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The Motivation For Holy Living

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

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Grace teaches us about godliness

The motivation and tools for holy living Titus 2:11-14 (NIV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding God's Presence Through The Storms/Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 31, 2003

based on 106 ratings

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Third in the series. The trials and storms of life are meant to bring us into a greater awareness of Gods Presence.

The Presence Driven Church Finding Gods Presence through the Storms/Trials of Life Peter one of the disciples experienced many trials and temptations as a follower of Jesus as a result of this personal experience he was used to pen first and second Peter. In 1 Peter he gives three reasons for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah: Journeying Faithfully Through The Dark Times Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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The story of Elijah fleeing from Jezebel. He feels like God has abandoned him, but then God speaks to him. We may feel the same. What can I do when I go through dark times?

Legacy “Elijah: Journeying faithfully through the dark times” 1 Kings 19 Part seven 1 Kings 21:25-26 Ahab, pushed by his wife Jezebel and in open defiance of GOD, set an all-time record in making big business of evil. 26 He indulged in outrageous obscenities in the world of idols, copying the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Real Faith? Series

Contributed by Tim George on Apr 29, 2001

based on 150 ratings

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What is the difference in a stillborn faith and saving faith?

“What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Sermon 9: Origin Of The Curse

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

based on 18 ratings

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This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION This passage contains what is commonly called "the curse" that applies to six areas: (1) Animals, (2) The serpent, (3) Satan, (4) Woman, (5) The earth, (6) Man. "And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Would Be Happy If...? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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To live in daily happiness and Joy, we must make the right decisions.

I WOULD BE HAPPY IF? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I often ponder, -- I would be happy if ? -- Then I try to fill in the blank. I have asked friends, what would it take to make you happy? The answer varies greatly, but after accepting the answer, I press would you be happy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The All-Inclusive Problem

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 28, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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Dealing with the realization that we are all sinners in need of a Savior.

WE MAY BE PRONE TO THINK THAT THERE REALLY ISN’T ALL THAT MUCH DIRECT HARM IN MOST OF LIFE’S LITTLE MISDEMEANORS. UNFORTUNATELY IT’S QUITE THE OPPOSITE. WHY DOES IT ALWAYS SEEM TO BE THE LITTLE THINGS WE SCOFF AT AND BRUSH ASIDE THAT BECOME THE SEEDS THAT SOON SPROUT AND GROW INTO MAJOR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Nathanael – Great Things Are Found In The Strangest Places Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 15, 2005

based on 39 ratings

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Nathanael, who is also known as Bartholomew, is confronted by a Saviour who seems to know so much – yet Nathanael is still allowed to be a disciple. We can also be disciples, despite the fact that we are known so well by Jesus.

Message John 1:43-51 “Nathanael – great things are found in the strangest places” Great things can often be found in the strangest places. Maybe you have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. They are a large collection of manuscripts … many of them being copies of Old Testament books … which date back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Faith - Part 1 Of 2

Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 28, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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The Definition and Description of Faith

Faith - Lesson 1 (Matthew 9:29; Hebrews 11:1-6) I. The DEFINITION of faith (11:1). A. Now, Faith is... 1. "The SUBSTANCE..." > Definition: "That which is solid and practical in character, quality, or importance." > Substance has solid weight. It is a force that can be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Vulnerable?

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 8, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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The best way to stay away from defeat is to avoid the things that make you susceptible to defeat.

Are You Vulnerable? Judges 18:1,2,7-11,27,28 The book of Judges is an unusual book. It is a book that seems to be constantly recording the downfall of Israel. It records for us the failure of Israel to make progress. In chapter 18 we find the tribe of Dan seeking a settlement in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Angels

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

based on 10 ratings

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We live in a culture fascinated by angels. What does the Bible say about what they really do?

The Unseen World #1 “The Work of angels” Revelation 22:8-9 1. Illus. of “Ask Your Angels” by Alma Daniel • One of the more popular books on angels of a few years back. • Believes that by tuning in to the wisdom of unseen “angels” we can find solutions to personal and world problems. • How does ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Fig Tree

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 17, 2009

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From the Parable of Jesus, lessons we can learn from the fig tree.

Lessons from the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 * As a primary in Sunday school, my teachers taught me to define a parable in this way: “It is a earthly story told by Jesus which has a heavenly meaning.” I guess the only way I would amend this is to say that it has a “divine” (instead of heavenly) meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 21:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Quit Going To Church Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011

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Christ followers can’t grow to their potential unless they’re planted in church, not just attending.

Ps 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, (NIV) (There are benefits to being planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011

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Trust is the key ingredient for healthy relationships, but it inherently comes with the risk of betrayal.

INTRODUCTION • You cannot have happiness in relationships without trust. • It is the key ingredient for healthy relationships. • Trust creates safety, security and openness in relationships. • But it inherently comes with risk of betrayal. Matthew 26:21-26, “Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go To The Well

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Aug 8, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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When Life gets dry, miserable, we need to go to the well of life for a drink of living water.

In the Scriptures that we read in John chapter 4, we read a very familiar story of a Samaritan Woman and Her encounter with Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus was in Samaria – That alone would make the headlines of any Jewish newspaper of the day. You see Jews did not particularly like Samaritan’s. They ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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