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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Three Attributes Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,519 views

    Today I want to study three attributes of God mentioned in Romans 2:4, namely, God’s kindness, tolerance and patience.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:2-4: 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Fear Of Change Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 20,721 views

    This sermon talks about a major hindrance to changing our sinful habits which is the fear of change itself. The apostle Paul is an example of man who fought change. "Kick against the goads?"

    THE FEAR OF CHANGE Acts 9; Acts 26 Someone once said that there are 572 known phobias or fears. Let’s see if you have any of these fears? Acrophobia – fear of heights. Arachibutyrophobia – fear of having peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth. Ballistophobia – fear of bullets. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,818 views

    This is an introductory sermon to a series on First Peter. In this sermon, we get reacquainted with the man who wrote it, the people to whom he sent it, and the particular situation that prompted him to write it.

    Introduction: A. Maybe you’ve heard the statement: “Where there’s life, there’s hope!” 1. Like most sayings, it has an element of truth, but no guarantee of certainty. 2. It is not the fact of life and determines hope, rather it is the faith of life that determines ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth Telling

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,050 views

    Paul sharing his faith before Festus - email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

    Truth Telling Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 19-29. ill: 4 boys entered the classroom at school two hours late; • And nervously, rather sheepishly; • They told their teacher they were late due to a flat tire. • The teacher knowing what rascals these 4 boys were decided to test their ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mockery, I Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 5,073 views

    A king who leaves his own position in glory to take on the sins of his people – that is a king worthy to follow.

    Introduction “We are going up to Jerusalem,” [Jesus] said, “and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mockery, Ii Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 4,117 views

    The cross should serve as a lesson that it is precisely at times when we or the church appear powerless that God’s power is most at work.

    Introduction We come back to the cross. The King, our champion, hangs on the cross for our salvation and continues to endure the mockery of his persecutors. They mock him as a fraudulent king; keeping up the sport they now ridicule him for his lack of power. The man who supposedly possessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wonder Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2013
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     | 9,396 views

    David said, “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” What makes forgiveness such an incredibly valuable thing? Where does it originate? What are 3 wonderful effects of being forgiven?

    THE WONDER OF FORGIVENESS Ps. 32:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Forgive Your Enemies 1. Preacher preached on “Forgiving Your Enemies.” Halfway through the service, He asked his congregation, “How many of you have forgiven their enemies?” About half held up their hands. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,393 views

    God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

    Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lifting Up Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2012
     | 8,405 views

    The story of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension. In the scriptures His story continues in the lives of the disciples, and today the story goes on in our lives. The primary assignment of the Church is to lift up Jesus. We are not a social or political

    Lifting Up Jesus Acts 8:1-13 Introduction The story of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Study On Revelation 13 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,562 views

    An easy-to-read and easy-to understand study on Revelation 13.

    Through studying the bible, we know that there were several rulers named Caesar. Starting with the first Caesar, and continuing to the last Caesar, the Israelites were made to worship them. This was more of a way to stir up feelings of patriotism to Caesar number 1 rather than really worship him ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church At Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,773 views

    The door of evangelism was wide open to them and they did God's will. They obeyed His will. There was no condemnation uttered for this church. There was only an admonition to hold fast what they had.

    I. Introduction A. Quick review of the 5 previous churches 1. The church at Ephesus a. The church at Ephesus was commended for (1) Hard work and perseverance (2) For its stand against heresy (3) For enduring hardships for Christ's name (4) And for hating the practices ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Face Trials? James 5:7-11

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 17, 2018
     | 12,795 views

    Are you going through a trial? Read this sermon how to face trials and the purpose of trials and have a divine perspective on facing trials.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    180 Gallons Of Grace

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 6, 2018
     | 8,719 views

    The Wedding of Cana is a picture of God's ability to take the common and earthy and transform it into something rare and precious. That's exactly what He wants to do with your life!

    180 GALLONS OF GRACE John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. RUNNING THE SHOW -- Michael McPherson “I am a deputy sheriff assigned to courthouse security. As part of my job, I explain court procedures to visitors. One day I was showing a group of ninth-graders around. Court was in recess and only ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Quitters Club Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 28, 2018
     | 11,455 views

    Don't give up your hope in Christ, because He is your only hope. Don't risk punishment by quitting. Don't waste your pain by quitting, and don't miss the promise by quitting.

    On a drizzly Saturday afternoon three years ago (early 2015), seven people gathered around a high-top table at Busboys and Poets, a restaurant in Washington D.C. They were united by a single cause: to chuck it all. It was the inaugural meeting of The Quitter Club. Tagline: “Let’s give up on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    To Hope Again

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 7,214 views

    HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO.

    TO HOPE AGAIN 1 PETER 1:1-9 HOPE IS THE ONE THING IN THIS WORLD THAT WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT. HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO. 1 PETER 1:3-4: “3 ¶ PRAISED (HONORED, BLESSED) BE THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist