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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    A Church In Training Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    From the early Christians, we see what it means to be transformed by the cross of Christ and the filling of the Holy Spirit. These Christians adopted a life style of spiritual discipline and generosity and are examples to us today.

    Acts 2:42-47 “A Church in Training” INTRODUCTION The United States is a nation that is out of shape. • 58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese • Eight out of 10 over 25’s Overweight • 78% of American’s not meeting basic activity level recommendations • 25% ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,064 views

    Independence Day: In God we find the basis for national freedom, or physical freedom; however, we also find in the Lord the basis for our spiritual freedom. God’s provision for our spiritual freedom is found in His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

    According to Mark Parsec, Independence Day “celebrates America’s Declaration of Independence from the tyranny of England under King George the III.”(1) The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, he says, was not intended to declare war with England, nor did it procure our country’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Included In Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    Why has God included us in Christ to be chosen and predestined? What is God's purpose?

    LIVING IN CHRIST – Included In Christ  Ephesians 1:3-14 NIV 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,507 views

    A message dealing with facts concerning his love.

    The Love of Christ Romans 8:35-39 An atheist & a minister were standing in a long shopping queue. The atheist, looking at the minister’s dog collar, says "I don’t believe in God." The minister, at first taken aback by this comment out of the blue, says "Really, I do. But listen, if you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,103 views

    The mystery that Paul talks about is God’s plan to include everyone who wants to serve Him.

    The Mystery In Christ Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Everybody loves a good mystery. My personal favorite is Sherlock Holmes. He would solve the most baffling cases using what he referred to as pure deductive reasoning. 2. The apostle Paul loved a good mystery too. However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Am I Worth? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,798 views

    We live in a culture where the price tags have been switched. So how do we know what we're worth?

    “Getting A Clue: What Am I Worth?” Eph. 1:1-14 The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard told a story of thieves who broke into a jewelry store but didn't steal anything; they simply rearranged the price tags. The next morning, the expensive jewelry was sold as junk, and the junk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Children Of God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015
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     | 7,152 views

    Are you a child of God? That is the main source of assurance. But, how can you know if your faith is genuine? Is the Holy Spirit confirming to you the wonderful truth that God has adopted you into His family?

    Opening illustration: When John F. Kennedy was president of the US, photographers sometimes captured a winsome scene. Seated around the president’s desk in the Oval Office, cabinet members are debating matters of world consequence. Meanwhile, a toddler, the 2-year-old John-John, crawls around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Responsibility Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2021
     | 1,869 views

    Jesus came not to destroy the Law but to fulfill it. But in so doing Jesus made us not merely servants of God, but sons and daughters of God.

    Homily for Monday of the 19th week in course Did the early followers of Jesus consider themselves to be Christians or Jews? The answer is that their discipleship to Jesus was, in their minds, the completion of Judaism. Jesus came not to destroy the Law but to fulfill it. But in so doing Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    You Are Chosen Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,181 views

    We are chosen by God to be His special people, set apart to proclaim His goodness to those in darkness.

    Peter says we're chosen by God, and we're His. That's a promise from way back that still counts today. You're not just some random kid; you're God's kid. You're not just some random kid; you're God's kid. Peter dares us to live like we mean it. Actions speak louder than words, and people are ...read more

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    The Promise And Its Fulfilment Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 19, 2023
     | 1,724 views

    Our status before God changes when we believe in Christ. We are sons of God, we are one in Christ and we are Abraham's offsprings, becoming heirs of God's promise.

    Gal 3:27-4:7 The Promise and Its Fulfilment 3:23 Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. 24So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. 25But now that faith has come, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If Christ Is Not Risen

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 21, 2014
     | 5,971 views

    How important is the empty tomb to the Christian faith? If Jesus did not rise from the dead He is a complete fraud, and Christianity is of no value whatsoever to anyone.

    Dakota Community Church April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday 2014 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Jul 1, 2017
     | 10,037 views

    Jesus came to set us free from the slavery sin brings and to bring us into the family and Kingdom of God.

    FREEDOM IN CHRIST In the 1700s, Great Britain was the most powerful nation on the earth. It had the strongest armies and all the navies of the earth combined couldn’t match the British Navy. One thing we don’t talk about much, though, is that Britain was giant bully. They conquered most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Post-Baptismal Life - Epiphany 1 Year C

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,627 views

    Luke shares with us what a Christ centered post-baptismal life involves: 1. A life of intimate prayer 2. A life empowered and led by the Holy Spirit 3. A life that reveals in its true identity and mission as a child of God

    Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, 15-22; Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalms 29 Theme: Post Baptismal Life Proposition: Luke shares with us what a Christ centered post-baptismal life involves: 1. A life of intimate prayer 2. A life empowered and led by the Holy Spirit 3. A life that reveals in its true ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Church In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,502 views

    Believers today should praise God for the blessings He has given the church in Jesus Christ.

    1. God has a plan for His church in Christ. 2. God makes provision for His church in Christ 3. God fulfils a purpose for His church in Christ 4. God keeps a promise for His church in Christ Some people have called Ephesians “God’s love letter to the church.” So, since God is still God, and we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,913 views

    This message views the biblical image of "ambassador for Christ" in the context of the Roman world. While sojourning on earth, we must represent our real homeland, the kingdom of heaven.

    “George Shultz, when Secretary of State during the Reagan administration, kept a large globe in his office. When newly appointed ambassadors had an interview with him . . . Shultz would test them. He would say, ‘You have to go over the globe and prove to me that you can identify your country.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist