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  • Ed Wood avatar

    These Things We Know Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,481 views

    19th in First John Series (Final Message in Series)

    THESE THINGS WE KNOW 1 John 5:18-21 INTRO: The book of 1 John, as we have seen together, is the book of Christian certainty. God laid it upon the heart of John to write this little letter to every one of us so that we might never be in the dark about our salvation and to have a surety which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing Remarks

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,702 views

    CLOSING REMARKS -- "STAND FIRM IN THE TRUE GRACE OF GOD" OUR FUTURE GLORY IS GUARANTEED BY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE INTRODUCTION: Alarming to see how some people present the gospel -- How they explain the marvelous grace of God and what that will mean for your Christian life 1) Easy Believism

    CLOSING REMARKS -- "STAND FIRM IN THE TRUE GRACE OF GOD" OUR FUTURE GLORY IS GUARANTEED BY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE INTRODUCTION: Alarming to see how some people present the gospel -- How they explain the marvelous grace of God and what that will mean for your Christian life 1) Easy Believism -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    His Workman

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    While it is true that we are saved by faith alone and not by works; it is true that God has saved us for the purpose of perform acceptable works or service to God. Ephesians reveals the mandate, the method, and the means of serving the Lord.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. His Workmen Ephesians 2:8-10; 4 Introduction: The very minute that a person attempts to add works or self effort in any form to the salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
     | 3,817 views

    The battle that every Christian fights is not won or lost by whether we get more of God (we’ve already got all He’s going to give: 100%), the real issue is whether or not God will get more of us!

    The Bible is clear: if you are Christian, then you have the Holy Spirit living inside of you… buried below layers of body and soul (Romans 8:9-11). He’ll always be there – never leaving or forsaking you (Hebrews 13:5). In fact, the Apostle Paul even sarcastically reminds a church that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only One Gospel Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 4, 2014
     | 5,473 views

    Paul defines and defends the Gospel message against all counterfeit gospels.

    One of the early Church Fathers said that, when reading Paul’s letters, he could hear thunder! Galatians is a thunderous epistle, filled with passion and warning. Martin Luther declared it his favorite book of the Bible. The German Reformer said that the message of Galatians would ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Jesus Is The Truth & The Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,070 views

    To emphasize the uniqueness of Jesus Christ as the only way to God, the necessity of faith in Him, and the promise of eternal life through Him.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving deep into the heart of the Gospel, into the very essence of our faith. We will be exploring the uniqueness of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the necessity of faith in Him, and the promise of eternal life through Him. But before we do that, let's look at ...read more

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    What Is The Kingdom Like?

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,753 views

    Beyond the self-denial of following Christ, beyond the daily discipline, beyond the cross to be carried, lies the most precious thing, a thing of supreme and unsurpassed beauty: life in the Kingdom, under God and for God and with God!

    When you open the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark and Luke, it seems that more often that not, Jesus is speaking in some parable. With colourful language, Jesus places things “side by side,” comparing and contrasting, and drawing out from the picture he paints some truth or teaching. Sometimes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nobody's Perfect"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,766 views

    We’re in big trouble if perfection is how we make it to Heaven, but God has another Way.

    “Nobody’s Perfect” Heb 10:11-17 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci achieved perfection at the age of 14, at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympic games. She started training at the age of six with famed coach Bela Karolyi, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Ministering To The Sick

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 26, 2024
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     | 1,797 views

    People can become so afraid of catching an illness that they will stay clear of anyone who is sick. Jesus challenged people to realize that caring for the spiritual needs of others far supersedes one’s desire for self-preservation.

    I want to begin our message today with two quotes by Mother Teresa; and here is the first quote: “The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted.”(1) In her humanitarian efforts in Calcutta, Mother Teresa saw a lot of rejection and hopelessness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Assurance Of Our Salvation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 29, 2019
     | 5,723 views

    Paul assures us that if God went to such effort to save us when we were his enemies, how much more will God continue to save us from his wrath now that we are God's children. This should cause us to rejoice!

    Introduction: A. Perhaps you are a history buff and have studied the history of the Civil War. 1. There are literally thousands of powerful and personal stories that come out of those dark days 2. I want to share with you the amazing story of Sam Watkins, a young man from Columbia, Tennessee ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Failure

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,067 views

    Spiritual Powerlessness: symptoms, cause, and cure

    Power Failure How do you feel about coming to church? Does this describe you: I like meeting my friends and talking with them I like the music, I like the beat BUT When we pray or talk about the Bible, it’s Boring, Irrelevant, I don’t connect, Puts me to sleep. Why is this? We can try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Sap Flow...and Don't Be A Sap! Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014
     | 4,810 views

    A message about being part of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Let the sap flow!

    Let The Sap Flow...And Don't Be A Sap! John 15:1-11 1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are already clean because of the word which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Living Out Our Calling Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 12, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,313 views

    The Lord through Paul calls us to get along, even when it's hard. He says to be humble, gentle, patient, and forbearing with our fellow believers. And through our efforts to do so, God will be glorified in the world. We pursue unity because God is one.

    Living Out Our Calling Ephesians 4:1-6 Some people are really hard to get along with. (Can I get an amen?) I remember several times in our past Becky and I have had the thought, “Why does it seem that most of the time, when we have relational conflict, it’s with Christians!?! With fellow brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ The Vine

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,122 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes,

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pursue Godliness Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,666 views

    re you working on your own personal spiritual walk with God? Are you training yourself to be more loving, more joyful, more peaceable, more patient, to show more compassion, more humility, to be more self-controlled, more content?

    I want to talk to day about how we can be spiritually healthy. We'll come back to the first few verses later but for now just notice what he says in v6: “6If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican