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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Jesus Glorified-Part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2023
     | 866 views

    2 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. There are aspects of Jesus’ being glorified that are of great significance. How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

    JESUS GLORIFIED-II—John 12:27-28(:20-36) Attention: I have a launched a personal campaign against a particular plant in the woods surrounding the parsonage. I have no real quarrel with anything else there. It is actually idyllic! But we have an abundance of ‘poison ivy/oak’ at the edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Teachings Of Sound Theology Series

    Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    The importance of theology in the Christian life

    The Teachings of Sound Theology Colossians 2:6-23 Introduction: Theology, it¡¦s a big word, sounds real complicated, but it isn¡¦t. Like everything else man can make it complicated, but it doesn¡¦t have to be. In its simplest terms, theology is what one believes about God. Since everything we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Upon Further Review..." Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,856 views

    March 2007 Pastor’s Letter - Transformation often consumes the past in favor of the present reality of Christ; requiring us to allow the past to go peacefully to its rest.

    “Upon Further Review…” A consideration of less-than-instant replays. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 Prior to 1950, most motion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ephesians: My Wealth, My Walk, My Warfare: Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 776 views

    Regulating your life to go somewhere.

    A. 4 STEPS DOWN TO HELL (2:1-3) “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9). 1. We were dead (2:1). This is spiritual death, i.e., separation from God. a. Trespasses. “To deviate from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Service Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service. Yet it is a route which leads to a crown of glory for ALL who follow Jesus.

    THE SERVICE OF CHRIST. Mark 10:32-45. The disciples of Jesus were amazed that Jesus had ‘steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). They were beginning to have the clear apprehension that such a route would lead to their Master’s premature death, and that the promises of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Must Be Born Again. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,502 views

    The need for faith, the need for rebirth.

    YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN. John 3:1-17. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a leader; a teacher; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed By Love: Understanding God's Sacrificial Gift 1 John 4:10-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,601 views

    Today, we gather to delve into the transformative truth of God's love as revealed in His sacrificial gift. Our focus will be on 1 John 4:10, which serves as a cornerstone for understanding the depth and breadth of God's love. Let us open our hearts and minds to receive this divine truth.

    Transformed by Love: Understanding God's Sacrificial Gift 1 John 4:10-11 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into the transformative truth of God's love as revealed in His sacrificial gift. Our focus will be on 1 John 4:10, which serves as a cornerstone for understanding the depth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is The Reason For Showing Kindness To Someone In Need?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2023
     | 880 views

    This chapter records a beautiful story of grace that was bestowed upon someone who felt unworthy to receive it.

    This chapter records a beautiful story of grace bestowed upon someone who felt unworthy to receive it. It reveals the virtue of a man who many automatically think of the sin he committed. Although there can be so much good in a person’s life, people will only remember the sin that someone has ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cross And Regeneration.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 22, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,707 views

    The Holy Spirit applies the message of the Cross to our lives.

    THE CROSS AND REGENERATION. John 3:1-15. JOHN 3:1. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ephesians: Four Down And Four Up Lesson 03 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024
     | 758 views

    Four steps down to hell; four steps up to Heaven.

    A. FOUR STEPS DOWN TO HELL (2:1-3) “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9, NKJV). 1. We were dead (2:1). This is spiritual death, i.e., separation from God. a. Trespasses. “To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is Revenge For The Lord To Take?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 6, 2025
     | 86 views

    Is it right for us to take revenge on something or is it the Lord's job to deal with it?

    Why Is Revenge for the Lord to Take? Romans 12:19 Why is this such a difficult idea for Christians to do, let alone from the rest of the people in the world? This sounds so impossible for anyone to do, with all the constant cries for legal rights and lawsuits that are continually spreading ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Brady Boyd On Leadership

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022
     | 593 views

    NEW LIFE CHURCH SEP 24, 2012

    Exodus 16:22 "When all the leaders of the congregation came" ORPHAN LEADERS 1. Use (destructive) love for reward or punishment; you never know if you’re in or out 2. Long list of failed relationships 3. Tend to make impulsive decisions with little input from others SLAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Chad Wright avatar

    We Have Been Chosen To Praise God.

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    This sermon looks at the doctrine of election and brings the gospel comfort always attached to it for believers.

    Introduction: Try-outs can be nerve-racking times. The attempt to be the best or among the best. Whether it is try-outs for basketball, try-outs for the spring play, Or a "try-out" for a new job with an interview. What emotions does one usually exhibit when he or she makes the cut and gets the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Brings Us Grace

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    This sermon, based on John 1: 14 and Luke 1:50, was preached on the Sunday after Christmas which happened to be December 26th. It’s focus is on the grace of Jesus and our inability to earn our salvation.

    Jesus Bring Us Grace --John 1:14 and Luke 1:50 Lynn Harold Hough was a Methodist pastor in the early part of the twentieth century and became the President of Northwestern University. In 1908 he became the first to write a “Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag”. Once when he was speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 28, 2014
     | 5,321 views

    How does one become a living sacrifice?

    Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1-3 When we read the Old Testament, we see countless examples of sacrifice. All of these sacrifices involved the death of the victim. These sacrifices pointed forward to the coming of Jesus and His sacrifice unto death. But here, Paul calls us to be living sacrifices. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible