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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    How Grace Changes Lives Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    God changes us more and more as we believe the gospel more and more deeply and personally.

    Scripture Introduction One of my seminary professors illustrated the challenge of believing and living Biblical truth by saying that we work out our theology and practice on a razor’s edge. The faithful Christian does not walk the fine edge so much as she is always moves back toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lesson 1: Emotions Of The Heart

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,936 views

    The emotions of the heart can be strong and even deceitful, but they can also point towards salvation.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Emotions of the Heart September 23, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. The image of God (Imago Dei) is our personhood. “God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    To Live For Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,069 views

    Paul said, "For me to live is Christ, and die is gain."

    To Live for Christ Philippians 1:15-26 Good morning. Jim Elliot was a passionate evangelist and a martyred Christian missionary. The pursuit of his life was to intimately know the Lord, to tell others about Jesus, and to obey the call, Christ had for his life. Jim Elliot committed his life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practicing What We Preach

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 140 ratings
     | 9,109 views

    The charge of hypocrisy, of not being sincere and genuine, of not practicing what we preach, is a charge that continues to plague the church

    Once there was a pair of identical twin brothers; one was a pastor, and the other was a physician. It was almost impossible to tell the two men apart. A woman approached one of them on the street and asked, "Are you the one who preaches?" "No," came the answer, "I'm the one who practices." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians 1:12-20

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024
     | 540 views

    Exposition of Philippians

    Philippians 1:12 - 20 POINT | The goal of preaching Christ is bring glory and honor to his name while seeking no recognition for yourself. The theologian J.I. Packer once said, “The Christian motto should not be ‘let go and let God’ but trust God and get going.” Comparison & Motives; There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Doctrinal Deviation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2010
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     | 5,333 views

    God charges the church with the responsibility to avoid those who cause division and create obstacles. It is the responsibility of the entire assembly, and not that of the elders alone.

    “I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naïve.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Fast Or Not To Fast Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 44,990 views

    3 reasons not to fast and 6 reasons to fast.

    To Fast or Not to Fast, That is the Question Pastor Jim Luthy Suppose I were to make you some tea. I have hot water and a tea bag. To make the tea, I must dip the bag in the water, right? If I were to just plunge the bag in once or twice, it would not make for very good tea. If, instead, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Burns avatar

    The Defense Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,953 views

    Even in the midst of opposition Paul rejoiced because the Gospel was being preached.

    1) Last week we spoke of the Gospel being advanced when we go through difficulties in our lives. When the Gospel advances we advance. When Paul was able to process his problems through acceptance and surrender he was able to receive divine power and perspective. 2) This week we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Secrets Of 1 Corinthians 13

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,822 views

    A historical look at the Temple and how believers may enter beyond the veil today.

    Introduction: A IL B In 70 AD the Jewish Temple (Herrod’s Temple) was utterly destroyed by the Roman Army but it wasn’t the first destroyed by a foreign army. (Picture from page 110 in Complete Guide) 1 Solomon’s temple built around 960 BC was one of the wonders of the ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    I Got What It Takes To Stand

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,953 views

    The inspiration for this sermon came from a fellow contributor, Dr Robert E. Houston from California message, Stand <not available on this site> and also some of the information used in the development also came from that sermon.

    I GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO STAND! Ephesians 6:11-13 King James Version – 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

    Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "A Proper Perspective"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    We need a “Proper Perspective” about what matters most in life and the Apostle Paul will instruct us today about what God expects. When we know that, when we live like that we can look back on our lives with a sense of real accomplishment!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church November 3rd 2002 Philippians 2:3-4 “A proper motivation” By Pastor Mark Hensley 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Living Before Your Father

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 7, 2025
     | 460 views

    Series on the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: “Living Righteously Before Our Father” Script: Mt. 6:1-24 Intro: A prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, woman, to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Blood Everywhere! Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    Question and answer series message dealing with the violence in the Old Testament.

    TOUGH QUESTIONS: BIBLE ANSWERS Blood Everywhere! Numbers 31:2-18, Deuteronomy 20:4, 12-16 Joshua 8:24-25, Judges 21:10-11 July 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Tonight’s question: Why, since God is loving and caring, does He command so many killings? This is an important question. It has broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    The Benefits Of Fasting And The Consequences Of Not Abstaining Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jan 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,487 views

    The Bible has from the Old and the New Testaments, verses that speak about fasting, and why people ought to fast, but there is a need to understand this topic of "fasting".

    The benefits of fasting and the consequences of not abstaining Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel; January 24, 2023 Reading verse: “and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.” Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal