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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Holiness Without Legalism

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,203 views

    A message looking to help people live a life of holiness without falling into the trap of legalism.

    Holiness Without Legalism 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 5:1 May 4, 2003 Introduction Have you ever seen a proud legalist? I have. They wouldn’t necessarily call themselves a legalist, but they are. They live their lives around making sure everything is just right so they don’t mess up with God or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Argument Against Polygamy

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,373 views

    A detailed argument against Polygamy and why Christians should oppose it.

    The subject of polygamy has resurfaced in the news. A Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound was recently raided by Federal officers over accusations of polygamy, child abuse, and teen pregnancies. This has not been the first time that American Federal officials have had to raid compounds to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    New Ways For Old - Good News For Everyone.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 4,050 views

    Peter & Cornelius. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts Chapter 10 verse 1-23. Ill: • In his autobiography the political and spiritual leader of India; • And the Indian independence movement. • Mahatma Gandhi wrote that during his student days; • He read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Glory Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2010
     | 8,423 views

    One of the most shocking statistics about divorce is that couples who go to church regularly get divorced only slightly less often than those who don't. Why is that? I think it is at least partly due to the fact that the Bible teaching on marriage is sel

    Purpose: To explain God's view of marriage. Aim: I want the listener to esteem marriage. INTRODUCTION: Divorce is a real problem in our country. Several years ago this ad appeared in a California newspaper: "Divorce, $25 Divorce Centers of Calif. Unload that turkey." A so called "born-again" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Funeral For The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,488 views

    In this funeral lament for Israel, God reminds them that He is on His throne and it is only in seeking Him that they will live.

    1. Destruction is coming (5:1-3; 16-17) 2. Hope is waiting (5:4-6; 14-15) 3. Evil is abounding (5:7; 10-13) 4. God is reigning (5:8-9) AMOS 5:1-17 I know it’s July, but it’s never too soon to start thinking of Christmas. How many of you remember the old Charles Dickens play, A Christmas Carol? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Serving Line, Part Ia Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 6, 2007
     | 2,021 views

    This book, The Epistle to the Romans, offers us, through the revelation of the Spirit of God, a plethora of knowledge, an overabundance of wisdom, and a wealth of information. What knowledge, what wisdom, and what information might that be? It offers us a

    Romans: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Serving Line, Part I Scripture: Romans 1:1 In Matthew 16, we see this familiar discourse between Jesus and His disciple Peter: 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Is Holiness A Culture Or A Lifestyle

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 16, 2012
     | 5,817 views

    This sermon looks at what is called holiness but is really just a culture. Holiness is not about rules and regulations.

    Is Holiness a Culture thing or a Lifestyle? 1 Peter 1:13-25. Quite a while ago I began a message where I told you about a young lady who went to a pastor she had never met before to talk with him about a problem concerning her wedding. She & her fiancé had different church backgrounds & they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Loves Our Worship

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 25, 2016
     | 5,444 views

    When we talk worship we often are talking about singing, but worship is so much more than that.

    In all my years of ministry I haven’t found anything that can make church people as cranky as the music. Seriously. Thom Ranier a church growth and health consultant wrote “The comment ‘someone complained about the music at my church’ is a universal phenomenon of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    It's All Relative Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,168 views

    Just what is the truth about truth?

    “Cross Currents: It’s All Relative” Col 2:6-15 A cartoon pictured Pastor Wilkins behind his desk, a look of utter disbelief on his face. Standing in front of him was a church member, Mrs. Trent. She had just said “According to my horoscope, this is a good week to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Disciplines, Worship Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2022
     | 1,996 views

    Worshipping God, privately and publically, draws us closer to Him and strengthens our relationship with Him

    This ladies and gentlemen is a picture of a paradoxical frog. It is native to the eastern parts of South America. And what makes it a paradox is the fact that while a full-grown specimen is about 7.5 cm in length, when it’s a tadpole it can reach up to 25 cm in length. It literally is four times ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God’s Grace Collides With Culture

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 6, 2024
     | 1,142 views

    Unless you happen to be like the man who said: "I am not prejudiced, I hate everyone!" All of us if we are honest are prejudiced. When prejudice is in operation, it will always collide with God's grace.

    Sermon - God’s Grace Collides With Culture Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Lord Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 24, 2025
     | 531 views

    The rhythms that God laid out for his people included a day of rest called the Sabbath. In Luke 6:1-11, Jesus has two confrontations with the Pharisees about what is allowed on the Sabbath.

    Religious groups and churches have patterns or rhythms weekly worship monthly communion Liturgies Annual festivals or meals Muslims have the month of Ramadan where they fast during the day, give alms, and feast at night Hindus have Diwali and specific celebrations tied to their deities Jews have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Grace On A Collision Course Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 18, 2023
     | 1,954 views

    Peter's prejudicial sentiments lingering like a foul odor in his mind collided with God's grace. Only a fresh breath of God's grace, could clear the air, and open up the door to a world of Gentiles who were waiting to follow Christ.

    Sermon - God’s Grace On a Collision Course Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Joining God’s Heart For Racial Justice Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,533 views

    Joining God’s Heart for Racial Justice Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 6, 2022

    Joining God’s Heart for Racial Justice Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 6, 2022 Note: The following notes are more extensive that time allowed to be fully stated. However, they do provide the full set of points and additional footnotes that were made which I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Balak's Inquiries Relative To The Service Of God, And Balaam's Answer. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    This Sermon is #18 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVIII. Balak’s inquiries relative to the service of God, and Balaam’s answer, briefly considered. Micah vi. 6, 7, 8. "Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational