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  • William Baeta avatar

    The Passion And Death Of Christ Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,027 views

    “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that bought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. We all like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has l

    Theme: The passion and death of Christ Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Heb. 4:14-16, 5:7a; Lk. 23:26-41 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross at Calvary. It was sacrificial in every sense of the word as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christ's Example In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    Gaining strength through Christ’s example

    Christ’s Example in Suffering I Peter 2:18-25 Today we will be taking a look at Christ’s example in suffering using the backdrop relationships of servants and masters. Now you may be thinking that we don’t have servant/master relationships these days, but I want you to think in terms of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Sessums, Jr. avatar

    The Two Comings Of Christ

    Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    Sermon comparing and contrasting the two appearances of Christ and the two types of people who will be alive at His second appearance.

    The Two Comings of Christ Hebrews 9: 26-28 I. Christ’s First Coming- V.26 He has appeared. a. Came as a Man- He exchanged the glorious for the mortal- nothing extraordinary to look at. b. Came, as a Sin-offering- He was sinless yet he took our sins upon Himself. He was a one-time offering unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Righteousness According To Christ Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 52 ratings
     | 3,528 views

    Christ’s interpretation of OT law and his standards of righteousness for us

    RIGHTEOUSNESS ACCORDING TO CHRIST Matthew 5:17-20 Proposition: To show the congregation the standards Christ has set for us. Introduction: What would you think if I told you that in order to go to Heaven you had to be a better person than Billy Graham or Mother Teresa? I. Jesus is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Saving Response To Christ

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    How to respond to Christ with saving faith.

    Introduction: What constitutes a saving response to the resurrected Lord? James says the "demons believe and tremble". If salvation is more than mere mental ascent to a set of facts, what does real saving belief look like? This is what Paul lays out in this verse. (READ Romans 10:9) There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Anderson avatar

    The Spirit Filled Christ

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    The ministry of Christ was accomplished within a partnership with the Holy Spirit.

    Sermon: "THE SPIRIT FILLED CHRIST" Anderson Isaiah 42:1-7; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-22 + + + Three excerpts from each of the lessons for today inform this message. First, from the inspired prophet Isaiah, speaking of the coming Messiah, "I will put my Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Drawing People To Christ

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 14,354 views

    This sermon shows how sinful man is drawn to Jesus Christ.

    Sunday Morning July 15, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM DRAWING PEOPLE TO CHRIST JOHN 12:31-32 Introduction: What a week! I shared with you last Sunday about the young man that was saved on Tuesday and then Sunday; Lucille walked the aisle and accepted Christ as her Savior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    How To Be A Witness For Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 23,913 views

    This sermon is about the various ways in which a beleiver can witness for Christ in this world and how he can demonstrate his faith in Christ before unbeleivers.

    HOW TO BE A WITNESS FOR CHRIST OUTLINE 1.WORDS 2.WALK 3.WORKS 4.WORSHIP 5.WOUNDS 6.WINSOMENESS 7.WISDOM THE MESSAGE HOW TO BE A WITNESS FOR CHRIST 1.WORDS Matthew 10:32-33 Matthew 28:19-20 We can be a witness for Christ by our words by confessing Christ before others.God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Mature In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    Just because someone is spiritually mature does not automatically assure them of easy solutions to their problems. However, the spiritually mature person has the foundational impetus, power, and direction for dealing with all issues of life successfully

    How to Mature in Christ The Bible assures us that if we abide in Jesus, we can ask whatever we wish and it will be done for us. (John 15:7) As Lily and people like her learn to grow up into ALL aspects into Christ, they will be in a position to be able to integrate their spiritual maturity into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wisdom = Being In Christ

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 18,779 views

    Living and Being in Christ means living in Wisdom

    John 6:51-58 Wisdom = Being In Christ   There e is a verse from the first lesson and a verse from,the gospel lesson which will be the focus of our attention this morning, from the first lesson: "Leave simpleness and live, and in the way of insight " And from the gospel "Jesus said "I am the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Blake Carroll avatar

    Jesus Christ The Way

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,786 views

    Jesus Christ is the one and only way to heaven.

    Title: “Jesus Christ The Way” Scripture: John 14:5-14 Introduction: Today many say that it does not matter what you believe as long as you are sincere. They say that all religions have some good in them and they all lead to heaven at last. But Jesus said, “No one comes to the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ: More Excellent

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,885 views

    He is better than the prophets, better than the Law and the sacrifices, better than the angels.

    About 6 or 7 years ago a new merchandizing craze began, and although at the time I thought it to be another passing fad, it seems that it has not only not died out...but has really only slowed down a little bit in all that time. I’m referring to angels. The merchandizing of everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    What does the Bible really say about the Rapture? Will Jesus come secretly? Will People really be left behind? Is your Knowledge based on fact or fiction?

    Pastor Keith R. Bunch Antioch Baptist Church of Dandridge, Tennessee 1. Pre-Tribulation Doctrine: Secret Rapture - 7 Years of Tribulation - Second Coming of Christ - Judgment Sermon Text: (Matt. 13:24-30; 36-43) "Parable of Wheat and Tares" 2. Is the Rapture of the Church a Secret ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Bird avatar

    Supremacy And Sufficiency Of Christ

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 18,233 views

    This sermon outlines the main ideas of Col 1:15-20 emphasising the pre-emminence of Christ over the cosmos.

    Col 1:15-20 (Part 1) Intro [Illustration] When I was in the Army me and a few mates were tasked with piqueting a truck laden with ammunition on a Friday night. Well, as you can imagine most young men had other things planned rather than guarding a truck on a Friday night. So we sat around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ - A New Hope

    Contributed by Aaron Matthews Sr on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,354 views

    Seeing Christ as the real hope for our lives.

    Text: Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out with our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 – NAS) “I’d rather not celebrate Christmas this year,” the hallow-eyed young woman stared at the snow at her feet. “I just don’t see the point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness