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  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Recognize Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,686 views

    James says that a faith that will take you to heaven will always have certain characteristics.

    Vs 18. James is not teaching salvation by works. We can’t “see” salvation; we can only see the results of salvation. HOW TO RECOGNIZE SAVING FAITH JAMES 2: 14-26 1. Illus. of funeral • It was the first time it happened to me, but it certainly wouldn’t be the last time. • As a young pastor, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Made As Though He Would Go Further"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    This is a short devotional about spending time with the Lord. Jesus was a GUEST WHO NEEDED INVITING, but He is A GUEST WORTH INVITING.

    “…and he made as though he would have gone further" Luke 24:28 Luke 24:13-35 I heard a story recently about a boy who went on a date with a girl he loved deeply. He asked her, "Can I kiss you?" She was silent. He then asked, "May I kiss you?" Again, she was silent. He said, "Well, are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom To Be Broken (Clay Jars)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,135 views

    This is a sermon focusing on how God works with us to make us into what he needs us to be.

    Jeremiah 18:1-6 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 148 ratings
     | 40,010 views

    With the morning of 1st January comes not only a new year but for many of us a hope of a new ME. The trouble is, more years than not, we quickly realise it might be a new year but it’s the same old me.

    What a difference we hope one evening will make. The sun sets on 31st December and when it has risen the next morning a new year has begun. All that was of the year past has gone and the New Year is here. New possibilities, new hopes, new ideas and dreams. Making New Year’s resolutions takes the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,868 views

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soul-Lift

    Contributed by Skip Alexander on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    Inward vs. outward change. We live in a world of face lifts when we need a soul-lift.

    I. You Know You’re Getting Old When… • You and your teeth don’t sleep together. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. • At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. • You are on a first name basis with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises In The Night

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,543 views

    When life gets too hard, instead of turning away from God, we should be reaching out for God’s hand that is reaching out for you.

    Psalm 138 reads, “I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods I will sing praises to You. I will worship toward Your holy temple, And praise Your name, For Your loving kindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word above all Your name. In the day when I cried out, You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    "Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    This week I’ve promised to tell you what “church” is – according to the Bible.

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting On The Left Side Of A Right-Handed God

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,155 views

    A unique approach to the blessing and jugdment of God. Everything God is is on his right - there is NOTHING left to be at his left.

    Originally I thought of titling my message “God is Ambidextrous”. I have often characterized the right and left hands of God as the glory and judgment of God, respectively. We’re always hearing in church about the power and the glory – but I wanted to remind everyone today that God has a left ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From The Shepherds

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    The Story and Application of the Birth of Jesus with the Shepherds as models of application

    Lessons From The Shepherds Luke 2:1-20 * It was during the time when the Roman Empire had stretched her tentacles as far as possible to even absorb the country of Judah when Caesar Augustus decided to take a “census” of the people under his control. He wanted them counted, registered, and by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stuart Blount avatar

    He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,634 views

    The Lord we have trusted was no mere Galilean preacher. The clear message to the original readers of this letter was: ‘Surely the Christ whose hands has shaped the universe and summoned the galaxy of stars into being could hold these Jewish Christians i

    AIM: To elevate our perspective of JESUS so that any sense of flagging faith is renewed by a fresh understanding of the importance and significance of JESUS. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, probably 2nd generation, whose parents had embraced ‘Christ’ as Messiah and so these people had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,616 views

    This sermon is not just for those who were in church and left for some reason. This reaches those who are wasting their time and talents. Prodigal means = "waster"

    The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-24 Prodigal = means “waster” one who waste gifts and resources. The first thing I want you to realize with this message today. This story is not just limited to: · Young people · People who are out of church · People have left a church Because any time you stray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    God's Enduring Work Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,436 views

    God is sovereign, He controls the “times”, yet in spite of this, we often fail to recognize God’s hand at work in the world. We have at best a limited view of all that God is doing.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “God’s Enduring Work” Chapter 3 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts What do we do with the brief time we’ve been given? In a lifetime, the average American will spend 6 months waiting at stoplights, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Anointing

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,814 views

    What is the anointing and why Christians need to recognise it.

    The Anointing What is the Anointing? Anointing/anointed/anoints Chrisma or chriô Don’t mix it with charisma Chriô means to rub lightly or spread over something cover Anointing was an ancient custom used by Egyptians, Greeks and Romans It was an act of hospitality towards a guest; you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Waiting For Jesus

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,490 views

    He's coming - are you ready?

    When will everything be OK? Have you ever asked yourself that question? You’re sitting on the couch, watching the news. You see that the economy has gotten a lot of attention lately. Banks are getting bailed out. Car makers are begging to get bailed out. So many foreclosures, you see. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran