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Progressive Christianity In Scripture

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 3, 2023

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Under the cover of social justice and love, the Progressive Christianity movement rejects New Testament doctrine, substituting its own standards for the moral standards taught by the apostles. This message addresses the error and calls God's people to remain true to Traditional Christianity.

Intro Today we will address a popular movement known as Progressive Christianity. Its adherents describe this movement as being “characterized by a willingness to question tradition, acceptance of human diversity, a strong emphasis on social justice and care for the poor and the oppressed, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, James 1:27, Jude 1:1-25, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, Jeremiah 6:16-19, Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 16:25, Isaiah 30:11, 2 Peter 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Ledger, Charge That To My Account - Philemon

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 9, 2015

based on 46 ratings

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Beloved, Martin Luther saw the power of this short epistle to Philemon in his statement: "We are all his Onesimi if we really believe it." Updated September 2022

Beloved ... It seems right to me ... that we lay the foundation ... the background to this letter to Philemon ... before we look into it ... to behold its treasures. We know the following ... from the Scriptures ... from both this letter ... and the letter ... to the Colossians: That Philemon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46-48, 1 Peter 1:18, Romans 5:12, Romans 6:23, Galatians 3:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philemon 1:1-25, Romans 10:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Five Words Every Christian Ought To Know

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2013

based on 3 ratings

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Five Words Every Christian Ought to Know WORDS 1. Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7). 2. Substitution (Is. 53:6.). 3. Justification (Rom. 5:1). 4. Atonement (Rom. 5:11). 5. Propitiation (I John 2:2).

29 May 2006 Five Words Every Christian Ought to Know WORDS 1. Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7). 2. Substitution (Is. 53:6.). 3. Justification (Rom. 5:1). 4. Atonement (Rom. 5:11). 5. Propitiation (I John 2:2). FORGIVENESS "In Whom we have redemption through His Blood, the forgiveness of sins, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

Partial Or Complete Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 17, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our Savior and died as a substitute for our sin. He rose from the dead, triumphant and victorious, to bring us salvation. Now

Title: Partial or Complete Salvation Text: "How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?" (Heb. 2:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

He's Still Around

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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The book of Genesis starts out recording the activities of God in Creation. Some have called the Biblical account of creation a myth. I call it truth. Anything that might substitute for it, i.e., truth, can itself be considered myth. Skeptics and sc

HE’S STILL AROUND Genesis 1 INTRODUCTION: 1. At some time during the 1960’s, I think it was, a group of skeptics attempted to popularize the idea that God was dead. Bumper stickers declared allegiance to the campaign all across America. The movement died out but God is still around. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Care Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2015

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We need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls. There are several things we can do to see to it that you soul is healthy this year. We need to make sure our souls connect with God or they will choose a cheap substitute. We are responsible.

Opening Video Illustration: The Real You from blufishtv.com Series: Acts Too – Soul Care We need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls. This is why we are stressing - Soul Care this Jan. 2015: I asked you “How is your soul moving into this new year?” Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Cross Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

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Only God can stand against the evil that humans beings have brought into his world. he's done this by sending Jesus to become one of us, taking our place, becoming our substitute in facing God's anger and allowing humanity to be remade in God's image.

Why the Cross A Sermon series based on the book of the same name by Dr Leon Morris I trust no-one here would doubt that the cross is central to the Christian faith. Without the cross Christianity becomes just another religion, emptied of its power. The cross is central to our life together; central ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Anglican

When You Really Need God To Show Up

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2016

based on 4 ratings

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The story is Elijah's proposed show-down between God and Baal at Mount Carmel. God doesn't want just part of us. He wants all of us, and he will tolerate no substitute, because he knows nothing else will satisfy in his place.

1 Kings 18:20-39 When You Really Need God to Show Up Today’s story might be called, “The Great Show-down at Mount Carmel.” It is an ultimate, winner-takes-all kind of challenge, Yahweh God vs. Baal. Which one is real? Which one will come through for his people? But why all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Famine

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 23, 2015

based on 2 ratings

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When we neglect God and His word, when we turn to God-substitutes, the result is spiritual dryness. When we want God to leave us alone, He just might. Amos tells what it will be like to live without a prophetic voice.

“Spiritual Famine” Amos 8:9-14 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (23 Aug 2015) In 1968, the USS Pueblo, a Navy intelligence ship, was captured by North Korea, a week before the start of the “Tet Offensive” in Vietnam. The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

"Driving With The Wrong Map”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 9, 2024

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Intro with the story of Lee Atwater who sought only wealth and power. some thoughts from sermon by Rev Ray Pritchard. Note the commandments Jesus listed.... why substitute "defraud" for "covet"? "Grace is the only answer.

In Jesus Holy Name October 15, 2024 Text: Mark 10:17-31 Redeemer “Driving with the Wrong Map” If you know American politics, especially the politics of the 1980s, then you certainly remember Lee Atwater. He was the amazing man who almost ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 21. The Discipline Of The Tongue (James 3:1-12) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

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From his discourse on idle faith, James proceeded to discuss the idle speech. The failure o bridle the tongue, mentioned earlier (1:26), is now expanded. As disturbing as those who have faith with no works are those Christians who substitute words for works.

1Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Is...mighty God

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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Jesus would be known as the Mighty God! Let’s not let the world assasinate Jesus and replace Him with some weak substitute who can barely save us. He is the Mighty God! Limitless, not subject to our rules, a defeater of Satan and the overcomer of death! D

His name shall be…the mighty God. In Isaiah’s day it was extremely dark. The nation had sunk into their own version of a famine. It wasn’t a famine of food exactly, it was a famine of hope and it was a famine of God. In fact they had turned to everything but God in their despair. Isn’t it funny ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Longsuffering: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 10, 2010

based on 5 ratings

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Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, while longsuffe

1. A Patient Endurance – the definition of longsuffering Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

See Jesus Defeat The Devil

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 7, 2022

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Because Christ fought the battle against Satan as one of us, he won that battle for all of us. Jesus is our perfect substitute. Even as the devil rages against us, we can face him and his temptations unafraid, confident that our champion, Jesus, has already won the victory over him.

David versus Goliath. Thousands of years after their brief battle it is still used to describe conflicts. You have probably heard the comparison several times in recent days following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Clearly Russia is Goliath and Ukraine David. But don’t we also regularly hear the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"Looking Good Is Not Enough”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 26, 2021

based on 1 rating

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Jesus challenged the Pharisees..... religion is useless and worthless, ineffective when it substitutes a human plan of salvation for God's plan of redemption; when it rests upon man's works. (Illus. Pharisee robes and rules.) (Illus. what people do to look better)

In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost XIV August 29, 2021 Text: Mark 7:1-14 “Looking Good Is Not Enough” Recently “People” magazine selected the 50 most beautiful people in the world, I wasn't on the list. It was quite a blow. Years ago Cindy Crawford was a heartthrob for many men and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-14, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

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