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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Our Need For A Savior Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 7, 2025
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    Romans lays out the sin problem of man like no other book of the Bible. The tragedy of sin is in full view. Sin destroys individuals, families, and societies. Romans lays out the problem and gives the solution.

    Our need for a savior Romans 1:18-32 We are told of the sin problem from the beginning of the Bible. Genesis chapter 3 explains the origin of sin, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. The results of sin quickly spiral out of control when Cain, the first son of Adam, kills his brother. The problem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 26, 2009
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    There are two sides to sin and evil. On the one side we can be very bad and break all the rules, on the other side we can be very good and keep all the rules. Both are trusting in ourselves and not God (thoughts from The Reason for God by Timothy Keller).

    (Ideas for this sermon come from the book: The Reason for God, Belief in an Age of Skepticism, by Timothy Keller) Introduction This week- complete- 2nd part of a two week series. Last week we looked at The Problem of Sin, this week we are going to look at The Problem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Treasures Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
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    As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

    INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 5 Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2009
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    The two sides to salvation, that of our action and the action of Christ.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Walking in two worlds. In the Upper Room discourse, Jesus promised, “Ye in Me, and I in you” (John 14:20). 2. “I in you.” Happens when we ask Christ to come into our life. “But as many as received (Christ) Him . . . become the children of God” (John 1:12). 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stu Hodges avatar

    A Surprise Behind The Door Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,776 views

    God specializes in surprises on the other side of a closed door.

    Have you ever been surprised by what’s behind the door? I told you last week that my older brother used to wait behind closed doors just to scare the heeby jeebies out of me. That was always a surprise. In fact, last week I did this thing where all throughout my sermon I opened and closed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Suffering In His Ministry Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 10, 2018
     | 7,308 views

    God had entrusted to Paul and his fellow evangelists this treasure of great worth—the gospel of Christ—but why would He do this? Because He delights in empowering the weak in order to confound the strong.

    May 15, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.4: The Suffering in His Ministry. (4:7-12) 2nd Corinthians 4:7-12 (NKJV) 7 But we have this treasure in earthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come: To A Harvested Self

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2009
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    Evil and good live side by side, so we need to accept our sinfulness in order to receive our salvation. God in Christ takes on Himself the penalty we should receive.

    It would seem that the negative things in life grow of their own accord, but that the good things, positive things, take a lot of work. If you are at all a pessimist, you will agree that bad things, destructive things, just happen. Nobody has to make them happen. They happen on their own. But good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength For Crisis Times

    Contributed by Joshua Boateng on Nov 3, 2012
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     | 12,677 views

    Having the strength to match difficult circumstances and to come out the other side.

    INTRODUCTION Do you sometimes find life is so difficult you wonder if it is worth believing and running to the very end? Do you ever think the journey is too hard and wonder if you are the only one going through this situation? Do you ever feel like giving up? Turn to Deuteronomy 33: This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Social Justice And Critical Theory: Biblical Justice In An Age Of Ideological Civil War

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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    There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic lines, and along religious lines.

    Proverbs 21:15 "When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers." There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    I Am The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2024
     | 1,412 views

    I Am the Good Shepherd Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 24, 2024

    I Am the Good Shepherd Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 24, 2024 Intro Here we are on final Sunday before Easter Sunday… a week in which we reflect on the week of Christ’s suffering. And as we prepare to engage his death… I can’t think of anything more valuable than realizing who he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overturning Status Quo

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,533 views

    We might think Jesus is the "go along to get along" Savior, but He is not. He challenges us to overturn the sins of our lives and nation.

    1. Praying Away the Grasshoppers John Maxwell, Partners in Prayer In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried that the dreadful plague would again visit them and destroy the rich wheat crop, ruining thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Importance Of The 7 Feasts Of Leviticus 23

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024
     | 417 views

    God has a plan, a long-range intricate plan. He does not improvise as things move along, for He moves things along at His pace in His way.

    The 7 Feasts of Leviticus and You (Leviticus 23) 1. The church board wanted a truly special speaker for today. So they decided to ask the man considered the best preacher in the state, but he said “no.” Then they decided to ask the most academically acclaimed speaker, but he said “no.” Then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Armour Of God, Part 1.of 4. Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,117 views

    Learning about the Armour of God, what it is and for, along with the explanation of spiritual Gifts.

    The Armour of God.p1. A series of descovery, on putting on the armour of God and useing spiritual gifts. We will be useing Ephesians 6:11-17 to start. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Becoming A Prayer Centered Congregation Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,390 views

    To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a prayer centered and prayer driven church.

    [S] I went to visit members in the hospital on Thursday when I ran into one of older members strolling the hall with his walker and his physical therapist. So, I joined the journey. We walked up and the down hall together and then entered a series of short hallways that wrapped around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Sanctification Process

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2018
     | 10,035 views

    This message examines God's side and the believer's side of the sanctification process using Phil. 2:12-13. Without the grace of God operating in our hearts, all our efforts. . . .

    10.14.18 TEXT: Philippians 2:12-13, “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”1 I. IN THOSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic