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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Finding Freedom From Sin Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2011
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    Because of our relationship with Christ, we are enabled to live righteously and able not to live in sin. Thanks to the grace of God we are forgiven, freed, and enabled to yield our selves to Him and His service

    ROMANS 6: 15-20 FINDING FREEDOM FROM SIN The previous verses taught that each man has one of two masters. Man will serve God, or man will serve sin. Sin is the most devastating, debilitating, degenerating power that ever entered creation. Sin is the terrible, life wrecking, soul-damning reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Twin Real Presences Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 22, 2011
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    The two real presences of Christ in the Eucharist are really one.

    January 24, 2011 St Francis de Sales The Spirit of the Liturgy The whole of the New Testament can be summarized in one sentence. In the words of Athanasius, God became human so that humans could become divine. The problem, of course, with that plan is that we are sinners. We are born with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Paul's Understanding Of This Age And The Age To Come Acts 22:1-21 Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 18, 2009
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    Paul’ dramatic converstion forced him to re-interpret the cross in the light of the resurrection and assess what it meant as the age to come began to dawn.

    PAUL – MINISTERING BETWEEN THE AGES - Acts 22:1-21 INTRO This week the BBC strung together a series of clips in which politicians, bankers and other public figures had given public apologies over things they had got wrong. And the background music was Elton John’s ‘Sorry seems to be the hardest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Power Of Christ's Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 12, 2015
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    The Power of Christ's Reconciliation Big Idea – The gospel turns enemies into friends and promises that we will one day stand before God sinless and pure. Our Present Status: Reconciled through Christ (vs. 22)

    The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 6 The Power of Christ's Reconciliation Colossians 1:18-23 David Taylor March 1, 2015 We are in a series on Paul's letter to the Colossian church, called “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Two weeks ago we saw Paul describing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh, For The Good Old Days!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014
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    A sermon on how to view our past (Material adapted from Dan Blazer in his book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 9)

    Introduction: Solomon reminds us that there are 4 dimensions of time that should be important to us: past, present, future and eternity. The time dimensions that should be most important to Christians are the present and eternity. Nevertheless, there is a message here for us about the past. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Year -- New Adventure

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 28, 2012
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    When we face the uncertain future we need to, 1. Remember the Past, 2. Remember to Prepare, 3. Remember God's promises

    “New Year – New Adventure” December 30, 2012 Romans 8:18-23; 31-39 “What we are suffering now is nothing compared with the glory that will be shown in us. Everything God created looks forward to the time when his children will appear in their full and final glory. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Serve The Lord

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 6, 2013
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    Laying aside the past, looking to the future. A future of serving the Lord, doing his will and engaging in the call he put on your life - now there's a challenge.

    The last time I will stand here and speak as your Corps Officer, the years between 2009 and 2013 have brought many joys many struggles, much growth for Rochelle and I as individuals and as a couple. There have been the odd moments! It’s not every officer couple who can attest to their first ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Your Destiny Is Within Reach

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 6, 2013
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    Your destiny is created in the here and now making it within your reach!

    “YOUR DESTINY IS WITHIN REACH” INTRODUCTION: Everything about your relationship with God is about “REACHING YOUR DESTINY!” God had a “DESTINY” planned out for your before you were born! God has a “DESTINY” for this church as well! “YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
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    If you draw close to God he will draw close to you

    Psalm 73:27-28 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. He was just a little lad, and on a Sabbath day was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Problem Of Immoral Church Members Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 30, 2018
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    It was well known that fornication by one of the members was taking place in the church at Corinth, and it was the subject of conversation among the believers.

    October 25, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #2: The Problem of Immoral Church Members, 1 Corinthians 5.1-5.13 Lesson 3.0: The Problem With Immoral Church Members Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5.1-5.13 1 Cor 5.1-13 (KJV) Section 3.0-A: The incestuous person among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Hanging Between.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 20, 2021
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     | 2,895 views

    Tiger above, tiger below and mice eating your vine that you are hanging. What does it all mean?

    Sermon Title: Hanging Between. Scripture Text: Luke 1: 5-17 One day, while walking through the wilderness enjoying the things that God created; out of the corner of his eye he saw this vicious looking tiger. In his mind the only thing he could do was run for his life. That’s what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fifth Sunday Of Easter; Easter 5 B; Vine And Branches

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 30, 2021
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    The Atlantic began to come in; its mighty shoulders underneath the boats lifted—lifted until the derelict had to come. The youth had harnessed infinite energy to his task.

    5B "Apart from me you can do nothing." One of the most difficult acts of self-discipline in the spiritual life is to concentrate on the present moment: "age quod agis", which means do what you are doing, concentrate on the present. Staying connected; to be sustained and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Scott Jewell avatar

    For Eternal Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 25, 2024
     | 1,907 views

    Paul prays for believers to have hope in Christ Jesus. How is this different from worldly hope and how does it help us navigate life?

    Have you ever thought about how the meaning of a symbol or a logo can change meanings if you were to rotate it upside down? For example, if you turn the hands over on our title slide, it looks kind of like someone is now washing their hands. If you rotate the lesser than symbol in math, it becomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas: Gifts Of The Magi (Frankincense) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024
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    In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part two: Frankincense.

    The Gifts of the Magi (Frankincense) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/17/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’re using the three Sundays leading up to Christmas to talk about Christmas presents. No, we’re not taking turns reading our Christmas wish-lists. Rather, we’re taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Borrowing From Tomorrow

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 27, 2022
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    The Scriptures tell us, "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." (Proverbs 27:1). Too many people in these last days forget that they may not have tomorrow. The time to be prepared to meet God is now.

    All of us at one time have put things off until the last minute, such as the writing of a research paper for school or studying for exams. We put off important decisions at our place of work, or filing tax returns, buying your family Christmas presents on or near Christmas Eve, or asking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist