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Purposeful

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001

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Coming from spiritual death, the believer now not only has life but also has a purposeful life - a life that has the honor and glory of God as its object.

PURPOSEFUL! EPHESIANS 2:8-10 Before an individual comes to Christ, Ephesians tells us that he or she is dead in trespasses and sins. His or her life has little or no meaning in light of eternity. When a person comes to Christ, the Word of God tells us that the Holy Spirit quickens or gives new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness, Key To Unlocking God's Door

Contributed by Kamau N'namdi on Jul 19, 2002

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Faithfulness to God will get us access into God’s heavenly blessings

“ Faithfulness: The Key To Unlocking God’s Door ” Hebrews 11:1-6 “Now what is faith to each one of us, and what does it make us do? One of our church members offered that it is our hope that we are going to Heaven”, (by the way we are living). Another member offer that faith is “living right”. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Colossians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Just Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

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Exposition of Habakkuk 2:1-4 and related verses

Text: Habakkuk 2:1-5, Title: The Just Live By Faith, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/20/06, PM A. Opening illustration: Gordon Dykes walking and jumping around the pulpit B. Background to passage: After Habakkuk’s second response of disbelief and affirmation of trust, God speaks again about the things to come ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 27, 2006

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Salvation comes by faith alone in Christ alone!

I. The Plight of Man (1-3) A. You were Dead B. You were Deceived (2a) C. You were Disobedient (2b) D. You were Depraved E. You were Doomed (3c) II. The Plan of God (4-9) A. "But God" Resurrected us (5) B. "But God" Reconciled us C. "But God" Reveals His riches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

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The legalists wanted to subject the Galatian Christians to circumcision (as a means of earning favor with God), so Paul addresses the issue one last time by relating it to the work of Christ on the cross and his own ministry.

Scripture It was Paul’s custom, after dictating a letter to an amanuensis, which is a secretary, to take a pen and write his own farewell. His standard signature was, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you” (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18). But Paul is so concerned ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 5, 2006

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Jesus is good to us, not because of how much we do or how great our faith is, but because He is good.

Luke 7:1-10 How Far Will You Go? Woodlawn Baptist Church October 29, 2006 Introduction The account which we have just read is really a remarkable account of the amazing grace of our Savior, the great faith of a Gentile soldier, and of the common misconceptions of the religious people of the day. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 8, 2005

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The All Inclusive Meaning of the Word Salvation

SALVATION Romans 1:16 1. The word “SALVATION” implies many IDEAS. • DELIVERANCE: Luke 11:4 “And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil.” II Tim. 4:18 “And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ (Part One) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 10, 2005

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In Galatians 5:1-6, the apostle Paul continues his passionate plea for freedom. So, he begins with the thesis concerning our freedom, and then continues with four consequences of embracing works.

Scripture About seventy years ago a poor prospector named Jakobus Jonker worked tirelessly searching for fortune on his small farm in South Africa. After a typical, sudden, frightening thunderstorm, Jakobus walked out onto his land to see if the rain washed up anything. Eventually, he came across ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reliable Evidences Of Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 7, 2007

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In this sermon we examine some reliable evidences of saving faith.

Scripture In our study of Romans we have observed that Paul has emphatically insisted that we come into a right relationship with God only by his grace and not through our own effort. We deserve God’s wrath. We deserve God’s condemnation. We deserve God’s sentence of hell. But, God extends ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Were We Expecting? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

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God’s supernatural work is more wonderful than we would dare imagine.

Introduction For all who have ached to serve God and see his kingdom advance, we must surely appreciate Oswald Smith, standing before an examining board in 1920. One dream dominated his heart – to be a missionary for Jesus. Over and over he had prayed, “Lord, I want to go and tell people of you. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Raising The Dead Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2006

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You’ve been raised from death to life. So what are you doing with your new life?

Raising the Dead Ephesians 2:1-10 Ephesians 2:1 (NLT) Once you were dead, doomed forever because of your many sins. You Were Dead The wages of sin  Romans 6:23a Romans 6:23a For the wages of sin is death... You Were Dead The wages of sin  Romans ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Bound By The O.t. Law

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

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SOME PEOPLE ARE STILL CONFUSED WHEN IT COMES TO THE O.T. LAW, THIER STILL TRYING TO HOLD ON AND HOLE OUT.

KEEPING PEOPLE BOUND BY THE OLD TESTEMENT LAW Acts 15:1-5 1And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, “ Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.” 2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Versus The Promise Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 6, 2005

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Let’s avoid the mistakes the Judaizers made and focus our thoughts on Paul’s history lesson in Galatians 3:15-22. We will observe the solid, historical fact of justification by faith alone in contrast to the perilous fiction of justification by works.

Scripture Allen Dale Golding tells the story about when he and his wife were missionaries in the Philippines. They vacationed in Baguio City in the mountains of Northern Luzon. While there, they visited the St. Louis Silver School, where silversmiths are trained. They admired exquisite workmanship ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can The Sacraments Save You? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2007

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This sermon shows that no-one is saved by the sacraments.

Scripture Several times a year I receive a phone call from a person in our community with no connection to our church who asks the following question: “Pastor, will you baptize my baby?” I briefly explain to the person what baptism is, and that it is a sacrament for church members and their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Justification By Faith Alone! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2005

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The question before Paul, Peter, and indeed us is, "How can a condemned sinner be justified?" Paul’s answer to this crucial question is before us in this sermon.

Scripture Charlie Chaplin was a huge movie star in the silent-picture era. One of the by-products of his popularity was the look-alike contests that sprung up around the country. Contestants attempted to imitate Chaplin dressed as the “tramp” character he made popular in his films. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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