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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Humility Of Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024
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    In our text we see the Lord Jesus loving men who did not deserve it. Luke (22:24) tells us that at the Lord’s Supper, just after Jesus announced that one of them would betray Him, the disciples got into a dispute about which of them was the greatest.

    Opening illustration: We all can relate to Linus in the “Peanuts” cartoon strip when he shouts in frustration, “I love mankind; it’s people I can’t stand!” It’s easy to love the human race in the abstract, but when it comes to loving specific irritating people that I can’t avoid, the process ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Exalted Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 29, 2024
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    Jesus has the name above every other name

    The Exalted Christ Philippians 2:9-13 (part 3) Good morning. Bowing is a sign of respect or submission to a higher authority, often done before a King or a ruler. Bowing used to be a custom in the United States, where people bowed while being introduced to someone as a greeting. But bowing fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Gain Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 19, 2024
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    Paul said his earthly achievements were worthless compared to gaining Christ

    To Gain Christ Philippians 3:1-8 Good morning. The music group “Bread” had a soft rock song in the early 1970’s called “Everything I own”. Some of the lyrics said… “You sheltered me from harm, kept me warm, kept me warm You gave my life to me, set me free, set me free. The finest years I ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministers Of Christ.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 5, 2024
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    Trustworthiness is more important than either success or popularity. Ministers are accountable to God.

    MINISTERS OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1. a). “Let a man so account of us.” Of whom? Of Paul and Apollos (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:6). b). “as ministers (attendants) of Christ.” Not lords over the Church (cf. 1 Peter 5:3), but servants of the Lord of the Church. Servants, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growth In Christ

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2024
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    Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

    Grow … truly grow ... 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” A)Church of Thessalonians I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Simplicity Of Christ

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 22, 2024
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    People are inundated with enough mess without having Christianity or a so-called form of it piling more complex standards, rituals, and obligations upon them.

    The Simplicity of Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- When we look around and see the asinine events that are taking place we realize our world of today is in utter turmoil as people strive for preeminence and superior individuality, we can quickly become overwhelmed with all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 29, 2024
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    Based on Colossians 2:6-15 - Shows hearers the evidence of being alive in Christ.

    “ALIVE IN CHRIST” Colossians 2:6-15 FBCF – 7/28/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – What does it mean to be a Christian? Being a Christian is more than just praying a prayer at some point in your life. It’s more than a one-time decision. It’s more than filling out a card at the end of a church service. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 17, 2024
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    Looking at Joy from Isaiah 55

    Joy in Christ Isaiah 55:1-7 August 18, 2024 This is our 3rd week talking about joy. Next Sunday I kinda sorta promise that we will finish talking about joy. Actually, I’m not really sure if I will or not, because I’m not sure what I’m going to read, study, or how God is going to lead me next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preeminent Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 2, 2025
     | 268 views

    In this magnificent passage, the Apostle Paul reveals why Jesus Christ is absolutely supreme as the Redeemer of our souls, the Creator of the universe, and the Head of the Church.

    In our journey through Colossians, we have seen Paul give thanks for the church's faith, love, and hope. We have listened in on his prayer for them to be filled with the knowledge of God's will, to walk worthy, and to be strengthened by God's power. And all of this, he says, is because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord And Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 4, 2025
     | 334 views

    Peter's sermon in Acts 2

    Lord and Christ Acts 2:34-39 An authentic Christian is someone who is converted from death to life. When a person truly receives Christ, they become a new creature. An authentic Christian is converted by the LORD, from their own righteousness to the righteousness of Jesus Christ. True conversion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Imitating Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025
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    The highest calling of every believer is to imitate Christ. The Christian life is not just about believing in Jesus but becoming like Him in character, attitude, and actions.

    IMITATING CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1 "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:1-2, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 2:21, Romans 8:29, 1 John 2:6 INTRODUCTION The highest calling of every believer is to imitate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christ Rejection Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
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     | 74 views

    Christ Rejection

    Acts 17 v 1 - 10 Christ Rejection The Destination The Route - 1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, The Result - they came to Thessalonica, The Resource - where was a synagogue of the Jews: The Declaration The Preacher - 2 and Paul, The Practice - as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christ Reception Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
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    Christ Reception

    Acts 17 v 10 - 15 Christ Reception The Work A Testing Work - 10 and the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas 2 Corinthians 11:25-27 The Demands of Service - 25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 17, 2025
     | 135 views

    Remember today you are not a mere Christian but you Christ's ambassadors!!!

    Christ's ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:20: "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors…” The term "AMBASSADOR" is a political one, signifying a representative sent by a head of state to a foreign land. In this sense, Christians represent the Kingdom of Heaven and speak on behalf ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,070 views

    In this process of being grounded in and sharing Christ, we should be growing in Christ. For a church to survive, for a Christian to remain strong in their conviction, each of us needs to be growing in Christ.

    Let's start off today by imagining a friend that gives you the gift of a new road bike. You always dreamed of taking a bike out on the road and you're now equipped and outfitted to hit the road. But what if you never used that bicycle? The gift by itself doesn't take you places and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist