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  • Michael Murdock avatar

    Being A Fool For Christ

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,642 views

    A Challenge to be different from the World around us and step out for Christ.

    “Being A Fool for Christ” 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Introduction The story is told of a college professor who visited the Fiji Islands. Being agnostic, he critically remarked to an elderly chief, "You’re a great leader, but it’s a pity you’ve been taken in by those foreign missionaries. They only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Tomas avatar

    Empowered By The Authority Of Christ

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,574 views

    What sort of authority should govern a Community and how should a leader exercise it?

    OCTOBER 18, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES •First Reading: Is. 45: 1, 4-6; •Psalm: 96:1, 3-5, 7-10 •Second Reading: 1 Thess. 1:1-5 •Gospel: Mt. 22:15-21 REFLECTION Three years ago, Enya and I were blessed to have led a Community worship based on the same Scripture Readings we have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Matt Black avatar

    Winning The Lost To Christ

    Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,485 views

    Three ways we can win the lost to Christ based on the above text.

    WINNING THE LOST TO CHRIST Acts 1:8 Introduction: Now more than ever, we need to win the lost to Christ! This is the subject I want to preach on today. This is a time in the history of the world unlike any other time. I believe Christ’s return is near. The Gospel has gone forth, but many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matt Black avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,180 views

    A brief doctrinal overview of the Second Coming of Christ. A summary.

    THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: New years. We anticipate the coming of the New Year. But there are many outside of these doors that are also anticipating it. They don’t realize that 1998 might not come! You see the reality is that Jesus Christ could come before this year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Christ Must Increase Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 18,373 views

    Looking at John the Baptist’s words that he must decrease and Christ must increase teaches us to do the same.

    First Baptist Church September 22, 2002 >I< John 3:22-36 When you think about words, the word "DOWN" doesn’t have many positive meanings. It’s a word reserved for cowards, losers and bear markets. It’s a word that is to be avoided or ignored. When you attach it to other words it brings them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Christ's Example Of Selflessness

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,088 views

    This sermon explains 2 Cor 8:9 in easy to understand terms and shows how we can follow Jesus’ example of selflessness.

    INTRO : I can’t hear what you are saying because your actions speak louder than your words. Do as I say not as I do. We lead by example. Christ is the greatest example of selflessness. BACKGROUND : Most teach on 2 Cor 8 in the context of giving money. I am speaking in the context of giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ & Him Crucified

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,713 views

    In his crucifixion, Christ spilled both blood and water. The blood gave us salvation. The water empower us to serve. The blood made us worthy to serve. The blood--springs of living water--equipped us to serve.

    CHRIST & HIM CRUCIFIED: He spilled both blood & water 8-25-02 John 19:15-34 John 19:15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. In this verse… the Jewish religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Christ: More Excellent

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,070 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

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Gaining Christ's Gratitude

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 35,350 views

    I’ve never thought of God as being "grateful" for me, but the intriguing thing is - He is grateful, but only when we meet certain expectations. What are they?

    One soldier stationed on an island of the Philippines during WW II told this story: “Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate our food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, once worked himself into the noontime chow line. Our camp cook spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Jesus Christ The Same

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,452 views

    If we do not know the Jesus of the Bible then we do not know what to expect from him today, Let’s find out who he was and we’ll know who he is.

    Heb 13:8 The same in Love (Jesus personified the Love of God) Joh 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 1Jo 3:16 Hereby perceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Liberty Found In Christ

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,011 views

    This sermon addresses a common issue of legalism, trying to give those struggling with legalism a better understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: I. The Common Conversion story A. Rarerly, do we as a church here of an amazing conversion story, but those particular stories seem to overshadow most of our personal stories. 1. We have heard of people addicted to drugs and alcohol being converted by the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Christ's Meal Of Love Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    Christ institutes a new, different sort of Passover Meal for his disciples and all would be followers of him: A meal of love and forgiveness.

    Sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C Based on Lk. 22:7-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Christ’s Meal of Love” Luke’s account of the Last Supper emphasizes that this meal is a new and different sort of Passover Meal for all would-be followers of Christ. Over time, most churches have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • W. Bryan Wheeler avatar

    Christ - The Only Way Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,189 views

    Religious Pluralism is wrong - Jesus Christ is the only way to God!

    ‘No Other Way, Truth or Life—but Jesus Christ’ Preached on October 7th 2001 Text: John 14:1-6 Intro: We are living in what some have called the post-Christian era, where, for most people, Jesus Christ has become totally irrelevant. People still have their religion, but, don’t talk to them about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Gain Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,157 views

    Entire sanctification means knowing where righteousness comes from. Any righteousness we have comes to us on the basis of faith in Christ Jesus. Thus, it is easy to give up any puny notion that our earthly qualifications gave us merit.

    "The Holiness Lifestyle: Gain Christ Jesus" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Philippians 3:1-11, KJV Purpose: Entire sanctification means knowing where righteousness comes from. Any righteousness we have comes to us on the basis of faith in Christ Jesus. Thus, it is easy to give up any puny notion ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Christ-Like Witnessing

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    There is no greater honor than to be a part God’s work which is telling others about Jesus Christ. This message gives you Biblical truths to sharing about God’s gift of Salvation

    Turn your Bibles to John 4:13-14 Title: Christ-like Witnessing Theme: Following the Lord’s Example in Witnessing Introduction: There is no greater honor than to be a part God’s work which is telling others about Jesus Christ. In John chapter four Jesus is passing through Samaria. When He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational