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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Orders Of The Day.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 26, 2022
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    Instructions to the man of God.

    ORDERS OF THE DAY. 1 Timothy 6:6-19. # A WORD TO POOR CHRISTIANS (1 Timothy 6:6-10.) Paul’s response to those who suppose that ‘gain = godliness’ (cf. 1 Timothy 6:5) is the exact opposite: “But godliness + contentment = great gain!” (1 Timothy 6:6-7). This contentment arises not from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Alas For The City.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 7, 2022
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    Is it nothing to you?

    ALAS FOR THE CITY. Lamentations 1:1-6. LAMENTATIONS 1:1. The opening word could be rendered, “Alas!” The translation “How” introduces an exclamation, but also has an element of questioning in it. We might say, “How come?” The verb “she sits” introduces “the city” as feminine, so perhaps we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Unexpected Encounter With God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2023
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     | 1,984 views

    A ladder of God's devising, connecting heaven and earth. Prefigures the Cross.

    AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob was on the run from his brother Esau, headed back in the direction of the city which their grandfather Abraham had left behind so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sanctity Of The Sabbath.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 789 views

    Nobody should be required to work more than six days a week.

    THE SANCTITY OF THE SABBATH. Deuteronomy 5:12-15. The Sabbath is to be “kept” and “sanctified” (i.e. set apart for God) - as the LORD our God has commanded (DEUTERONOMY 5:12). It is to be ‘remembered’ (cf. Exodus 20:8) - which implies that it was already known about prior to the giving of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Alienation To Reconciliation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2023
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     | 1,371 views

    "For through Him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father" (Ephesians 2:18).

    FROM ALIENATION TO RECONCILIATION. Ephesians 2:11-22. EPHESIANS 2:11. Paul addresses the Ephesian church as being “in times past Gentiles in the flesh.” and he points to the historic antagonism between Jews and non-Jews. On the one hand, Gentiles were scorned as “the Uncircumcision;” on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Of The Grace Of Christ.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 29, 2026
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     | 156 views

    'I marvel that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the GRACE OF CHRIST unto another GOSPEL' (Galatians 1:6).

    THE GOSPEL OF THE GRACE OF CHRIST. Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:22-28. I. Why I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel. Romans 1:16-17. In Romans 1:14-15, Paul pronounced his indebtedness to people from all walks of life, and every level of education. We have been entrusted with the gospel not to keep it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Our Hope.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 29, 2026
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     | 142 views

    The goodness and reliability of the One in whom we trust.

    THE LORD OUR HOPE. Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 31:19-24. I. The LORD My Rock. Psalm 31:1-5. PSALM 31:1. This Psalm begins with the LORD, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a Psalm of trust, a Psalm of faith. We need not wallow in our distress when we have the LORD upon our side. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Justification By Grace Through Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 18, 2025
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     | 175 views

    "Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" (Romans 3:24).

    JUSTIFICATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH. Romans 3:22-28. Paul contrasts the righteousness of God with the unrighteousness and self-righteousness of man (cf. Romans 3:21). ROMANS 3:22. Righteousness is not something which we can accomplish, but rather comes as a free gift from God through faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Words And Meditation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025
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     | 293 views

    A prayer for guidance.

    WORDS AND MEDITATION. Psalm 5:1-8. PSALM 5:1. David longs for a hearing from the LORD: “Give ear to my words, O LORD” (cf. Psalm 54:2; Psalm 55:1). Then he adds, “consider my meditation.” We see the same combination of words and meditation in the well-known quotation from Psalm 19:14. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Attitudes In The Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,614 views

    For the church to move foward there must be proper attitudes in the church.

    March 18, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Acts 5:1-16; Philippians 2:5 Subject: The Early Church Title: Three Attitudes in the Church I want to begin this morning by sharing what the Lord spoke to me on Friday. Here is how His word came to me. It wasn’t when I was at prayer Friday morning (though ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your View Of God

    Contributed by Thomas Showalter on Jul 7, 2001
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     | 4,401 views

    Do you have a proper view of God?

    Your View of God 4-30-00 A.W. Tozer in his book The Knowledge of the Holy states: “What comes to mind when we think of God is the most important thing about us.” “Left to ourselves we tend immediately to reduce God to manageable terms. We want to get Him where we can use Him, or at least know ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Stewardship Of Time

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    This is a message about our proper use of time.

    STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Ephesians 5:1-17 INTRO: To redeem means to reclaim by payment of money, or to recover by labor, that which has been lost or alienated; or to preserve by prudence that which is in danger. This definition is wisely applied to our use of time. I. IT IS ASSUMED THAT TIME IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Image Of God! Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,812 views

    Getting a proper perspective on our true identity.

    Genesis 1:26-28 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." So God created man in His own image; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Hard To Be A Believer

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    Proper attitude can make or break you.

    It’s Hard to be a Believer. 01/01/06 One of the most interesting things about being a Christian is how easy it is to become one yet how hard it is to be a believer. When you make the decision to follow Christ, you soon find out that being a believer is tough. God shows you all the sin in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    Salt Anyone?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 29, 2012
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     | 4,271 views

    Sermon for the Proper 21, Year B 2012

    Mark 9: 38 – 50 / Salt Anyone? Intro: Mage has been a part of a juicy, slanderous gossip group. But, lately, she has been having 2nd thoughts. She approached her pastor asking if there was anything she could do to make amends. The Pastor took a basket of goose feathers and Mage to the top ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed