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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Christ Offers Hope

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 22, 2008
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     | 9,486 views

    This is a funeral sermon. I have modified it for general use.

    “Christ Offers Hope” Revelation 21:1-7 Introduction Today we have gathered to celebrate the life of (NAME); [spouse, daughter, friend, etc.], and much more. Words are but shells which we try, in vain, to fill enough meaning to capture the depth of our loss and the extent of our grief. Today, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Christ Creator

    Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Dec 23, 2008
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    Jesus Christ - the agent of creation

    This is the second week on which we are going thinking about the opening verses of John’s gospel. Today I invite you to think about John 1:3 where we are told that the unique logos were also the agent of creation. It says “Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism As Soaking In Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2008
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    In Baptism, we become, like Jesus, prophets, priests and leaders for our world.

    Feast of the Lord’s Baptism January 11, 2009 “Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan.” Why? Was Jesus a sinner? And what does this event, which we celebrate every year, mean to you and me the other 364 days of this year? To better understand the meaning of Jesus’s baptism, we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Search For The Christ Child

    Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009
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    Jesus was born in Bethlehem and yet very few knew about His birth. How is it that the King of all eternity comes in the form of human flesh and it is not on the front page of the paper?

    “The Search for the Christ Child” Matthew 2:1-12 December 21, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: Jesus was born in Bethlehem and yet very few knew about His birth. How is it that the King of all eternity comes in the form of human flesh and it is not on the front page ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Resolving To Know Christ

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 4, 2009
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    This New Year resolve to know Jesus Christ personally, intimately and experientially.

    “Resolving to Know Christ” INTRODUCTION Good morning and Happy New Year. This is a time of year when we anticipate what the next year will bring. We have traditions of celebrating the previous year with family and friends. We also have traditions of setting expectations and hopes for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2009
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    This sermon looks at three catalysts that God uses to transform us. I. God Uses PEOPLE To Transform Us. II. God Uses CIRCUMSTANCES To Transform Us. III. God Uses SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES To Transform Us. (Sermon 2 in this series)

    Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Let me tell you right up front - the title of this sermon may be misleading to many of you. When I use the word “Transformed” – many of you think that being tranformed into the image of Christ is something that happens to you without any effort or input on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identity Alive In Christ

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 31, 2009
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    Paul has just finished his fit of praise for God’s wonderful heavenly blessings. We find that our identity is sealed in Christ. We also find that we are rich and God His power to work in us. In Chapter two we find the solution to mans situation -- sin.

    Intro: I logged onto the internet on my wife’s computer Friday to find the threes company star Suzanne Somers was on the Oprah Winfrey show. She was talking to Oprah and her audience about how hormone replacement therapy had helped here defeat the monster of menopause. If I remember correctly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Love In Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 2, 2009
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     | 26,015 views

    I John 3:18, “Let us love not with words or tongue, but with action and in truth.”

    Christ’s Love In Action I John 4:7-12 Welcome Willow Vale Church, thanks for coming today. On the back flap of your worship program you’ll see the outline for today’s message. With Valentine’s Day coming up in a couple of weeks I want to focus on the theme of love for the next two Sundays. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Communion And The Believer In Christ

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009
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     | 7,473 views

    This sermon deals with our personal preparation for communion

    COMMUNION AND THE BELIEVER IN CHRIST 1 Cor. 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Will Return As Judge Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009
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     | 2,876 views

    If you want to know how to be ready for Christ’s second coming turn to Jude 14-16.

    Christ Will Return As Judge Jude 14-16 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is coming as Judge, you must be ready! I. Take heed – Believe Christ is coming again. v. 14 A. Ungodly teachers were prophesied. (14a) 1. God warned man through His messengers. 2. God continues to warn through His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Made Alive With Christ

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 19, 2009
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     | 14,497 views

    God invites all of his creation to live life to the fullest, to be in fellowship with Him, to be apart of Him, and to be made alive in him.

    Made Alive with Christ In chapter 1 of Eph, Paul was emphasizing the wealth of spiritual blessings we have as because we are in Christ Now in chapter 2 emphasizes our position in Christ. Your position in Christ determines your spiritual possessions and authority. ILL: Regardless of where ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Christ Manifested For Us" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 24, 2009
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     | 3,580 views

    Sermon 19 in a study in HEBREWS

    “For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; 25 nor was it that He would offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the holy place year by year with blood that is not his own. 26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Christ Is The End Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2009
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     | 5,149 views

    This sermon examines Paul’s eagerness for Israel’s salvation as well as the error of the Israelites.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 10:1-4: 1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Lock avatar

    Angels Vs. Christ Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
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     | 4,022 views

    Christ is superior to the angels

    Hebrews 1:1-14 The Son is Superior to Angels QUESTIONS ABOUT ANGELS? What do angels look like? Do we have guardian angels? How many angels are there? What is an archangel? Is it possible to see an angel? Do I pray to angels? What about demons, are they real? How are they different? Will I someday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Unity In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
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    Working together to build the church.

    Text: Nehemiah 3 Title: Unity in the Body of Christ I. Unity behind a common cause II. Unity in the midst of diversity III. Unity with humility IV. Unity achieves excellence When I first scanned over chapter 3 here I thought, great, just a laundry list of names. That’s not too exciting. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist