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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Who I Am In Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 17, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,274 views

    The Blessings, Position, Authority, and Security of the Born-Again Christian are highlighted in a walk through the Scriptures

    Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. Mark 11:23 24 When you speak according to the Word and will of God, heaven responds. Luke 11:9-10 You ask and receive; seek and find; knock, and the door is opened unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Leading Your Children To Christ

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2021
     | 2,474 views

    John 3 is the most comprehensive and complete chapter in the Bible on the subject of the new birth and what it means to be born again.

    This morning I'll be talking about children experiencing what Jesus calls the new birth. Before I do, I want to say a word about Vacation Bible School. VBS is one of the most effective tools for reaching people with the gospel. VBS will happen in nine locations this year, and I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The True Transformer--Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2021
     | 8,459 views

    This sermon deals with God’s desire to transform us from what we are to what God is calling us to be. God would rather transform us than sentence us to judgment.

    The True Transformer 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 August 1, 2021 2Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 One of my favorite super heroes was Optimus Prime in the Transformer series. The transformers were these giant robots who could transform themselves to having the shape of truck, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Reign In Life Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2021
     | 4,438 views

    Christ reversed the effects of Adam's sin and brought us abundant grace and blessings. Death reign in Adam and righteousness and life reign through Christ.

    Paul started Romans telling us of the depravity of man and the wrath of God against sinful mankind. • This is the true state of man, whether Jews or Greeks, religious or non-religious, those with or without the Law. In chapter 3 Paul declares the good news that God has provided sinners with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Weatherby avatar

    If Christ Has Not Been Raised

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 7,206 views

    Easter Sermon

    Suppose you were walking down a road, and suddenly came to a fork, and you didn’t know which way to go. And at this fork in the road, there were two men, one dead and one alive—which one would you ask for directions? A man once asked his friends this question, as a response to when they asked him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Love With The Heart Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 674 views

    Love is at the core of the Christian faith - no matter how gifted, knowledgeable, or generous we may be, without love, we are nothing.

    Go! And Love with the Heart of Christ Introduction: Love is at the core of the Christian faith. The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, teaches us that no matter how gifted, knowledgeable, or generous we may be, without love, we are nothing. Today, we will explore what it means to love with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tested & Approved In Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2025
     | 950 views

    The Christian’s life is similar to the Olympic Games where we are all competing to win the approval of God. Some Christian's behavior is NOT approved, most are told to work toward God's approval, and some are said to be approved while still on earth.

    TESTED & APPROVED IN CHRIST 2 Tim. 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man named Bubba had a stray dog that kept showing up at his door. His wife said, “Bubba, you need to take him out in the woods and drop him off.” He did, but when he got to the house, the dog was standing on the doorstep. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Live In The Hope Of Christ! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 600 views

    1 Peter 1:3, is a verse that overflows with the hope and assurance we have in Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Live in the Hope of Christ! Introduction: Today, we gather to reflect on the powerful words of 1 Peter 1:3, a verse that overflows with the hope and assurance we have in Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:3 (NLT): "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2025
     | 211 views

    2 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas with the mind of Christ...

    CHRISTMAS: With The MIND Of CHRIST-II— —Philippians 2:1-18[part-2--2:1b-2a of 2:1-4] Attention: Attitude Problem: A husband & wife had been married a few short years, & the husband was felt he was being bossed around by his wife. So he went to see a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist told the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Emerson avatar

    What Day Was Christ Crucified?

    Contributed by Stephen Emerson on Dec 31, 2025
     | 131 views

    Why do we have to do mental gymnastics to have Christ die on Friday? Do we forget that the day after Passover is a special sabbath day? Here is a timeline working back from the resurrection to the triumphal entry.

    RESURRECTION TO TRIUMPHAL ENTRY: A HARMONY Resurrection Day: Our Hope Assured. (Nisan 18, Saturday evening to Sunday evening) 1. Christ rises from the dead early on the first day of the week (just after 6 PM) (Matt. 28:6, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:6) 2. Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2026
     | 214 views

    3 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-III —Philippians 2:1-18[part-3--2:2b-4 of 2:1-4] Attention: Unanticipated Cure: The owner of a drug store walks in to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall. The owner asks the clerk, “What's with that guy over there by the wall?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grady Henley avatar

    When Christ Shall Appear

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Jan 12, 2026
     | 173 views

    Col. 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

    WHEN CHRIST SHALL APPEAR: Col. 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Do you believe the post trib camp understands that Paul said NOTHING about 'Christ coming!" He said: When Christ, who is our life, shall appear' Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 13, 2026
     | 125 views

    4 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    Christmas/ MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-IV— —Philippians 2:5-8[Part-1--5-7a of :5-8](2:1-18) *THIS WAS A BARE-BONES SERMON, DUE TO TIME-CONSTRAINTS RESULTING FROM A CONSECUTIVE CELEBRATION OF 'THE LORD'S SUPPER' AS A PART OF THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE.* Those who ‘play ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jaeyoun Chang avatar

    Jesus Christ Being Tempted Series

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 13, 2026
     | 139 views

    If the devil tempted Jesus, who is God, like this, there is nothing more to say about us.

    Introduction When Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended on him in the bodily form like a dove, and a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” We expect that after this amazing event, Jesus will immediately proclaim the gospel of the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Through The Faith In Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 8, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,870 views

    Discuss the theme: “Through the faith in Christ Jesus.” This lesson will review how the apostle Paul's Letters describe how the believers are justified by “the faith” in Christ Jesus. This lesson establishes that salvation is possible “through faith and obedience” to the gospel.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Through the Faith In Christ Jesus Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson is presented to assure all who seek Christ's salvation can receive it through faith and obedience to the gospel of the Son of God. Paul, the beloved apostle, has assured us of this fact in his Letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ