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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Who Is This Child? Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    The history of God’s relationship with humanity is a history of ever-deepening intimate communion.

    JESUS CHRIST CAME, LIVED, DIED AND ROSE AGAIN. IT WAS OUT OF THE FINAL ACT OF RESURRECTION THAT CHRISTIANITY AROSE. THE MEANING OF CHRISTIANITY WILL BE VAGUE AND UNCLEAR IF YOU DO NOT FIRST GRASP THE MEANING OF CHRIST’S LIFE, DEATH AND LIVING PRESENCE. IT IS FROM JESUS CHRIST THAT CHRISTIANITY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Tie That Binds And The Lie That Blinds

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    This sermon was part of a series of sermons addressing the need to heal relationships in a local body.

    INTRODUCTION: Luke 4:19, Matt 13:54-58, Mark 6:1-6 These are also the words of our Lord, preached in a synagogue in His hometown of Nazareth. I can imagine how full that synagogue must have been that day. Jesus was surrounded by His family, His childhood friends, and His new disciples. But, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Communion With The King

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    Jeremiah depicts a beautiful picture of Communion in the relationship between Merodach Baladan and Jehoiachin.

    “Communion with the KING” Jeremiah 52:31-34 A. Jehoiachin’s CONDITION. (v. 31a) John 8:34; Romans 6:12-13, 16 i. His bondage to SIN. John 8:34; Jeremiah 13:23; Psalm 51:5; Genesis 6:5; 8:21 ii. His bondage to SATAN. John 8:44; 1 John 3:8, 10 B. Jehoiachin’s CURE. (vv. 31b-33a) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Smee avatar

    Take It To Another Level

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,298 views

    Its time to take your relationship with God to another level. The understanding of discipleship.

    Its time to take your relationship with God to the next level. I know if you are like me, you often get to the place where you think your are not doing enough for God. You get like that? TWO TYPES Maybe you have never committed yourself to Christ and you are here today because you feel that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Supper Table

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,491 views

    The supper table is a fmaily meal. A place of relationship. The Lords supper is a meal of reltionship.

    The Supper Table 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 I don’t think any of you will be really surprised when I tell you that we will be receiving Holy Communion today. It is pretty obvious that the table is set. The gifts of bread and New wine (grape Juice) are present on the center of the altar table this ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,667 views

    A Lord’s Supper service that focuses on the relationship of the cup to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb

    One of the things I love most about celebrating the Lord’s Supper together is that it presents so many different aspects of Jesus – past, present, and future. It is certainly appropriate that we use the Lord’s Supper as a reminder of what Jesus did for us when he died on the cross to pay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Through In Faith

    Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on Dec 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    Faith is very important in our relationship with God and also in our Christian walk.

    BREAKING THROUGH IN FAITH TEXT: MARK 2:1-12 AND LUKE 5:17-26 INTRO: I. FAITH AFFECTS OTHERS (v. 18) • What you believe can affect those you know • But this kind of faith is active and not dead faith (Jas.2:14-20) • We are the light and salt of the earth (Mt. 5:13-16) • Both of these affects ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lies Against Man Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    When we lie we destroy our community and our relationship with God

    Tonight I want to begin by stating four famous quotes. I am sure that you have heard them before, and I want you to think about what they all have in common. "Read My Lips, No New Taxes.” – George H Bush “I did not inhale.” - Bill Clinton. "The American people have a right to know that their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Valentine Dreams

    Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 293 ratings
     | 43,551 views

    This sermon provides five principles necessary to keep love strong in a marriage relationship

    Valentine Dreams Philippians 2:1-2 Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and with love in the air, many couples have found themselves saying “I do” to each other. But unlike years gone by, few if any left their reception with a shower of rice. By the mid-1990s, it was common knowledge that the uncooked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part One Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,795 views

    Developing character qualities that have to do with my relationship with the God above me.

    Christian Character Development: "The Particulars Of Christian Character Development" Part One 2 Peter 1:1-11 God’s people get in trouble when they fail to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,384 views

    What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the world about me?

    Today we are going to continue our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the people around me?

    Today we will conclude our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We have noticed that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Firm Foundation

    Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,327 views

    How fathers can build a firm foundation of character and positive relationships for their children?

    Father’s Day “A Father’s Firm Foundation” How do fathers build a firm foundation of character and positive relationships for their children? 1. Loving Kindness “... a gentle tongue can break a bone” (Proverbs 25:15) In other words dads – there is great strength in gentleness. Do you show ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Love For The Brethren

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,201 views

    1. Love for the Brethren Proves Our Relationship With God (:14-15) a.

    1. Love for the Brethren Proves Our Relationship With God (:14-15) a. Loving Indicates Life (:14a) b. Hating Indicates Death (:14b-15) 2. Love for the Brethren Will Be Like Christ's Love for us (:16-18) a. Our Pattern in Loving -- Christ's love for us (:16) b. Our Obligation to Love -- Concrete ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Sacrifice Of Love

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE PROVES A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (4:7 - 5:3) 1.

    THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE PROVES A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (4:7 - 5:3) 1. Two Arguments for Loving the Brethren (4:7-12) a. Based on God's Eternal Nature (:7-8) -- Love is Consistent with His Nature 1) Positively (:7) 2) Negatively (:8) b. Based on God's Historical Gift (:9-12) -- Love is Consistent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible