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Having Real Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 8, 2008

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This is a study into what it means to have "real faith".

Having Real Faith We have been making our way through the book of James. If you will recall – I have said that the book of James is a very practical book. It is perhaps one of the most practical books in the Bible. James has been telling us that we need to put our beliefs – our faith - into ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have Ye Not Read? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Oct 31, 2008

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This sermon challenges Christians to read their Bibles, showing how the Lord will hold us to account by His Word

Introduction: This evening I want to begin a little series that I have labeled “A Series of Queries.” It is really a brief look at some of the questions Jesus posed to His hearers throughout His earthly ministry. It was not unusual for Jesus to answer a question with a question, and this He did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Invitation Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 27, 2023

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Are you ready for Christ's return? He closes the canon of Scripture his final invitation.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Open with discussion - What are some of the best invitations you’ve received? I was once invited by the Secret Service to visit the White House for Christmas during the Obama administration (I declined). Here are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

Integrating God In All Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

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I want to help us confront a division that is so natural it can influence our lives more than we know… the division between what we perceive as spiritual and secular… between what we deem spiritually relevant and spiritually irrelevant… between what

Integrating God in All of Life (Intro: A division (dichotomy) that needs to die) Let me begin this morning by presenting a few questions… just to stir our thinking: • Where are you most likely to be honoring God… here on Sundays… or Monday at work? • Do you sense any real spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is An Action Word

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jan 16, 2014

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There is a lot of debate about Faith vs. Works, but when we look at God's word we see Faith and works are combined. We cannot have faith without works, because faith is an action word. This lesson explores this concept through the Lady Be Good.

Opening Story; The Lady Be Good The year 1942 was a dark day of World War II. Britain under Churchill stood alone against Adolf Hitler. The United States under Roosevelt was in the process of mobilizing. Churchill’s labour deputy Prime Minister said, “Our Prime Minister wins every ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do I Experience The Spirit's Life? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

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Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to correct the love for religion over relationship, we are told that the Holy Spirit is God’s gift to all Believers.

The question I would like to start us thinking about is: “HOW do I experience the life of the Spirit?” Let’s explore that idea this morning in this message which is titled.... Choosing to live IN the Spirit Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons I Wish I Had Learned...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 23, 2005

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Graduation message for a Christian High School.

Lessons I Wish I Had Learned... Various Scriptures Aberdeen Christian High School Graduation Saturday, May 21, 2005 Introduction Sometimes I tell my kids that I can’t tell them how much I love them because they don’t make words that big. That’s how I feel about being asked to be the speaker ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Encouragement

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 25, 2007

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There are eight ways the Bible suggests we can encourage one another.

The Power of Encouragement 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sermon Objective: There are eight ways the Bible suggests we can encourage one another. Intro: We have all watched infants who were on the verge of taking their first unassisted steps. For several days or weeks they stand alone confidently for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Nazarene

From Lamb To Ham

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

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Fueled by Philip Yancey’s What’s So Amazing About Grace?, Jesus’resurrection showed that God opened the door for oddballs and misfits.

Acts 10:9-16 – From Lamb to Ham I’ve been wanting to preach this message for some time. And right after Easter is a good time to do it. Today I’m talking about one of the changes that Jesus made by His life and death. I’m talking about food. Now, our religion has very little to do with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is About Transformation

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

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Saul the zealot becomes Paul the apostle

What does the word ‘zeal’ mean to you? Do you picture some running around fanatically shouting and calling our attention to some-thing very important that needs our focus immediately? Do you have a picture in mind of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charging up San Juan hill in Cuba ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 13 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 29, 2012

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A look at Proverbs chapter 13.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Thirteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter thirteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 13:1 (NASB) Children of the same parents can have different temperaments. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Yourself Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 6, 2011

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Talk 7 in a series of 8. This talk owes a great deal to Bill Hybels book Becoming a Contagious Christian. Don’t try to be anyone else, just be youself. Find out how God wants YOU to share Jesus with others.

[Note to the Reader: This sermon owes a great deal to the excellent book by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg entitled Becoming a Contagious Christian] St. Paul writes, ‘There are different gifts, but the same spirit’ (1 Cor. 12:4); and later in his letter to the Corinthians he writes these things: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4

Denomination: Anglican

What's With All Those Begats?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013

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Where you come from is important.

What’s With All Those Begats? Matthew 1:1-17 I am sure that some of you are wondering what I am going to do with this text. Those who have studied the Bible know that this is one genealogy of many. It is hard to read names that seem so hard to pronounce. I spared you a little by not reading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Renewal Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2021

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The baptism of Jesus declares that Jesus’s full authority to save is rooted in his full union with humanity.

The Renewal of Baptism Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of the Gospel / Baptism / Matthew 3:13–17 The baptism of Jesus declares that Jesus’s full authority to save is rooted in his full union with humanity. INTRODUCTION • Do you remember the sense of excitement and awe you felt when you first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sola Fide Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 26, 2020

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Salvation is a gift from God that we can only receive by faith in Jesus.

Sola Fide Text: Rom. 3:27-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of the most important events in both world and church history was the Protestant Reformation. People like Martin Luther, John Calvin and John Knox began to question the practices of the Roman Catholic Church and sought to bring reform ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Methodist

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