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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Continuing The Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,294 views

    The true worth of any ministry is discovered not in manufactured results, but in faithful service to the Lord.

    CONTINUING THE WORK OF CHRIST. Mark 6:1-13. The true worth of any ministry is discovered not in manufactured ‘results,’ but in faithful service to the Lord. Your quiet word to a friend in time of need or perplexity may be just as valuable - if not more so - as the clarion call of the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,097 views

    Christmas is a time that God showed us how much he loved us. Now He calls us to love other as He loved us. Let’s see some ways that God loved so we might learn to love like Christ!

    Love like Christ Keep Christ in Christmas 12/21-22/2013 Introduction Slide Love. Love is a word that is quite overused. We love a lot of things. We love our football, our cars, our houses, our kids. We love our freedom, we love our guns. We love our dogs, and even our cats. We love chocolate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Victory Of The Suffering Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,360 views

    In His victory we are made victorious, even when we suffer unjustly, and for His cause.

    THE VICTORY OF CHRIST’S SUFFERING. 1 Peter 3:13-22. Who will harm us if we do that which is good (1 Peter 3:13)? The question is rhetorical. If God be for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31)? Yet even if we do seem to suffer for righteousness’ sake (1 Peter 3:14), we have the blessing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    No Condemnation For Those In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 79 ratings
     | 32,052 views

    Paul tells why there is no condemnation for us. 1- No condemnation - Jesus set us free 2- No condemnation - The Spirit empowers us

    INTRO.- Someone wrote: “Everything happens for a reason, but sometimes the reason is that you’re stupid and make bad decisions.” True. Stupid and sinful. ILL.- June, 2012. The longtime girlfriend of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul, Christ's Slave Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
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     | 4,173 views

    TO UNDERSTAND THE BOOK OF ROMANS, YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GRACE THAT CHANGED THE AUTHOR FROM SAUL TO PAUL. THIS IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HIS JOURNEY AND ENCOUNTER WITH GRACE

    Paul, Christ’s Slave Romans 1:1 -- Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God I. Meet Saul, the Killer a. When we first see Paul, the author of half the New Testament, he is called by another name – Saul i. Like many whose encounter with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Is Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,150 views

    HOW DOES PAUL INTRODUCE JESUS CHRIST TO THE CHURCH AT ROME? WHO DOES HE SHOW CHRIST TO BE?

    Romans 1:3-4 – Who is Jesus Christ Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: I. In Romans 1:1-2 we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    To Know Christ Better

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 6, 2014
     | 4,537 views

    Among the resolutions we can make, resolving to know Christ better is one of the best things we can do for ourselves

    To Know Christ Better Ephesians 1:15-19 Text: “...that you may know him better.” (v17) I have more than 200 Facebook friends which is quite moderate to some people I know who have over 600! I would like to say "I know them all”! Actually, I know some things about all of them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Lamps For Christ! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 10, 2014
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     | 4,439 views

    Jesus uses two great illustrations of what the Christian is. 1-Salt-To prevent decay and corruption, to flavor to living, to bring healing. 2-Light-To dispense and disperse light to a dark world!

    Matthew 5:14-16-“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Life In Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 12, 2014
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    How will you consider a life that is well-lived. Be the salt of the earth and light of the world for Christ, bring others to praise God with you.

    How would you consider a life well-lived? Read Matt 5:13-16. The Christian faith is not simply a collection of doctrines and beliefs, although these are important. • At its root, Christianity is a life experience: a life-changing, personal experience of the risen Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ's Redemptive Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,401 views

    Christians are called to follow Christ's example in suffering even while doing what is right. Christ Himself suffered unjustly & left us an example of how to suffer & that good can be brought about through suffering.

    1 PETER 2: 21-25 [Renewing Hope Series] THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST'S REDEMPTIVE SUFFERINGS [Luke 24:25-27; 44-47 / Matthew 5:9-12] In Peter 2:21-25 God redirects the attention of suffering Christians to the sufferings of Christ. By looking to Jesus the Christian who suffers unjustly receives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Christ And His Bride

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013
     | 6,162 views

    Whenever you hear a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33, what is the lesson on? The majority of the time, the sermon is on the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. But this is not the main point of the passage!

    Whenever you hear a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33, what is the lesson on? The majority of the time, the sermon is on the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. It is important that we examine this text to see these things, because this is one of the best texts to find out the roles of husbands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Our Position In Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,953 views

    This is the fifth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examine how we now life under God's grace. This message looks at the life we now have in Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: A couple who had been married for twenty years went to a wedding of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s emotional outburst, said, “I didn’t realize that you had such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Came Into The Temple

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2013
     | 2,639 views

    To convince that we need to pray at all times.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a temple of prayer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to pray at all times. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:15 (Amplified Bible) 11:15 And they came to Jerusalem. And He went into the temple [area, the porches and courts] and began to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ: The Better Speaker! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Oct 16, 2013
     | 3,069 views

    This morning we will find that Christ is a better speaker because He has shown us that He does care for us. He has demonstrated His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners He sent His Son to die for us.

    Christ IS Better! Christ: The Better Speaker Hebrews 1:1-4 Intro: For anyone that speaks publically, whether in a small group setting or in front of thousands, it is essential to make a connection with those you are speaking to. You may have valuable information, you may have the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciples: Christ's Ambassadors

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
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     | 8,212 views

    This sermon shows how we became Christ's ambassadors.

    DISCIPLES: Christ’s Ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 (NIV) INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION For the past few months, our news was bombarded with the investigation of the death of our ambassador and personnel in Benghazi, Libya. We are aware that it has been politicized by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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