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  • James Parker avatar

    Bold In Christian Liberty Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
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    We have been looking at what in means to be Bold in the spirit as christians . Last week we considered Boldly Seeking The Kingdom. This weeek we will look at being Bold concerning Liberty. This bring up two extreme positions. These positions are not new t

    Boldness A-Z LIBERTY LICENSE AND LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-13 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brandon Cox avatar

    The Joy Of Living A Grace-Based Life

    Contributed by Brandon Cox on Nov 9, 2011
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     | 4,583 views

    Every believer in Christ has a right standing with God, and can therefore walk in spiritual confidence! We can move from living by rule-keeping to living by grace.

    How Most of Us Live - Based on rules - For the approval of others - For our own version of success Romans 5:1-5 Our State vs. Our Standing John Phillips talks about the difference between our standing as believers, and our state as believers. Our standing is that we are perfect and righteous, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Then, Now, And Always Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 30, 2011
     | 3,338 views

    We not only come to Christ through the pure grace of God, we also remain in Christ and live the new life of the Holy Spirit only through grace.

    Eph 2:1-10 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, ...read more

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    Part-Time Christians

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 7, 2011
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     | 10,150 views

    We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between.

    Part-time Christians November 6, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:23-28 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Law And Disbelief Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
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     | 3,732 views

    The law is important in making us aware of our sin but Jesus is greater than the law.

    Hebrews: Chapter 3 September 14, 2008 The Law and Disbelief I want to start off this morning with a little interaction. What I want to know is who are your heroes? Who are those people you really look up to? Who are those people you really respect? Anyone willing to share with us one of their ...read more

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    Expectations When Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012
     | 5,203 views

    THE LIFE OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS FULL OF CONSTANTS. THERE IS THE CONSTANT OF AN ABUNDANT LIFE. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVES YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT WE ARE A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST JESUS.THERE IS THE CONST

    EXPECTATIONS WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST ACTS 10:24-48 INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS FULL OF CONSTANTS. THERE IS THE CONSTANT OF AN ABUNDANT LIFE. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVES YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT WE ARE A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gambling Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 23, 2012
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    Is the prohibition of gambling in the Covenant of Christian Conduct just a legalistic rule or a natural outflow of loving God completely and love others as ourselves?

    A year or so ago we took several months to review the sixteen Articles of Faith found in the Manual of the Church of The Nazarene. These subjects included what we believe about the Triune God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Scriptures, Sin, Atonement, Salvation, the Church, the Sacraments, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    There Is A Pharisee In All Of Us

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2013
     | 10,325 views

    A sermon on Mark 7:1-23 on the teachings and traditions of the Pharisees (Material and outline taken from Dave Swavely's book, Who Are You to Judge?, chapter 7, Jesus and Legalism; HoHum from: http://www.sermons4kids.com/skin_deep.htm)

    HoHum: Isn't this a beautiful apple? The skin is so red and shiny. Just look how smooth it is. It has a beautiful shape and I don't see any spots that look like the bugs or worms have eaten into it. Yes, this is a really good apple. Oh, you might be thinking, "You can't tell if an apple is good by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mighty To Save - 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 24, 2011
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     | 3,754 views

    Exposing the popular and deadly "christianish" false gospel of justification by human effort. The man who has confidence on the day of judgment because he has been "doing right" is lost and remains under the wrath of God.

    Dakota Community Church May 22, 2011 Mighty to Save - 2 Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    More Implications Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 23, 2012
     | 4,881 views

    When a person applies law to their own life, it is called “personal conviction”; when they apply their own “personal conviction” to OTHERS, it is called “legalism.”

    More Implications of Grace January 22, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not abuse our freedom in Christ, but instead, strive to walk by the spirit. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:13-26 Supplemental Passage: It is absolutely clear that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Stumblingblock Or Steppingstone?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 34,096 views

    We can have unity without uniformity. And just because you CAN do something in your Christian liberty doesn’t mean you SHOULD.

    Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone? Romans 14:13-23 Audio: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/121212.mp3 In Divisions Over Debatables we looked at gray areas of the Christian life. The discussion was about how we are to treat other Christians who see things differently than we do. We are a diverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The L Card

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    Been slinging the L card about? Be sure you know what it means.

    Heard a preacher today say that the only ones who use the term legalist are the ones under conviction. No, he was not a fighting Fundie. He was a non-denom. I had that handle laid on me many times over the years by people who did not know what it really meant. I had just hit on a problem they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom's Maturity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2016
     | 9,343 views

    You are adult sons of God, so don’t behave like children; behave like the adult sons you are.

    Marian Obeda, from London, Ontario, talks about a time when her husband, a pastor, was asked to officiate at a lot of weddings over a short few months. During that time, they were also preparing for their son's birthday party, so Marian asked her son who he wanted to invite. He responded with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Keeping The Sabbath Holy

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 3, 2018
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     | 4,492 views

    A closer look at the observance of the Sabbath

    Weekend Message/Devotion June 3, 2018 Mark 2:23-3:6 Keeping the Sabbath Holy “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Exodus 20:8 This is a subject that always brings out responses from extreme legalism to extreme liberal interpretation. “And He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Christ Has Set Us Free! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 10, 2023
     | 3,378 views

    Based on Galatians 5:1 - Reminds hearers that only Christ can truly set us free!

    “CHRIST HAS SET US FREE!” Gal. 5:1 FBCF – 7/9/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – “My Chains are Gone!” – Remember first time I heard & sang that song – a new take on an old hymn. Blew me away! Strong reminder of the GRACE of God that frees us from EVERY chain that binds us & holds us captive to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist