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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Heart Full Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 36 ratings
     | 28,735 views

    Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right behavior. Such behavior is the outward manifestation of the inward transformation, & the only sure proof that such inner transformation has taken place.

    Matters of the Heart Series COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 “A HEART FULL OF GRACE” In our text the Bible describes what God expects of the believer in response to what He has done for us by His Amazing Grace. Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Simpson avatar

    Get Up!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 20, 2020
     | 9,979 views

    Have you ever seen those football games where the quarterback is knocked on his back and another player offers him his hand to help him back up? Well, that’s what God does for us. 1 Peter 5:6 says: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”

    Sermon June 9, 2019 David Simpson –Lanier Christian Church (for Galilee Christian Church Special Message) GET UP! I played organized football for two years. Yep, I played on the defensive line for the Baldwin County Shriners. Last year, I saw my coach, Bill Milines, and he loves to tell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What To Do In Pain Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 134 views

    God is not the author of pain or suffering.

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Help Me, Help Me! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 88 ratings
     | 31,998 views

    We can learn to help one another through Paul’s experience about asking for help. 1- We must be motivated by Christ to help one another 2- We must struggle with one another in prayer 3- We must rescue one another from evil

    INTRO.- We all need help in life, even the best of us. God allows us all to get to that point in life even though we’d like to be as independent as possible. ILL.- The soldier's first article of faith is summed up in an 1865 letter from Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman to U.S. Grant: "I knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reserved: Close The Book

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2024
     | 855 views

    It can become very dangerous to live a life of sorrow and regret. Wisdom knows there is a time to close the book and try again. Write a new chapter.

    RESERVED: THERE IS A TIME TO CLOSE THE BOOK… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT DOES A RESERVED SEAT MEAN? At the funeral home there are seats reserve for the family and the pall bearers. At sporting events you can have a seat for an event ahead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dykes avatar

    Don't Go Back! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 18,729 views

    Legalism is a real temptation for us because we're wired to DO something. We have learned that we earn our bread by the sweat of our brow and we can't help but apply that to our spiritual life.

    INTRODUCTION The book of Galatians has six chapters and they are easily divided into three themes. The first two chapters are doctrinal. Paul reminded the believers the Gospel of grace is the only true Gospel. The two middle chapters are personal, and the last two chapters are practical. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are Some Of The Ways To Motivate People For Greater Commitment? - Rom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1

    What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1 It is amazing how so many are motivated to greater levels of performance in their jobs, athletics or relationships, for personal advantage. We see examples of athletes who make tremendous sacrifices to win games ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Order And Motivation Of The Resurrection(I Corinthians 15:20-28) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    Christ is alive right now. He is coming again and we will be resurrected and changed and will be with him. Our eternal state requires a body and Jesus will give us one like his (1 John 3:1-3).

    THE ORDER AND MOTIVATION OF THE RESURRECTION 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Introduction A. Jesus taught a resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous (John 5:28-29). B. Paul is talking about the resurrection of Christians. There are no promises here for the non-Christian. I. The Order ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Our Motivation For Keeping God's Commandments

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 11, 2023
     | 1,682 views

    What is our motivation as Christians with regard to God's Commandments, Do we keep them because we have to and we are worried that if we don't God will be angry and punish us or do we keep his word because we love Him

    John 14:15-21 Story: As you all probably know I came to South Witham from Tilney St Lawrence /where I served as the Vicar for 12 years As we came to take the bed apart in our bedroom in Tilney Vicarage, I discoverd two small bowls One bowl had 3 eggs in and nothing else. The other bowl had ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Do You Do When God Is Wrong?

    Contributed by Al Hood on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,323 views

    Helping to understand the providence of God in our human experience.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD IS WRONG? SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:28 INTRODUCTION: * What do you do when God is wrong and you know it? * You may say that you would never think like that BUT people do. * Paul tells us here that the Christian can rest assured that every thing in this world will work out for good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Sexual Identity: Have We Taken A Wrong Turn? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    God’s people must make a u-turn on the issue of homosexuality

    Life in the Fast Lane Sexual Identity: Have We Taken A Wrong Turn? Romans 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 14, 2004 Introduction Did you ever set out on a trip only to take a wrong turn and end up somewhere you never intended to go? As much as I hate to admit it, I’ve done it plenty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right Or Wrong? - Do All Roads Lead To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 520 ratings
     | 31,740 views

    Is it impolite to tell people of other faiths that they are wrong?

    OPEN: In one of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strips, Linus and Charlie Brown are engaged in serious conversation. “I have a theological question,” says Linus, “When you die, and go to Heaven, are you graded on a percentage or on a curve?” “On a curve, naturally,” Charlie responds. Linus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 12,049 views

    When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

    OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
     | 18,311 views

    Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

    OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Same Sex Marriage, A Civil Right But A Bible Wrong

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,378 views

    This sermon reminds that God instituted marriage for man and woman not SAME SEX.

    Text: Matthews 19:4 Terms that has distorted the sanctity of humanity: Gays-Men desiring men. Ms. Thing-Gay man. Lesbians-Women desiring women. Transgender-Acting different from the way one was born. Bisexuals-People who go both ways. Transsexual-Sexual changes. Heterosexual-desire for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist