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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Complacent Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2008
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     | 5,983 views

    Do not place your security in the outward forms of church life and neglect your walk with the Lord. Cultivate an authentic relationship with Christ.

    The message to the church in Sardis was distinct from those we have seen earlier. • No words of commendation. Just a blunt statement: “you are dead”. • Jesus says He saw their deeds. There were activities going on in the church. • Jesus says “you have a reputation of being alive” – they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Credible Life

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
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     | 3,134 views

    Paul identified three characteristics of a credible life.

    A CREDIBLE LIFE Ephesians 5:15-17 INTRO: In a newspaper interview shortly before his death, the English agnostic philosopher, Bertrand Russell, said: “People are bewildered and don’t know how to live a credible life in an incredible world.” The evidence that Lord Russell was right is to be found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Race Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
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    Running the race of life

    INTRO: Pastor and I driving Josh football game, notice Shannon running. Thank the Lord that I was not out there running, but as I began to reflect came to the conclusion that we’re all in a race – the race of life. TITLE: The Race of Life TEXT: I Corinthians 9:24-27 (READ) I. Race of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    To understand and value Jesus as the Bread of Life, who eternally satisfies our spiritual hunger and thirst, and should be valued above all else.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we are diving deep into the Word of God, exploring a passage from John's Gospel that speaks to the heart of our faith and our relationship with Jesus Christ. The renowned Christian author, Saint Augustine once said, "Jesus Christ is not valued at all until He is ...read more

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  • C Jordan avatar

    Jesus Is The Christ, The Anointed One Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,008 views

    Jesus is anointed to preach good news to the poor, heal broken hearts, comfort those who mourn, set the captives free, give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.

    VISITATION #4: JESUS IS THE CHRIST, THE ANOINTED ONE WHAT IS THE VISITATION? “Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us.” (Luke 1:78). • Visit: “to look upon or after, to inspect, examine with the eyes in order to see how he is; to visit; to look ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Five Insights The ‘bride Of Christ’ Analogy Gives

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 7, 2019
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    The "bride of Christ" analogy is one that can be difficult. Looking at several of the New Testament passages referencing that, this sermon unpacks five ideas about the church being the "bride of Christ."

    - Beautiful but opaque analogy of the church as the bride of Christ. What does that mean? - That nature and frequency of analogies in the Bible. - The Bible often uses similar analogies as word pictures of who we are. A few examples: a. The branch. - In John 15 Jesus refers to Himself as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    49. Jesus' Resurrected Body Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018
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     | 4,460 views

    What kind of body did the resurrected Christ have?

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 49 - JESUS’ RESURRECTED BODY] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Extreme Makeover-Contentment

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 5, 2006
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     | 3,753 views

    Contentment is an expression of communion with Christ and a reliance on His power and provision to prevail in all life situations.

    Let’s begin this morning with a quick question. Raise your hand if you have had coffee from Starbuck’s in the past 2 weeks. Me too. Well I want to tell you that I am mad at Starbuck’s. I have drank coffee for years and been content with Maxwell House or Folgers. I was content to brew a cup coffee ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blueprint For Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 10, 2010
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     | 11,336 views

    We can build a life that can withstand storms by building upon: 1) A Wise Foundation (Matthew 7:24) which is also 2) A Withstanding Foundation (Matthew 7:25) instead of just a 3) A Wishful Foundation (Matthew 7:26-27).

    Matthew 7:24-27. 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Born To Give Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 23, 2024
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    Jesus Christ is born to give his love, forgiveness and joy to the world. At the end of the world, Jesus would give the eternity. He is the God of all, God for all. Here is the saviour of you, the prince of peace.

    Theme: Born to Give Text: Matthew 2:1-11   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Illustration: A pastor was greeting the believers after the Christmas service. He saw a young man who came after many months. He encouraged him to attend regularly, and told ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rules For Giving

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,617 views

    As we look at Mary’s anointing of Christ we have a demonstration of three rules for giving to the Lord –Giving with the right attitude; Giving the best you have; and Giving your all.

    Rules for Giving John 12:1-8 Introduction: In Deuteronomy 16:17 we read, “Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.” God has given to everyone of us more blessings than we can begin to count – blessings of time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Giving Everything We Gain Everything

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,818 views

    The giving away of our lives for others through Christ is where real life is found.

    Mark 8:34-38 "In Giving Everything We Gain Everything" The first question in the Bible is found in Genesis, chapter 3. God asks Adam and Eve, "Where are you?" The answer?... ... "I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid." And so we have not only the first question in the Bible, but we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Your Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 18, 2021
     | 3,235 views

    “Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,” - Ephesians 2:19

    Identity is ‘who a person is.’ It is your ‘distinguishing character.’ I know that the word identity is not strange to anyone of us, in that we all live in communities where we are required to go about with one form of identity card or the other. On each person’s ID card are our names, addresses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Chosen In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 23, 2012
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     | 39,576 views

    Paul explains our chosen position in Christ in this text. 1- We are chosen in Christ 2- We were chosen in Christ before the world 3- We were chosen in Christ for a purpose

    INTRO.- Special children we are. My mother and father were probably greatly surprised on December 9, 1944 when they got two babies instead of one: Steven Ray and Sharon Rae. I’m not sure if they knew at that time if they were getting one or two babies. Sharon was the fat baby at over 5 lbs. and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Into Christ

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 21, 2012
     | 4,456 views

    A real Christian lives into Christ... consciously and continually becoming more and more like Him.

    Title: Living into Christ Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: A real Christian lives into Christ… consciously and continually becoming more and more like Him. And I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ comes back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational