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A Slave For Christ
Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2012 (message contributor)
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1. A Slave For Christ Part 1
Contributed on Jan 7, 2012
This is part one of my series focused on slavery and how we should become slaves for Christ. this series was inspired by a book I read by Michael card titled "A Better Freedom." In part one I examine slavery in general and how Christ became a slave to sva
A Slave For Christ Part 1 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 20:28; Exodus 21:32 Introduction: As we begin this new year, I want to take you back to a very difficult time in American history – the time ...read more
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2. A Slave For Christ Part 2
Contributed on Jan 7, 2012
Part 2 of this series focuses on slavery in the Old Testament.
A Slave For Christ Part 2 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: Mal. 1:6; Exo. 20:2; 21:2-6; Lev. 25:39-42; Matt. 6:24 Introduction: In my message last week I introduced you to a slave named Paul in an attempt to get us to think about what ...read more
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3. A Slave For Christ Part 3
Contributed on Feb 1, 2012
Part 3 focuses on slavery in Rome.
A Slave For Christ Part 3 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:10; Romans 16:23; Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you information about slavery in the Old Testament. This week we will begin our examination ...read more
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4. A Slave For Christ Part 4
Contributed on Feb 11, 2012
Part 4 focues on the Greek words translated as servant to determine which words actually mean slave versus another type of servant.
A Slave for Christ Part 4 Scriptures: Matthew 8:6-10; 20:25-27; 23:11; Luke 16:13; I Cor. 9:19; Introduction: In my last message I shared with you the history of slavery during the New Testament times. I shared with you that the Romans and Greeks had taken slavery to a whole new level. ...read more
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5. A Slave For Christ Part 5
Contributed on Feb 22, 2012
Part five focuses on the parable that Jesus gave about forgiveness.
A Slave For Christ Part 5 Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: This morning we will begin reading some of the parables and other teachings Jesus gave as it related to slaves and their relationship with their masters. As we read through these different scriptures, please keep in ...read more
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6. Palm Sunday - A Slave For Christ Part 6
Contributed on Mar 31, 2012
This message focuses on the last week of Jesus' life.
A Slave For Christ Part 6 Palm Sunday Scriptures: Isa. 52:13-14; John 12:1-6; 12-15; Mark 11:15-18; Luke 23 Introduction: This is part six of my series “A Slave for Christ”. This morning I want to depart slightly from my covering of the parables that Jesus told relating ...read more
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7. Easter: A Slave For Christ Part 7
Contributed on Apr 7, 2012
This message focuses on the Resurrection and the hope we through it.
A Slave For Christ Part 7 The Resurrection Scriptures: Matthew 27:52-53; 28:1-10; Ephesians 4:9-10; 1 Peter 3:18-20 Introduction: When I closed my message last week, Joseph of Arimathea had claimed Jesus’ body and buried it in an unused tomb. He died around 3:00 p.m. on Friday ...read more
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8. A Slave For Christ Part 8
Contributed on Apr 14, 2012
This message focuses on two parables dealing with our commitment and willingness to serve. The parables are of the landowner who rents part of his land to vine-growers and the parable of the wedding feast.
A Slave For Christ Part 8 Scriptures: Matthew 21:33-40; Matthew 22:11-14; Isaiah 61:10 Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you the hope that we have in Jesus Christ. Jesus, as you recalled, served God the Father as a slave; was betrayed for the value of a ...read more
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9. A Slave For Christ Part 9
Contributed on Apr 29, 2012
This message introduces the apostle Paul.
A Slave For Christ Part 9 Scriptures: Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-8; 10-17; Galatians 1:14; Introduction: This morning before I go into the heart of my message, I want to share something with you that is rather appalling. Most of you know that I do not always stay up on all of the latest ...read more
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10. A Slave For Christ Part 11
Contributed on Jun 10, 2012
Part 11 focuses on the training that Paul went through as a Pharisee that enabled him to be such an outstanding witness for Christ.
A Slave For Christ Part 11 Scriptures: Acts 5:33-39; Matthew 13:3-23; John 14:26 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that Paul became a threat to Judaism because he was able to “prove” that Jesus was in fact the Messiah. When Paul talked (and debated) with the Jewish ...read more
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11. A Slave For Christ Part 10
Contributed on Jun 10, 2012
Part 10 focuses on Paul's conversion and his ability to prove that jesus was in fact the true Messiah.
A Slave for Christ Part 10 Scriptures: Acts 9:18-31 Introduction: Several weeks ago I shared with you a story of a man who had abused and murdered people and got away with it. He was never arrested or paid any recompense from his crimes. Before many of you found out that I was referring ...read more