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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Partaking Of Christ's Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,590 views

    Eating & drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. This consumption of Jesus springs from hungering & thirsting after the life of JC & becomes a metaphor for the interior life one should have with Christ.

    JOHN 6: 51-59 PARTAKING OF CHRIST’S LIFE Eating and drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. As St. Augustine said these verses that call “for a man to eat that meat and to drink that drink is to dwell in Christ and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing The Call Of Christ

    Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 26, 2008
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    This message deals with the need for believers to have Biblical core values that will guide their lives.

    Introduction: A. The need of our time is Christians who are real: *Our artificial fixations may be best epitomized by the guy who tried to rid his house of mice. He bought a mouse trap but had no cheese. To remedy the problem, cut out a picture of cheese from a magazine. He loaded the trap with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Up In Christ

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 1, 2008
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    As long as Jesus is with us we will continue to go up with Him. God gave me a dream that Jesus was in a hot air ballom with me.

    Going Up In Christ John 12:27-37 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Power Of Christ To Change

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 6, 2008
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    This message deals with being open to being changed by the power of Christ by submitting ourselves to the will of God daily.

    The Power Of Christ To Change 9/7/08 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 Philippians 3:1-16 How many of you remember the story in which a lady with wings and a beautiful dress waved her magic wand and mice became horses and a pumpkin became a golden carriage. A servant girl in rags became a princess ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 11, 2008
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     | 3,840 views

    For all who wish to be true and faithful servants of God, this Gospel is a wonderful manual of service.

    THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST Text: Mark 1:1-13 Introduction: John Mark, influenced strongly by Peter (1Peter 5:13), wrote his Gospel for the average individual. His language is direct and down to earth- *abrupt *conversational *colloquial *graphic *realistic There is never a dull moment in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Discern The Call Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008
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    From the gifts you have been given, and with spiritual counsel, you can discern your life’s vocation.

    September 16, 2008 Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs 1 Cor 12: 12-14 & 27-31 One body with many members, each with special gifts to share. That is the meaning of the Church for St. Paul, who first experienced the unity of Jesus and the Church on the Damascus road. “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Your Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2008
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     | 16,412 views

    As Christians, we draw our true identity from being in Christ.

    Your Identity In Christ Text: Eph. 6:5-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: You probably know Ted Giannoulas even if you’ve never heard his name. He has been the San Diego Chicken for 30 years. He originated the character as a college student, but Ted is getting older. At age 50, being the Chicken ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ-Like Attitude

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 25, 2008
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    The attitude of a Christian should mirror the attitude of Jesus.

    Text: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). All of us have an attitude. Sometimes our attitude is positive and brings about a good outlook and sometimes it is negative and projects a bad image for the rest of the day. A positive attitude will put a smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Encountering The Resurrected Christ Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,960 views

    What if... Jesus really did rise from the dead? And what if... we can know Him in the power of His resurrection? When we encounter the resurrected Christ, everything changes.

    ENCOUNTERING THE RESURRECTED CHRIST OPENING TEXT: “Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! That the mountains might shake at Your presence… When You did awesome things for which we did not look, You came down, The mountains shook at Your presence. For since the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Resting In Christ?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,281 views

    We are going to learn tonight what is it that is keeping me from finding God’s rest?

    Are You Resting in Christ? Pm Service April 5th 2009 Hebrews 3:8-19 Introduction I am sure that each one in this room looks forward to those times we think if everything goes as plan we might get some rest. There is so much we have to do that it seems that rest is hard to come by. It is not that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Resurrection Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,583 views

    Today I am going to outline the three principles from our passage that if followed will lead us to experience the resurrection of Christ: 1. PURSUE CHRIST ALONE (16: 1-2) 2. PROCEED BEYOND THE OBSTICLES (16: 3-4) 3. PROVIDE THE RESURRECTION MESSAG

    “EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST” “Resurrection Sunday” Mk. 16: 1-8, 10-11 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Discuss the pain of almost losing my son at birth. Discuss how difficult it was to have my hopes and dreams taken away and then discuss how wonderful it was the day I took ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,718 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 3:8. (Material adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Sermon with the same title)

    Sermon for 4/19/2009 on Ephesians 3:2-9 The Unsearchable Riches of Christ- Ephesians 3:8 Introduction: When asked if I was a preacher (pastor) I would say, “That’s what they tell me.” Or “Unfortunately, Yes.” I don’t say that anymore WBTU: A. I feel it is a great privilege to be allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Believer's Relationship To Christ - Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,667 views

    From the text we discover 4 calls for all authentic believers.

    The Believer’s Relationship to Christ (It’s “Time”) Romans 13:11-14 * The old story is told of the young man who was completely in love with his girlfriend, but had never kissed her. Finally, he gathered up his courage and asked for permission. He said, “Can I kiss you?” She said nothing. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    New Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 51,154 views

    Jesus didn’t die to make us good. Jesus died and rose again from the dead so that we may have new lives.

    2 Corinthians 5:16-21 “New Life in Christ” INTRODUCTION What makes something new? Does “new” mean the same as “never-been-used-before”? We talk about getting a new car, and many of us purchase a car with four or five miles on the odometer and that wonderful new car smell. Others of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ, Our Passover

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,464 views

    The Passover is a red-letter day in Jewish history but for the Christian a wonderful type of Christ, the Passover Lamb - a Perfect Offering, a Scrificial Death, an Individual Protection and must be Applied Personally.

    CHRIST, OUR PASSOVER Some dates or events stick in the mind because of the historical association it has, to us or our community: like the day when the Second World War was declared. They are special because of their uniqueness and importance, whether good or otherwise. Festivals are celebrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist