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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Seated At Christ's Table Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
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     | 4,582 views

    This message deals with the thought that Communio is all about God and not about us. Additionally, the Corinthians church was acting in such a way that communion was divisive and thus did more harm than good for the local church.

    SEATED AT CHRIST’S TABLE 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the beginning of this chapter as an introduction to this section of 1 Corinthians, from chapter 11 through chapter 14. The major thought is that of public worship, and our propriety or activity in that worship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encounters With A Living Christ Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 25, 2008
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    Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today)

    Introduction 2nd part of series- examining how people responded when they encountered Jesus after His resurrection If we lived when Jesus walked on- earth, how would we have responded to- man- claimed to be God? Would we believe He was who He said He was? Why would the miracles convince us He ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    New Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 29, 2009
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     | 51,154 views

    Jesus didn’t die to make us good. Jesus died and rose again from the dead so that we may have new lives.

    2 Corinthians 5:16-21 “New Life in Christ” INTRODUCTION What makes something new? Does “new” mean the same as “never-been-used-before”? We talk about getting a new car, and many of us purchase a car with four or five miles on the odometer and that wonderful new car smell. Others of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church And Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 7, 2021
     | 1,847 views

    What is the focus of the church?

    Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 3. Last week we noted that the Christian Church was growing in Ephesus and Timothy was appointed to lead. We noted God protecting His Church by listing qualifications for Overseers (Bishops, Pastors, Elders) and Deacons ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Blessings In Christ

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
     | 2,414 views

    Ephesians 1

    Ephesians 1 - Our Blessings in Christ - 7/9/06 Join with me this morning in turning to the book of Ephesians. We are going to begin going through the book this morning, and will be looking at it together over the next several weeks. Ephesians is in the middle of the New Testament, the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proclaiming Christ Crucified Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2011
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    In today's lesson we are urged not to present the gospel according to the world's wisdom. Instead of relying on logic and rhetoric, we should focus our attention on the central message of the Person and Work of Jesus Christ.

    Scripture Today we continue studying The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. Christians in the church at Corinth had misunderstood the nature of wisdom with regard to salvation. From Paul’s perspective human wisdom opposes God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Joy Of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming With Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
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    Advent is a time of hopeful expectation, but it’s also a season of deep, abiding joy. But what is this joy, and where does it come from?

    The Joy of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming with Joy December 15, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 15:13, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Luke 15: As we continue our Advent journey, our focus shifts toward joy—the joy that comes with anticipating the coming of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Good Soldier Of Christ

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 23, 2025
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    Every believer is enlisted as a kingdom soldier, commissioned to please the Lord and defend His cause.

    A Good Soldier of Christ Study Text: 2 Timothy 2:1 - 4 Introduction: - Believers in Christ are in a spiritual warfare. The devil, the world, and the flesh are the real enemies confronting them. - These spiritual enemies are out to destroy the testimony and effectiveness of the believer. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Behold He Comes

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005
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     | 15,327 views

    Encourages us to be ready for Christ’s return by focusing on eternity and God’s Kingdom.

    Behold He Comes Matthew 24:36-50 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Count Yourselves Dead To Sin Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008
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     | 7,179 views

    A strategy for spiritual victory is given that focuses on appropriating Christ’s power in your life.

    Do you have a strategy for your struggle against sin? There are FOUR Key Verbs in Romans 6:11-13 that describe for us the manner in which we are to overcome temptation. These four keys will unlock your potential to experience the victory Christ promised in overcoming sin. Paul introduces a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Moore avatar

    Christ's Ministers And Their Message Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jan 25, 2010
     | 4,837 views

    This message looks at the need of believers to become fishers of men. It considers some of the traits of good fishermen and the differing aspects of Christian evangelism.

    Christ's Ministry and It’s Message Aim: To show the call of the disciples, the nature of their commission and responsibilities of their calling Text: Mark 1:14-20. Introduction: I remember reading several years ago about a man who went into the ministry, and who was a rather hopeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel McReynolds avatar

    The Power Of Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016
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     | 7,748 views

    Paul did not rely on his own power but on the power of the gospel through the Holy Spirit. We can boldly proclaim the gospel when we rely on God’s power instead of our own.

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: The summer after I graduated from high school, God called me to go on a mission trip to Taiwan. I was really excited about going and sharing the gospel with the people there; however, I am deathly afraid of heights, so the thought of flying, or more accurately being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Christ The Eternal Word Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2023
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     | 3,932 views

    Jesus had His birth in Bethlehem, but not His beginning, because He has always been.

    Christ the Eternal Word John 1:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill December 2-3, 2023 Are you aware many of our mental images about Christmas come from medieval art, Christmas cards, or Christmas carols? Speaking of Christmas carols, sometimes it’s challenging for kids to sing the lyrics correctly. • For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Barron avatar

    Because He Lives

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Mar 27, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,284 views

    This sermon focuses on the meaning of the Resurrection for our lives today.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES JOHN 20:1-18 MARCH 27, 2016 RESURRECTION SUNDAY, YEAR C HARRISBURG, AR FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Gloria Gaither tells the story of how the song, “Because He Lives,” was written: “I am a wife and a mother. It was in the middle of the upheaval ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Apostasy And The Anti-Christ

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,872 views

    Message on the coming apostasy, and the Anti-Christ.

    Apostasy And The Anti-Christ 2 Thess. 2:1-17 Verse 1 reveals to us the what Paul will be dealing with in this chapter. He writes to them concerning or regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Rapture of the church. Paul had written to them in his first letter 1 Thess. 4 concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist