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How To Be A Priest

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 21, 2015

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So how are we like priests? We are appointed by God. We sacrifice ourselves and our desires to God. We continually pray to God about the human condition.

Each and every one of us can be a priest! Does that statement make sense to you? After all, when we hear the word “priest” we often think of the ordained clergy who preside at weddings, funerals, baptisms or weekly worship services. The truth is, we are all priests. Let me explain by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-10

Denomination: Anglican

Full Acceptance Of Our Savior

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

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To enumerate the attitudes we should have in full acceptance of CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Did you accepted CHRIST in full? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the attitudes we should have in full acceptance of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:9-10 (Amplified Bible) This saying is reliable and worthy of complete acceptance by everybody. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sola Gratia - Salvation By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 22, 2017

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What is Grace? When the world hears "Amazing Grace" what do they think it means? Is it just a funeral dirge to be played by bagpipers? What is the source of Grace?

Please open your Bibles to John 1:1-18 which we will read in a few minutes. Over the past couple of weeks we have been taking a look at the five “Solas” that were established after the Protestant Reformation came along in 1517. These “Solas” are not something that was invented in the 16th century ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 1:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Aligning Our Minds To Receive The Grace Of God

Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Jun 29, 2022

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There are people who consider themselves Christians but their actions or their way of thinking or their lifestyle do not support it. Let’s consider these 7 characteristics necessary to be a true Christian.

ALIGNING OUR MINDS TO RECEIVE THE GRACE OF GOD (Living in the Spirit) 1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Introduction: The finished work of Jesus Christ has already been established within our spirit. This is called the grace of God. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Everything God Has For Us

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 16, 2022

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Access to God's promises comes through faith.

Everything God Has for Us I remember a recent Christmas where we bought gifts, boxed them up, and sent them to our daughter Emily and family in Denver. In the spring of the next year I found a wrapped gift with Emily’s name on it. Somehow we had overlooked it when we sent the others out. It was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Are We To Know The Truth?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 9, 2023

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The emphasis of Second John chapter 2 is on the basics of following Christ, of truth and love, and to warn against false teachers. We are not to just read the Word of God, but we are to obey it as well.

When a believer knows how to walk in the truth, he or she should know how to act, should know what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so. In verses 1-3: The “elder” is John, one of twelve disciples. He also is the author of the Gospel of John, the three epistles, and the book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running The Race: Living A Life Of Purpose Acts 20:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024

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In Acts 20:24 the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of mission and dedication.

Running the Race: Living a Life of Purpose Acts 20:24 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful verse from the book of Acts that speaks to the purpose and passion with which we are called to live our lives. Our focus will be on Acts 20:24, where the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24, Philippians 3:8, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Living In The Light Of God's Grace Luke 1:68-75 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 14, 2024

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A journey through a profound and transformative passage from Luke 1:68-75 - in these verses, we find rich themes of redemption, promise, covenant, and hope.

Transformed by Truth: Living in the Light of God's Grace Luke 1:68-75 It is a blessing and a joy to gather together in the presence of the Lord, to worship, to fellowship, and to grow deeper in our understanding of His Word. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through a profound and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-75, Luke 1:68, John 3:16, Luke 1:69-70, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 1:72-73, Deuteronomy 7:9, Luke 1:74-75, Romans 12:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Sunday: There Is More

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 7, 2025

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The Day of Pentecost for the Jew is a celebration of the Law. It is a celebration of the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) which establish God’s law in how we are to live.

Title: There is More Theme: To show that there is more than just the gift of the Holy Spirit but there is also the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Text: Acts 2:38 Introduction The Day of Pentecost for the Jew is a celebration of the Law. It is a celebration of the first five books of the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Church Of God

The Paradox Of Power

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 28, 2025

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This sermon 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 reveals the life-changing paradox that our greatest infirmities are not obstacles to God's power but the chosen arena where His strength is made perfect.

Introduction: Our Vain Obsession with Strength We live in a world that worships at the altar of strength. From the moment we rise to the moment we sleep, we are bombarded by a single command: Be strong. Look upon the images that flicker before our eyes, listen to the philosophies of this age. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Special Number?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 13, 2019

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A study in the book of Romans 11: 1 – 36

Romans 11: 1 – 36 The special number? 1 I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tell Grandpa He Is Dead

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2019

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A study in the book of Romans 6: 1 – 23

Romans 6: 1 – 23 Someone tell Grandpa he is dead 1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? 3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hunting For Humility?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

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Christianity would benefit greatly if there were more humble individuals in both pulpits and pews

When asked what were the three most important Christian virtues, Augustine replied, "Humility, humility, and humility." Yet, this great virtue is in rather short supply in our culture. Even very good people seem to have a hard time being really humble. One day Linus tells Charlie Brown, "When I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by John White on Aug 15, 2005

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Grace is not only the basis of our salvation but is also the foundation of our security, sanctification, service and ultimate survival as children of God in a hostile world.

AMAZING GRACE Ephesians 2:8-10 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

What A Piece Of Work Is Man

Contributed by James Vilgos on Oct 16, 2006

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God gives us His salvation, wrapped up in his grace with faith as the bow on the top. The whole package is His gift and He even unwraps it for us.

What a piece of Work is Man Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:1-10 I Introduction: "What a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculties! in form and moving, how express and admirable! in action how like an angel! In apprehension, how like a god! the beauty of the world! the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

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