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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    God’s Purpose For The Law

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,962 views

    There are two very different ways of looking at the Law. Here is the one that Jesus taught.

    Passage: Matthew 12:1-14 Intro: It’s hard for us to imagine the kind of conflict that trailed Jesus wherever He went. 1. hard for us, as non-Jewish people, to really understand the incredible grip that the OT Law had on people, and the radical departure from that view that Jesus brought. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Joy Stealers (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,928 views

    Paul warns the Colossians against legalism, mysticism, and asceticism.

    Above All: A Study in Colossians Col 2:18-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church Cubbie Dog When I first moved to Illinois, a friend offered to take me to a Cubs game. I explained that I’m not really a baseball fan. He said, “It’s not just baseball, it's Wrigley Field.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Man's Way Vs God's Way

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,893 views

    A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Jesus rebuke of Peter

    15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Matthew 16:21-28 "Man’s Way vs God’s Way" 21 ¶ From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    No Condemnation

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
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    Believers need to be established in the grace of God in order to live a stable Christian life. Pastor shares his observations from being in a legalistic church; then gives biblical teaching on the freedom Christians have from condemnation because of what

    Romans 8:1 11/6/16 Our text is Romans 8:1 1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (NIV).i In 1962 I received the Lord at an old fashion Pentecostal church. Those leading that congregation knew how to invite the Lord’s presence into a service. I am so grateful ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Greg Nance avatar

    The Law Of The Lord Is Perfect

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 13, 2014
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    God has given us a perfect law. It still speaks God's will and word to us and if we will hear it, we will be called to follow God's perfect Son.

    The Law of the Lord is Perfect I was thinking about our legal system in America. (slide 1) I looked up some information that I thought would set the stage for our sermon today. Here are some of the “Statutes at Large” 123 volumes, which make up all the laws passed by Congress. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Inspiring Purity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020
     | 3,008 views

    If you want to encourage people pursue purity and follow Christ, begin with a blessing; don’t lay down the law.

    After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women's rooms. When her family came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Wants Us To Be Confident Christians Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 8, 2022
     | 3,497 views

    We can be confident... 1. In the goodness God gives (vs. 14). 2. In God's grace (vs. 15-17). 3. In the gospel (vs. 16-19). 4. In God (vs. 17-21).

    God Wants Us to Be Confident Christians The Book of Romans Romans 15:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 8, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 15:14. Most of you know that in Romans 1-11, Paul spelled out the truth about our terrible sinfulness and our desperate need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Breeden avatar

    Access

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Sep 29, 2006
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     | 2,953 views

    How to approach God

    ACCESS Eph. 3:11,12 INTRO: A. Paul writing to Jewish & Gentile believers 1. Air of superiority by Jewish believers 2. Causing segregation, rift, split B. Paul writing to reveal the Unity of the Saved 1. Purpose is to Unite, reconcile, bring harmony 2. Teach that they all are the Body ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Gospel Of Grace

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
     | 4,021 views

    Good news for the Galatians

    a. PRAYER b. Introduction a. Today we start a new book, and it is always an exciting thing at Calvary to start a new book. We’ve spent the last year and almost two months more studying the Book of Acts. b. Before we dive right into the verses, though, whenever we start a new book to study, I like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Dignity Of The King Vs. The Depravity Of Humanity

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 21, 2022
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    John 18:12-36 continues the story of Jesus' journey towards the cross as He faced His enemies and an illegal trial based on false charges. What they didn't know was that Jesus was in control and that this was part of the redemptive plan (1 Corinthians 2:7-8).

    The Lord Jesus had been arrested while in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-11). He was being hauled off to an illegal trial on false charges. This is the beginning of an obvious plot using any means possible by the Pharisees and the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Training Our Tongues To Work God's Way Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2014
     | 5,638 views

    1. Establish credibility with an honest tongue (vs. 25). 2. Eliminate the trash (vs. 29, 31). 3. Start encouraging other people (vs. 29). 4. Emphasize God's grace at work in our lives (vs. 29). 5. Examine the source of our speech (vs. 32).

    Training Our Tongues to Work God's Way Ephesians 4:25-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2014 (Revised May 15, 2024) BACKGROUND: *In Ephesians 4:1, Paul opened this chapter by writing, "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Most Important Thing

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,789 views

    When we're tempted to focus on lesser things than the cross of Christ, Paul's closing argument in Galatians is a helpful reality check.

    Yesterday 15 of us from this church gathered to pray and then to go out into the community. 12 in total went out and 3 stayed back both to pray for the teams that went out and to prepare a remarkably yummy lunch for the team on its return. We went out in teams of 2, and we went out for one reason. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Benge avatar

    What Does God Want? Blessed Are Those.. Series

    Contributed by Carl Benge on May 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    How God wants us to be doers not wanters. That we are not entitled but are granted living through his grace.

    05102009 Blessed Are Those… We might shake our heads at such blatant hypocrisy, but the truth is most people fail to live up to their own Words. One prime example of this might be Karl Marx who wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848. Marx’ had --- and still has --- millions of followers. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    It Is All About Grace / Grace Is The Difference

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 455 ratings
     | 152,332 views

    When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, Do you pray for the senators, Dr. Hale? He replied, No, I look at the senators and I pray for the country. We all need to receive the Grace of God. It Is All About Grace! (Updated September 2023)

    For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service; Four Scriptures are read prior to the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105: 1-6,37-45; Philippians 1:21-30 and Matthew 10:1-16 When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, ...someone asked him, ... "Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Only Thing That Matters Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    The centrality of the cross. Our works, deeds and actions do not make us righteous. It is only in the cross of Christ that we can boast.

    The Only Thing that Matters Galatians 6:11-18 Galatians 6:11-12 (NLT) Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. [12] Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational