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  • William McCaffery avatar

    What Must I Do To Be Saved?

    Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    The Bible is clear about how we can receive the salvation offered to us by God through Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: In 1 Corinthians 10:11, we read, “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” The witness of the Old Testament is an example to the New Testament church. In the stories of the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trapped In Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,508 views

    Examining the idols in our lives, we see what keeps us from receiving God’s blessing

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 19:23-41 TITLE: “TRAPPED IN IDOLATRY” INTRODUCTION: A. The dictionary definition of “idol”: “an object of excessive devotion or admiration” --Fails to capture the biblical sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,373 views

    The message SALVATION and its meaning FORGIVNESS are ours to deliver, and we need to receive the Holy Spirit to do both.

    To set the stage… 1. Jesus went to the Cross and was brutally beaten and was seen by His disciples. 2. Jesus was buried by some of His disciples in a tomb 3. Three days latter He rose again 4. Mary Magdelene saw Him risen Jesus is now risen and is in a “Supernatural” body. The disciples are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christmas Gifts- The Right To Live By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    Christ came so that we might receive the full rights of Sons. One of those rights is to live by the Spirit

    Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Title: Christmas gifts –The right to live by the Spirit Introduction Christ came at Christmas for two reasons (Gal 4:4) 1.To redeem us 2.To reward us with the full rights as sons Last week we looked at one of those rights –the right to worship God 1.We have the right to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim White avatar

    The Rest Of The Story: Mephibosheth Series

    Contributed by Tim White on May 17, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 64,595 views

    After receiving the grace of David, did Mephibosheth betray his benefactor? Some great lessons on grace and the believer.

    The Rest of the Story: Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 16:1-4 David and Jonathan’s vow: 1 Samuel 20:14-17 - Jonathan said: 14 "And you shall not only show me the kindness of the LORD while I still live, that I may not die; 15 "but you shall not cut off your kindness from my house forever, no, not when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Messenger Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,054 views

    The second sermon for Advent 2008. Reflecting on the Peace that can only be received through a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

    Messenger of Peace Mark 1:1-8 Intro Advent is the season of preparation for the coming of Christ. We remember when Christ was born in this time of the year. It is more symbolic than literal. When I was considering these 4 weeks before Christmas I began to think of preparation for when someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,097 views

    A communion meditation on why one must receive the Holy Spirit before testifying to the power of God in your life.

    Mark 1: 1 – 8 / The Beginning Intro: Listen to these words from an old hymn: “Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide. In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side, some great cause God’s new Messiah, offering each the bloom or blight, and the choice goes by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marks Of An Effective Christ-Follower

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Effective Christ-followers... Keep Paying it Forward, Work as a Team, Listen to the Holy Spirit, Act on the Revelation They Receive

    Marks of an Effective Christ-Follower Acts 16:1-12 Intro: The world today is confused about what it means to be a Christian. They’ve seen enough scandals and double standards that many of them have completely lost all faith in the church, religion, or Christians. In fact, in many settings it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love Perfected

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,533 views

    Jesus Christ is the expression of God’s supreme love, that love received and shared is love made complete or perfect

    I John 4:7-21 This is a continuation of a theme The theme is not love but walking in the light as He is in the light This theme is begun in ch. 1 ch. 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Life Of Esther Pt 2

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,442 views

    1. Esther received the GOLDEN SCEPTER 2. She PLEASED the KING 3. She lived in CELEBRATION of DELIVERENCE

    Last Wednesday we talked about a plot that was uncovered by Esther & Mordecai… to assassinate the King however before she goes into the Kings presents with this news another plot has unfolded… It seems Haman (king’s right hand man) had devised a plan to kill all of the Jews in Persia… so Esther ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Things God Wants From Us

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,388 views

    here is a list of a few things God desires from each of our lives. These are key to receiving from God

    Intro: years ago I worked at a lawn service in Birmingham with a crew of about 8 people. A pattern developed every week. We would get paid on Friday, about Tuesday or Wednesday guys would say, preacher, give me a five spot until payday. This went on for a while until some of the guys would forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Missing Element

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,440 views

    This powerful message will help you to understand why you need the Holy Spirit and how to receive the Holy Spirit!

    “The Missing Element” I. Introduction A missing element can make a world of difference. When something crucial is missing it can have devastating effects. If you don’t believe that ask: a. A Chemist b. Your mother when she is trying to make bread and discovers that the recipe calls for yeast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,979 views

    This sermon helps Christians realize that we have received God’s blessings in order to share the Gospel with the world.

    “BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING” Gen. 12:1-3 INTRO – So often, our prayers are full of requests for God to bless us – our families, our nation, our churches, our community, our economy, etc. Nothing wrong with that. Prayer of Jabez – “O that you would bless me indeed…” And God does bless us. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Butler avatar

    The "Lost' Parables

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    Why did the Pharisees receive these parables from Jesus? Because they did not rejoice over the lost being found.

    THE “LOST” PARABLES Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse and Theme: “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) 1. Who was Jesus addressing? A. The tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Oh, To Be Filled

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,601 views

    Tired of trying it in your own strength? Received the Holy Ghost since you have believed? Why not?

    OH, TO BE FILLED Acts 19:2 Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? Why is it so important to be filled with the Holy Ghost? Why is it so important for God’s Spirit to be in you? Several reasons and we may discuss them this morning, but the main reason is that: People are won to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God