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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Hold Firm To The Hope In Christ - Hebrews 6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 21, 2025
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     | 1,273 views

    We live in a world filled with uncertainty. But as believers in Christ, we have a firm foundation. Hebrews 6 calls us to grow in faith, persevere, and hold firm to the hope we have in Jesus.

    Go! And Hold Firm to the Hope in Christ - Hebrews 6 Introduction We live in a world filled with uncertainty. But as believers in Christ, we have a firm foundation. Hebrews 6 calls us to grow in faith, persevere, and hold firm to the hope we have in Jesus. Today, we will explore what it means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is The Sabbath?

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 1, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,430 views

    In Mark 3:1-6, Jesus teaches us about what the Sabbath is through His healing of a man with a withered hand. This sermon explains what the Jews believed about the Sabbath, and how we can apply the Sabbath as modern Christians.

    In the movie The Incredibles, there is a scene where ex-Super Hero Bob Parr, aka Mr. Incredible, has a confrontation with his boss. Mr. Incredible has been forcibly retired from the hero business for years, and is working at an insurance company. He is doing a good job, but too good of a job. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dont Lose Heart

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,473 views

    (3) Principles for Overcoming the temptation to lose heart and grow weary. 1. Preceive The Great Cloud Of Witnesses 2. Persevere In The Race Set Before Us 3. Pursue Christ, the author and finisher of our faith

    Introduction • The author of Hebrews defines faith as: being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hb. 11:1). In my walk with Christ, this has been one of the most difficult lessons I have had to learn, namely, how to live a life of faith without losing hope, even when things ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Faith The 7th Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 11, 2024
     | 465 views

    We study faith as an essential, the seventh fruit of nine. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith the size of a mustard seed can handle any difficulty we face.

    FAITH, 7TH FRUIT OF SPIRIT 7/11/24 Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers @aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Ministers Serve The Church And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
     | 4,375 views

    The way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into God’s kingdom.

    Lee is a 19 year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group and he volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. Violet is a 70 year old retiree. She’s still energetic enough, in bursts at least, to be keen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Tower Of Babel

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 14, 2014
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    The story of the Tower of Babel is a sad description of the breakdown of fellowship, of failure in communication, growing isolation and confusion. It all results from human beings failing to live in dependence on God, becoming proud of their achievements.

    11-12-04 The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-11:9 1 At that time all mankind spoke a single language. 2 As the population grew and spread eastward, a plain was discovered in the land of Babylon and was soon thickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment To Discipleship - Part 2 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    David then addresses in verse 2, the nature of our Christian life as it pertains to our Commitment to Christ in our discipleship in which He enables us to grow by His grace.

    “The Model for the Christian Life” Psalm 23:1-6 (2 of 6) 1. The CHRISTIAN Relationship (v.1) 2. COMMITMENT to Discipleship (v. 2) Isaiah 30:23; Ezekiel 34:13; Isaiah 49:9-10; Revelation 7:17; 22:17; John 8:31; Luke 9:59-60; John 15:4-10; John 6:66-69; 2 Timothy 3:14; Hebrews 13:4; James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,866 views

    A deductive exposition of the text calling seekers to receive Christ and believers to grow in grace in order to meet him face to face without any shame when he returns.

    Introduction: Does anyone here like to wait? I know many of us struggle with procrastination at times, but do you really enjoy waiting? How many people here look for the longest slowest line when making a purchase at the store? Don’t we prefer to grumble and complain when the line we left for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Purity, Unity, And Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,852 views

    In this final message in the series titled "Keys to Spiritual Growth" we examine three more keys that will help us grow spiritually. These keys are purity, unity, and spiritual gifts.

    Scripture Today we conclude my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his book, By ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Positive Side Of Doubt

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    There is a positive side of doubt. When doubts push us to study and examine why we believe what we believe the searching can help us grow spiritually.

    The Positive Side of Doubt -How Doubts can help you grow spiritually- Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

    Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • James May avatar

    Spiritual Progression

    Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,443 views

    Every truly Born Again Child of God should have signs of Spiritual Progression in their life. We should be ever growing, and ever becoming more committed to Christ.

    SPIRITUAL PROGRESSION by Pastor Jim May In the life of every truly “born again” Child of God, there should be a process underway be which we are brought into a place of maturity in Christ. What we were yesterday is no more, what we are today is ever changing, and what we shall be tomorrow, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Plant The Seeds

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    The church is growing by leaps and bounds in Africa. At the same time, it is dying here. How can we change the trend? Sermon for Pentecost 2, Proper 6, Series B.

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 6) June 18,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the redeeming grace we have received through your Son’s death and resurrection. By the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sideways Attack Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,693 views

    Satan won’t play dead for long as we grow in our maturity for the Lord. Learn how Joshua and Israel was fooled by a sly enemy, and how not to be fooled by Satan.

    There is only so much victory in a Christian’s life that Satan will accept without a fight. Know for certain that the stronger you get, the stronger the response from the enemy will be. We need to know this so we can be prepared for his onslaught. It will be both unexpected and sly. For Joshua, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Worship: Rest Stops Along The Way Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,064 views

    Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

    Worship: Rest Stops Along the Way June 9, 2002 READ Ps.122 The theme of this Psalm this morning is “Worship”. If you’ll remember last week, we started a series of messages on the Christian life. And we found kind of an outline of the life of following Christ in the Psalms of Ascent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan