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  • Woodrow Freeze avatar

    Luther's Revelation

    Contributed by Woodrow Freeze on Nov 23, 2006
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     | 3,917 views

    A sermon preached at Homecoming, focusing on Martin Luther’s revelation surrounding "the just shall live by faith."

    For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:16-17) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying True To Jesus Is Tough But Doable

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 27, 2005
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     | 4,488 views

    An exposition of Psalm 73 with a focus on v.1-2

    Islington Baptist Church October 16, 2005 Psalm 73 Scripture reading: 1Peter 1, Romans 8:31-39 Staying true to Jesus is tough but doable In Matthew 7:13-14 our Lord and Savior is quoted as saying "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Envy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2013
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     | 12,313 views

    Envy is destructive, & if it is unchecked, it becomes invasive & can even become a dominate emotion. Let's look at this powerful force, this hostile emotion, this destructive enemy through some selected verses in Proverbs

    PROVERBS 23: 17-18 ENVY [Genesis 37:1-11; 30:1- ] Envy is universal or possible in any person. Each of us has experienced the desire to have the achievements, excellences, or possessions of another person that we feel are missing in our life. It is destructive, and if it is unchecked, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray For These Guys

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012
     | 3,798 views

    A sermon on the elders responsibilities to their congregation (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 7 The Acts of the Apostles)

    HoHum: Lynn Anderson- Several years ago, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel's countryside, spellbound by Ahim, our unusually gifted tour guide. Ahim, who likes to laugh at himself, told how one of his tours fizzled. Ahim said he was reeling off his spiel about shepherds, who don't drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Christianity Equals Service"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 1, 2012
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     | 5,787 views

    A sermon about "being raised with Christ" in order to "serve."

    Mark 1:29-39 “Christianity Equals Service” In November of 2010 a wedding party was unexpectedly called into action right after the ceremony. While they were posing for pictures on a scenic ledge, a woman who was not involved in the wedding fell into the water and started ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    That Final Night - A Night Of Misunderstanding Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2011
     | 6,320 views

    What is our destiny as believers? Why do we follow Jesus? What does Jesus offer those who are obedient? As sinners, can we ever know the grace of God? ABSOLUTELY! Let's look at these verses...

    21 But behold, the hand of him who betrays Me is with Me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!" 23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this. 24 A dispute also arose among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Create Sanctuary

    Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Feb 5, 2011
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     | 4,382 views

    How can we create sanctuary for those around us.

    Create Sanctuary 26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christian Practices And Liberties

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
     | 3,841 views

    A message about the liberties Christians have and the warning about causing others to stumble

    Christian Practices and Liberties Romans 14:1-23 Introduction First, I want to say that this passage of scripture is a tough one for me and I am preaching to me more than anyone else today Why? Because I have been guilty of what Paul tells us about in these passages. We see Paul present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Link

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 28, 2011
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     | 6,227 views

    Exposition of Ephesians 5 and John 15 regarding living the Spirit-filled Christian life out of the two most important texts that deal with the matter.

    Text: Eph 5:18, John 15:5-8, Title: The Missing Link, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/27/11, AM A. Opening illustration: read the story at the opening of The Spirit Filled Life, “I’m willing to bet there are millions of churchgoers across America who cannot confidently say they have experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "It Is Finished"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    A sermon for Good Friday.

    John 19:16-30 “It Is Finished” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We often speak of the Cross of Jesus Christ as a stark tragedy; as the most awful, wicked, and “out of place” thing that ever happened on this planet. And, in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Burial: Death’s Demise Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 21, 2011
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     | 6,528 views

    In Romans 6:1–5, Paul shows three results that should be evident in a believers life because of the death of Christ. We see: 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5).

    Today we remember the sacrificial death of Christ. Yet, for Christians, there is a new reality that goes beyond mere remembrance. In Romans 6:1–5, Paul shows three results that should be evident in a believers life because of the death of Christ. We see: 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Extreme Makeover Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 6,516 views

    #10 in series on Colossians, and final in series on our church's purposes. Love is all.

    Colossians 3:12-14 – Extreme Makeover Today we are wrapping up our series on the 5 purposes of the church, but this isn’t the last that I’ll be mentioning them. Really, they need to be reviewed often, helping us stay on track for what God intends for Centreville Baptist. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Whom If Not Christ?

    Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,899 views

    The sermon is designed for the believer to trust in the presence and provision of Christ.

    There is a song that says: Where do I go when there’s nobody else to turn to? Who do I turn to when nobody wants to listen? Who do I lean on when there’s no foundation stable? I go to the rock, I know He’s able, I go to the rock. When the earth all around me is sinking sand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing On

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,240 views

    As another year comes to a close we need to press to become more like Jesus

    Pressing On Philippians 3:12-16 January 1, 2012 Morning Message A prudent question is one half of wisdom – Francis Bacon Are you closer to Christ today than you were on January 1, 2011? It seems like such a simple question but the answer is anything but simple. The question calls into ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Cup

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,098 views

    The wrath that was due us fell on Him.

    (You can read all of Jonathan's sermons on blog.fhfbc.org or you can sign up for his Sermon of the Week by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com.) This sermon is based on chapter 3, “Looking Below the Surface,” in The Cross of Christ by John Stott. THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist