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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2023
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    Jesus led the disciples to a deeper understanding of His identity, His purpose in coming into this world, and His plan for the building of His church.

    Matt 16:13-20 Knowing Christ 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15He said to them, “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knowing Christ Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023
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    While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem to register for the census, the time came for the baby

    INTRODUCTION What could be more important than knowing Christ in our Christian life? Well, today is Christmas and by now we all know the Christmas story pretty well. While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem to register for the census, the time came for the baby to be born. She wrapped him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Compassion Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2023
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    The Holy Spirit continues to work in Christians all over the world, in many different expressions and denominations, to spread the compassion of Christ.

    Saturday of the First Week in Advent 2023 There’s a vivid feeling of urgency about the Advent readings from the prophet Isaiah, a constant agony about factors not under the control of Israel as they await their Messiah. Now two things are for all of Israel’s history in the foreground of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Path Of Christ

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 29, 2024
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    John the Baptist came out of the wilderness with God dripping off of Him preaching saying, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”

    · **God had a path for Jesus Christ to walk on and to walk in! God has a path for you to walk on and to walk in as well! Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 14, 2024
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    The practical steps to having the Mind of Christ

    The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5-11 (part 1) Good morning. T.W. Hunt has a great study on the Mind of Christ that we did previously. Some of our teaching was borrowed from that study. He said, “Suppose Christ broke through the veil that separates the spiritual from the physical and audibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humility Of Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024
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    In our text we see the Lord Jesus loving men who did not deserve it. Luke (22:24) tells us that at the Lord’s Supper, just after Jesus announced that one of them would betray Him, the disciples got into a dispute about which of them was the greatest.

    Opening illustration: We all can relate to Linus in the “Peanuts” cartoon strip when he shouts in frustration, “I love mankind; it’s people I can’t stand!” It’s easy to love the human race in the abstract, but when it comes to loving specific irritating people that I can’t avoid, the process ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Exalted Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 29, 2024
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    Jesus has the name above every other name

    The Exalted Christ Philippians 2:9-13 (part 3) Good morning. Bowing is a sign of respect or submission to a higher authority, often done before a King or a ruler. Bowing used to be a custom in the United States, where people bowed while being introduced to someone as a greeting. But bowing fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Compassion Of Christ

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2024
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    Living as Christ's followers in a world starving for love and compassion.

    “The Compassion of Christ” Matthew 9:35-38 A while ago, I was reading a story from a mainstream news outlet about a young couple who moved to Los Angeles, California looking for fame and fortune but quickly found themselves homeless and destitute. It was a moving story. In any event, when ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    To Gain Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 19, 2024
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    Paul said his earthly achievements were worthless compared to gaining Christ

    To Gain Christ Philippians 3:1-8 Good morning. The music group “Bread” had a soft rock song in the early 1970’s called “Everything I own”. Some of the lyrics said… “You sheltered me from harm, kept me warm, kept me warm You gave my life to me, set me free, set me free. The finest years I ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministers Of Christ.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 5, 2024
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    Trustworthiness is more important than either success or popularity. Ministers are accountable to God.

    MINISTERS OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1. a). “Let a man so account of us.” Of whom? Of Paul and Apollos (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:6). b). “as ministers (attendants) of Christ.” Not lords over the Church (cf. 1 Peter 5:3), but servants of the Lord of the Church. Servants, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 17, 2024
     | 630 views

    Looking at Joy from Isaiah 55

    Joy in Christ Isaiah 55:1-7 August 18, 2024 This is our 3rd week talking about joy. Next Sunday I kinda sorta promise that we will finish talking about joy. Actually, I’m not really sure if I will or not, because I’m not sure what I’m going to read, study, or how God is going to lead me next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence In Christ

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 30, 2024
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    If you have ever had something happen in your life that made you wonder if you could hang on to faith - you’re not alone!

    You Can Have Confidence in Christ    John 16:16-33 Introduction If you have ever had something happen in your life that made you wonder if you could hang on to faith - you’re not alone! David often said in the Psalms that he didn’t understand why the wicked prosper - why things happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bold For Christ Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 30, 2024
     | 756 views

    What would it take for you to become bold for Christ? As we look at our text today I am leaning in the subject of being a witness for Christ.

    “Bold For Christ” Acts 4:10-14 What would it take for you to become bold for Christ? As we look at our text today I am leaning in the subject of being a witness for Christ. On the morning of August 7, 1974, French acrobat Philippe Petit walked the more than 130 feet between the Twin Towers on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United In Christ Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 7, 2024
     | 809 views

    Unity is not based on cultural, social, or political similarities but rather on our shared identity in Jesus—sinners saved by grace. We are called to elevate Jesus above our differences and work together as one body, reflecting God's love and bringing hope to a divided world.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: May We Be One — Floodgate Productions David wrote in Psalm 133: 1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 13, 2024
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    Love is one of the biggest energizers especially when we understand the Great Commission to love the God with the whole of our being, and to love others with that same love. But when I came across this verse it literally took my breath away seeing the immensity and intensity of it.

    The Love of Christ 2 Corinthians 5:14 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFVPND7PVDU Now, you might be wondering about how the topic of love fits in the part of our vision of becoming energized to engage. Well, love is one of the biggest energizers especially understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare