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  • Carl Willis avatar

    Christ's Example In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,009 views

    Gaining strength through Christ’s example

    Christ’s Example in Suffering I Peter 2:18-25 Today we will be taking a look at Christ’s example in suffering using the backdrop relationships of servants and masters. Now you may be thinking that we don’t have servant/master relationships these days, but I want you to think in terms of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Two Comings Of Christ

    Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,428 views

    Sermon comparing and contrasting the two appearances of Christ and the two types of people who will be alive at His second appearance.

    The Two Comings of Christ Hebrews 9: 26-28 I. Christ’s First Coming- V.26 He has appeared. a. Came as a Man- He exchanged the glorious for the mortal- nothing extraordinary to look at. b. Came, as a Sin-offering- He was sinless yet he took our sins upon Himself. He was a one-time offering unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Righteousness According To Christ Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 52 ratings
     | 3,736 views

    Christ’s interpretation of OT law and his standards of righteousness for us

    RIGHTEOUSNESS ACCORDING TO CHRIST Matthew 5:17-20 Proposition: To show the congregation the standards Christ has set for us. Introduction: What would you think if I told you that in order to go to Heaven you had to be a better person than Billy Graham or Mother Teresa? I. Jesus is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Saving Response To Christ

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    How to respond to Christ with saving faith.

    Introduction: What constitutes a saving response to the resurrected Lord? James says the "demons believe and tremble". If salvation is more than mere mental ascent to a set of facts, what does real saving belief look like? This is what Paul lays out in this verse. (READ Romans 10:9) There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Anderson avatar

    The Spirit Filled Christ

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,232 views

    The ministry of Christ was accomplished within a partnership with the Holy Spirit.

    Sermon: "THE SPIRIT FILLED CHRIST" Anderson Isaiah 42:1-7; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-22 + + + Three excerpts from each of the lessons for today inform this message. First, from the inspired prophet Isaiah, speaking of the coming Messiah, "I will put my Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Example Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,230 views

    forgiveness in practice

    Jesus’ Example of Forgiveness – Matthew 26:47-56 Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he preferred to work in some kind of ministry, the only job he could find was driving a bus on Chicago’s south side. One day a gang of tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Indwelling Presence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Trammell on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,788 views

    This sermon gives us a look of our place in God

    The Indwelling Presence of Christ (Christ lives in me) Text: Galatians 2:20 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Real Presence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,158 views

    An exposition of the events of Pentecost. This sermon challenges believers to awaken to the high calling of Jesus to be used as an instrument of God for the salvation of the world while encouraging them that the Spirit of Christ is present to work in and through us to this purpose.

    The Real Presence of Christ -or- A Humble Challenge to Save the World Part #2 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 2:1-21 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Real Absence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    Explores the tension in our lives generated by the absence of Christ after his Ascension. There is, however encouragement and hope for us, both in the "already" of our present salvation and in the "not yet" of the coming consummation at Christ’s Return.

    The Real Absence of Christ Part #1 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brent Williams avatar

    Christ Mastered Life

    Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,603 views

    Everyone has a master, something or someone is ruled and governed by. Christ shows us who should be our master and why.

    Christ Mastered Life Matthew 6:19:24 “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You can not serve both God and Money” Matthew 6:24 Every person has a Master something by which he is ruled or governed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Hidden Resources In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    Learn how to utilize all the hidden resources you have in Christ

    Hidden Resources (Acts 18:5-12) Illustration;It was 1916, and Hattie Green was dead. Hattie’s life is a sad demonstration of what it is like to be among the living dead. When Hattie died, her estate was valued at over $100 million; yet Hattie lived in poverty. She ate cold oatmeal because it cost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Bouman avatar

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Mark Bouman on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 13,683 views

    A small introduction to the Apocalypse of St. John and a verse by verse exposition of the first Chapter of the book.

    Introduction- A few years ago a friend asked me what I thought was the most important book of the Bible for our own day and age. My answer to him was a resounding, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” It is because, I believe, we are getting nearer and nearer to its literal fulfillment every day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The Advent Hymn To Christ Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 7,512 views

    We need to see the real person of Christ , not a stained-glass window version, for he was the Eternal Son becoming the Emptied Servant and is now the Exalted Lord.

    THE ADVENT HYMN TO CHRIST The Advent season has come around again. What does it all mean? To the world in general and to us? For those in the marketplace of commerce, it’s a time of expectation of the cash till ringing, with everyone who can buying presents. For the man and woman in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Miano avatar

    Christ's Equality With God

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,938 views

    We’re going to look at Jesus’ equality with God in nature, His equality with God in power, and His equality with God in authority.

    Christ’s Equality With God John 10:30 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 17, 2000 Introduction: We are getting closer and closer to Christmas. I hope that all of you have your shopping done. I hope all of you have your houses sufficiently decorated. I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rob Ross avatar

    Christ Over Tradition

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,732 views

    Christmas tradition needs to be questioned and the truth of Christ affirmed.

    Verse: Luke 2: 1-20 Topic: Christmas Probing Question: What is the reason for Christmas? Key Word: reasons Subject: Reasons for Christmas Aim: To inspire the congregation to experience a renewed sense of what Christmas is all about. Title: Christ Over Tradition Introduction Christmas with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist