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  • David Nolte avatar

    "but Is It In The Bible?"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 6, 2022
     | 1,924 views

    Many people teach and practice things that are not in the Bible. Here is a sample of my book, "But Is It In The Bible?"

    At the outset, let me assure the reader that I believe that we are saved by grace through faith. We do not earn, merit, or work for salvation. It is a free gift, paid for and delivered by Jesus. But it is appropriated by faith. Faith is always more than mere head stuff. It is more than assent to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Second Sunday Of Easter: Sunday Of Divine Mercy

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2024
     | 626 views

    Justice and Mercy has been called the oldest joke in psychiatry because when it tries to find the answer to blending the two, new questions intrude.

    Psalm 85:10, “Justice and Mercy have kissed.” Justice and Mercy has been called the oldest joke in psychiatry because when it tries to find the answer to blending the two, new questions intrude.1 What did the Frenchman say when God gave him mercy? Merci Speaking of Frenchman, the celebrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Choice Of Israel Is In The Sovereign Purpose Of God Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 23, 2019
     | 4,275 views

    God is not obligated to save anybody, for all deserve to be condemned. Even Israel was chosen only because of His grace and love.

    (32) The Choice of Israel is in the Sovereign Purpose of God Romans 9:14-24 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! 15 For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.” 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Willing That All Men Should Be Saved. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    This Sermon is #17 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVII. God willing that all Men should be saved. 1 Timothy ii. 4. "Who will have all Men to be saved,----." IN verse first, the apostle directs "prayers and thanksgivings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Slippery Slope

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,416 views

    Sin is dangerous - even "little" sins are a slippery slope which can become nearly impossible to escape.

    The Slippery Slope TCF Sermon February 4, 2001 Read from Romans 1:18-32 Here we read a passage that shows how clearly sin has captured our world - we read a disturbing picture of a culture in moral free fall, all restraints gone, full of compromise with righteousness, headed toward destruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grasping Your Value Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    God’s heart desire is that we not be ignorant about spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12 :1) and He longs for everyone to be an active member in the “Great Commission.”

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Title: Grasping Your Value Theme: Exercising True Church Membership Series: Essentials for Church Growth Introduction: The passages of Scripture I am about to read is one of the most meaningful descriptions of the church of Jesus Christ. Therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Law Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,429 views

    The difference between salvation by faith in the law and salvation by the law of faith is the difference between “do” and “done”

    In his book, Fully Alive, Christian comedian Ken Davis recounted an incident from his college days. His class had been asked to deliver a persuasive speech in which they would be graded on creativity, persuasiveness and the ability to drive home their point in a memorable way. The title of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Intimate Value Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 5,918 views

    The only thing with lasting value is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, and the most important aspect of our lives is fostering that relationship.

    Intimate Value Text: Phil. 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Everything in this world has two aspects - how it looks at the moment, and how it will look in the time to come. The easy way may look inviting at the moment, and the hard way daunting. 

The only way to get our values ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ian Hyde avatar

    Resiliency Rooted In Hope

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,823 views

    So many people feel more alone and alienated than ever before. In this sermon I discuss the grace of Christ which enables hope in the midst of struggle, and the practical tools necessary to build resilience in the face of hardship.

    A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS This weekend, as my family and I headed back through the mountains from District Assembly in Denver, we happened to pass a bike race with athletes peddling through the steep twists and turns leading to Wolf Creek Pass and I couldn’t help but marvel at the determination ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,474 views

    Over the next five weeks, we are going to be studying the foundations of our faith. If the foundation is strong, then our faith will stand the test of time.

    Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-05-19 Lean on Me In 1172, Donna Barto di Bernardo paid 60 coins for the bricks to build a new bell tower. From the first day of the construction, the workers knew there was a problem. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    Changing Light Bulbs

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 711 ratings
     | 38,971 views

    How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb? Jesus tries to explain this to Nicodemus and he couldn’t understand it? Do you?

    Changing Light Bulbs John 3: 1-17 February 24, 2002 Several weeks ago there was an email going around entitled “How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb,” I thought about that this week as I was preparing the message… You may have read the email or heard about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,460 views

    The Rapture of the Church

    The Rapture in Revelation There are several foreshadows of the rapture in the book of Revelation. To grasp the picture of the raptured church, we must understand the vision of John. We have already looked at the throne of God, but we will re-examine what is applicable here. Look at the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Suffering King

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,877 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday

    Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 Jer 23:1-6; Ps 46; Col 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 "The Suffering King" "And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Treasure Principle

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,504 views

    This message explores the treasure principle: that the Kingdom of God is so valuable that it is worth any cost in this life, even life itself, to enjoy it more fully.

    “The Treasure Principle” A sermon on Matthew 13:44-45 by Matthew Everhard, originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church, November 26, 2006. The Leg: I grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, a residential city where the houses are all close together, and the backyards small. Our playground, for the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    All I Need Is A Miracle (Revised)

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,621 views

    What does a miracle tell us? That we are children of God!

    A mother had taken her young toddler son to Acapulco. She and her son were having a great time playing on the beach, kicking around the sand, and just have a fun time exploring. The little boy was just poking around when we saw a quarter. As toddlers are wont to do, he went to the shiny object, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist