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  • David Jenkins avatar

    Boasting Excluded Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,000 views

    Boasting excluded

    Having provedn conclusively that universal sinfulness of man and his need for righteousness in 1:18-3:20, Paul develops the theme he introduced in 1:17; God has graciously provided a righteousness that comes from Him on the basis of faith alone (3:21-5:21). After all this bad news about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hats, Hair, & Headship

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,744 views

    The role of women in public worship

    Introduction I mentioned last week that it’s our practice here at Shiloh to teach through books of the Bible passage by passage. In this way we can be exposed to and learn the whole counsel of God. Now, that method of Bible teaching is not always easy. Because sooner or later you’re bound to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Abraham And David Justified By Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    Abraham and David justified by faith

    This chapter is pivotal in establishing that justification is by God’s grace through faith alone. Verses 1-8 demonstrate that justification is a gift and cannot be earned by works. Verses 9-12 argue that since Abraham was justified before he went circumcised, circumcision is not a basis of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Denying Jesus

    Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,908 views

    A sermon on how we deny Christ when we don’t lean on him

    Denying Jesus Luke 22:54-62 Peter was “the Rock”. He was sure that he would never forsake Jesus. That when ever the going got tough he would be there. In fact he even told Jesus that he was ready to go with Him into prison and into death. How often do we do the same thing? We stand and say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Kernel Of Wheat" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 174 ratings
     | 29,476 views

    How was Jesus able to get through the external and internal struggles on his way to the cross?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist March 13, 2005 Fifth Sunday of Lent “A Kernel of Wheat” John 12:20-33 INTRODUCTION: At the time of this scripture Jesus was well on His way to the cross. His public ministry was coming to a close and a variety of things were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lord's Cup

    Contributed by James May on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    Are we willing to bear the same burdens that Jesus bore? I want to be a bearer of the Lord’s cup!

    THE LORD’S CUP By Pastor Jim May Matthew 26:36-46, "Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Without Hope On A Sea Of Grief

    Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    This sermon was written in preparation for the Easter message where Jesus Rises Again to bring new hope and eternal life and the hope of the Resurrection. It can be adapted as part of evangelistic message also.

    WITHOUT HOPE ON A SEA OF GRIEF By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a journey toward Calvary that began with Jesus standing on the hill weeping over Jerusalem. At that time we spoke about the preparations for the Passover meal that Jesus would enjoy with his disciples in the Upper Room in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Truth About The Resurrection

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    A look at the evidence of the resurrection and what it means.

    What is the Easter Bunnies favorite sport? Basketball. What do you call the Easter Bunny after a hard days work? Tired. Okay I know those jokes were bad, I mean I had to look them up, but I used them to illustrate a simple point when it comes to Easter the world tends to focus on the Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fine Tuning Your Focus On God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,444 views

    The unique way that Abraham’s offering of his son on Mt. Moriah parallels our spiritual journey with God.

    We’re continuing the series on Second Chances by evaluating another of the times the Bible uses the phrase "second time." Our focus today is on Abraham. Abraham waited until he was 100 years old for Isaac to be born but he never gave up on God’s promise of a son. Remarkable. That’s why we still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalms Of Confession Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    The Book of Psalms is a devotional prayer book -- but how to use it? This week we look at how to use the prayers of confession found in the psalter.

    Psalms of Confessions Delivered on January 15, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 103:1-22 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Eric Baldwin avatar

    You Don't Look Like What You've Been In

    Contributed by Eric Baldwin on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 68,947 views

    This is a message to inform the saints about God’s preserving love and power.

    “You don’t look like what you’ve been in” Daniel 3:14-27 The story about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego is a familiar story that most people admire and love to tell because it reveals to us what steadfastness and courage can do in the life of a child of God. The three Hebrew boys are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Up On Being God Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,382 views

    We are devoted to the truth.

    A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: GIVING UP ON BEING GOD Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE DEVOTED TO THE TRUTH. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study based on Acts 2.42 three reasons why we should be devoted to the truth in Scripture. Type: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Help People Who Are Really Suffering. Series

    Contributed by William Huegel on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,885 views

    I want to talk about what Job’s friends did that was right. They blew it later, but when they first came to Job, they were wonderful.

    How to Help People Who Are Really Suffering. Job 2:11-13 Reverend William A. Huegel First Baptist Church of Wallingford January 29, 2006 Job’s Three Friends 11 When Job’s three friends, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite, heard about all the troubles that had come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Searching For Wisdom

    Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 16,997 views

    Where is wisdom found? Are we mining for it? It can’t be found where the riches of the world are found, in the earth. It can only be found in fearing God.

    SEARCHING FOR WISDOM By Pastor Jim May Wisdom – What is it and how can you get more of it? It is defined in one dictionary as being “The ability to apply, or use correctly, all knowledge gained, every experience of life, and all understanding born of knowledge and experience, along with insight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Say It Anyway" - Too Good Not To Be True-Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,349 views

    Part 3 of a 4 part mini-series on the three blessings of God from Ephesians 1, focusing on the blessing of adoption as sons and daughters.

    “Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians” Lesson Four: “Too Good Not to Be True – part 3” Subtitle – “Say it anyway!” Ephesians 1:4-8 First - Read Ephesians 1:4-8 - PRAY There are few affirmations that are more important to the overall well-being of a child than the loving affirmation of parents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist