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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Will All Good People Be Saved? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,442 views

    To establish that all good people will be saved only due to their faith and obedience to God. Cornelius’ religious piety and righteousness did not save him. He had to hear, believe, and obey the gospel of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Cornelius’ Character 2. Cornelius’ Commendation 3. Cornelius’ Conversion Remarks. Introductory Remarks. 1. In this gathering, we will discuss the theme: “Will all good people be saved?” It is not our purpose to deny anyone entrance into the kingdom of God. However, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Not Minimalists Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 17, 2025
     | 420 views

    Jesus gives six examples to demonstrate how a “righteousness that surpasses the Pharisees and teachers of the law” is a righteousness that avoids minimalism.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 5:17-48 “We Are Not Minimalists” There is a group of people in the Bible known as the Pharisees. If you have been a Christian for a while you would know that Jesus didn’t have a lot of good things to say about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    In our last installment of this series on The Beatitudes we looked at "hungering and thirsting for righteousness." Showing mercy is the outward expression of the inner hungering and thirsting after righteousness.

    Blessed are the Merciful The Beatitudes Matthew 5:7 #5 of 8 in Series INTRODUCTION While walking home from school, Mark noticed the boy ahead of him had stumbled to the ground and dropped everything he was carrying. Mark hurried to the boy’s side and helped him collect his belongings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Baptism Message (Adult)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,262 views

    Baptism is an outward act, with visible elements, that is key to the inward attitude and acceptance into God’s kingdom.

    Baptism Before performing a baptism, the pastor approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Discover Purity Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    Jesus told us that outward behaviour wasn't the only thing but it is still an important thing

    Things were beginning to escalate. Up to this point Jesus had been criticized locally for some of his teaching but now they were bringing out the big guns. The news of Jesus and his preaching was spreading throughout Palestine; remember last week I mentioned that the news had reached Herod in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God That Sees The Heart Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025
     | 365 views

    God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

    THE GOD THAT SEES THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:10, Proverbs 21:2, Psalm 139:1-4, Hebrews 4:13, Acts 1:24 INTRODUCTION: God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. In a world where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,096 views

    Explores the significance of baptism as an outward expression of inward faith and its transformative power in the lives of believers.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, in the house of our Lord, to reflect on a topic that is as refreshing as a cool drink of water on a hot summer's day. Today, we're going to talk about baptism - that beautiful, sacred act that marks our initiation into the ...read more

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    The Great Search For Hope

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 2,268 views

    The inward, outward, heavnward search causes us to draw closer to the abondant love of our Lord and Savior.

    First Baptist Church 545 South Main street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762. Pastor: Michael Blankenship Sunday Morning January 14, 2001 It seems as if today more than ever before in history we are less satisfied with the lives, which we live. We have more than our parents and grandparents ever dreamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At War

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,190 views

    We must have a Biblical focus, an inward focus, and an outward focus in order to defeat that terrorist, the devil.

    AT WAR Jude 17-23 INTRO.- ILL.- A man and his preacher were out on the golf course. He said to his preacher, "How do you let off steam with when you miss a shot and your ball goes into a sand trap?" His preacher replied, "I just the repeat the names of some of my church members with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sarah Keith avatar

    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by Sarah Keith on Mar 12, 2013
     | 4,908 views

    During Lent, rather than giving up something outward and physical, give up discouraging words!

    During Lent, many people give up something they enjoy eating--chocolate for instance--in order to focus on and consider anew the sacrifice Jesus made for humankind. This season, however, rather than giving up something outward and physical, I suggest giving up discouraging words. It’s difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 6,153 views

    This sermon helps the congregations see the difference between being and inward focused church and an outward focused church

    Introduction: Illustration “The Guiding Light” I. What is a lighthouse? A. A lighthouse provides light to anyone in need B. A church that is a lighthouse understands that the source of light is Christ. - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Day By Day

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 401 views

    Paul reminds us that while the “outward man” is “perishing”, but “the inward man is renewed day by day!

    II Corinthians 4:7-16 (NKJV) DAY BY DAY July 27, 2025 I. THE VESSEL - There is a problem presented in the text and the problem is the vessel that holds this treasure! The vessel is an earthen vessel and this clay pot is fragile! Verse 7 says . . . “we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
     | 560 views

    To walk in the fear of the Lord is to live in such a way that honours God in all areas of life. It is foundational to living a wise, obedient, and fruitful life.

    WALKING IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 1:7 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Isaiah 11:2-3 Acts 9:31 Psalm 111:10 Deuteronomy 10:12 Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Heflin avatar

    The Invisible Disciple Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,374 views

    How can we let our light shine and "not let our left hand know what our right is doing"? This sermon explores that question by looking at traditional acts of piety and their practice.

    The Invisible Disciple Matt. 6:1-6 & 16-18 6/10/07 PSCOC Introduction: False impressions. What does a holy person look like? What defines a pious, devout, religious person? Is it the clothes they wear (PP)? Is it the religious duties they perform in their religious clothes (PP)? Or is it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    10 Blessed Principles For The Journey Of Life

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 14, 2025
     | 215 views

    10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE 1. SIMPLICITY 2. PIETY 3. BREVITY 4. TENACITY 5. LOYALTY 6. HUMILITY 7. VERACITY 8. SAGACITY 9. ALACRITY 10. FELICITY

    10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE 1. SIMPLICITY 2. PIETY 3. BREVITY 4. TENACITY 5. LOYALTY 6. HUMILITY 7. VERACITY 8. SAGACITY 9. ALACRITY 10. FELICITY ***************************** 10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE ***************************** 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal