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    It Takes Two Wings To Fly Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
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    God does what only God can do; we do what only man can do.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Only faith in Christ saves us. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). a. Faith is turning to God from idols. (1 Thessalonians 1:9), which is repentance. You can’t be saved by repentance alone. You can’t be saved without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 John 3:1-10 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Mar 14, 2025
     | 861 views

    1 John 3:1-10

    1 John 3:1-10 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. The world does not know those who believe in God and who believe in Jesus. They don't understand why ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    It Takes Two Wings To Fly Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
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    Your works are empty without faith.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. It takes two wings to fly. Faith and human effort/prayer and programs/power of God and practical method. 2. Only faith in Christ saves us. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). a. Faith turns to God from idols. (I Thess. 1:9), which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Therefore"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 18, 2011
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    Due to God's mercy we should prsents ourselves to the call of God. The sermon reminds us of mercy given, therefore our response should be ___________________.

    “Therefore” Romans 12:1-8 Paul believes that Christ should be the Lord, of every area of our life. The reason Paul believe this is because of God's Mercy 1. Notice He says therefore because of God’s mercy we must have a Personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Matthew 23 - Call No Man Father

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
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    And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. - Matthew 23:9 Leaving a Presbyterian Church today at the end of the service we sang 3 amens, which is typical in many reformed churches dating back to the time ...

    And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. - Matthew 23:9 Leaving a Presbyterian Church today at the end of the service we sang 3 amens, which is typical in many reformed churches dating back to the times of Luther, Calvin and others. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Elaboration Of The Moral Test Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 30, 2021
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     | 3,810 views

    First John 3:4-10 teaches us about the indispensable necessity for holy living.

    Scripture Let’s read 1 John 3:4-10: 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Creating A Climate For Joy

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 13, 2008
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    Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like ways.

    Title: Creating a Climate for Joy Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Big Idea: Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like way. Introduction I would like for us to take a moment to watch a clip by the Audio Adrenaline people who went on a road trip across America to find out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming Consistent & Consecrated Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,456 views

    It is obvious if we are born of God because we live the right way and love others well.

    An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Consistent & Consecrated” 1 John 3:4-10 William Willimon used to be the dean of the chapel at Duke University. "One day he received a phone call from a very irate father. The father exploded on the other end of the line, telling Willimon furiously, ’I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipline And Faith

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010
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    In order to become the person Christ calls us to be, we must discipline ourselves.

    1 Corinthians 9:25-27 November 8, 2008 DISCIPLINE For the past 6 Saturdays, we had a lot of fun in the NETS volleyball program. We learned what Jesus meant when He said to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind and body; and to love your neighbor as yourself. We also played lots of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 3

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 17, 2020
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    Last time we were unpacking 1 John 3:3 where the Apostle John wrote, “And every one that hath this hope set on him (Jesus) purifies himself, even as he is pure.” Let’s continue our brief journey in 1 John chapter 3.

    Last time we were unpacking 1 John 3:3 where the Apostle John wrote, “And every one that hath this hope set on him (Jesus) purifies himself, even as he is pure.” We looked at the believer’s hope in the return of Christ and the effect this hope should have on the Christian’s life. We ended the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Behind The Scenes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 24, 2012
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    Ancient spiritual disciplines, when incorporated in to our lives, prepare us for the coming of Jesus and enable us to prepare the world for the coming of Jesus.

    Luke 4:16-30 "Behind the Scenes" INTRODUCTION There are times when pithy statements stick in my mind, and I keep reflecting on them. One such statement is "If you don't know where you're going, you'll always get there." I see the reality of this statement every day. Most of us, I believe, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Train Yourself To Be Godly

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 13, 2004
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     | 34,289 views

    In urging Timothy to train himself in godliness, Paul borrowed a term from the realm of athletics. The verb which is variously translated in different versions of the Bible as “exercise,” “discipline,” or “train” originally referred to the training of yo

    TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:7 TITLE: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY The apostle Paul did not take for granted the godliness of his spiritual son Timothy. Though Timothy had been his companion and co-laborer for a number of years, Paul still felt it necessary to write to him, “(exercise) train yourself to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    More Important Than Your Cholesterol Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,554 views

    More important than our health at middle age is our ability to find and use God’s armor now at any age as we prepare to take a stand for God.

    We must wear God’s armor to survive life’s battles. I. Truth (14) A. Know and understand B. Practice living in truth C. Seek and Desire God’s words II. Righteousness (14) A. Christ’s righteousness gives boldness B. Our righteousness gives confidence III. The Gospel’s Impact (15) A. Now at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be The Church In Y2k: The Call To Holiness

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,648 views

    How to respond to God’s call as a holy nation.

    HOW TO BE THE CHURCH IN Y2K: THE CALL TO HOLINESS Pastor Andrew Chan Jan.9, 2000 And you will be to me a kingdom of priests, my holy nation. Give this message to the Israelites. Exodus 19:6 God envisions A HOLY NATION. A. Count the Cost of Being Unholy “…the way of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What's Wrong With Halloween?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    Christian view of Halloween ...

    What’s wrong with Halloween? (Eph 5:11-17 & Deut 18:9-12) Introduction Right up front - this message comes from a friend of mine, Pastor Jimmy Dillon, and is used with his permission. I first heard this message about 7 years ago and really felt that it is important enough to share it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational