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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "What We Now Know Is Only"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2017
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    Paul at some point in his life and Luther confront what they now know about Christ. He is the only thing needed for redemption.

    Romans 3:19-28 “What We Now Know Is Only” 1. Today we celebrate Reformation Sunday 500 years ago Martin Luther nailed his 95 statements "theses" on the castle church door at Wittenberg hoping to spark a discussion of what He now knows. Martin Luther now knows as a result of prayer, fasting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Run For It

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Nov 11, 2007
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    Zacchaeus and Martin Luther both learned the just are saved by faith; and Paul shows us that for Christians, All Saints Day and All Souls Day should be the same thing.

    Collect: Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Amid The Flood

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2008
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    Dramatic monologue as if Martin Luther were the preacher, telling his own story. Time period is the Wartburg stay; focus is on hope and trust in a changing world, "amid the flood" of change.

    [Backstage] Walled up here in this fortress, kept practically as a prisoner, prevented from teaching, prohibited from preaching, what good am I? What can I accomplish in such a place? I was not born for idleness, nor for solitude. I was born for action. I was destined by Him who holds in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Death Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Feb 21, 2009
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    Revelation 20:11-15. A look at the eternal punishment of Hell that awaits those without Christ as Savior.

    ONE MINUTE AFTER YOU DIE HEAVEN, HELL, & WHO WILL GO WHERE SELECTED SCRIPTURES THE SECOND DEATH REVELATION 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION - As we begin our second look into the subject of the afterlife, let’s review briefly what we covered last time. We introduced our topic by assuming that someday we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Mystery Babylon, The Protest Begins Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 15, 2015
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    Eventually people get it: You must come out of Babylon. Here is the story of those first heroes of the Protestant Reformation, who saw Babylon, protested, and were forced out. Thank God for them.

    PART THREE: WHEN PEOPLE PROTEST 1300-1870 THIRTY-SEVEN: THE CALL "OUT OF HER" BEGINS The light which manifests itself to many individuals within the church slowly becomes such a burning glow that, combining with the loss of prestige of the Papacy, and the growing political tensions, it can no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Second Word: Salvation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005
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    The second word of our Savior on the cross is directed to one of the thieves crucified with him. An analysis of Jesus’ second word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:43, teaches us about salvation.

    Introduction Jesus was crucified between two thieves. One of the thieves mocked Jesus. But the other thief rebuked him. Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:42-43). Herbert ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lost Coin, Lost Sheep, Prodigal

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2019
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    Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 24th Sunday, Cycle C

    There is a story of a man who was driving along the highway. Along the way he hits a big bump and hears a clang, but he ignores it and keeps on driving. When he gets home, he discovers that one of his hubcaps is missing. So, the next day he goes back to the spot where he hit the big bump, and sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Eye Has Not Seen Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008
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    Death is not an end but a midpoint, a beginning to the life that we were created to live.

    Life After Death – Part 2: No Eye Has Seen Review why I am doing this series – because so many folks in our congregation have lost a loved one in recent months, and I have overheard some strange beliefs about the afterlife during the wakes. I want to address those beliefs and challenge them with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Unshakeable Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 31, 2011
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     | 8,323 views

    Through Abraham’s story with Ishmael, we learn that we cannot be saved by works but only by trusting in God’s works done for us. Then impossible things can happen!

    New York Times, April 16, 2011: So unshakable was this town’s faith in its sea wall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami that some rushed toward it after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeast Japan on the afternoon of March 11. After all, the sea wall was one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Solo Christo: Christ Alone Series

    Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011
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    In Jesus is your salvation. In Jesus is resurrection life. In Jesus is justification, the forgiveness of sins. Give your life to the one who can truly save, Jesus Christ, and him alone.

    If you missed last week, we began a four week series called Stories to Tell. For these 4 weeks I’m going to tell you 4 stories of 4 heroes of our faith, which many of you have probably never heard. My hope is that these stories give you new heroes who encourage you in new ways, and that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Ministry: Watering, Working, Warning Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 13, 2011
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    In today's lesson we are warned against a wrong view of the ministry, particularly of church leadership. We are reminded of the true nture of the church and church leadership.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a wrong view about the ministry, particularly with respect to church leadership. Let’s learn about this in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Descended Into Hell

    Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
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    In the Creed there is the statement "He descended into Hell", omitted by many fundamental church congregations: why?!

    “He Descended into hell” Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL Following His crucifixion Christ physical body lay sealed in a tomb for three days. Where did His Spirit go during that period of time? According to St. Peter, “Christ died for sins once and for all, the righteous for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Happens When We Die?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006
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    Expanded outline. Looks at 2 destinations for those who die. Suitable for intro before prayer meeting.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE? - Revelation 6:9-11 The last time we met, we looked together at Revelation 6, this same passage of Scripture, and looked at what it means, what it costs to be a Christian, and there is a cost. If your Christianity cost you nothing, than I would suggest that you are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Between Now And Forever Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,071 views

    what happens to the soul between death and Judgment Day

    Sermon Series on End Times - Between Now and Forever Dear Friends in Christ, Not too long ago Steve Wariner came out with the song called “Holes in the Floor of Heaven.” It goes - One day, shy of 8 years old Cause there are holes in the floor of Heaven When grandma passed away And her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Jesus Descends To Hell?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017
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    Where in the Bible does talk about Jesus descending to hell to preach to the people and what exactly does it mean?

    One question that I have been asked by many people, many times is, “Where in the Bible does talk about Jesus descending to hell to preach to the people and what exactly does it mean?” The first problem many have is that they have heard about the verses but no one seems to know where to find it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist