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Tiptoeing Through The Tulip’s

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 3, 2023

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In this message, we will take an honest and objective look at the foundational Pillars of Calvinism, the doctrine of salvation, and what critics say in counterpoint to them.

The most dominant school of thought in the Church today is Reformed Theology, also known as Calvinism, which primarily adheres to the theological traditions and teachings of John Calvin and other preachers of the Reformation era who broke from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century, but not ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40, Revelation 22:17, John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Timothy 2:5-6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2nd Sunday In Lent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2023

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MARCH 1st, 2026.

Genesis 12:1-4, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 4:1-5, Romans 4:13-17, John 3:1-17, Matthew 17:1-9. A). ABRAM STEPS OUT IN FAITH. Genesis 12:1-4. Our story begins in Ur of the Chaldees, in what is now Southern Iraq, a predominantly pagan city of about 250,000 people, with a central temple to the moon ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 4:1-5, Romans 4:13-17, John 3:1-17, Matthew 17:1-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2018

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In Galatians 1:6–9 we see the dangers of: 1) Defection (Galatians 1:6), 2) Deception (Galatians 1:7), and 3) Destruction (Galatians 1:8-9) of those who would pervert the Gospel of Grace.

Every culture has unique expressions that can seem foreign to others. For one who is astonished, the British have the expression that one is “gob-smacked.” “Gob” is slang for “mouth.” To be smacked is to be slapped with an open hand. So someone who is “gob-smacked” opens his mouth, claps his hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

How To Handle Betrayal And Rejection In Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

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Anger at betrayal can is resolved by restorative confrontation.

OPENING SENTENCE: The husband of a young woman at the church I pastored years ago had horrible spending habits. INTRODUCTION: He was a man who seldom worked and always had an excuse for why- none of them was very convincing. He was healthy, capable and jobs were available but none suited his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Religion According To Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 22, 2025

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Jesus helps us to see that His followers should be marked by humility, faith, and devotion.

What is a good Christian like? Is it someone who doesn’t as the saying goes “drink or smoke or cuss or chew or date/marry people who do”? Is it someone who faithfully attends church? Is it someone who waits until marriage to engage in sexual activity? Is it someone who is morally upright? Is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-30, Romans 7:21-24, Proverbs 22:6, Genesis 15:6, Colossians 3:5, Exodus 20:1-17, Luke 16:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

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Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of God My Teacher Be Showing The Things Of Christ To Me

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2003

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The Holy Spirit teaches us by enlightening the mind of the simple, ignorant and naive who are not fully aware of the gaps that exist between their professing ideals and their living realities. Paul wrote, "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Chri

Spirit of God My Teacher Be Showing the Things of Christ to Me (Eph. 1:17,18) Illustration: I remember walking to church one winter evening to preach on the words, "He will glorify me" (John 16:14), seeing the building floodlit as I turned a corner, and realizing that this was exactly the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A Servant

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 25, 2004

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A brief message on servanthood.

The Heart of a Servant Various Scriptures Thursday, March 25, 2004 Aberdeen Christian High School Servant Auction Introduction This is great timing for this message, because here at Aberdeen Wesleyan, we are in the midst of our 40 Days of Purpose Campaign, and this Sunday we talked about how God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Subjective Salvation: How Do We Make The Work Of Christ Ours? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

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If we are to understand how salvation can be applied to us, we must grasp the idea of IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS. Four concepts will help us to understand its nature.

Subjective Salvation: How Do We Make The Work of Christ Ours? (Romans 3:21-24, 27-31) Note: for 3:24-26, see my next sermon in my Romans series, "Celebrating the Victory, But What Was the Battle? based entirely upon Romans 3:24-26) 1.I love to read Perry Mason mysteries...and the TV shows. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Message: To The Good Old U.s.a.

Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on Aug 3, 2003

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There is no such thing as "National Security" without the God of the universe!

Introduction Of The Text: Today, this is a message to our country, “the good old U.S.A.” The “home of the brave,” the “land of the free.” Where opportunity is available to just about any and everybody! Now, let me set the record straight, I love this country. I would not want to live ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

269 - Called From The Womb Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 16, 2003

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Discover biblical evidence that we have all been called from our mother’s womb.

ILL: A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it "was too crowded." "I can’t go to Sunday School, "she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Spiritual Negligence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 27, 2003

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We are warned of the dangers of spiritual negligence. Why is spiritual negligence devastating? 4 Dangers of Spiritual Negligence

THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL NEGLIGENCE—Hebrews 2:1-4 1938 WA legislative election/Republican ‘Boston Curtis’—New man on ticket—Elected by 51 votes/Actually a mule/Placed in running by Democrats to prove how negligent voters are. Country in danger if Mules in office. We are warned of the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Virgins

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 7, 2002

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Matthew 25:1-13 is a parable about two groups of maidens or virgins---the prepared and the unprepared.

THE TEN VIRGINS Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Although Douglas MacArthur graduated from West Point at the top of his class, he continued to prepare himself for service to his country. He studied every military textbook he could get his hands on. He visited battlefields and personally reviewed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Reason #5: We've Got High Hopes! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2002

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At Creation all nature conformed to God’s purpose and fulfilled His intention, and so He declared all He had made “very good”. One day God will declare the world “good” again. And all creation will praise God’s goodness.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #5: We’ve got High Hopes! 8:19-25 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “What a crazy, rotten, mixed up world we live in!” Have you ever heard these words—or said them? I think we’ve all expressed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Congregational

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

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To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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