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  • Pelagianism – Works Versus The Gospel Of Grace

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    There are many within Christianity who may unknowingly deny God’s free and eternal gift of salvation by requiring a well-meaning, but a misdirected emphasis on adhering to the Law.

    There is a belief, known as Pelagianism, that has lingered in the church for over 1600 years, which does not accept that the sinful condition of humankind was inherited from Adam and Eve in the Fall (Genesis 3). It is the belief that motivated the ministry of Charles Finney, who is known as the ...read more

  • Trusting God In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 65,068 views

    The beliefs we must commit ourselves to when facing suffering are: 1. God is good, even when life is bad. 2. God can redeem the evil that comes into our lives. 3. We must do the right thing, even when it does not seem to pay off.

    Those of you who have seen the classic movie Fiddler on the Roof remember the scene where Tevye, the main character, is walking on a dusty road, pulling both a milk cart and a lame horse. He says: “Ah, dear God, was that necessary? Did you have to make him lame just before the Sabbath? That ...read more

  • What Must We Do To Be Saved?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    What to believe about Jesus for salvation, versus a wrong kind of belief. What we are saved from, and what we are saved to.

    WHAT MUST WE DO TO BE SAVED? Acts 16:25-34. The Apostle Paul and his companion Silas had responded to the call of God to take the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to Macedonia. The first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe was a woman named Lydia, whose heart the Lord opened to give heed ...read more

  • Why Does Belief Sometimes Come The Hard Way?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    Why do some people only trust God when they experience terrible hardships? In this passage we are given insights into how a governor of Cyprus was brought to Christ the hard way. His path to faith is symbolic of so many people who seem to prefer to learn

    1. Why do some people only trust God when they experience terrible hardships? In this passage we are given insights into how a governor of Cyprus was brought to Christ the hard way. His path to faith is symbolic of so many people who seem to prefer to learn the most important lessons in life, ...read more

  • Becoming A Holy Versus Healthy Church

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 152 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    The dangers of evangelistic outreach and church growth that are driven by purpose rather than God's presence are explored.

    "Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy." (Leviticus 20:7-8 NIV) Multiplied numbers of books on church growth have been written that try to explain the characteristics of so called ...read more

  • Trusting God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2019
     | 11,325 views

    We become more thankful when we focus on God and not on what is happening with other people.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Over the past couple of weeks, we have been examining the topic of being thankful. • God created us to be thankful, and being thankful makes us appreciate the life and blessings that God has given to us. • One of the things that can get in the way of ...read more

  • Trusting In God Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,099 views

    This is the second in the series of seven called ’Firm foundations’ looking at Christian basics. This message looks at our trust/faith in God.

    Firm foundations session 2. Trusting in God? Ephesians 2. 1-10 In context. Key verses 8-9. A fortnight ago we looked at the 1st in our series of firm foundations, which was ‘saved by God’, today we are looking at the 2nd in the series Trusting in God. Where is our trust placed? You may have ...read more

  • Trusting God Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024
     | 1,612 views

    Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

    WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: TRUSTING GOD 8/20/23 – Garfield A. Today we conclude our summer sermon series on the Life of Joseph that we’ve titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. Our lesson today will focus on Genesis 50:15ff, as we look at the importance of TRUSTING GOD. a. Last week, although ...read more

  • Stones

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2011
     | 4,063 views

    Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter.

    I Peter 2: 2 – 10 Stones Intro: “Sticks and stones may break my bones; but, names will never hurt me.” Do you remember this little poem or something like it from your childhood. On the news today, we see people throwing stones at each other. What do we human do when our ...read more

  • You Have (Just) My Word

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,118 views

    Why do we not trust God's word when he says we are forgiven?

    You Have (just) My Word Sept 18, 2011 John 4:43-54 Intro: What would you accept from someone else at just their word? A promise to meet up for coffee? – probably yes. A friend who needs $50 to make it to payday, but will pay you back as soon as he gets paid? – maybe yes, if you ...read more

  • How To Please God

    Contributed by David Simpson on May 29, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,959 views

    A message on faith. It is absolutely impossible to please God without faith.

    Sermon May 6, 2018 Lanier Christian Church – David Simpson How to Please God Hebrews 11:6 How can I please God today? More than likely, you did not wake up this morning with that on your mind. For most of us, our first waking thought is: “What do I have to do today?” with the emphasis on “I.” ...read more

  • Spiritual Scrutiny

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012
     | 2,987 views

    Just because someone says they speak for God, don’t rush to believe them.

    Spiritual Scrutiny November 4, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Just because someone says they speak for God, don’t rush to believe them. Focus Passage: I John 4:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Gal 1:6-9 I am amazed that you are so quickly ...read more

  • Possible

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,841 views

    When we place our faith and trust in God, all things are possible.

    Text: Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). When a rich young man approached Jesus and asked him, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life,” Jesus told him to obey the commandments. ...read more

  • Extraordinary Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 13, 2019
     | 9,946 views

    First in a series of Extraordinary Life. Addresses the kind of faith that is out of the ordinary.

    Extraordinary Faith March 10, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust God to take care of us. Focus Passage: Matthew 8:5-13 Supplemental Passage: Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews ...read more

  • Faith. What Is It Really?

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Oct 24, 2020
     | 3,573 views

    I'm doing a study on Roman 14:23 which touches on faith. It says that anything that is not of faith is a sin. To get a better understanding of this verse we need to know God's definition of FAITH. I did research on that word & this sermon/definition is what I found.

    We've all heard people say you have to have faith to make something happen. Faith is important to our Lord too. He devoted an entire chapter in the Book of Hebrews to it. To fully understand faith we should know God's definition of it. The Lord defines faith in Hebrews chapter 11. Hebrews ...read more