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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Battle In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2022
     | 1,545 views

    We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.

    The Battle in Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We've got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest texts in all the New Testament, occurs at the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    That Same God – Part 2

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025
     | 242 views

    God's power is unchanging. The same God who performed miracles in the past is still at work today.

    THAT SAME GOD – PART 2 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:37 – “David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christ-Likeness

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 16,928 views

    All who claim Christ need to become like Him.

    INTRO.- ILL.- What do you think of my mustache? I haven’t always worn a mustache. I grew it for a fun program that we had at our last church and Elaine liked it so much that I just kept it. BESIDES, DON’T YOU THINK I LOOK AN AWFUL LOT LIKE TOM SELLECK OF MAGNUM PI FAME? Don’t answer that! It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hymn Of Christ

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 23, 2010
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     | 19,435 views

    An exposition of "The Hymn of Christ" recorded in Philippians 2:5-11. This sermon highlights both the humiliation of Christ (vv. 6-8) and the exaltation of Christ (vv. 9-11).

    THE HYMN OF CHRIST Philippians 2:5-11 Philippians 2:5-11 is called THE HYMN OF CHRIST, because scholars tell us that this passage records an actual hymn that was sung in worship by the early church. Contextually, Philippians 2 is a call to spiritual unity. In verses 1-4, Paul says, “So if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011
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     | 14,034 views

    To be saved by Jesus is to be set free.

    SPECIAL DAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY “FREEDOM IN CHRIST” ROMANS 8:1-17 OPEN Tomorrow, we celebrate the founding of our nation. There will be picnics and fireworks and other activities happening across our country. It’s a celebration of freedom called Independence Day. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perspective In Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 3, 2019
     | 5,791 views

    Perspective in Christ - Philippians 1 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). I have you in my mind (vs 3-6): (2). I have you in my heart (vs 7-8): (3). I have you in my prayers (vs 9-11): (3a). Grow in love (vs 9). (3b). Grow in knowledge (vs 9). (3c). Grow in holiness (vs 10). (3d). Grow in fruitfulness (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • A few years ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2022
     | 2,332 views

    If you want to enjoy the diverse community God created for you, acknowledge that you belong to one body; appreciate the different members of that body; depend on one another; and do what God gifted you to do.

    Grove Street was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes, but they each posted a sign out front, proudly displaying the name of the church. The three churches were named First ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Righteousness Of Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007
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     | 3,770 views

    This is an expository sermon of Romans chapter 3 teaching reliance on Christ through faith for salvation.

    While turning to Romans Chapter 3, I’d like to ask you a couple of general questions. Most of us would agree that we are saved by grace. Should we then do good? Of course we should! We should then do good, after we are saved by grace. But let me ask you this: what does doing good do for you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walk With Christ

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2011
     | 5,228 views

    In the calling of Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow Jesus we see a lesson for all who would follow Him that 1) A Disciple shows Diligence (Matthew 4:18–20) and 2) A Disciple shows Determination (Matthew 4:21–22)

    This week, in an apparent delusional rant, Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi warned western nations not to get involved in what he said was an internal Libyan affair. He said that western interference would result in another Vietnam, of extended loss of life. The world community is considering ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pictures Of Christ Series

    Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 3, 2022
     | 1,811 views

    Part II in a series on the book of Jonah

    As we begin looking toward our mission conference in a couple of months, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who ran from God to avoid carrying a divine warning to the people of Nineveh. Jonah undoubtedly feared the bloodthirsty Ninevites, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foolishness Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,957 views

    In this MSG we will look at some of the ways of Jesus that to the 'upside down' world looked foolish.

    The Foolishness Of Christ 24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Victorious In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2011
     | 7,644 views

    In Ephesians 2:1-7 we see how to have Victory in Christ, regardless of the circumstances through: 1) The Church (Revelation 2:1), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 2:2–3, 6), 3) The Concern (Revelation 2:4), 4) The Command (Revelation 2:5), and 5) The Couns

    Today, more than 200 million Christians around the world face brutal opposition and persecution for simply naming Jesus as their Lord and Saviour and for choosing to serve Him. Their daily reality includes discrimination, intimidation, attacks, fines, imprisonment, unimaginable torture, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Reconciled In Christ

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2019
     | 5,115 views

    1) The Plan of reconciliation (Colossians 1:20a, 21), 2) The Means of reconciliation (Colossians 1:20b, 1:22a), 3) The Aim of reconciliation (Colossians 1:22b), and 4) The Evidence of reconciliation (Colossians 1:23).

    Colossians 1:20–23 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Emotions Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,413 views

    In this MSG we will look and several of the emotions of Jesus that we find on display in the Gospels and discover what they reveal to us about who He is.

    The Emotions Of Christ I Want To Know Christ – week 4 TODAY - is week four of our message series, “I Want To Know Christ…” A – 7 week series that is ALL about one thing… A journey to know Christ better. A journey where many of us are embracing Paul’s cry in Philippians 3:10 as our own. “I Want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2015
     | 8,518 views

    1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

    A free-lance missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support. “What groupare you associated with?” the pastor asked. The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” Again he got the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other