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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Assurance Of Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 15, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,612 views

    The close relationship between what born again people believe, and how we live.

    ASSURANCE OF FAITH. 1 John 5:1-6. Jesus asked His disciples, ‘Whom do you say that I am?’ Peter replied on behalf of us all: ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God’ (Matthew 16:15-16). John picks up these two elements of Peter’s testimony: Whoever “believes that Jesus is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Deliverer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,561 views

    Bethlehem, after all, is no mean city...

    THE DELIVERER. Micah 5:1-6. In Micah 3 a threat was made against the judges and rulers of Israel. In Micah 5:1 we are reminded that the judge, or leader, would be smitten upon the cheek. This also has Messianic overtones, of Jesus the ultimate judge, prince and ruler being smitten on our behalf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does A Pastor Do? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Landreth on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    Here I am trying to get everyone to understand what each and everyone of our individual duties are. Pastor, Deacons, Trustees, Member.

    This morning we will be starting a short series on each and everyone’s responsibilities. Pastor’s– Deacon – Trustee’s – Committee Chairpersons - Members – everyone! Before we start Who Believes the Bible is the infallible Word of God? I ask you that, so if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To The Basics - Hell Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 18, 2012
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    Hell is a real place, not just an imaginary idea to scare people into being good.

    Back to the Basics - Hell June 17, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Hell is a real place, not just an imaginary idea to scare people into being good. Focus Passage: Luke 16:19-31 Supplemental Passage: "Do not fear those who kill the body but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Redemption Of The The Body: How Then Shall We Live?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,972 views

    Ethical living for resurrection people.

    THE REDEMPTION OF THE BODY: HOW THEN SHALL WE LIVE? 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. This passage is a perfect weaving together of the doctrinal with the ethical. It begins by dealing with what appear to be two slogans of the Corinthians. First, something which we hear quite often upon the lips of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make A Covenant With Your Eyes

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020
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     | 3,504 views

    The eye is the channel that communicate ideas ( either good or bad) to the rest of your body. The rest of your body or the remaining four senses takes action according to what your eye sees.

    1 I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman. 2 For what is our lot from God above, our heritage from the Almighty on high? 3 Is it not ruin for the wicked, disaster for those who do wrong? 4 Does he not see my ways and count my every step? 5 “If I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Gifts And The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    Diversity in unity. The Oneness of the body of Christ.

    SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND THE BODY OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 12:3-13. ‘No-one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit,’ argued the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 12:3b). The Holy Spirit bears witness of Jesus (cf. John 15:26). The Holy Spirit only ever glorifies Jesus (cf. John 16:14). For us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prayer For Deliverance.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,343 views

    Hear me, Show me, Keep me, Hide me.

    A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 17:1-9. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Those Hard Sayings Of Jesus

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,382 views

    Jesus has a lot of hard sayings, doesn’t He?

    Saturday of 3rd Week of Easter Jesus has a lot of hard sayings, doesn’t He? In the sixth chapter of St. John’s Gospel, which we have been reading and studying, Jesus makes some demands of us regarding faith in Him and the communion sacrament. His clear teaching is that if we don’t follow Him all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Almsgiving And Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,243 views

    The deed is done before the all-seeing God. His approval is reward enough in itself.

    ALMSGIVING AND PRAYER. Matthew 6:1-9. Jesus’ teaching on almsgiving, prayer and fasting in the Sermon on the Mount is replete with the language of the stage. MATTHEW 6:1. We are not to do our alms in order to be seen of men: to do so is just theatre. For that there is no reward from our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Name More Excellent. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 486 views

    The superiority of Jesus.

    A NAME MORE EXCELLENT. Hebrews 1:1-12. The high Christology of Hebrews 1 bears comparison with that of John 1:1-14. We are first reminded of the many and various ways that God spoke through the prophets in times past (Hebrews 1:1). Then we are informed that the final word of God has now come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Compassion Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2023
     | 663 views

    The Holy Spirit continues to work in Christians all over the world, in many different expressions and denominations, to spread the compassion of Christ.

    Saturday of the First Week in Advent 2023 There’s a vivid feeling of urgency about the Advent readings from the prophet Isaiah, a constant agony about factors not under the control of Israel as they await their Messiah. Now two things are for all of Israel’s history in the foreground of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Power Of Prayer: Overcoming Satan's Plans

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 23, 2024
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    In this sermon we'll look into the Word of God, not merely as a historical document but as a living invitation to a dynamic conversation with our Creator. As we unravel the mysteries of Ephesians 6:13-18, we'll understand tools He provides for our spiritual battles.

    Introduction: Good [morning/afternoon/evening], brothers and sisters in Christ. I am [Your Name], and for the past few years, I've had the honor of walking alongside you on this incredible journey of faith. Today, let's look into a topic that resonates deeply with our shared experiences - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Presentation Of The Lord And The Consecrated Day: Timeless Insights Into The Universal Human Quest For Meaning And Significance

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,084 views

    The Presentation of the Lord and the Consecrated Day: Timeless insights into the universal human quest for meaning and significance

    The Presentation of the Lord and the Consecrated Day: Timeless insights into the universal human quest for meaning and significance Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 Reflection In Christian tradition, Candlemas, also known as the Presentation of the Lord, is extremely important. This feast honors the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Visionary View: Specks And Planks Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,112 views

    The importance of recognizing our own shortcomings.

    Visionary View: Specks and Planks Introduction: Today's sermon delves into the concept of a "visionary view" by exploring a passage from the New Living Translation Bible that deals with specks and planks. Let us turn our attention to Matthew 7:3-5: "And why worry about a speck ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal