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  • Tommy Estes avatar

    Characteristics Of Christ

    Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    The characteristics of Chrsit shown through Rahab the harlot

    Tommy Estes Joshua 2:1-24 Subject: Characteristics of Christ Intro: As the children of Israel get their marching orders from God, Joshua gets the people prepared for the battle of Jericho. Joshua instructs the people to place all of their trust in the Lord. Doing so leads to victory and success. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sufficiency Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    THE APOSTLE PAUL’S MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN COLOSSAE WAS SIMPLE.SOME PEOPLE WHO SAY THEY ARE RELIGIOUS MIGHT TRY TO TELL YOU THINGS CONTRARY TO THE WORD OF GOD. IF YOU ARE FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD, KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

    The Sufficiency of Christ Text: Colossians 1:1-14 Introduction. A preacher looks out his window one hot summer day and he sees an overturned hay-wagon on the road with a young farmer boy struggling to move the pile of hay out of the road. The boy looked hot and sweaty….and upset. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,560 views

    No event in human history has so changed the world like the incarnation of our dear Lord. One man said that the door to undertanding the history of the world rested on hinges attached to a stable in Bethlehem.

    From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: I want to preach this morning on the Birth of Christ. Verse 18 says, “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise.” Then the Scripture goes on to tell us how he was born. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Inescapable Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,263 views

    In this life men are drawn unto Him to consider His deity; the salvation He offers and His lordship. After this life...the judgment.

    THE INESCAPABLE CHRIST “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself. But He was saying this to indicate the kind of death He was to die.” John 12:32-33. I. MEN ARE DRAWN UNTO HIM TO CONSIDER THE CONCEPT OF HIS DIETY. Consider the following questions. 1. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 29,405 views

    The Church is described as the Body of Christ to stress the connections that we all have to one another, as well as our response to the direction of the head, Jesus Christ.

    For the next several weeks I’m going to be preaching a series of messages called “A God’s Eye View of the Church.” In these sermons we’re going to be taking an up close and personal look at what God wants the church to be, and hopefully an honest appraisal of who we really are. Now I want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life In Christ

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    In Christ we have resurrection life, eternal life, and the abundant life.

    Life in Christ Reading: John 5:19-24 Intro: John 11:1 -This is the story of the raising of Lazarus -Review Story -Jesus asked, “do you believe this?” -I am asking you today…do you believe this? Jesus gives us life I. Jesus gives us Resurrection life. A. In our sin we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Chosen Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,638 views

    Blessed are the feet of the man who carries the Gospel. You are the last line of defense.Can we accept the Truth?

    The Chosen of Christ We as ministers must believe what the Bible states as truth. This sermon deals with,telling the truth, not as we know it but as Jesus told us. Jesus never tolorated sin and neather does He or the Father expect us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bride Of Christ

    Contributed by Bill Guske on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    A Valentine’s Day Vow renewal...with a twist. We,Christ’s bride, renew our vow to Christ, in light of God’s passionate love for us!

    "Bride of Christ" VALENTINE’S - VOW RENEWAL Today, the Sunday closest to Valentines Day, we have wedding vow renewals. Valentines Day, a lover’s holiday. How did Valentines Day began? Another invention by Hallmark? Turns out it is a very, very old tradition. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ The Servant

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    The example Jesus gives us of humble servanthood

    “Christ the Servant” Philippians 2 Intro: Last week, we talked about things that were of more value than they appeared. Remember the $100,000 Tiffany lamp? Remember this clay jar? Remember we talked about Christ as the Secret Treasure? We learned that we should value him. How how you shown ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christ On The Cross

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,925 views

    A reflection for Easter of Jesus on the Cross

    THE CHRIST ON THE CROSS MATTHEW 27: 15-44 INTRODUCTION… Christ The Lamb by Robert E. Coleman. found in The Book of Jesus. Calvin Miller, ed. NY: Simon & Schuster. 1996. pg. 405. I. THE INNOCENT MAN CONDEMNED (V. 15-26) READ MATTHEW 27:15-26 A. Pontus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Offended In Christ

    Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,235 views

    Are we too easily offended by the anwers that Jesus gives?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Imitating Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,098 views

    Seeing selfish ambition, vain conceit, discord, from persecution, Paul called on the church to “conduct themselves in a manner worthy” of their calling and not "of" the world. Just as Christ sacrificed Himself for the sake of others, we also are to offer

    INTRODUCTION A. LIFE TODAY IS NOT WHAT CHRIST INTENDED 1. We live in a “dog eat dog” world. 2. “SELF” rules We may view ourselves as did the Pharisee depicted by Jesus who prayed, “God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax-gatherer. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Needs Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,775 views

    Showing the example of Timothy & Epaphroditus, Paul taught that our desire should be to perform the "needs of Christ" and not that of ourself.

    INTRODUCTION A. Thus far, as SERVANTS, wou were charged with having the mind of Christ” 1. Vs. 1-4 described how the believer should Live in Humility. Vs. 5 2. Vs. 6-11 described the Example of Christ himself. - Set His Equality with God aside - From the highest to the lowest - in appearance (in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preeminence Of Christ

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    Jesus is LORD and Master of ALL

    THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST Col. 1:12-19 INTRO: Jesus the Central Figure (Subject) of the Bible A. Is Promoting, Bragging about Jesus above All other deities, too Gnostics, Skeptics & anyone else 1. Great battle going on, Attacks from all sides a. Religions fight the Supremacy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Melchizedek And Christ

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,236 views

    The priesthood and kingship of Melchizedek and Christ.

    Sermon for 20 Pentecost Yr B, 22/10/2006 Based on Heb 5:1-10 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Melchizedek and Christ” The Bible is not always easy to understand. Some passages ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran