of Galatians has been Paul’s biographical defense of his Apostolic authority and the Gospel. After he defended the truth of the Gospel against Peter’s hypocritical actions he explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone

    W. M. Clow, in his book: The Cross in the Christian Experience, summarized the true distinction between human true faith and religion. He said: “The deepest heresy of all, which corrupts churches, leavens creeds with folly, and swells our human hearts with pride, is salvation by works. “I believe,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Tools For A Great Group Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    small group series

    Tools for a great Group, Galatians 2:12-21 #5 of Core Values of Christian Community series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ November 3, 2002 A man’s grandfather leaves him $10 million, and the next week his longtime girlfriend agrees to marry him. After three months of married ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    A Stone's Throw Away

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 25, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,969 views

    Though the story reads like modern Soap Opera with immoral activities in which the affluent or privileged escape while the less fortunate are punished

    TITLE: A STONE’S THROW AWAY SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 8:1-11 Have you ever done anything embarrassing before? Have you ever had an Embarrassing moment in your life? If we are honest, we have all had some embarrassing moments before. The woman found in our text this morning had such an experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Partial Or Complete Salvation

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,372 views

    The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our Savior and died as a substitute for our sin. He rose from the dead, triumphant and victorious, to bring us salvation. Now

    Title: Partial or Complete Salvation Text: "How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?" (Heb. 2:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mary And Martha

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,253 views

    Christianity is all about our relationship with Jesus and not DOING things for God

    SMM 18-07-04 Story of Martha and Mary with Jesus (Jelly baby) Story: A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests. The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Dancing Lessons"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    Seven things that would have caused the older brother enter into the dance, if he had only known:

    Title of the message: “Dancing Lessons” Introduction: What the eldest son did not know. There are seven things that the eldest brother did not know. If he had known them, instead of being outside of the house criticizing, he would have been inside the house rejoicing and dancing. 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist