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  • Richard White avatar

    Standing Perfect

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    We will stand inspection one day, here is how to pass inspection with flying colors.

    Standing perfect before God Rom. 4:1-25 Wherever we go, whatever we do Character counts! When we stand before God character counts. Illustration: a platoon was about to stand General’s inspection. There was one in the platoon who did not speak very good English; he was an immigrant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Way To Get Right With God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    We must get over the law, and come in with faith.

    Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 “THE WAY TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD” BY: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A lot of us think we can become acceptable or right with God by simply doing the best we can. Many of us actually believe that we can gain God’s approval by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    God Offers The Ultimate Credit Advance

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    We are justified by faith, not by works. God’s grace is freely credited to us.

    It’s been said that more Americans are in debt these days than ever before. Many blame credit cards as the culprit. It is easier than ever for people to spend and it’s easier than ever to put off paying the bill. “Buy now! Pay later!” That seems to be the basis of our economy these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Children Of Abraham

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,463 views

    What is faith? What did the Scriptures mean by "Abraham believed God?" How can we believe God?

    There is a play entitled, THE REAL THING, in which there is a conversation between a husband and a wife. It is one of those trecherous marital conversations and in this particular case, the husband is trying to discover if his wife has been faithful to him. "Have you ever taken a lover," he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Voice Of History - Faith Or Law Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 1, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    Righteousness has always been by grace alone, even Abraham was justified by his faith apart from works

    It might be good to stop for a moment and think again about what it was that occasioned this letter from Paul. Remember that he’s planning to visit Rome but has so far been prevented. But in the meantime he wants to make sure that the Christians in Rome have a sure foundation for their faith. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Faith

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 133 ratings
     | 28,046 views

    God must be the object of our faith

    FAITH A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card slipped from his hand and fluttered out the window. “Stop the bus!” he cried. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Face Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,016 views

    Abraham illustrates Paul’s belief in salvation by faith.

    Introduction: Did you have any childhood heroes? Who were they? What was it about them that made them a hero to you? One of my heroes was Captain James T Kirk of the starship Enterprise. It was his ability to command and direct that fascinated me. Heroes are human examples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dare To Decide

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 29, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, there is none like unto the Lord our God-None has such a command as he has over all creatures, nor is any so ready to forgive those that humble themsel

    Dare to Decide "Be it according to thy word." Ex 8:10 And he said, To morrow. And he said, [Be it] according to thy word: that thou mayest know that [there is] none like unto the LORD our God. Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salvation And Faith In The Old Testament

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,984 views

    A study of faith in the Old Testament

    I. Abraham Was Justified by Faith, Not Works (4:1-8) A. Salvation is not of works nor has it ever been, and is only by faith. B. It should be clear that man can not contribute anything to his salvation. It is all of God, all of grace. C. Ephesians 2:8, 9 D. Hebrews 11 E. Thomas Watson (C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Braun avatar

    Work Or Promise, You Choose Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    A study on the Book of Romans

    Work Or Promise, You Choose Chapter 4 How can a holy and righteous God be just and holy and at the same time allow sinful man to come into His presence? It also teaches that man is a sinful creature. In fact, he is dead in his sins and trespasses. Paul views salvation in three ways: 1. as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitating The Faith Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    Fifth in the romans series dealing with Abraham’s faith.

    Chico Alliance Church June 10, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Imitating the Faith of Abraham” Romans 4:1-25 The theme of Romans is the “righteousness of God.” God will restore righteousness throughout His creation. • Righteousness of God – His very nature • Righteousness by God – an absolute universal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Confronting Your Future As If It Were Now

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    A right now message for your next time.

    Confronting Your Future As If It Were Now INTRODUCTION IN THIS DAY AND HOUR THAT WE ARE IN; THE PROPHETIC WORD IS; "PROCESS." WHICH ARE THE STEPS OR GRADATIONS OF GOING TO OR UP. AS ONE OF THE GREAT THEOLOGIANS HAVE SAID, "NEVER LOOK AT WHAT YOU’RE GOING THROUGH BUT RATHER LOOK AT WHERE YOU’RE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Flesh

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,490 views

    . Paul has already made it clear that there must be an inward change of heart and obedience to the law, and that mere external observances can never save a lost sinner. Now Paul proceeds to show how Abraham was pronounced righteous before he was circumc

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The flesh is a built-in law of failure, making it impossible for the natural man to please or serve God. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from man’s fall, which expresses itself in general and specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. The flesh can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,946 views

    What is true faith? How does faith stack up to the completition? We take a long look at faith in this sermon

    Romans 4:1-25 Getting on the Same Page as God about Faith Introduction A. Last week we learned about how salvation works B. We talked about how we had nothing to do with making salvation work C. It was all God D. This week we are going to discuss our part E. What we have to do to obtain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Guarantees Our Inheritance

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    LENT 2(A) - God guarantees our inheritance not earned by man’s righteousness but freely and perfectyl given by Christ’s righteousness.

    OUR GOD GUARANTEES AN INHERITANCE Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 - March 7, 2004 = LENT 2 ROMANS 4:1-5, 13-17 1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran