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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Unityin The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2013
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    God created the church and God desires that there be unity in God's house. The common denominator for unity is Jesus Christ and the leading of the Holy Spirit to direct His church.

    Lessons from Apostle Paul; Unity in the body of Christ Ephesians chapter 4:1-4:6 Introduction- This morning we are beginning a new series called lessons from Apostle Paul. We will be looking at practical applications of God’s Word, discipleship, behaviors, basic Christianity, and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Monte Brown avatar

    The Glory Of The Risen Christ Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2013
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    The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages.

    Introduction John saw our Lord as the “Son of man” and it had been 60 years since John had last seen the Lord and now he sees Him as the glorified Son of God. Scripture I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, [11] Saying, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Of Christ In Cabbagetown

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 27, 2013
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    It’s critical to realize that we’re not just random people coming to church every Sunday and throughout the week. We’re a body. We’re Jesus’ body, and we’re on a mission,

    Church is a funny thing. I don’t mean funny, ha-ha, funny. Although, often it is that, because we’re human and humans are hilarious. Church is kind of peculiar, kind of wonderful, kind of a mystery. I know a lot of people have a lot of issues with church. I know that a lot of people don’t do a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Putting On The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by William Nickoley on Feb 3, 2013
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    Each of us is called to put on the mind of Christ and hear God through the Spirit, so that we can know fully the love He has for us!

    Isaiah 64:4 (NIV) 4 Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 (NIV) “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jaco Bester avatar

    Christ Our King!

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
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    A reflection on the Kingship of Christ and what this means for our lives in a contemporary world.

    CHRIST OUR KING! MATTHEW 25:31-46 Introduction: Today is a wonderful day in the Liturgical Calendar of the Church, an opportunity for a very deliberate focus on Christ and the fact that he is our King. Unfortunately it is also one of those Sundays that most modern churches have neglected, thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Day Of Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 14, 2013
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    What is "the Day of Christ Jesus" and how does it differ from "the Day of the Lord"? Whether these are coming events we fear or embrace is all a matter of perspective; where do we stand in relationship with Christ?

    Philippians 1:3-6 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Greg Lukis avatar

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Greg Lukis on Mar 1, 2013
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    This sermon, which is really more of a Bible study, suggests an overall purpose to the final book of the Bible by considering the meaning of the phrase in vs.1: "The Revelation of Jesus Christ."

    The focus of this Bible Study is on the first verse of the final book of the Bible. Though the exposition covers just one verse, the insight gleaned from this exposition should enrich our appreciation for the entire book, as well as our understanding of its general purpose. Rev. 1:1 “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow In Christ

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013
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    Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

    How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Jesus Christ A Riddle? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 18, 2013
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    There are no riddles with Christ because He will always tell the truth and no one can outsmart Jesus because He is God!

    Let’s start with some fun; many of you will recognize them right away, so if that is you, please don’t answer. What is it?? A box without hinges, key, or lid; Yet golden treasure inside is hid. [An egg] What has roots as nobody sees, Is taller than trees, Up, up it goes, And yet never grows? [A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Publicly Identifying With Christ

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 23, 2013
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    I would propose to you that the Lord is not bound to the doctrine of men, but longs for Christians to have Holy Spirit illumination of God’s Word about water baptism.

    Title: Publicly Identifying With Christ Topic: Water Baptism and Your Responsibility Introduction: The church often struggles under the results of the cancers of traditionalism, legalism, denominationalism, and faddisms. For example, there was a season when certain denominations worked with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    Are You A Follower Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013
     | 5,860 views

    Sermon simply asking "Are you a follower of Christ?"

    Are you a Follower of Christ? Ephesians 5:1-7 October 23, 2011 – AM Sermon – Hopewell When things are going well for an individual or an athletic team, there are a million people who want to join in and hop on the “bandwagon” and be a “follower” of that team. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflections Of The Passion Of Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 26, 2013
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    The key to the passion of Chrsiut can be found in Lk 22:42

    Walsingham Pilgrimage 2013 I have been asked to give a reflection on the Passion of Christ What is the passion of Christ? I guess the usual definition is ”the period of intense suffering in the life of Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the crucifixion”. As I thought about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Completed Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 12, 2013
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    The five distinct areas that define the Completed Work of Christ.

    THE COMPLETED WORK OF CHRIST “I have glorified You on the earth by completing the work You gave Me to do.” John 17:4 (HCSB) I. HE SEEKS AND SAVES US! "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." Luke 19:10 (NKJV) Then Jesus told them this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Shining Shoes For Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 5,934 views

    A 3 part series designed to help people work through conflict. part 3 of 3.

    Matthew 18:15-20 Shining Shoes for Christ When Brennan Manning, an evangelical Catholic, was waiting to catch a plane in the Atlanta airport, he sat down in one of the many places where usually black men shine white men’s shoes. And an elderly black man began to shine Brennan’s shoes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Sumagaysay avatar

    Firmly Rooted In Christ

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Apr 27, 2013
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    Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 ( NASV) This sermon was preached during the 27th Church Anniversary of Filipino Evangelical Church in Al Ain Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last 26th April, 2013.

    Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 NASV - "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." Introduction: 1. There are people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist