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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Being Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011
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    What does it mean to be alive in Christ? If not, what are we ?

    Being alive in Christ Ephesians chapter 2:1-10 Introduction- You will be glad to know after seven weeks, we will not be in Matt. 5 this morning. Please turn with me to Ephesians chapter 2 and we will look at the first 10 verses. New series beginning this week entitles “looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Grace, Adam And Christ Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 20, 2011
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    Adam and Eve's choice to disobey God has influenced all their descendants.

    Introduction: A. Do you ever think about how your sinful actions or attitudes affect others? B. Actions always have consequences and sinful actions do as well. I. Sin and the Law (13-14) A. Consider the question: Is it possible to break a law even when there is no law against what you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Deeper Relationship With Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009
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    As living stones we are built into spiritual houses--we grow in our walk with Jesus.

    1 Peter 2:4-6 “Deeper Relationship with Christ” INTRODUCTION We continue to talk about our response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a congregation and as individuals. We are doing this by studying our congregation’s mission statement. That statement reads, “Inviting everyone to a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    For Me To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2009
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    The Apostle Paul lived in the light of eternity. He made decisions based on eternity.

    “For Me to Live is Christ” And to die is to Live Again Philippians 1:21 “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” One subject that we don’t enjoy talking about is death. We want to talk about life and having it more abundantly. The Apostle Paul had a different perspective on life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Rejoicing In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 9, 2008
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    Philippians 3:1-12 verse upon verse weekly study. Good solid Bible teaching.

    Rejoicing in Christ Alone Philippians 3:1-12 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    When Christ Condemns Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008
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    God speaks through his Son to all who are willing to listen and obey.

    Scripture Introduction John 3.16 may be the best known verse in the Bible, but the next one is near in significance: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Jesus came to save. That’s good news. But what about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    When Christ Confuses Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008
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    God’s Messiah gives abundant life to all who accept him as he is offered in the Gospel.

    Scripture Introduction A thermostat and a thermometer both relate to temperature. But they differ: a thermostat senses heat and starts the air conditioner. A thermometer only reports the heat. The apostle John weaves a thermometer through his book. As he tells about Jesus, he also “feels the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Missing The Message Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 14, 2008
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    It is dangerous to come to church faithfully and not commit yourself to Christ.

    Missing the Message of Christ Hebrews 6:4-5 Purpose: To warn against relying on an external Christianity. Aim: I want the listener to find assurance of salvation in a changed life. INTRODUCTION: What you think you see is not always what you get. Many years ago there was a terrible railroad ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of The Living Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 26, 2008
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    Many are spiritually crippled today, and unless they hear the Name of Jesus, their lives will never be changed. This is what we can offer them - Jesus. Stretch out our hand and pray for those who are in need.

    It was 3.00pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter and John head up to join the believers at the Temple. • On the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, situated at an entrance in the Eastern side of the Temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ First And Foremost

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 28, 2008
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    Giving Preeminence To Christ.

    PP0911 DATE CHRIST FIRST AND FOREMOST! Col 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. (KJV) Joh 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008
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    God brings us from being spiritually dead, unable and unwilling to help ourselves. But God not only made us alive but gave us an inheritance beyond description.

    Series: Ephesians: How To Walk God’s Trail Text: Ephesians 2:1-7 Title: “Made Alive In Christ” I. What We Were (1-3) • “And you...who were dead” o What does it mean when the Bible says we were dead? o Dead is an interesting word, while it does mean “without life” it also means “useless,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A True Vision Of Christ

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 2, 2008
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    The transfiguration shows us Christ as he really is. It shows us that his authority is based on who he is, not what he has done.

    See him as he really is What a transformation! There used to be a lot of makeover shows on TV, in which somebody’s appearance, dress or house was completely changed in a very short time. The change was very often dramatic, and they seemed to be quite different people after than they were before, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Our Blessings In Christ

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
     | 2,420 views

    Ephesians 1

    Ephesians 1 - Our Blessings in Christ - 7/9/06 Join with me this morning in turning to the book of Ephesians. We are going to begin going through the book this morning, and will be looking at it together over the next several weeks. Ephesians is in the middle of the New Testament, the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Harper avatar

    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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     | 4,462 views

    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