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  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    Is Holiness Passe? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005
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    Introduction to a series drawn from the work of JI Packer, "Rediscovering Holiness". We don’t talk much about holiness anymore, but how important is holiness to Christian life? Is holiness old fashioned and out of date?

    Is Holiness Passé? Romans 6:15-23; Hebrews 12:14 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 13, 2005 (1st Sunday of Lent) Part 1 of Rediscovering Holiness In the February 5 edition of the Citizen Patriot the headline read “JPS faces $3 million shortfall.” In recent weeks we have read of a shortfall ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greater Inheritance (Part 2)

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002
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    Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

    Greater Inheritance (Part 2) Obtaining Our Reward It is often hard for us to grasp, but the Christian life is not a self-centered life. God calls us to lay down our life - not fulfill our life. Our satisfaction, gratification and fulfillment are God’s responsibility. The one who lays down their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Done With The Old Life Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018
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    25th in the Ephesians Series dealing with putting of the old life and putting on the new

    “Done with the Old Life” Ephesians 4:17-24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 Paul broke out in exuberant praise in his prison cell. He had been incarcerated for preaching the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. With time on his hands, he contemplated the wonder of God’s work not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Evaluation Our Values Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 23, 2012
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    Jesus tells us the cost of discipleship and the values we must hold to follow Him.

    (My illustrations are from my files, primarily. No intention is implied that they are original. I have simply used them too much to remember where I found them. Variations of them can all be found on the internet, even on this site). Jesus addresses the crowd to share with them the values ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021
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    As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

    June 06, 2020 Last week we came face to face with the reality that we are engaged in spiritual warfare: • Our foe is powerful and all of the forces of evil are arrayed against us in a single-focused effort to destroy us. Maybe part of the Christian problem is that we think we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A New Kind Of Love

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 19, 2020
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    Not a love based on our performance but love based on His nature is His kind Of Love

    “A New Kind Of Love” Luke 19:1-10 David P. Nolte Some people base their love of others on their future, potential and continued performance: “I will love you if ....” and then the conditions are added: “If you let me have my way.” “If you bring me presents,” “If you do what I tell you when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Devil Is On The Prowl

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 28, 2022
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    Adrian Rogers told about a man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocketknife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done that." Our text today warns us of a lion that is a danger to us all.

    Alba 7-26-09 (Revised 8-28-2022) THE DEVIL IS ON THE PROWL I Peter 5:8-9 Adrian Rogers told about a man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocketknife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
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    This sermon explores the transformative power and significance of being "born again" in Christ, emphasizing its centrality to Christian faith and personal renewal.

    Hello, dear friends! It's wonderful to be gathered together here in the house of the Lord, isn't it? There's a certain warmth, a certain comfort that comes from being in the company of fellow believers. It's like coming home, isn't it? We're not just a congregation, we're a family, bound by a love ...read more

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    To Sustain The Worship Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
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    Part 6 in a study of the church covenant

    A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 6 THE CHURCH COVENANT “To sustain the worship of the church” Date: July 21, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalms 139:1-24 Introduction I heard this statistics several weeks ago that frightened me. Of those surveyed who said they are born again Christians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whitewashed Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 30, 2012
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     | 5,854 views

    Christians can't settle for lives whitewashed on the outside--looking good. Our lives need to be inwardly transformed.

    Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 “Whitewashed” INTRODUCTION Most of us spend a fair amount of time making ourselves look good on the outside. Here, in Arizona, we may not be into suits and ties for men, or business attire for women. We may not live the credo, “dress for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Proof Of Life

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 11, 2013
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    If we examine ourselves, we can know for sure whether or not we are saved.

    Proof of Life March 10, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we examine ourselves, we can know for sure whether or not we are saved. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Introduction: What proves you are living? Your birth certificate? Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Measure Of Obedience

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 9, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    Discover how God measures our obedience, and discover what a compliment He gives to us.

    First John was written to counter the lies that crept into the church by 90 AD. These lies, we saw, are still present and so the responses John wrote almost 2000 years ago are quite applicable to us today. The first lie John dealt with is the lie that a right and healthy relationship with God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Paul's Powerful Prayer 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 24, 2012
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    Paul switches from instructing the Ephesians about all that God has accomplished for them through the work of Christ to interceding for them.

    Dakota Community Church June 10, 2012 Paul’s Powerful Prayer 1 Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A New Name In Glory Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 30, 2025
     | 340 views

    What is True Salvation?

    “A New Name In Glory” Acts 10:44-48 We ended with verse 44, last time together, but will begin with the same. What is Salvation? This is a question that many have attempted to answer with other than Biblical truth. Salvation is not Church attendance Salvation is not baptism Salvation is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing Close To God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
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    Drawing close to God is not a one-time event but a continuous journey of seeking Him with all our heart.

    DRAWING CLOSE TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 145:18, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 55:6 INTRODUCTION: Drawing close to God is one of the most important pursuits of the Christian faith. It is a relationship-building process that requires our sincere desire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God